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Best Microsoft 365 Management Tools 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Administrators can use Microsoft 365 management tools for tenant controls, licensing, change tasks, reporting, service coverage and deployments. Use this page to compare access plans, supported platforms and the management functions listed for each tool.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Cayosoft Administrator | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 ShareGate | 4.8 | $5,995 one-time | Free trial | Web, Windows, API, Self-hosted | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 03 ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus | 2.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 04 CIPP | 2.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 05 EasyEntra | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Microsoft 365 Lighthouse | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Augmentt SaaS Management | 2.3 | — | — | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 08 AvePoint Cloud Governance | 2.3 | — | — | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 09 AvePoint Elements | 2.3 | — | — | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 10 AvePoint EnPower | 2.3 | — | — | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
The page is rebuilt nightly by release recency, using figures published by makers and no score.
Before you choose
Start with plans and pricing
Look for a listed free tier or trial, then review the paid options. Some entries show an entry-level price, whereas others ask you to request pricing.
The list marks free plans for Cayosoft Administrator, CIPP, EasyEntra and ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus. CIPP shows paid access from €99 per month; EasyEntra shows a 30-day trial and paid access from $1,708 per year.
Match the platform to your workflow
Review each tool's stated platform: web, Windows, API, self-hosted, macOS or Android. Browser administration may align with a web offering, while connected or controlled environments may call for API or self-hosted access.
Check tenant and license controls
Use the multi-tenant management comparison to see how a tool addresses separate Microsoft 365 environments. License management shows whether the listed product covers subscription administration as part of its scope.
Review automation and reporting
Automation for changes can cut down on recurring administrative work. Audit and reporting help you inspect changes and produce management records. Compare both fields rather than relying on the product name alone.
Consider services and deployment
Managed services indicate whether service support is part of the comparison. Deployment shows how the product is positioned for getting management controls into operation.
Questions
Do these Microsoft 365 tools offer free plans?
Cayosoft Administrator, CIPP, EasyEntra and ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus are listed with free plans. Other entries may use paid pricing or pricing on request.
Which platforms are represented?
The category lists web, Windows, API, self-hosted, macOS and Android platform labels.
Are free trials available?
EasyEntra and EasyTenant each list a 30-day trial, and ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus lists one as well.
What can I compare besides price?
You can compare multi-tenant management, license management, change automation, audit and reporting, managed services and deployment.
How is the page ordered?
The page is rebuilt nightly by release recency, using maker-published figures without a score.
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