--- description: Review of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Time Tracking Software](/directory/3834/time-tracking/software) > [ManageEngine ADAudit Plus](/software/361342/manageengine-adaudit-plus) # ManageEngine ADAudit Plus Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/361342/manageengine-adaudit-plus Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/361342/manageengine-adaudit-plus?page=2) > ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is a Windows auditing, security, and compliance solution. Key features include comprehensive logon auditing, detailed change monitoring, real-time risk alerting, and streamlined compliance reporting for Active Directory, Azure AD, file servers, Windows servers and workstations. It helps users monitor and generate real-time change audit reports on Active Directory objects such as users, computers, groups, organizational units and more. Auditing user logon and logoff activity provides deeper insights into user behavior and helps detect anomalous logons using UBA. ADAudit Plus also alerts users in real-time through SMS or email notifications whenever any critical changes to the contents or configurations of Active Directory are detected. ADAudit Plus offers its services through an annual subscription model, and users can access support resources via an online knowledge base, email, phone, and chat. The platform boasts a range of top features that cater to the specific needs of Windows Server environments. These features include real-time change notifications, allowing users to receive instant alerts on system alterations and user activities. Windows logon monitoring functionality enables the continuous tracking of user logon activities and related data, while account lockout analysis helps to identify the root causes of authentication failures. Additionally, the tool offers robust file change monitoring capabilities, enabling auditing of file accesses and permission modifications across various file systems. Other notable features encompass security and compliance reporting tools, Azure AD auditing capabilities, privileged user monitoring, and detailed reporting on activities related to ADFS, USB usage, and printer activities. Furthermore, ADAudit Plus provides functionalities for employee time tracking, monitoring active and idle time on workstations, as well as file integrity monitoring features to oversee file modifications, deletions, and access permission changes within the network. ADAudit Plus provides its services on an annual subscription basis. Support is available through an online knowledge base, email, phone, and chat. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 71 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 71 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ManageEngine - **Location**: The Octagon, US - **Founded**: 1996 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$595.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is dependent on the number of domain controllers and starts at $595/year for the Standard edition and $945/year for the Professional edition. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, British Virgin Islands and 125 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Escalation - Alerts/Notifications - Anomaly/Malware Detection - Archiving & Retention - Attendance Tracking - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Authentication - Automatic Time Capture - Behavioural Analytics - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking - Configuration Management - Continuous Monitoring ## Integrations (3 total) - OpenText Core Behavioral Signals - ServiceNow - Splunk Enterprise ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3834/time-tracking/software) ## Related Categories - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3834/time-tracking/software) - [Employee Monitoring Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4593/employee-monitoring/software) - [Threat Intelligence Platforms](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3995/threat-intelligence/software) - [Access Governance Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4665/access-governance/software) - [Endpoint Protection Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4777/endpoint-protection-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Solid piece of software that integrates well and helps my team stay compliant and on top of tracking. > > **Cons**: It is quite overwhelming when first using, there is definitely a steeper learning curve than your typical software. ----- ### "ADAudit Plus: A Powerhouse for AD Visibility" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *22 December 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a SysAdmin overseeing a hybrid environment, keeping track of what actually happens inside Active Directory (AD) has always been a challenge. Native logs are notoriously difficult to parse and even harder to turn into actionable data. After implementing ManageEngine ADAudit Plus, the difference in visibility was immediate. > > **Cons**: While the tool is powerful, there are a few aspects that could be refined to improve the user experience: ADAudit Plus can be quite a "memory hog." Because it processes a massive amount of real-time data, it requires a well-provisioned server. If you try to run it on a VM with the bare minimum specifications, the web console can become sluggish, especially during peak hours or when generating large historical reports. Out of the box, the system is very sensitive. If you don't spend significant time during the first week fine-tuning the alert thresholds, your inbox will be flooded with notifications for routine, non-threatening actions. A more intuitive "auto-tuning" feature based on baseline behavior would be a great addition. The UI is packed with features, which is a double-edged sword. Some menus are buried three or four layers deep, making it occasionally difficult to find specific niche settings. A more modern, streamlined "Search" function for the settings menu would save a lot of time. > > ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is essentially the "missing link" for any IT department that relies on Active Directory. While Microsoft provides the data through native logs, ADAudit Plus provides the intelligence. It transforms a chaotic stream of raw events into a structured, searchable, and visual security narrative. ----- ### "Could be better..." — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *5 October 2018* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the amount of data that ADAudit Plus can gather. It can pull your file server auditing, your domain controller auditing, and a whole host of other things. You can also setup alerting on specific events that makes it easy to see what's happening with your servers. > > **Cons**: The upgrade process is the worst thing I've ever seen in a software product. You have to put your build number into the support website, download a major upgrade, install that, and then download a service pack, and install that. It doesn't sound so bad, but the upgrade process itself is dependent on this antiquated process that uses a batch file and a Java utility. It fails more often than not and the upgrade instructions listed on ManageEngine's website has inaccurate data (lists the wrong batch files to use, etc). > > It was something that I inherited when I started with my current company. It's decent, but I'm probably going to move to something that's a little more robust and easier to upgrade. ----- ### "A Reliable Tool for Active Directory Auditing and Security" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *28 September 2025* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The aspect of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus that I enjoyed the most is that it is simple to use and at the same time delivers thorough insights. The interface is very intuitive that I can tackle even very complicated audit requests without much effort. I particularly liked the variety of predefined reports; having those available saved me time and gave me a quick snapshot of user actions and changes to Active Directory. The alerts in real-time were also a big benefit, as they enabled me to detect and respond to situations before they became bigger issues. > > **Cons**: One thing I liked least about ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is that some advanced configuration options give you a feeling of being overwhelmed when you first try them. Getting acquainted with all the features and customizing the reports to your liking indeed takes a small amount of time. Additionally, the system can be somewhat sluggish at the start if the environment is large. It is not something that hinders the success of the product, but it does make you have to wait a bit in the beginning. > > On the whole, I would say that ManageEngine ADAudit Plus was a very enjoyable software to work with. The tool not only allowed me to have much clearer visibility of changes in our Active Directory environment but was also instrumental in securing our security posture. When I first started using it, I used up quite a considerable amount of time with the learning curve, but after that, I was able to use it daily feeling it was very dependable, it had great precision, and working with it was also easy. The integration of real-time alerts, in-depth reports, and a user-friendly interface made it an excellent tool for both overseeing and meeting regulation requirements. ----- ### "Ease of real time auditing" — 5.0/5 > **Barroughes** | *21 May 2025* | Government Relations | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease to manage all your estate and deploy patches without physical being there. Be by able to monitor your devices health and producing report for higher manager, in different things like user login, security group changes and creating custom reports. > > **Cons**: I like the aspect of being able track changes to Active directory objects. Ability identity potential threats. > > Over all this is one of the best tools we have brought on board in the organisation, we have finally been able continuously manage and monitor all our estate within one tool. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/361342/manageengine-adaudit-plus?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/361342/manageengine-adaudit-plus) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data