ManageEngine ADManager Plus
by ManageEngine (Zoho Corporation)

What ManageEngine ADManager Plus is
ManageEngine ADManager Plus is an administration tool for delegated administration, Active Directory auditing, lifecycle automation, and reporting. It is listed for web, Windows, iOS, Android, and on-premises deployment. Organizations can use it for administrative tasks and auditing in an on-premises environment, while its reporting and lifecycle automation cover additional directory-management needs.
The listed pricing model is freemium, but no free plan is available. The Governance, Risk and Compliance add-on costs $495 a year. It is available to Professional Edition users billed under an annual license, and includes access certification campaigns, identity risk assessment, risk exposure management, and a centralized entitlements overview. This price applies to the add-on, not the entire product. ManageEngine was founded in 1996.
Who it suits
ADManager Plus may suit organizations seeking delegated administration, Active Directory auditing, lifecycle automation, and reporting, including those planning an on-premises deployment. The governance add-on is for Professional Edition users billed annually who need its certification and risk-management capabilities.
What it does well
- Includes delegated administration and Active Directory auditing.
- Lifecycle automation and reporting are listed.
- On-premises deployment is available.
- Platforms include web, Windows, iOS, and Android.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- Governance add-on costs $495 a year.
- Governance add-on requires Professional Edition with an annual license.
Limits
The listed facts say there is no free plan. The Governance, Risk and Compliance add-on costs $495 a year and is available to Professional Edition users billed under an annual license.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Governance, Risk and Compliance add-on | Professional Edition users can purchase this add-on under their annual license. · Access certification campaigns · Identity risk assessment · Risk exposure management · Centralized entitlements overview | $495 a year |
As manageengine.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the ManageEngine ADManager Plus website.
- Choose an on-premises deployment.
- Use the web, Windows, iOS or Android platform.
- For the governance add-on, use Professional Edition billed under an annual license and purchase the add-on.
Verdict
ADManager Plus brings administration, auditing, automation, and reporting together, with an on-premises deployment option. Governance features require a separate annual add-on purchase for eligible Professional Edition users.
Questions
Is there a free plan for ADManager Plus?
No. Although its pricing model is described as freemium, the listed facts say there is no free plan.
How much does the Governance, Risk and Compliance add-on cost?
It costs $495 a year.
Who can purchase the governance add-on?
Professional Edition users billed under an annual license can purchase it.
What does the governance add-on include?
It includes access certification campaigns, identity risk assessment, risk exposure management and a centralized entitlements overview.
Which platforms are listed for ADManager Plus?
Web, Windows, iOS, Android and on-premises are listed. Its deployment model is on premises.
What administration features are listed?
Delegated administration, Active Directory auditing, lifecycle automation and reporting are listed.
Facts from ManageEngine (Zoho Corporation)'s own pages
- Founded
- 1996 · manageengine.com, 7 Oct 2026