ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus

Overview

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus combines password self-service with Active Directory administration and oversight in an on-premises deployment. It is most compelling for organizations that want delegated administration, auditing, and reporting alongside user password workflows; the 500-user paid editions make it a less natural fit for smaller paid deployments.

Key features

Password self-service gives users a way to handle password needs without sending every request to administrators, which is useful where routine password support consumes team time. Delegated administration allows directory responsibilities to be shared, while AD auditing and reporting add oversight to that operational work. Together, these capabilities make ADSelfService Plus broader than a password-only utility, but teams that need only a basic password workflow may not benefit from paying for that breadth.

Pricing

The freemium structure has a permanent small-deployment option and two annual editions, each priced for 500 users. The free edition is the clearest fit for organizations that can stay within its user and Endpoint MFA allowances; paid pricing starts at a substantial 500-user scale.

• Free Edition: free, billed No expiration. Includes 50 users, unlimited domains, and Endpoint MFA for 10 users. The narrower MFA cap matters if Endpoint MFA is needed across most of the user base.
• Standard Edition: $595 a year, billed as an annual subscription fee for 500 users. It is the lower-cost paid option for organizations whose needs fit the Standard edition.
• Professional Edition: $1,195 a year, billed as an annual subscription fee for 500 users. It costs twice the Standard price, so buyers should weigh whether the Professional edition's additional capabilities are needed; the edition-specific feature differences are not described here.

A 30-day trial provides a time-limited route to evaluate the product before a paid commitment.

Platforms

ADSelfService Plus supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Its deployment model is on-premises, which suits organizations that want to run it within their own environment rather than select a cloud deployment.

Who it's for

This is a strong candidate for organizations managing Active Directory that want users to handle password needs while distributing administration and retaining auditing and reporting capabilities. The free edition can serve a small group within its 50-user and 10-Endpoint-MFA-user limits. Organizations beyond those caps should account for the 500-user basis of both paid editions; buyers seeking only a narrow password function or a smaller paid seat count may find the pricing structure ill-suited.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Password self-service, delegated administration, AD auditing, and reporting sit together, reducing the need to choose a password-only tool when oversight and shared administration also matter.
• Pro: The free edition has no expiration, supports unlimited domains, and provides a defined entry point for up to 50 users.
• Con: Endpoint MFA in the free edition is limited to 10 users, well below its overall user allowance.
• Con: Both paid editions are priced for 500 users, which can be an awkward fit for organizations needing a smaller paid deployment.
• Con: The Professional edition is $1,195 a year versus $595 a year for Standard, while the edition-specific differences are not described.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Active Directory Management Software.

• Softerra Adaxes is worth considering if a 30-day full-functionality evaluation with technical support is the priority; it is paid and has no free plan.
• Blazam is a free and open-source option under the MIT license for personal and commercial use, with web, API, Linux, self-hosted, and Windows platforms.
• LTB Self Service Password is a free, self-hosted GPL-3.0 password self-service application for LDAP directories, but requires PHP and LDAP connectivity.
• ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is another freemium ManageEngine option, with a free edition capped at 25 workstations and support for web and Windows.
• PWM is a free, open-source password self-service application for LDAP directories.
• Specops uReset uses annual subscriptions with volume-based pricing by users in scope; consider it if that pricing approach fits your deployment.
• ManageEngine ADManager Plus offers a Governance, Risk and Compliance add-on for Professional Edition users at $495 a year.
• INGOS Active Directory Manager uses pricing on request, making it an option for buyers who prefer to request a quote.

Verdict

Choose ADSelfService Plus when an on-premises Active Directory environment needs password self-service together with delegated administration, auditing, and reporting. Its lasting free edition is useful within its 50-user and 10-Endpoint-MFA-user allowances, but organizations that need a smaller paid deployment or only a focused password workflow should look elsewhere.