Side by side
ARK for Active Directory vs Dovestones AD Reporting
Both stand on active directory management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Windows
Visit ARK for Active Directory Free trial Windows
AD Reporting combines directory reporting with scheduled bulk actions and multiple output options. Check the listed Windows and .NET requirements, and note that installation adds a background service.
Visit Dovestones AD ReportingThe facts
| ARK for Active Directory | Dovestones AD Reporting | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | vyapinsoftware.com | dovestones.com |
| On active directory management software | #21 of 25 | #17 of 25 |
ARK for Active Directory: what it does well
Dovestones AD Reporting: what it does well
- Pre-built and custom reports cover users, passwords, computers, and groups.
- Schedules reports and bulk account changes.
- Supports email, print, and export output.
- No agents or Active Directory changes are required.
- A trial version is available.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Installation adds a Windows service for scheduled jobs.
- Requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.
- The listed system requirements begin at Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2.
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