IDENTITY SECURITY · MANAGEENGINE
ADSELFSERVICE PLUS
by ManageEngine · Authorized via Stackingo
GARTNER PEER RATED 2026
300k+ companies
AD-NATIVE IDENTITY SECURITY. FEWER TICKETS. ZERO TRUST READY.
On-premises identity security built around Active Directory — self-service password reset, MFA enforcement, and SSO without rearchitecting your environment.
Stackingo gets you further.
Self-service password reset + unlock
Logon Screen Agent for Windows, macOS, Linux
20+ MFA methods incl. FIDO2 + YubiKey
Zero Trust conditional access policies
Single sign-on for cloud + on-prem apps
Active Directory · Azure AD · SIEM integrations
FOUR REASONS WHY BUYERS CHOOSE STACKINGO
MORE THAN A DISCOUNT — A SMARTER
WAY TO BUY SOFTWARE.
15%
Average Cost Savings
Below OEM list price, structured within authorized programmes.
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Advisory Included
Module fit, sizing & tier optimisation reviewed before quote.
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One Commercial
Multi-region, multi-vendor stack on a single agreement.
25%
Renewal defence
Every cycle re-priced — never auto-renewed at list.
BUYER INTELLIGENCE
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE
BUYING.
Six things experienced IT buyers wish they'd known earlier — plus the analyst evidence behind the OEM's market position.
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Endpoint MFA is an add-on, not included
Offline/endpoint MFA (Windows logon, RDP, UAC) require the Endpoint MFA add-on — not bundled in Standard or Professional editions.
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Pricing scales by domain user count, not admins
Licensing is based on total domain users in AD, not IT admins. Broad AD w/ narrow self-service adoption may yield high cost-per-active-user.
02
AD dependency constrains cloud-only tenants
ADSelfService Plus needs on-prem/hybrid AD. Orgs fully on Azure AD-only or Okta find SSPR & password enforcement limited w/o residual AD.
05
Windows Server deployment adds infra overhead
ADSelfService Plus runs on Windows Server, not SaaS - needs patching, provisioning, HA config. Lean/cloud-first orgs take on extra ops.
03
SSO scope is AD-synced, not IdP-independent
ADSelfService Plus SSO syncs AD credentials to cloud apps live; it's not standalone IdP. For non-AD identity federation, use ADManager Plus.
06
SIEM and audit integration needs extra config
Native audit logging exists, but forwarding to SIEMs (Splunk/QRadar) needs manual connector setup, not preconfigured - adds integration time
GARTNER MAGIC QUADRANT
Privileged Access Management · 2025
Recognised Leader — Trusted Consistently
CHALLENGER
FORRESTER'S WAVE
Enterprise Service Management · Q2 24
NOT FEATURED
ABOUT MANAGEENGINE
ENTERPRISE IT MANAGEMENT FROM THE ZOHO FAMILY — BUILT FOR CONTROL, NOT CLOUD LOCK-IN.
ManageEngine, Zoho's enterprise IT division, has 20+ years in on-prem and hybrid IT across ITSM, IAM, endpoint management, network monitoring, and security analytics — with deep AD integration.
ADSelfService Plus is part of ManageEngine's identity stack, sitting alongside ADManager Plus, ADAudit Plus, and AD360 — forming a composable IAM suite for enterprises that manage identity through Active Directory rather than cloud-first directories.
ManageEngine's licensing model is user-count based with perpetual and subscription options, making it accessible for mid-market IT teams while remaining scalable to enterprise AD forests with tens of thousands of domain users.
BEST FOR
Hybrid Ent. IT
500–50k AD users; on-prem/hybrid, no cloud IdP
STRONG FIT
AD Help Desk Costs
Password resets = 20–40% of tier-1; AD is source
REPLACES
AD Help Desk
Cut manual resets, unlocks, profile edits (30–40%)
Key Capabilities
INCLUDED IN ALL PLANS
AD-Native Self-Service Password Reset
SSPR to AD via login-screen agent on Win/Mac/Linux; MFA, no VPN, syncs cached creds.
Adaptive MFA Across the Identity Perimeter
MFA on logon, VPN, OWA, RDP, cloud from one AD-group engine; adaptive, 20+ methods.
AD-Synchronised Single Sign-On
Real-time AD sync gives SSO to SaaS by AD group; no IdP, scoped to AD identities.
Password Policy Enforcement Beyond Native AD
Extends AD password policy with complexity, dictionary, breach checks at SSPR reset.
Zero Trust Conditional Access Engine
Conditional access checks IP, device, geofence, time; step-up MFA, not hard denial.
Directory Self-Service and Workforce Governance
Staff self-update set AD attributes per field, OU; portal shows MFA enroll status.
MORE FROM MANAGEENGINE
THE MANAGEENGINE IDENTITY STACK.
ADSelfService Plus integrates natively with ADManager Plus for onboarding automation, ADAudit Plus for real-time change auditing, and AD360 as a unified IAM suite. Consolidating multiple ManageEngine products on a single Stackingo agreement unlocks cross-portfolio partner pricing.
CROSS OEM COMPARISON
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GOT QUESTIONS?
WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.
The questions every buyer asks before purchasing through Stackingo—pricing, licensing, what's included, and what to expect.
01
What's the minimum discount on ManageEngine ADManager Plus MSP through Stackingo?
Every ManageEngine ADManager Plus MSP quote from Stackingo opens at no less than 5% below ManageEngine list pricing, routed through ManageEngine's authorized reseller channel.
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Keep in mind: The subscription model caps technician seats per pricing slab.
02
How much do ManageEngine ADManager Plus MSP buyers save?
On average, buyers save up to 15% versus ManageEngine direct list pricing, structured within the authorized reseller programme rather than ad hoc markdowns.
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The subscription model caps technician seats per pricing slab. For MSPs adding junior helpdesk staff or co-admins per client, the per-technician cost at higher counts can approach or exceed per-user licensing cost. Cross-check total technician headcount projection before committing to a slab.
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Why buy ManageEngine ADManager Plus MSP through Stackingo?
Buying ManageEngine ADManager Plus MSP through Stackingo means one negotiated front at 5%+ off (typically 15%) and candid guidance on where ManageEngine deals quietly leak budget:
Licensing is domain-user-count-driven, not seat-based
Technician cap changes the economics at scale
On-premises architecture creates infrastructure ownership
Client AD connectivity requires network paths, not domain trusts
Cloud provisioning scope is tied to client license holdings
Compliance reports are customizable via a native builder
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That comes with a single structured quote across your evaluation and active renewal tracking, so nothing rolls over at full price.
04
Can Stackingo implement it, not just licence it?
Both sides are covered. Stackingo licences ManageEngine ADManager Plus MSP and can run the implementation: Isolated Multi-Tenant Console, Template-Driven Cross-Platform Provisioning, Privilege-Scoped Delegation Engine, Automated Lifecycle Cleanup Rules, Pre-Audited Compliance Reporting Suite, and ServiceDesk Plus MSP & Identity360 Integration.
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You can have Stackingo deploy it, bring in a vetted partner, or use Stackingo to collect and weigh rival implementation quotes — keeping everything commercially comparable.
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What is ManageEngine ADManager Plus MSP and who is it for?
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation, has over two decades of enterprise IT management product history across ITSM, ITOM, IAM
Best fit · MSP Identity Operations
Best fit · Compliance-Driven Service Providers
Typically replaces · Manual PowerShell + Per-Client Tooling
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MSP Identity Operations — MSPs managing 5–50+ client AD environments needing centralized
Compliance-Driven Service Providers — MSPs supporting clients in SOX, HIPAA
Typically replaces Manual PowerShell + Per-Client Tooling for MSPs replacing fragmented per-domain scripts
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