Microsoft Active Directory AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Identity Management Tools

The best Identity Management alternative to Microsoft Active Directory is Univention Corporate Server (UCS), which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Microsoft Active Directory and eight of them are Identity Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Identity Management Tool alternatives to Microsoft Active Directory are Microsoft Entra ID, SambaBox, JumpCloud and UniFi Identity (UID).

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  1. UCS is an open platform for central identity & access management, IT management, and active directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.

    94 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
     
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    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) vs Microsoft Active Directory Comments
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    it works flawless and it's free as long you don't need commercial support. Companies can get professional support from UCS or UCS Partners. It is the most complete alternative to MS ADS.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Active Directory is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is a comprehensive identity and access management cloud solution that provides a robust set of capabilities to manage users and groups.

    35 Microsoft Entra ID alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  3. SambaBox icon
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    SambaBox is an enterprise directory appliance with Web based management interface. SambaBox also offers integrated domain name (DNS), dynamic computer configuration (DHCP), certificate authority (CA), Microsoft Exchange compatible and also supports up to 2016 Functional Level...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
     
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    SambaBox vs Microsoft Active Directory Comments
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    I like SambaBox as an alternative to Microsoft AD for its robust GPO management and sleek web interface. It excels with secure, extensive API integrations and efficient bulk operations, making it effective for handling large user data and policies.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    I tried with demo license. It was worked with my windows and mac enviroment.

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    SambaBOX offers more tools than standart Microsoft Active Directory like CA, DHCP, SNMP. Best part is installation takes just minutes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SambaBox is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Active Directory is also Paid and Proprietary
    • SambaBox is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Active Directory is not according to our users
  4. JumpCloud icon
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    Cloud-based directory services. Alternative to Microsoft Active Directory. Provides LDAP-as-a-Service, RADIUS-as-a-Service. Authenticates, authorizes, and manages employees, their devices and IT applications.

    25 JumpCloud alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. UniFi Identity (IDentity) or UID is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) platform that provides Cloud-based identity authentication and management services to enterprises.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. A unified identity, access, app, and endpoint management (IAM/EMM) platform.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Zoho Directory (ZD) is an identity provider that enables you to manage and secure your workforce's digital identity, through standards such as single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. A specialized extension of UCS for the education sector, providing centralized identity & access management, device & user management, and integration of school and cloud services via a web portal.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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