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ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus vs Quest Identity Defense comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 29, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine Recovery Manag...
Ranking in Active Directory Recovery
7th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Quest Identity Defense
Ranking in Active Directory Recovery
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Active Directory Recovery category, the mindshare of ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus is 9.7%, up from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quest Identity Defense is 7.5%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Quest Identity Defense7.5%
ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus9.7%
Other82.8%
Active Directory Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Santiago Mantilla - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Intelector
Though this tool lacks the features to allow backups on the same server, it is very easy to use
During the current times, solutions must have a backup system from a main server, and an active directory service. Also, it is no longer important to have a backup for different environments, such as databases, application servers, and web servers. However, ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus must get a main server for itself.
SachinSharma4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Identity monitoring has improved and security teams now detect and investigate threats faster
Quest Identity Defense could be improved by providing more customizable dashboards, more detailed real-time alerts, and better integrations with other security tools such as SIEM and endpoint security solutions. Automated investigations and response workflows could also help reduce manual efforts and speed up threat resolution. Overall, these improvements would make identity threat detection more efficient and easier for security teams to manage. I would to see more advanced automation for threat investigation and response, along with customizable dashboards and more detailed real-time alerts. Better integration with SIEM, endpoint security, and other identity management tools would also be valuable. These improvements could reduce manual investigation efforts, improve threat visibility, and help security teams respond to identity-related threats more efficiently. Additional improvements could include more seamless integration with existing SIEM and security tools, better customization of alerts, and more detailed reporting for Quest Identity Defense. I would also like to see improved visibility into identity-related risks and clearer explanations of AI-generated alerts to help security teams investigate faster. Overall, continued improvements in automation, usability, and reporting would make the solution even more effective for enterprise security teams.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Along with its active directory infrastructure, this solution also possesses the ability to recover and exchange, making it a valuable backup tool."
"Quest Identity Defense helped improve our identity security by providing better visibility into user accounts, privileged access, and suspicious authentication activities."
"For any organization that is looking for a stable and reliable solution for identity management, Quest Identity Defense would be the best tool for them."
"The accuracy and reliability of Quest Identity Defense's AI output have been excellent."
 

Cons

"The solution has few features as it does not focus on managing anything in the application."
"I gave it a nine only because there is still room for improvement around usability or customization, making some of the more advanced capabilities easier to use and to understand the tool."
"I did not give it a nine or ten because there is still room for improvements in integration with other security tools, reporting, and ease of configuration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license cost for this solution is cheap."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
10%
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Small Business1
Large Enterprise6
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quest Identity Defense?
Regarding the licensing and setup cost, I was not involved. The implementation team was responsible for that. When we looked at the pricing part, it was reasonable for any enterprise that wants an ...
What needs improvement with Quest Identity Defense?
Quest Identity Defense could be improved by providing more customizable dashboards, more detailed real-time alerts, and better integrations with other security tools such as SIEM and endpoint secur...
What is your primary use case for Quest Identity Defense?
Quest Identity Defense's main use case in our previous organization has been to improve identity security and protect users' accounts. We focused on identifying suspicious identity-related activity...
 

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