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Dameware Remote Support vs ManageEngine ADManager Plus comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Dameware Remote Support
Ranking in Active Directory Management
20th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (31st)
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Ranking in Active Directory Management
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of Dameware Remote Support is 3.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine ADManager Plus is 8.3%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ManageEngine ADManager Plus8.3%
Dameware Remote Support3.2%
Other88.5%
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

it_user323577 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tier1 - IT Support Technician at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
We're able to see issues from the users' perspectives, but there are issues when connecting over VPN.
The ability to see issue from users perspective and installation of software. Worked well for awhile but issues with it connecting over VPN was a major drawback. We've been using it since 2009. We also utilize GoToAssist which has more features and runs smoother. It also allows us to send…
MUBDIUL ISLAM - PeerSpot reviewer
Junior System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
User management becomes efficient and installation is straightforward
My primary use case for ADManager is to manage users and groups, perform group policy without logging into Active Directory, and provide easy and secure management and monitoring capabilities. One of my clients uses ADManager for these purposes With ADManager, I can easily complete any Active…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to control admin rights through AD groups allows the techs to have all of the rights that they would normally without adjustments on the backend of the product."
"It was very easy to install."
"Using DameWare has made the troubleshooting process faster."
"The scalability is also good. ADManager Plus is being used by seven to eight system administrators right now, and it has been working fine."
"Reporting is the most valuable feature of ManageEngine ADManager Plus and is highly usable."
"The most valuable feature is the dashboard. They allow me to see everything in real-time and drill down and pick and choose versus running scripts."
"The solution is perfect for moving myself from first to second-level support and empowering technicians to handle certain tasks such as resetting passwords, reporting expiring passwords, etc."
"It makes our job easier, especially for managing data for a bulk of users."
"The most valuable feature for me is automation."
"The most valuable feature of this product is that it makes it easy to administer your active directory."
"The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use, the ability for us to customize the access privileges for the users, and integration with ServiceDesk Plus."
 

Cons

"SolarWinds has a great KB but many of the articles are lacking updated information and the keyword search is lacking if you don't have previous experience with the product and encounter issues."
"Worked well for awhile but issues with it connecting over VPN was a major drawback."
"Some things are not very intuitive."
"Lacks sufficient integration with management tools."
"The solution is very complex, especially when there's an active directory of more than 1,000 users, which makes it hard to administrate. They need to improve the management of the administrative process."
"I think the cost of this product is a little higher than I would expect."
"Scalability, including the ability to add new users, is rated as six out of ten."
"The main downside is that, for my environment, I must have two products to conduct the same purpose."
"API integrations are not supported for all HR tools. For example, Workday is supported but SAP HCM is not."
"This solution is not stable, it wasted my time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I need to pay for the license, and I believe that it could be made cheaper."
"The tool's pricing is good."
"The pricing depends on scope and makes sense for use cases with multiple domains."
"I downloaded the trial version, only."
"I am satisfied with the solution’s pricing."
"The cost of this product is a little higher than I would expect for a tool like this."
"It is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADManager Plus?
While the features in ManageEngine ADManager Plus are very good, not all features are necessary for every organization. Automation is a strong feature within the product but is not currently requir...
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine ADManager Plus?
ManageEngine ADManager Plus is used for multiple tasks, especially for reporting purposes that cannot typically be obtained from Active Directory or present difficulties requiring additional expert...
 

Also Known As

DameWare, SolarWinds DameWare, SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support
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Sample Customers

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