Microsoft Active Directory is ranked #34 of 43 in identity and access management software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $33.58/mo.
Microsoft Active Directory plans and pricing
All plansWindows Server 2025 Standard $1,176/mo Suggested MSRP; pricing is shown in USD and may vary by country. Core-based licensing · Requires Windows Server CAL · Designed for physical or minimally virtualized environments microsoft.com · 21 Sept 2026
Windows Server 2025 Datacenter $6,771/mo Suggested MSRP; pricing is shown in USD and may vary by country. Core-based licensing · Requires Windows Server CAL · Designed for highly virtualized datacenters and cloud environments microsoft.com · 21 Sept 2026
Windows Server pay-as-you-go $33.58/mo Pay as you go Transacted through Azure Arc · Pay only for what you need · The page also lists $0.046 per hour microsoft.com · 21 Sept 2026
Compared on identity and access management software
- Free plan
- No
- SSO protocols
- Kerberos, NTLM
- MFA methods
- Smart card
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