Products Comparison
ADSelfService Plus vs. Thycotic Password Reset Server
Key Features Add-on Features Security and Convenience Reporting Capabilities
Feature | Description | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus | Thycotic Password Reset Server |
Password Reset | Users can reset their forgotten passwords without calling helpdesk | ![]() |
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Account Unlock | Users can unlock their locked out accounts without calling helpdesk | ![]() |
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Password Expiry Notification | Notify users to change password before it expires via email | ![]() (Supports both Email & SMS notifications) |
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Account Expiry Notification | Notify users and their managers about impending acccout expiry | ![]() |
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Employee Directory Self-Update | Employees can update their profile information in Active Directory | ![]() |
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Password Synchronizer | Synchronize Windows password changes with on-premises and SaaS applications | ![]() |
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Mobile Apps | Mobile apps to facilitate password management 'on the go' | ![]() (Native Apps for Android & iOS, Mobile WebApp for other platforms) |
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Mail Group Subscription | Users can opt-in or opt-out of Distribution Groups all by themselves | ![]() |
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Employee Search and Organization Chart | Users can search for their colleagues information and find their position in the organization hierarchy | ![]() |
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Change Password | Users can change their password from anywhere, anytime | ![]() |
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Identity Verification Methods | Users identity are verified before they can reset their password or unlock their account | Security Q&A | SMS/Email Pin code | Security Q&A | SMS/Email/Phone Call Pin Code | Image Recognition |
Feature | Description | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus | Thycotic Password Reset Server |
Installation Pre-requisites | Application can be installed without any pre-requisites | ![]() |
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Multi-language support | Support for multiple languages | ![]() (Supports 17 languages) |
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Client Software (GINA/Credential Provider) extension | Password Reset/Account Unlock from Windows logon screen (CTRL+ALT+DEL) | ![]() Thycotic Password Reset Server |
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Client Software Deployment | Methods by which the GINA/CP logon agents can be deployed | Admin Console, GPO, Manual Installation | GPO & Manual Installation Only |
Client Software Customization | Option to customize the text and icon of the logon agents | ![]() |
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Integration with other applications | Avail self-service password reset & account unlock from other applications | OWA, SharePoint, Citrix | Not Known |
Rebranding | Customize the self-service portal with your own name, logo, etc. | ![]() |
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OU-based feature restriction | Restrict features to certain users based on Organization Units | ![]() |
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Automatic Password Reset / Account Unlock | Expired passwords/locked-out accounts are automatically reset/unlocked | ![]() |
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Username Recovery | Users can recover their usernames by entering their Email ID | ![]() |
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Enrollment Options | |||
Force enrollment | Users can be forced to enroll when they log in to their system | ![]() |
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Enrollment reminders | Users can be asked to enroll by sending them an enrollment reminder via email | ![]() |
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Auto Enrollment | Preload enrollment data and enroll users without their intervention | ![]() |
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Force Mobile Number Format | Force users to use a specific mobile number format during enrollment | ![]() |
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External Database Support | Reuse Security Q&A data of users from your in-house database | ![]() (Supports Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL) |
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Feature | Description | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus | Thycotic Password Reset Server |
Encryption Algorithm | Encryption algorithm used to store challenge response answers | SHA – 512/MD5 for storing Security Q&A and AES-256 for storing other data | SHA-512 for storing Security Q&A and AES-256 for storing other data |
Password Reset/Account Unlock Email Notifications | Notify users via e-mail & SMS upon successful password reset / change / account unlock | ![]() (Supports both Email and SMS) |
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Enforce Password History | Enforce Active Directory Password History Settings during password reset | ![]() |
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Password Strength Analyzer | Tool to analyze the strength of the passwords in real time as the user types them | ![]() |
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Security Q&A Strengthener | Prevent users from providing the same answer to multiple questions or any word of a question in their answers | ![]() |
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Randomize Questions | Display only a random subset from a user's security questions | ![]() |
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CAPTCHA Verification | A challenge-response test used to determine whether or not the user is human | ![]() |
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Restrict Inactive Users | Restrict disabled, expired, deleted user accounts from using the application | ![]() |
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Block Users | Users who repeatedly fails password self-service will be automatically blocked for a few minutes | ![]() |
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Feature | Description | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus | Thycotic Password Reset Server |
Audit Reports | Reports on user actions, their password status and more | ![]() |
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Export Report | Reports can be saved for later use in a target file format such as HTML, PDF, CSV, etc. | ![]() |
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Reports Scheduler | Scheduler to create and send selected reports via email | ![]() |
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OU Level Reports | Customize reports view from domain based to OU based | ![]() |
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Disclaimer: The above provided comparison is based on readily available information on competitors' website as on 22nd January, 2014. The data provided might vary in the actual product.