AD Report Builder
Current- Annual cost
- $1,089
- Seats assigned
- $1,089/yr
This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
AD Report Builder Alternatives
Should you replace AD Report Builder?
Netwrix Auditor is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for AD Report Builder.
AD Report Builder alternatives
See how AD Report Builder compares to 6 alternative apps you can switch to.
Netwrix Auditor and Quest On Demand Audit selected for comparison.
Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
AD Report...
$1,188
Standard ($99/month)
Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.
Netwrix A...
$36
Standard ($2/month)
Public catalog pricing estimate.
Quest On ...
$30
Standard ($3/month)
Public catalog pricing estimate.
3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
AD Report...
$0
No migration in the current app baseline.
Netwrix A...
-$8,544
After $12,000 estimated migration cost.
Quest On ...
-$8,526
After $12,000 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
AD Report...
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Netwrix A...
72/100
Netwrix Auditor excels for organizations with strict compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR) that need granular change tracking across AD and file servers. Security teams and auditors benefit from its detailed forensics, but smaller IT departments often find it overly complex and costly for basic monitoring needs. Infrastructure teams without dedicated security resources typically underutilize its advanced capabilities.
Quest On ...
72/100
Quest On Demand Audit is built for large organizations running hybrid Active Directory infrastructure with strict regulatory mandates. Security architects and compliance officers leverage its forensic change tracking to satisfy auditors, but pure cloud organizations without legacy on-prem AD will find equal functionality in native Azure AD logs at lower cost.
Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
AD Report...
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Public adoption signal for the current app.
Netwrix A...
medium
Netwrix Auditor is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Quest On ...
low
Quest On Demand Audit is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
AD Report...
5.0/5.0
2 reviews
Netwrix A...
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185 reviews
Quest On ...
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28 reviews
Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
AD Report...
No migration needed
Netwrix A...
6 weeks
High
Netwrix Auditor is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Quest On ...
6 weeks
High
Quest On Demand Audit is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
AD Report...
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Netwrix A...
$12,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Quest On ...
$12,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
AD Report...
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Netwrix A...
--
Supports 80 native integrations.
Quest On ...
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Supports 40 native integrations.
Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
AD Report...
100%
Netwrix A...
70%
- On-premise deployment requires dedicated server infrastructure
- Agent installation required for some non-AD platforms
- Storage costs for long-term audit archives billed separately
- Limited out-of-the-box remediation playbooks vs SOAR tools
Quest On ...
35%
- Requires on-prem agent deployment for full AD coverage
- No native Linux/Unix system auditing
- Separate licensing required for each Microsoft workload
- Steep learning curve for non-technical auditors
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
AD Report...
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Netwrix A...
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001
Quest On ...
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
AD Report...
You already standardize on this app.
Netwrix A...
You require immutable audit trails for Active Directory changes and file system access to meet strict compliance mandates
Quest On ...
Your organization operates hybrid Active Directory with complex compliance requirements for forensic audit trails
Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
AD Report...
Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.
Netwrix A...
You need a lightweight, cloud-only solution with built-in automated incident response and remediation
Quest On ...
You maintain a cloud-only Azure AD environment or lack dedicated security personnel to manage audit configurations
