Managed Microsoft AD vs. AWS Directory Service
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Managed Microsoft AD | AWS Directory Service |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Review count | 29 | 21 |
| Ease of use | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| Quality of support | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Meets requirements | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 62.068966 | 38.888889 |
| Small Business | 41.4% | 19.0% |
| Mid-Market | 37.9% | 57.1% |
| Enterprise | 20.7% | 23.8% |
| Total page views | 137 | 177 |
| Total LLM citations | 454 | 334 |
Managed Microsoft AD
Use a highly available, hardened service running actual Microsoft® Active Directory (AD).
AWS Directory Service
AWS Directory Service is a fully managed service that enables organizations to run Microsoft Active Directory (AD) in the AWS Cloud without the need to deploy and maintain their own infrastructure. It simplifies the integration of AD-dependent applications and services, allowing users to access AWS resources using their existing AD credentials. Key Features and Functionality: - Managed Microsoft Active Directory: AWS Directory Service offers a native Microsoft AD environment, eliminating the need for data synchronization or replication from on-premises directories.