ActiveDirectory Domain Controller for Windows 2016
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in AWS Marketplace
Pros and cons
Pros
- Configuration Ease
- Community Size
- Access Management
Cons
- Lack of Features
- Limited Flexibility
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 18.2% |
| Mid-Market | 31.8% |
| Enterprise | 50.0% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q1 | 2 | 4.3 |
| 2026 Q2 | 2 | 3.5 |
| 2026 Q3 | 1 | 5.0 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Better Than Its Predecessors, but Newer Versions Align More with Azure
“It does the job better than it's predecessors. That being said newer server versions are out that would bring better alignment with the Azure platforms. Personally I have run 4 different 2016 domain controllers and have found that they experienced less synchronization issue tha”
Easy to Use with Strong User and Domain Control
“Easy to use, control users and domains, and can easlly integrate with other systems”
Strong Azure Entra ID Integration and Easy Duo Setup, with Better GPO Control
“Better integration with Azure Entra ID, along with more control through GPOs using newer ADMX templates. Duo integration is also simple and straightforward.”