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Specops Software Password Management Tools

bySpecops Software
in Password Management Tools
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Specops Software Password Management Tools

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Specops Software Password Management Tools?

Specops Software Password Management Tools is a software designed to streamline password security for organizations by integrating with directory services such as Active Directory. The software offers features including self-service password reset, password synchronization, and enforcement of customizable password policies. It aims to reduce IT help desk calls related to password issues by enabling users to securely manage their own credentials and comply with password requirements. The software addresses the business problem of maintaining secure access while ensuring compliance with password standards and reducing administrative overhead associated with password management tasks.

Specops Software Password Management Tools Pricing

Specops Software Password Management Tools software utilizes a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured per user or per organization. The software offers multiple tiers with features that scale according to organizational needs, and pricing varies depending on selected modules and the number of users. Licensing is provided annually, with optional add-ons available for extended capabilities.

Overall experience with Specops Software Password Management Tools

IT Associate
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Government
FAVORABLE

“Great Resource Availability Enhances User Friendliness”

5.0
Feb 13, 2025
The support we received during the configuration and roll out of great, and he was very patient.
MANAGER, IT SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
500M - 1B USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Audit and Align Your Active Directory with Specops Software”

3.0
Nov 13, 2024
Specops Software Management Tool works well to assist with maintaining our password requirements.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Specops Software is a provider of password management and authentication solutions. The company aims to safeguard business data by preventing the use of weak passwords and bolstering user verification procedures. Its range of solutions is seamlessly incorporated with Active Directory for optimal data security, emphasizing on-premises control. Established in 2001, Specops Software is based in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in several countries including the US, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2001
Head office location
Stockholm, Sweden
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://specopssoft.com

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Specops Software Password Management Tools Likes & Dislikes

Like

This product is very customizable to your specific needs and user friendly with great resource availability.

Like

The standour feature is the the auditing of your active directory and the way it aligns our password policies to meet the standards we have in place

Like

Breach password list, password options without a schema change, and interactive password change visibility to end-users.

Dislike

Wished it could provide a list of devices with the agent installed.

Dislike

The knowledgebase Customer support

Dislike

It requires a large database file on every included server for the breach password list. I understand why, but finding an alternative is something to consider.

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Specops Software Password Management Tools Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(49 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
63%
4 Star
31%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.7

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.6

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • IT Associate
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Government
    Review Source

    Great Resource Availability Enhances User Friendliness

    5.0
    Feb 13, 2025
    The support we received during the configuration and roll out of great, and he was very patient.
  • DIRECTOR, CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT
    50M-1B USD
    Travel and Hospitality
    Review Source

    Product Offers Breach Password List and Options

    4.0
    Dec 2, 2024
    So far, the tool does exactly what the vendor promised, and their support has been helpful when needed and we schedule time with them. The only improvement feedback I have is that we need more communication from their team without us having to schedule individual sessions for the onboarding.
  • MANAGER, IT SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Audit and Align Your Active Directory with Specops Software

    3.0
    Nov 13, 2024
    Specops Software Management Tool works well to assist with maintaining our password requirements.
  • IT Associate
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Exploring the Choice Between Passwords or Passphrases

    5.0
    Oct 21, 2024
    For the moment, thankfully, all worked well ! the policy was simple to set and our brief about the specops tools was clear.
  • CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST
    50M-1B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Specops is a must have security tool for 2024.

    5.0
    Jan 18, 2024
    We selected specops to assist us with our password management. Specops Password domain Policy assisted us with setting up our admin passwords policies, user password policies which assisted us with getting our ISO 2700.
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