Active Directory Permissions Analyzer is a commercial identity governance and administration solution by Paramount Defenses. JumpCloud Open Cloud Directory is a commercial access management solution by JumpCloud. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Small and mid-sized teams with mixed devices
JumpCloud makes the list because it combines directory and device management in a cloud service, so a small IT team can retire its domain controller. It sells from startups to enterprise but fits best where a few people run identity and devices together. If you need deep access reviews and certifications, pair it with a governance product.
From Best IAM Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
AD permissions audit tool for analyzing ACLs, access rights, and security principals.
Cloud-based directory platform for identity, access, and device management
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Active Directory Permissions Analyzer fits if you need to run it on your own servers.
JumpCloud Open Cloud Directory fits if you want a cloud product and you are a startup.
Common questions when comparing Active Directory Permissions Analyzer vs JumpCloud Open Cloud Directory for identity governance and administration.
Active Directory Permissions Analyzer: AD permissions audit tool for analyzing ACLs, access rights, and security principals. Built by Paramount Defenses.
JumpCloud Open Cloud Directory: Cloud-based directory platform for identity, access, and device management. Built by JumpCloud.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Active Directory Permissions Analyzer is made by Paramount Defenses. JumpCloud Open Cloud Directory is made by JumpCloud. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
In part. Active Directory Permissions Analyzer and JumpCloud Open Cloud Directory are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Both cover Active Directory. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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Updated 2026-11-02
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