Netwrix Password Manager is available in the Freeware and Standard Editions. Check the table below to identify which Edition suits you best. The Freeware Edition has certain limitations but never expires. The Standard Edition can be evaluated for free and without any limitations for 20 days. You may want to read more about Netwrix product editions for a detailed explanation of them.
| Feature | Freeware Edition | Standard Edition (Free Trial) |
| Reset forgotten passwords | Users can reset passwords and unlock their own accounts after successful answering identity verification questions | |
| Unlock accounts | ||
| Self-service password change | Self-service password change for domain users through a simple web form | |
| Logon prompt extension | Allows to reset password right on the logon screen, without having access to web browser | |
| Disconnected mode of operation | Allows remote users who don't have access to domain at logon time to reset password after answering verification questions | |
| Password change reminder | With password expiration alerting feature available in Netwrix Auditor for Active Directory (licensed separately) users are notified before passwords expire so that they can quickly change their passwords to avoid downtime and user frustration | |
| Non-intrusive approach | No changes in AD schema or system configuration are required | |
| Web-based portal | No installation on help desk computers and user desktops (unless you want to use the Logon Prompt Extension) | |
| Helpdesk delegation | Password resets and account unlocks can be easily delegated to help desk personnel | |
| Auditing, security and compliance | All password resets and account unlock operations are logged in detail for security and compliance purposes | |
| Alerting about account operations | Email alerts can be setup to notify administrators and end users about certain account operations, such as enrollments, password resets etc. | |
| Support for SalesForce.com | SalesForce password reset can be done with ease and convenience | |
| Tracking inactive user accounts | Control of inactive user accounts can be automated with freeware Netwrix Inactive User Tracker tool, which checks all users and reports those that have been inactive for a specified number of days | Netwrix Auditor for Active Directory (licensed separately) automatically deactivates inactive user accounts, either by disabling or setting a random password, moving to another OU, or finally deleting such accounts |
| Technical Support | Support Forum | Full range of options |
