The Best Microsoft 365 Management Tools in 2026

• 20 tools ranked
• Updated Sep 2026
• Researched from official sources
• Compare tools in this directory

We researched Microsoft 365 management tools using official vendor websites, including pricing pages, plan tables, and product documentation. Rankings consider how well each product handles tenant administration, value for money, and verified features. This category focuses on software for managing Microsoft 365 environments.

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The full ranking 20 tools, best first

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   ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus 9.2

   Best forTeams wanting affordable, self-hosted M365 administration

   Self-hosted M365 administration with bulk controls, scheduled tasks, and a free edition.

   • License management
   • Multi-tenant management
   • Change automation

   Free plan · paid from $345/user · 30-day trial Our ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus verdict → + Compare Visit ManageEngineFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #1 · $149/mo →
   9.2/10★★★★★

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2. 2
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   AvePoint Elements 9.0

   Best forMSPs managing multiple Microsoft 365 tenants

   Centralizes tenant, device, workspace, security, and license controls for MSPs.

   • License management
   • Multi-tenant management
   • Change automation

   Pricing on request Our AvePoint Elements verdict → + Compare Visit AvePointFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #2 · $99/mo →
   9.0/10★★★★☆

   Visit AvePoint
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   AvePoint Cloud Governance 7.7

   Best forOrganizations governing Teams and SharePoint workspaces

   A focused governance tool for managing workspace requests, approvals, and lifecycles.

   • Multi-tenant management
   • Change automation
   • Audit and reporting

   Pricing on request Our AvePoint Cloud Governance verdict → + Compare Visit AvePointFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #3 · $79/mo →
   7.7/10★★★★☆

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4. 4
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   CIPP 7.6

   Best forBudget-conscious MSPs wanting open, multi-tenant tools

   Open, multi-tenant Microsoft 365 administration with free self-hosting or €99/month hosting.

   • License management
   • Multi-tenant management
   • Change automation

   Free plan · paid from €99/mo Our CIPP verdict → + Compare Visit CIPPFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #4 · $69/mo →
   7.6/10★★★★☆

   Visit CIPP
5. 5
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   AvePoint EnPower 7.4

   Best forEnterprise teams governing multiple Microsoft tenants

   Centralized Microsoft 365 and Power Platform administration with scoped access and workflow automation.

   • Multi-tenant management
   • Change automation
   • Audit and reporting

   Pricing on request Our AvePoint EnPower verdict → + Compare Visit AvePointFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #5 · $59/mo →
   7.4/10★★★★☆

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6. 6
   
   CoreView 7.3

   Best forLarge IT teams needing governance and configuration recovery

   A broad administration and governance suite for teams managing complex Microsoft 365 estates.

   • License management
   • Multi-tenant management
   • Change automation

   Pricing on request Our CoreView verdict → + Compare Visit CoreView
   7.3/10★★★★☆

   Visit CoreView
7. 7
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   Microsoft 365 Lighthouse 7.1

   Best forMicrosoft partners managing customer tenants

   Free tenant oversight for eligible Microsoft partners, with onboarding, device, user, and licensing views.

   • License management
   • Multi-tenant management
   • Change automation

   Free plan Our Microsoft 365 Lighthouse verdict → + Compare Visit Microsoft
   7.1/10★★★★☆

   Visit Microsoft
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   EasyEntra 7.0

   Best forWindows teams managing multiple Microsoft 365 tenants

   A Windows console for multi-tenant Microsoft 365 administration, with per-tenant annual licensing.

   • License management
   • Multi-tenant management
   • Change automation

   Free plan · paid from $1,708/yr · 30-day trial Our EasyEntra verdict → + Compare Visit EasyEntra
   7.0/10★★★★☆

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9. 9
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   EasyTenant 6.8

   Best forSmall MSPs handling recurring tenant tasks

   A cloud console for recurring Microsoft 365 and Exchange work across client tenants.

   • License management
   • Multi-tenant management
   • Audit and reporting

   From €49/mo · 30-day trial Our EasyTenant verdict → + Compare Visit EasyTenant
   6.8/10★★★☆☆

   Visit EasyTenant
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    Rencore Governance 6.7

    Best forGovernance teams overseeing broad Microsoft 365 workloads

    A broad governance toolkit for teams managing Microsoft 365 policies, access, and lifecycle tasks.

    • License management
    • Multi-tenant management
    • Change automation

    Pricing on request · 14-day trial Our Rencore Governance verdict → + Compare Visit Rencore
    6.7/10★★★☆☆

    Visit Rencore
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    Cayosoft Administrator 6.6

    Best forHybrid IT teams managing identity lifecycles

    A broad hybrid identity toolkit for teams managing Microsoft environments.

    Free plan · pricing on request · 25-day trial Our Cayosoft Administrator verdict → + Compare Visit Cayosoft
    6.6/10★★★☆☆

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    Specmasoft Office 365 Manager 6.6

    Best forWindows admins handling bulk M365 operations

    Bulk tenant administration and scheduled reporting in a Windows desktop app.

    • License management
    • Multi-tenant management
    • Change automation

    From $99/user/yr · 15-day trial Our Specmasoft Office 365 Manager verdict → + Compare Visit Specmasoft
    6.6/10★★★☆☆

    Visit Specmasoft
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    365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs 6.5

    Best forMSPs standardizing tenant onboarding and compliance

    A cloud portal for MSPs to onboard, govern, monitor, and administer multiple Microsoft 365 tenants.

    • License management
    • Multi-tenant management
    • Change automation

    Pricing on request Our 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs verdict → + Compare Contact Proofpoint
    6.5/10★★★☆☆

    Contact Proofpoint
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    Simeon Cloud 6.3

    Best forTeams focused on tenant configuration control

    Centralizes multi-tenant Microsoft 365 configuration control, automation, and compliance reporting.

    • Multi-tenant management
    • Change automation
    • Audit and reporting

    Pricing on request Our Simeon Cloud verdict → + Compare Visit Simeon Cloud
    6.3/10★★★☆☆

    Visit Simeon Cloud
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    Orchestry 6.3

    Best forOrganizations focused on Microsoft workspace governance

    Microsoft 365 governance across workspaces, guests, licenses, and OneDrive.

    • License management
    • Multi-tenant management
    • Change automation

    From $2,499/yr Our Orchestry verdict → + Compare Visit Orchestry
    6.3/10★★★☆☆

    Visit Orchestry
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    Augmentt SaaS Management 6.0

    Best forMSPs combining SaaS discovery with Google Workspace admin

    A Google Workspace-focused MSP tool with SaaS discovery and multi-tenant administration.

    Pricing on request Our Augmentt SaaS Management verdict → + Compare Visit Augmentt
    6.0/10★★★☆☆

    Visit Augmentt
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    Powell Governance 5.9

    Best forTeams governing Teams and SharePoint workspaces

    A governance toolkit for Teams and SharePoint, with policy controls, reporting, and approvals.

    • Change automation
    • Audit and reporting

    Pricing on request · 15-day trial Our Powell Governance verdict → + Compare Visit site
    5.9/10★★★☆☆

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    MSP Easy Tools 5.7

    Best forMSPs managing Microsoft 365 environments

    An MSP-focused option for recurring Microsoft 365 administration, with sales-led pricing.

    Pricing on request Our MSP Easy Tools verdict → + Compare Visit MSP Easy Tools
    5.7/10★★★☆☆

    Visit MSP Easy Tools
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    ShareGate 5.5

    Best forTeams prioritizing Microsoft 365 migration projects

    A migration-focused toolkit with governance features and annual plans starting at $5,995.

    From $5,995/yr · 15-day trial Our ShareGate verdict → + Compare Visit ShareGate
    5.5/10★★★☆☆

    Visit ShareGate
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    CloudM Manage 5.4

    Best forGoogle Workspace teams needing admin and backup tools

    Google Workspace administration and backup, not Microsoft 365 management.

    From $1.50/user/mo (annual) Our CloudM Manage verdict → + Compare Visit CloudM
    5.4/10★★★☆☆

    Visit CloudM

No tools match those filters.

Compare at a glance

#	Tool	Free plan	Paid from	Multi-tenant management	License management	Change automation	Audit and reporting	Score
1	ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus	Yes	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	9.2
2	AEAvePoint Elements	—	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	9.0
3	AGAvePoint Cloud Governance	—	—	Yes	—	Yes	Yes	7.7
4	CCIPP	Yes	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	7.6
5	AEAvePoint EnPower	No	—	Yes	—	Yes	Yes	7.4
6	CoreView	No	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	7.3
7	MLMicrosoft 365 Lighthouse	Yes	None	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	7.1
8	EasyEntra	Yes	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	7.0
9	EEasyTenant	No	—	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	6.8
10	Rencore Governance	No	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	6.7
11	Cayosoft Administrator	Yes	—	—	—	—	—	6.6
12	Specmasoft Office 365 Manager	No	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	6.6
13	365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs	—	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	6.5
14	Simeon Cloud	—	—	Yes	—	Yes	Yes	6.3
15	Orchestry	No	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	6.3
16	ASAugmentt SaaS Management	No	—	—	—	—	—	6.0
17	Powell Governance	No	—	No	No	Yes	Yes	5.9
18	MSP Easy Tools	—	—	—	—	—	—	5.7
19	ShareGate	No	—	—	—	—	—	5.5
20	CMCloudM Manage	No	$1.5/user/mo	—	—	—	—	5.4

Head-to-head All 28 comparisons →

• AEManageEngine M365 Manager Plus vs AvePoint Elements
• AGManageEngine M365 Manager Plus vs AvePoint Cloud Governance
• CManageEngine M365 Manager Plus vs CIPP
• AEManageEngine M365 Manager Plus vs AvePoint EnPower
• ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus vs CoreView
• MLManageEngine M365 Manager Plus vs Microsoft 365 Lighthouse
• ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus vs EasyEntra
• AEAGAvePoint Elements vs AvePoint Cloud Governance
• AECAvePoint Elements vs CIPP

How we rank microsoft 365 management tools

Every tool on this page was researched by iTechGuides Editors from its official website — pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. We rank on how well each one does this category's core job, what the free or entry plan includes, and where it falls short. Where we have enough verified facts, the score out of 10 is a rubric — job fit, value and how much we could verify — shown with its breakdown on every tool's page; a tool we have not verified enough to score yet shows its rank without a number. Scores are re-checked when a product changes its plans. Read the full editorial policy, or submit a tool we missed.

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we research and update