SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login vs Next Active Directory Integration (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login
10K+ active installs
Free
Next Active Directory Integration
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 367 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login has accumulated 488K+ total downloads while Next Active Directory Integration has 160K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login | Next Active Directory Integration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 367 | ◄ | 16 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 488K+ | ◄ | 160K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 3 days ago | ◄ | 6 days ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.7+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.4.1 | 3.2.2 |
Rating Breakdown
SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login
Next Active Directory Integration
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login averaged approximately 196 daily downloads while Next Active Directory Integration averaged 55.
Recent Reviews
SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login Reviews
Very thorough
Pre-purchase support from Prathmesh was fantastic, answering all our questions. Documentation is very thorough.
Great support from Vikram
We were facing an issue where the provided license key was not working. We had a screen-sharing session with Vikram, who guided us through the entire process of uninstalling and reinstalling the plugi
Thanks for quick support
We were having some issues with role customization in our plugin. Sahil quickly got on a call with us and fixed everything. Really appreciate the quick help!
Next Active Directory Integration Reviews
Works as intended
Thank you for your work in this plugin and make it available for us. It does excatly what I was looking for :). Maybe you add try-catch to your code, that those themes who break the monolog.logger.php
Doesn’t work with Synology AD (SAMBA)
Doesn’t work when using a Synology NAS as LDAP/AD server. Error: Creating adLDAP object failed. Bind to Active Directory failed. Check the login credentials and/or server details. [AD: Strong(er) auth
Best LDAP Plugin!
Work for all your Active Directory login needs. Thanks!
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