Cloud-hosted Samba Active Directory with a built-in WireGuard VPN, web dashboard, group policies, and LDAP support — managed for you, priced in rupees, built for Indian MSMEs.
Warden is Active Directory as a Service by Hives.cloud. It gives Indian MSMEs a cloud-hosted Samba AD with a built-in WireGuard VPN, web dashboard, group policies, and LDAP support — without the cost of Windows Server licensing or on-premises domain controllers. Plans start at ₹449/user/month.
Warden combines the power of enterprise Active Directory with modern cloud simplicity.
Full-featured Active Directory powered by Samba. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS clients.
Secure WireGuard VPN included. Connect your remote workforce with military-grade encryption.
Intuitive web interface to manage users, groups, policies, and permissions without CLI knowledge.
Centralized policy management. Deploy configurations across your entire organization effortlessly.
Full LDAP compatibility for seamless integration with your existing applications and services.
Comprehensive audit trails for all actions. Meet compliance requirements with detailed logs.
Setting up enterprise-grade Active Directory has never been easier.
Create your account and configure your domain settings. Our wizard guides you through the initial setup in minutes.
Import existing users or create new ones. Organize them into groups and assign appropriate permissions.
Configure group policies for your organization. Apply security settings, software restrictions, and more.
Connect client machines to your domain. Monitor and manage everything from the web dashboard.
Every Warden deployment includes a fully managed WireGuard VPN. Connect your remote workforce securely without additional infrastructure costs.
Built with security at its core. Your data is protected by industry-leading security measures.
All data encrypted at rest and in transit
Optional MFA for all user accounts
Restrict access by IP address
Force logout and session controls
Configurable complexity requirements
Protection against brute force
A factual side-by-side comparison for Indian MSMEs evaluating cloud AD.
| Feature | Hives.cloud | Microsoft AD (on-prem) | JumpCloud | Okta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (per user / month) | ₹449 (annual) | License + hardware | From ~$9 (~₹750) | From $6 (~₹500) — SSO only |
| Samba AD compatible | Yes | Native AD | No (LDAP bridge) | No (SSO/SAML only) |
| Built-in VPN (WireGuard) | Included on every plan | Separate purchase | Add-on | Not offered |
| Web dashboard (no CLI required) | Yes | Windows Server tools | Yes | Yes |
| Billed in INR with GST | Yes | Vendor-dependent | USD | USD |
| Managed infrastructure | Fully managed | Self-managed | Fully managed | Fully managed |
| India support (English + Hindi) | Included | Partner-led | Global support only | Global support only |
Choose the plan that fits your organization. All plans include a 14-day free trial.
+ 18% GST • Price varies by features
Flexible monthly billing
+ 18% GST • Save 10%
Save 10% with annual billing
For large-scale deployments
Samba AD is an open-source implementation of Microsoft Active Directory protocols. It provides full domain controller functionality compatible with Windows clients while running on Linux infrastructure.
Yes! We provide migration tools and support to help you transition from an existing Active Directory environment to Warden with minimal disruption.
Yes, every Warden plan includes VPN access. Higher-tier plans offer additional features like dedicated servers and advanced routing options.
Warden supports Windows 10/11, macOS, and major Linux distributions. Our VPN client is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
We perform automated daily backups with 30-day retention. Enterprise plans include geo-redundant backups and custom backup schedules.
Real cost breakdown: on-prem Windows Server AD vs cloud Samba-based managed AD for 10–500 person teams.
→COMPARISONDeployment, licensing, VPN, and TCO side-by-side for Indian MSMEs.
→COMPARISONHow an AD-compatible service on INR billing compares to JumpCloud’s non-AD directory model.
→Hives.cloud is an Indian enterprise-software company founded on 12 March 2025 by Vaibhav Sharma (Founder & CEO) and Harish Mehra (Co-Founder & COO). It builds Warden, Nectr, Vision, AMS, and Unit — paid cloud-native IT products giving Indian MSMEs a Microsoft-grade stack at rupee-first, GST-aware pricing. Plus Fixr, a free direct-to-consumer IT repair platform open to both individuals and organisations. The company also runs 0xAPI5, a cybersecurity learning community. Registered office: Delhi. Operating office: Gurugram, Haryana. GSTIN: 07AAPCP5499L1ZE.
Learn more at hives.cloud/about or contact the team at hives.cloud/contact.
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