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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Absolute Visibility

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AAbsolute Visibility is an adaptive endpoint security solution. It provides users with a persistent connection to all of their endpoints and the data they contain. The vendor says, by maintaining a two-way connection with each device, users have the insight they need to assess risk and apply remote security measures so they can protect each endpoint and the sensitive data it contains. This insight is delivered through a cloud-based console that requires no additional IT…N/A

    Kaseya VSA

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AKaseya Virtual System Administrator (VSA) is a cloud-based Remote Monitoring and Management software. VSA unifies the monitoring of system infrastructure and endpoints and is designed for use by IT teams and MSP’s. It offers a robust crowd-source automation scripts library, as well as antivirus and malware capabilities with real-time threat alerts.N/A

    ManageEngine Endpoint Central

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ADesktop Central from ManageEngine is a client desktop management with patching, remote control, and configuration.

    $795

    per year per user

    Pricing
    Absolute VisibilityKaseya VSAManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Absolute VisibilityKaseya VSAManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Free Trial
    YesNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Absolute VisibilityKaseya VSAManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Considered Multiple Products
    Absolute
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    Kaseya
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Kaseya's system of handling patch management was not as intuitive as Endpoint Central, however in some respects it was easier to set up.
    Kaseya VSA and ConnectWise are also more geared towards managed service providers that handle multiple organizations versus a single …
    Incentivized
    Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Overall cost
    Financial/organizational viability
    Strong services expertise
    Incentivized
    Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Most of the software packages would handle 1 aspect of what ManageEngine Endpoint Central does for us. They might do patching well or device configuration well, but ManageEngine Endpoint Central allows us to handle all of the required tasks we need for Server, Desktop, and Pi …
    Incentivized
    Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central was more affordable for what it had to offer. There was also better local support. Support's response time is fast and professional .
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    88%
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    97%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    95%
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    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
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    98%
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    Features
    Absolute VisibilityKaseya VSAManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Application Performance Management
    Comparison of Application Performance Management features of Absolute Visibility and Kaseya VSA and ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    Absolute Visibility
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    Ratings
    Kaseya VSA
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    Virtualization monitoring00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    IT Asset Discovery00 Ratings7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring Tasks
    Comparison of Monitoring Tasks features of Absolute Visibility and Kaseya VSA and ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    Kaseya VSA
    6.7
    13 Ratings
    6% below category average
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    Remote monitoring00 Ratings9.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Network device monitoring00 Ratings8.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Activity Monitoring00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management Tasks
    Comparison of Management Tasks features of Absolute Visibility and Kaseya VSA and ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    Kaseya VSA
    7.5
    12 Ratings
    11% above category average
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    Patch Management00 Ratings8.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Policy-based automation00 Ratings9.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of Absolute Visibility and Kaseya VSA and ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    Kaseya VSA
    6.8
    1 Ratings
    3% below category average
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    Attended device access00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Unattended device access00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual device access00 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple-display support00 Ratings1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Absolute VisibilityKaseya VSAManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (30 ratings)
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    9.4
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
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    9.0
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    7.8
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    Professional Services
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    User Testimonials
    Absolute VisibilityKaseya VSAManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Absolute
    I do think it is well worth the cost and consideration, especially if you are using it on devices containing electronic medical records, personal health information or personal privacy information or devices that contain proprietary information, critical business information or other information that needs to be securely protected. It can also be used to track a device (individual) as well if that is your goal. We use it as an extra precaution to track our mental health clinicians that do home visits. It allows us to keep track of their whereabouts, in case an issue arises at a client's home. We are able to send someone out to check or assist, alert emergency services or send law enforcement if a situation should arise.
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    Kaseya
    If the software functioned as it was intended, it would be probably a 7 out of 10. It lacks the majority of customization that SolarWinds N-central supplies, but also supports some customization that other solutions we have tried do not. Again, if the software didn't consistently break, the ability to implement automated scripting via PowerShell and the capacity to manage 10+ endpoints at once in different windows is great.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    For small businesses, it is also free, which, for what it offers, is really helpful. It works better than similar products, such as SCCM, both within and outside the internal network. I do not see scenarios in which it could be less appropriate.
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    Pros
    Absolute
    • I tracked a stolen computer all the way to Africa from USA and disabled it.
    • I set up geofences with alerts. As soon as a computer got a wifi connection outside of our fences it would email me its current location.
    • Absolute's persistent technology was helpful. -Even when a pawn shop would attempt to "wipe" a device before getting it online, as soon as it got online it notified me of the OS re-installation and current location. We could call authorities and they could recover the device for us. And they were happy it made their job easier and deterred the pawn shop from reselling stolen devices.
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    Kaseya
    • Being able to see systems that are not within the local network allows us to be able to troubleshoot and work with the end users no matter where they are or where we are as it is cloud based.
    • Several functions can be "automated" so staff do not have to keep going back and scanning for updates, push Windows updates and or push sensor updates.
    • VSA offers a variety of system information about all of the assets that have the endpoints installed on them so we can easily see the system specs without having to actually connect to them and pull up the SysInfo on each unit.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • We set alerts when a devices gets low on disk space. That is automatic and creates a ticket in ME SDP. We are then able to Add space to a VM Desktop, and then go thru ManageEngine Endpoint Central to extend the drives so the entire process can be done without interruption to the end user.
    • Using the patch scans we can easily see what patches have been installed for all manufacturers not just Microsoft, without having to physically go to the device. It also allows us to choose which patches we want to push out and automate the process so we can be hands off, freeing up out time for other things.
    • Remote access to devices. This allows us to remotely make changes, not just via remote control but also make registry changes and clean up space without going to the device and without interruption to the end user.
    • Alerts. We have set up to get email alerts when new hardware is plugged into any computers. This lets us know if someone is bringing in un-authorized equipment (thumb drives, hubs, etc) to better manage what is/is not on our network.
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    Cons
    Absolute
    • I do not know where I would consider this product to be deficient in functionality, difficult to use or any major changes that needed to be addressed.
    • I wish the pricing of this product was a little lower, but I do think it is well worth the cost and consideration, especially if you are using it on devices containing electronic medical records, personal health information or personal privacy information.
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    Kaseya
    • Support - Like all other competitors support is OK but the product is robust enough to reduce support requirements.
    • Customer Service - another team that is a bit poor especially when the issue involves multiple departments. Otherwise, the direct rep is very friendly and professional.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • Prioritizing the flow between package deployments and updates. In my case, application packages must take priority over updates.
    • Reconnecting the remote control port after restarting the computer.
    • In dynamic groups, the first parameter is always "OR", which can cause problems when selecting the remote desktop.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Absolute
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    Kaseya
    Excellent product with easy learning curve
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    ManageEngine is considered an excellent product due to its comprehensive suite of solutions for IT management, with ManageEngine Endpoint Central specifically excelling in endpoint management. The platform stands out for its user-friendly interface, robust features, and versatility in addressing diverse IT needs. It offers organizations a centralized solution for endpoint security, patch management, software deployment, and asset management
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    Usability
    Absolute
    No answers on this topic
    Kaseya
    I think this is a solid tool for enterprise IT, however it would be higher if Kaseya VSA addresses the areas raised around recent stability, their support team, multiple session & screen support etc. It does do it's main job and allows an easy way for IT to operate and is mostly fine.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Not using WNS to communicate with the endpoint console is a big plus. We now use Workspace One, and WNS can be really annoying at times. After deployment, it cleans itself, which is important for us because our current solution leaves the package on the computer and requires maintenance. The remotely script command is a lifesaver.
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    Support Rating
    Absolute
    No answers on this topic
    Kaseya
    It was lots of back and forth email communication whenever I tried to solve my connection issues. I would send them detailed logs of the date, time, computer, and more of when I was experiencing connection issues. All I would get is an email back a few days later saying that they didn't find an issue in the service
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The immediate chat support is great and very helpful. However, if you need escalated support or have a deeper need that the chat tool can't help with, you will experience significant wait times and slow responses. The time zone difference becomes painful to the point of often just giving up.
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    Implementation Rating
    Absolute
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    Kaseya
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    It seems that the services offered with the purchase change from what is covered to what is an additional cost. Somethings I thought we had ended up requiring an additional purchase if we wanted to continue using the feature.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Absolute
    I have only used Absolute Data and Device Security (DDS). It was recommended by my Dell sales rep. After reviewing the product info, and loading a demo, it became clear that this is what was needed to add to our existing security to protect us from information loss due to a data breach on our portable devices. I presented this solution to the appropriate departments, and they agreed that this was something well worth the investment.
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    Kaseya
    There are other products that do some of what Kaseya does, but I've not personally worked with another product that does everything Kaseya does. Sure there are plenty of remote control products, but products that do as much as Kaseya are few and far between. Hard to go wrong with the sheer scope of functionality!
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    I was not a part of the initial selection process, but I understand the issue was related to cost per endpoint. As a user of the other solutions I would say that the other solutions do have other strengths that ManageEngine is missing. The remote access tools are superior but at the end of the day you get what you pay for.
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    Return on Investment
    Absolute
    • Recovery of stolen assets.
    • After recovering a few devices and students becoming aware of Absolute being deployed, it had a prevention effect deterring additional theft.
    • It deterred pawn shops from accepting our stolen machines.
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    Kaseya
    • It has increased the efficiency of operational tasks for our technicians
    • It has change the speed at which we are able to deploy updates and software patches
    • It caused us to spend additional money on more security tools due to concern from breaches
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • It had a positive impact on our environment, now we need less workforce to deploy patches and install softwares
    • It also does the mitigation part so there we save the cost too
    • It helps in achieving compliance which is net positive to get more projects
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    ScreenShots

    Absolute Visibility Screenshots

    Screenshot of Endpoint Data Discovery SummaryScreenshot of Create Smart Device GroupsScreenshot of Software Overview ReportScreenshot of Create Policy GroupsScreenshot of Endpoint Data Discovery Match Score SummaryScreenshot of Endpoint Data Discovery Reporting Data

    ManageEngine Endpoint Central Screenshots

    Screenshot of HomepageScreenshot of Threats and patchesScreenshot of ToolsScreenshot of Inventory managementScreenshot of Device control