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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Remote Desktop Services

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ARemote Desktop Services from Microsoft is virtual desktop and remote user session technology.N/A
    Pricing
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralRemote Desktop Services
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralRemote Desktop Services
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralRemote Desktop Services
    Considered Both Products
    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    193 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    182 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    192 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    144 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    163 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralRemote Desktop Services
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Remote Desktop Services
    Feature
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    -
    Ratings
    Remote Desktop Services
    4.6
    5 Ratings
    53% below category average
    Screen sharing00 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    File transfer00 Ratings4.65 Ratings
    Instant message00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings1.12 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings6.85 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings3.64 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings8.24 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings8.64 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings2.23 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings2.23 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings3.13 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralRemote Desktop Services
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (204 ratings)
    7.8
    (20 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.4
    (15 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (164 ratings)
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.1
    (11 ratings)
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralRemote Desktop Services
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Microsoft
    This is well-suited if you need to log in to a remote machine on occasion to make updates or change configurations. It is also good for a production environment or for environments where people need to log in to use common applications, so you don't need to install the application on each individual client.
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    Pros
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    • When you connect with RDS, everything looks and feels (and is) exactly like you're sitting at that desktop. This is great for us and for users.
    • You can sign in with RDS and the desktop will be the same as when you left it (if you choose to set it up that way).
    • Although they take some setup, RemoteApps are a very handy way to let users access a program without requiring them to actually connect to a remote desktop on the server.
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    Cons
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    • Remote Desktop Services currently does not support multiple monitors on the terminal server. Unlike other applications such as Teamviewer, there's no feature to toggle between multiple screens even if they were connected to the terminal server.
    • Remote Desktop Services should provide an option to scale up or down the screen size after a connection is established. Currently you can only adjust the screen size prior to a connection is established. So you'll have to take a best guess at what display screen resolution will fit best on your screen.
    • Remote Desktop Services should offer some kind of menu to send special key strokes like Ctrl+Alt+Del to the terminal server. Currently the substitute for that particular combination is Ctrl+Alt+End. But I have yet to discover a replacement for other combination keystrokes such as Alt+PrintScrn.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Microsoft
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    Usability
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    The initial setup for Remote Desktop Services is complex, and licensing is costly. Each user connects to their virtual desktop hosted by a single server or group of servers, so a change or issue with servers quickly impacts every single user at the same time. Aside from that, users appreciate seeing their same personal desktop from any device or geographical location.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    There are some third party tools available that allow you to manage multiple connections.
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    Support Rating
    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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    Microsoft
    As with any Microsoft Server product, support for Remote Desktop Services requires a paid support package. These are license-based and very costly, on top of the already costly product licensing. Microsoft's licensing is complicated to begin with, so setting up licensing alone essentially requires a licensing expert's counsel. There is community documentation and support available on Microsoft websites, as well as community websites.
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    Implementation Rating
    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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    Microsoft
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Microsoft
    We selected Remote Desktop Services based upon price alone. Other solutions on the market are significantly more expensive, but if your company can foot the bill you should seriously consider products that have been on the market for longer. The lack of an ability to easily upgrade farm servers has been a challenge for us - although it is still faster than updating an application on 2000+ machines. The lack of a centralized management console in 2008 R2 is also challenging, but you get by with the tools available to you. If you don't have the money to spend on Citrix or VMWare Horizon, Remote Desktop Services is a decent replacement.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Microsoft
    • Allowed remote users access from home
    • Shared file access for multipolar users from a centralized location
    • Cost to add additional users when maxed out
    • Purchase multiple licenses for programs to run in virtual machines. Or unable to run on a virtual machine
    Incentivized
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