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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

    Panda Systems Management

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/APanda Security now offers system monitoring, client-less device management, patch management, and other capabilities via Panda Systems Management.N/A
    Pricing
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralPanda Systems Management
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralPanda Systems Management
    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 CentralPanda Systems Management
    Considered Both Products
    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    WatchGuard Technologies
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    193 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    182 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    192 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    144 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    163 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralPanda Systems Management
    Application Performance Management
    Comparison of Application Performance Management features of ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Panda Systems Management
    Feature
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    -
    Ratings
    Panda Systems Management
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Virtualization monitoring00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    IT Asset Discovery00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Monitoring Tasks
    Comparison of Monitoring Tasks features of ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Panda Systems Management
    Feature
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    -
    Ratings
    Panda Systems Management
    9.1
    3 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Remote monitoring00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Network device monitoring00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Activity Monitoring00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Management Tasks
    Comparison of Management Tasks features of ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Panda Systems Management
    Feature
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    -
    Ratings
    Panda Systems Management
    9.4
    3 Ratings
    33% above category average
    Patch Management00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Policy-based automation00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Panda Systems Management
    Feature
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    -
    Ratings
    Panda Systems Management
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Attended device access00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Unattended device access00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Mobile device access00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Virtual device access00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ManageEngine Endpoint CentralPanda Systems Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (204 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.4
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (164 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.1
    (11 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 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 CentralPanda Systems Management
    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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Panda Systems Management is well suited for small to medium sized organizations looking for a tool to centralize asset management not only physical but also assist with rapid deployment of patches, applications, etc. It proves also to be very beneficial as permits (to and extent) to do troubleshooting without interfering or interrupting end users.
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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.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Remote access. It's as good as any other on the market. It also allows for RDP connections which is a nice feature.
    • Inventory management. We get some great insight from the reports we can run.
    • Quick Jobs. If there's an app or service you use, there may be a quick job to install and update it remotely.
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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.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Licensing. With the possibility of monthly splitting
    • Integration with firewalls even outside the corporate network
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    We rate and recommend Panda Systems Management not only because it is a very effective and very cost effective solution that pays itself for us (ROI) extremely fast, but also due to all reason described previously and possibly a few more I'm sure we missed here. I do have to says tech support for this solution sometimes leave a bit to be desired.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Panda is a bit of a greatest hits between some of these other things. I feel like GoToAssist has a stronger remote support option, but Panda is more convenient. Kaseya has a ton of features, but from an ease of use standpoint, Panda seems stronger. Spiceworks has a fine inventory system but it lacks features. I added Azure as well since we are a 365 shop and Azure supplies a lot of the same visibility that Panda does. However it is a completely different animal, and it's way easier to hop into Panda and get what you need than get waaay more data than necessary from Azure/Azure AD/ATP.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • It has facilitated us in the management of controls on the various clients, reducing the cost of human resources
    • Thanks to the alerts, in case of intrusion, it is possible to intervene promptly
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