ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs. Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Patch Manager Plus is an automated patch management software that provides enterprises with a single interface for all patch management tasks. The vendor claims it works across platforms, helping users patch Windows, Mac, Linux & 300+ third-party applications. With Automated Patch Deployments, users can automate the entire process of patch management:…
$245
50 endpoints
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection is a malware, spyware, antivirus and endpoint protection application available formerly with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), which later became Microsoft Endpoint Manager. It is a legacy product, with older versions reaching end of support, and is not available as a standalone product.N/A
Pricing
ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Editions & Modules
Professional
$245.00
50 endpoints
Enterprise
$345.00
50 endpoints
Professional
$345.00
50 endpoints
Enterprise
$445.00
50 endpoints
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Pricing Offerings
ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Features
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Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
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Ratings
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
7.7
3 Ratings
10% below category average
Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Centralized Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Infection Remediation00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Vulnerability Management00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Malware Detection00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(10 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
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(4 ratings)
-
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Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
7.6
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Likelihood to Recommend
ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
If you are managing a very large number of computers, I would say 1000+, the standard patching tools provided by Microsoft will fail to do their job properly. This is where you will benefit from ManageEngine PATCH MANAGER Plus, being agent-based it is fast, easy to manage, and reliable. If you require functionality more than just patching, like security auditing, you have to look elsewhere.
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Microsoft
If an organization is all Windows-based Active Directory systems, then System Center Endpoint Protection is worth deploying and using. If it's a hybrid of operating systems, then an alternative solution is best.
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Pros
ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
  • All the patches are tested before delivered to us.
  • It's on cloud so we does not need to maintain Hardware and Network.
  • It also upgrades the hardware drivers & BIOS. But for BIOS only we use monthly updates no automatic policy just push to target computers.
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Microsoft
  • It is easy to use and configure. This is a benefit, not just for the IT/Admin team, but also for the end-user, as they can easily set how and when to run scans.
  • It is good a identifying threats and removing these threats. When looking for a product such as this, it is important to really look at these two areas to really see how the software will work in a real-world environment. SCEP is one such product that does really well at both of these things.
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Cons
ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
  • Forcefully install the updates (e.g. MS Office apps), but warn the user doing so.
  • Remind (via a notification) the users to reboot every 15 mins even though they have already shut the counter down.
  • I wish we could update more than 50 computers manually at a time via the portal
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Microsoft
  • Not so much a limitation on the software itself, but the fact that is primarily only "signature" based, it cannot detect threats that have mutated.
  • This software provides virtually no protection against zero-day threats.
  • The System Center Endpoint Protection does not offer protections based on behavioral analysis.
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Usability
ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
Very easy to use once you get used to it. It can be a little overwhelming at first since there is so many thing you can do. But as soon as you get use to it, it works like a charm.
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Microsoft
It is integrated with Windows and SCCM, making it easy to use, license, manage, and update. Additionally, it is straightforward to diagnose when virus and ransomware alerts are detected on endpoints. IT Service Desk management is also easy.
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Support Rating
ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
The support team at Patch Manager Plus has been awesome. Very responsive and knowledgeable. There are times when there is confusion between different tickets but there is still good service.
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Microsoft
Support is pretty good overall. Since it's a Microsoft product, there are a number of different options for either end-users or IT Admins to get help with this product. This includes phone support, email, web KB articles, community forums, etc. This support is also available 24/7, which can't be said the same for every AV product out there. Also, organizations can opt to buy into Enterprise support, which gives the added benefit of faster response times, training by the vendor, etc.
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Alternatives Considered
ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
We previously used Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). The reporting was extremely limited and all remediation had to be done manually, you can't initiate a reboot or a manual install like you can from ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Creation of Automated Patching groups is easy and we no longer have to mess around with group policies like we did with WSUS.
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Microsoft
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection was the logical choice for our organization since we were utilizing so many other Microsoft solutions. We have since realized the need for more advanced threat protections and primarily use SCEP as an additional level of protection. Our primary protection is being provided by Carbon Black because of it's advanced heuristics and behavioral analysis capabilities
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Return on Investment
ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
  • The number of vulnerabilities in our infrastructure as reported by Qualys has gone down by 78% since implementing ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
  • We did not have a single virus outbreak since ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus was implemented
  • After automating patch deployment, it operates standalone and administration time needed is at a minimum
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Microsoft
  • The Windows 11 version of SCEP is significantly better than the Windows 10 and older iterations, and it has saved us from virus issues in the past.
  • This is faster and less work to deploy to a pc when we build and deploy them.
  • No extra admin and costs for AV licensing in our case, which makes renewal times easier on IT Management.
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ScreenShots

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Screenshots

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