ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs. Patch My PC Patch Management

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Desktop Central from ManageEngine is a client desktop management with patching, remote control, and configuration.N/A
Patch My PC Patch Management
Score 8.9 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Software that extends Microsoft Configuration Manager to deploy and patch third-party applications. It is designed to handle the tedious task of packaging, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying applications in the environment. The software automates the creation and patching of third-party applications. Optionally, users can configure automatic deployment rules for complete automation and control over third-party patch management in the enterprise.
$1
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Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Basic
$1
per year per seat
Enterprise
$2
per year per seat
Intune Essentials
$3.25
per year per seat
Enterprise Plus
$3.50
per year per seat
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Considered Both Products
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
The price is more affordable and in range. Also came with all the features that company wanted. User friendly interface than the others make more easier to navigate all the features inside. Provide support as well as the others. Also, well-known products when it comes to …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
We have selected Endpoint Central especially for the presence of OS deployment module and for the maturity of other components; moreover, NinjaOne doesn't offer an onprem installation, and some customer needed it. However, NinjaOne appears to be more 'modern' in the dashboard …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
We selected Endpoint Central because we couldn't manage our patching with SCCM anymore; we noticed it was inconsistent and not working properly. Also, it wouldn't work out-of-network, which is an important factor for us. These products all helped us improve the quality of our …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Endpoint Central has a lot more functionality than PDQ. We've used PDQ for years, but we no longer see the cost as worth it since Endpoint Central handles inventory and software deployment just as well. Having everything in a single interface is also useful.
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
KACE SMA was beginning to feel quite dated and complicated. Some things started requiring advanced SQL queries to get sorted, and many of our old scripts stopped working because the SQL schema changed over the years. So far in ManageEngine Endpoint Central, I have not needed to …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
The other applications perform limited activities such as vulnerability scanning management, but not mitigation in the case of Nessus; Intune controls device access and key management, but does not patch, does not provide remote support, and does not manage access to USB and …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine was a lot easier of setup, and is easier to use than what Landesk provides.
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
For me, Endpoint Central belongs to the big three (WS1, Intune, Endpoint Central), so it's better in its own third-party app repo, Vulnerabilities report, Script deployment, OS Management, and Communication between the server and the endpoint. Is no worse than WS1 in Endpoint …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
We were using Microsoft WSUS and SCCM but they lack reporting depth that ManageEngine Endpoint Central has and also they lack automation features. ManageEngine Endpoint Central complexity is mush less than SCCM and WSUS.
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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 …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
As previously mentioned, I was looking for a solution to replace Microsoft Intune and ManageEndpoint Central to exceed my initial needs.
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Similar to Microsoft Intune, but Microsoft Intune is more Microsoft-based. Zoho Assist isn't as robust.
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is an on-premise unified system. All modules are integrated into one central interface and detailed reporting capability. It’s possible to manage all devices regardless of their OS
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is better than these products because of user experience and easy functionality. When I evaluated other products, I faced difficulty in exploring their features and there were too many things to do before a simple deployment unlike ManageEngine …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
We evaluated multiple endpoint management solutions before selecting ManageEngine Endpoint Central, and the main reason for choosing it was its strong patch management capabilities combined with centralized endpoint control at a competitive cost. Compared to other solutions, …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Manage Engine is in a different league if I have to compare. Also, I am very secure, as most of what we do is very Security-oriented. It's not just a ticketing and remote support system; it's a Global Systems Monitoring, Updating, Securing, and Remote Support System that makes …
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine provides budget friendly tools and easy to integrate with other tools and software
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central can do Linux servers which is a big plus.
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
This product for me is much complete than competitors.
Chose ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Remote Access Plus Cloud is a native cloud solution, lightweight agent and very competively priced. It supports both entra-joined and cloud-joined devices and has a comprehensive set of basic featues that I need. Though spotty, the system manager is fantastic, when it works and …
Patch My PC Patch Management
Chose Patch My PC Patch Management
Patch My PC is a tool developed and maintained by experienced systems administrators, who have a deep understanding of the workings of Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune. They know what it takes to successfully deploy applications to end-users, making the tool an ideal …
Features
ManageEngine Endpoint CentralPatch My PC Patch Management
Threat Intelligence
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Ratings
Patch My PC Patch Management
10.0
Ratings
22% above category average
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Vulnerability Management Tools
Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Product A and Product B
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Patch My PC Patch Management
10.0
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User Ratings
ManageEngine Endpoint CentralPatch My PC Patch Management
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Usability
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User Testimonials
ManageEngine Endpoint CentralPatch My PC Patch Management
Likelihood to Recommend
I think most scenarios are well-suited to Endpoint Central. Keep third-party applications upgraded, OS Deployment, Report Endpoint with vulnerabilities, check compliance with CIS, but it is much more, internal app deployment, much more compliance policy, Integration with Office 365 Conditional Access, Endpoint Configuration, Works fine with custom script even when you don't know any scripts, there are plenty of templates.
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I highly recommend Patch My PC to businesses of all types and sizes. The tool is highly customizable and can meet the needs of any organization. It is easy to implement with Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune and can be set up within a matter of minutes.
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Pros
  • 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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  • Great customer support
  • Automation of application creation and updates
  • Easy to integrate and manage
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Cons
  • 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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  • SAS solution
  • Be able to select a specific application version for deployment
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Likelihood to Renew
It has been a staple tool for maintaining the environment and as we grow it will be needed more. While trying to configure the system to allow us to access and support systems that are in locations outside of the primary network EndPoint Central will be crucial in facilitating that needed connection.
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I consider Patch My PC a necessary tool for any environment I manage. I cannot imagine managing an environment without it, as the time and effort it saves is invaluable.
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Usability
The product is really easy to set up and use. The web interface is relatively easy to use depending on the feature you are trying to use. The search features for inventory for both software and hardware are really good. You might get lost trying to navigate the file managers for endpoints because while the web interface is extremely easy to use, the feature set is very limited
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Support Rating
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
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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The implementation is super easy, specially if you're just Integrating it with Intune.
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Alternatives Considered
We selected Endpoint Central because we couldn't manage our patching with SCCM anymore; we noticed it was inconsistent and not working properly. Also, it wouldn't work out-of-network, which is an important factor for us. These products all helped us improve the quality of our work and efficiency.
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Patch My PC is a tool developed and maintained by experienced systems administrators, who have a deep understanding of the workings of Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune. They know what it takes to successfully deploy applications to end-users, making the tool an ideal choice for managing software updates and deployments.
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Return on Investment
  • 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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  • Saves countless hours on manually packaging applications
  • Saves countless hours on investigating what applications in your environment needs updated
  • saves you 1-3 headcounts in your department
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ScreenShots

ManageEngine Endpoint Central Screenshots

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

Patch My PC Patch Management Screenshots

Screenshot of The general tab is where you can configure the license key and other general settings including the WSUS Code Signing certificate for third-party software updates.Screenshot of You can enable different third-party products to publish to WSUS and sync into Configuration Manager in the updates tab. You can also right-click on all products, vendors, or specific products to enable custom right-click actions.Screenshot of Enable products for application creation and management using the ConfigMgr Apps tab in the Publisher. This feature will automatically package third-party applications and keep them up to date. You can deploy these applications using task sequences or collection deployments in Configuration Manager.Screenshot of The CVE import wizard in the Patch My PC Publisher can evaluate CVE in a file and let you know which ones are either in the Patch My PC catalog or already published to WSUS.Screenshot of The sync schedule controls how often the Publisher will download the catalog and publish new third-party updates and applications to ConfigMgr or Intune.Screenshot of The alerts tab will automatically send you email, Microsoft Teams, or Slack alerts when new updates or applications are created. These alerts will also include details like severity level, classification level, and CVE's.