BMC Helix Client Management vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central comparison

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The compared BMC Helix and ManageEngine solutions aren't in the same category. BMC Helix is ranked #11 in MDM , and holds a 4.5% mindshare in the category. ManageEngine is ranked #1 in CDM , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 17.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BMC Helix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

BMC Helix Client Management

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93% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Helix Client Management

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Device Management (MDM) (11th), Endpoint Compliance (7th)

ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Client Desktop Management (1st), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (5th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (4th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Endpoint Security solutions, they serve different purposes. BMC Helix Client Management is designed for Mobile Device Management (MDM) and holds a mindshare of 4.5%, up 3.9% compared to last year.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central, on the other hand, focuses on Client Desktop Management, holds 17.3% mindshare, down 26.6% since last year.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BMC Helix Client Management	4.5%
Jamf Pro	11.4%
NinjaOne	6.2%
Other	77.9%

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Client Desktop Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ManageEngine Endpoint Central	17.3%
Symantec Client Management Suite	14.2%
KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA)	12.1%
Other	56.4%

Client Desktop Management

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Ahmad ADNAN

Senior Account Executive at FDS

Efficient remote control capabilities; compliance features greatly reduced customers' licensing costs

The on-premises version of BMC Client Management has powerful remote control functionality and decent compliance features, but these features both rely on the discovery tool in order to gain a complete set of insights about the endpoint's environment. Now, BMC's discovery solution depends on having an agent installed in each endpoint and sometimes the agent doesn't work properly, making it difficult to get an accurate understanding of the environment (including special topologies) even with BMC's discovery tool. This can be a pain when it comes to the area of compliance, since you might not have full access to everything running in the organization, including important infrastructural components such as servers and databases. For example, some endpoints may have gotten their software updates from servers not visible to the discovery tool, and this can further impact operations when it comes to patch management. Compare this scenario with the way Red Hat handles patch management: their software is always updated from the main patch providers, so you will always know what is running on the endpoints in this kind of environment. Although their endpoint management has its pros and cons, this is where BMC Client Management is at a bit of a disadvantage and I believe they need to improve on this area. Another area BMC could look into improving is the mobile device side of client management. It has lots of support for Microsoft products in terms of client management, but lacks comprehensive mobile device management support, such as for Android devices.

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reviewer1908987

Ict Manager at a transportation company with 201-500 employees

Centralized endpoint management has improved patching, software deployment, and asset control

ManageEngine Endpoint Central is what I am personally working with and using, along with the Service Desk, which is another tool we use. We have been working with ManageEngine Endpoint Central for four years or more. The customizable packages in software deployment are very positive; you can apply different policies for the package that you are going to deploy. This is something we are still using and working with. ManageEngine has a very large portfolio of products. There is some functionality that is not managed from ManageEngine Endpoint Central, but you can find that functionality in another module of ManageEngine's portfolio.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"One of our customers is a financial institution with more than 15,000 endpoints, and we use BMC Client Management to manage their regulatory compliance needs, manage the endpoints from a security perspective, and integrate it with service management as well."

"One feature I like, that was especially valuable during the pandemic, is remote control. Remote control grants administrators and support personnel access to the laptops and PCs of employees (who might be working from home) in order to fix any issues that come up as and when they come up, even without having to wait for a support request."

"The solution provides multiple features in one place."

"The support from BMC Client Management is very good."

"BMC Client Management has helped us be able to patch our OS or any software to the latest version."

"The most valuable features of the solution are patch management and software license management."

"BMC Client Management is a stable solution and one of the best in the market. It allows me to manage all recipe endpoints, including iOS, Android, Linux, Unix, and Windows, all within the same solution."

"The most valuable features of the solution are its patching capabilities and the help it offers when it comes to use cases, like prompting for the reboot after a certain period of time."

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"We use the product to know about our assets and manage remote support."

"The solution's most valuable features are its patch management capabilities, especially for third-party applications, along with quick and easy configuration and deployment processes."

"What is great about the patch management solution, is that it patches OS, applications, browsers, plug-ins, and firmware updates."

"The easy application deployment allows you to use the solution directly, the solution works very well, it offers excellent performance, the initial setup is pretty straightforward, we find the solution to be pretty stable, and the product can scale well if you need it to."

"What I like best about this product is that I can log on to every PC, very easily, and chat with the user via the chat feature."

"I like being able to image over the network. That's a nice feature that it has. Patch management is pretty decent on it as well."

"With Desktop Central, we have been able to maintain patch compliance across our entire estate, manage software licensing and deployment, enforce minimum security compliance, and work towards a zero-touch environment with automated deployment and custom scripting."

"It is a very stable solution, there are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze."

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Cons

"BMC Client Management could improve in the area of integration."

"In BMC Client Management, I would like to see more features for executing commands remotely. For example, with SAP, there isn't the capability to execute all the commands available in the console. The latest version includes more endpoints, but they do not cover everything the operations team needs. Additionally, I think improving the hierarchy for managing endpoints is crucial. Extending the endpoint capabilities would be highly beneficial."

"The on-premises version of BMC Client Management has powerful remote control functionality and decent compliance features, but these features both rely on the discovery tool in order to gain a complete set of insights about the endpoint's environment. Now, BMC's discovery solution depends on having an agent installed in each endpoint and sometimes the agent doesn't work properly, making it difficult to get an accurate understanding of the environment (including special topologies) even with BMC's discovery tool."

"The solution needs to add whitelisting because many customers request it."

"BMC Client Management supports only iOS devices. It would be good if they would support Android as well."

"It would be good if BMC Client Management can perform vulnerability assessment scanning at the endpoint on its own and mitigate that. Then, we wouldn't have to rely on a third party VA tool. I would like to see this application move to being a web-based one."

"The solution does not offer the functionality of remote access to users."

"The way patches are pushed out and applied can use a little work as it appears the patches are pushed out and just force applied as a group, as opposed to a specific registry pattern."

"The reports provided by the product are an area of concern where improvements are required. The visibility provided by the reports is not very attractive."

"The web interface could use some polishing."

"Some times, when adding new programs to Desktop Central, it can be somewhat costly."

"The team I've currently got is not using it particularly well, due to the fact that they don't know how to use it particularly well. They've not done any training and so on."

"Documentation could improve so we don't need to create the support requests first."

"The technical support could improve response times, especially when immediate assistance is needed."

"There are no dynamic changes on web pages and it's lacking visually."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"BMC Client Management is a very affordable solution. There is one main server license which I believe is around $1,000 per year, and then there is the license for the actual solution. With the solution license, you can opt for a suite license where you get access to all the features and benefits, or alternatively you can buy any of the five main components of the suite license individually."

"BMC Client Management is a high-priced solution, but given its performance and capabilities, I think it offers great value. I don't have the exact number for the yearly licensing costs. I believe there is an additional cost of around two hundred dollars."

"The solution is low cost."

"To use BMC Client Management they charge annually per node."

"The pricing is average."

"I have been using the free version and am in the stage where I have to decide if I will proceed with the paid license, or instead choose another product."

"Compared to other products, ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a very cheap solution."

"The pricing is very low, compared to other products. Compared to Intune or SCCM, it's much less. I can say it's a good product for less of a price."

"The initial purchase was around $6,000 or $7,000. We most probably are not on an annual subscription. We bought it, and then we pay for the maintenance. I'm not 100% sure how that's working out."

"The pricing of the product is not bad compared to the other similar solutions in the market."

"Choose wisely between the Professional and Enterprise editions, based on your needs."

"There is a freeware version of the solution available as long as you do not breach the number of licenses and users that are dictated."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	35

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How to choose between ManageEngine Desktop Central and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM)?

ManageEngine Desktop Central is very easy to set up, is scalable, stable, and also has very good patch management. What I like most about ManageEngine is that I can log on to every PC very easily a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Endpoint Central?

I would rate the pricing as seven; it is quite expensive from my point of view for ManageEngine Endpoint Central.

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine Endpoint Central?

It would be great to see some additional options within ManageEngine Endpoint Central. A better monitoring tool to analyze network traffic related to patch management would be something good to see...

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Also Known As

BMC Helix Client Management, Helix Client Management, BMC Fromdistance Mobile Device Management

ManageEngine Desktop Central, Desktop Central, ManageEngine Desktop Management MSP

Overview

BMC Helix Client Management empowers businesses with comprehensive device management, ensuring remote access, compliance, and security across multiple operating systems.

BMC Helix Client Management offers a robust suite of features tailored for efficient remote work management. It facilitates inventory management, software deployment, and supports a wide array of operating systems such as iOS, Android, Linux, Unix, and Windows. With advanced patching capabilities and comprehensive software license management, it is instrumental in auditing and compliance efforts. Generating detailed reports and leveraging dashboard insights are made easy, enhancing decision-making processes for IT managers.

What are the key features of BMC Helix Client Management?

Remote Control: Provides secure access to employee devices, essential for resolving issues remotely and maintaining security compliance.
Inventory Management: Tracks and manages assets effectively across the organization.
Software Deployment: Automates the deployment of software, ensuring up-to-date systems.
OS Support: Compatible with iOS, Android, Linux, Unix, and Windows, ensuring broad applicability.
Patch Management: Keeps systems secure and current with efficient patching solutions.
License Management: Facilitates compliance and audits with detailed software license tracking.
Reporting and Dashboards: Offers insights through generated reports and dashboards for strategic planning.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from BMC Helix Client Management?

Increased Efficiency: Automates routine tasks, reducing manual effort and enhancing productivity.
Improved Compliance: Keeps systems aligned with regulatory standards, minimizing risks.
Cost Optimization: Helps optimize licensing costs through informed software usage analysis.
Enhanced Security: Provides tools for maintaining security policies, protecting organizational assets.

In specific industries like construction and financial sectors, BMC Helix Client Management is utilized to manage thousands of endpoints efficiently, handling licenses, compliance, and security needs. IT managers leverage its capabilities to understand software usage patterns and improve regulatory compliance while automating desktop operations, managing software packages, and integrating with IT service management.

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ManageEngine Endpoint Central focuses on patch management, remote control, and asset management. It offers centralized management to facilitate software deployment and mobile device administration across various operating systems, consolidating functionalities for improved usability and streamlined processes.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central integrates multiple capabilities like remote troubleshooting and cross-platform updates, supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS. Its seamless integration with ManageEngine tools enhances usability while users appreciate its remote access, configuration management, and reporting instruments. The intuitive interface promotes easy training and adaptation in different environments. Though welcomed for its capabilities, users suggest improvements in software QA, interface intuitiveness, and customizable reporting. Desires also include better Linux patch management, quicker deployment times, enhanced security, and simpler support channels. Managing macOS effectively and comparing its management with Windows shows some disparity.

What are the most essential features?

Patch Management: Efficient patching for OS and applications, ensuring system security.
Remote Control: Easy access and support for troubleshooting and maintenance.
Asset Management: Comprehensive tracking and management of IT assets.
Software Deployment: Streamlined deployment across diverse platforms.
Cross-platform Updates: Simplifies updates across Windows, Linux, and macOS.

What should be considered for ROI and benefits?

Improved Efficiency: Speeds up troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
Cost-effectiveness: Reduces labor costs with centralized management.
Scalability: Adapts as organizational needs grow and change.
Security Enhancement: Ensures robust protection against threats.
Integration: Works seamlessly with existing ManageEngine tools.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central finds application across diverse sectors, particularly for IT operations that require managing patches, software deployment, and asset oversight. It supports IT teams in maintaining compliance and security policies. By easing software deployment and enabling effective remote troubleshooting, it enhances IT support workflows without impacting productivity.

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Sample Customers

Charter Manufacturing

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Strathallan School, BMI Healthcare, Comercial Kywi, First Priority Federal Credit Union, Gerab National Enterprises

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