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ConnectWise RMM vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.3
ConnectWise RMM enhances efficiency and IT management by automating tasks, reducing downtime, and enabling easy software deployment and remote access.
Sentiment score
4.4
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus enhanced efficiency, security, and productivity with centralized management, automation, and an intuitive interface for users.
It saves probably more than 50% of the time that would have been required, likely around 75%.
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
Compared to other products, ManageEngine provides good return on investment within five years.
Technology Lead at GMG
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.3
ConnectWise RMM's support is praised for its 24/7 availability and expertise, though some experience remote communication issues.
Sentiment score
4.6
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus customer support is praised for its responsiveness and effectiveness, often receiving high satisfaction scores.
I rate their support and customer service with ConnectWise as good, as their support team is quick to answer chat requests.
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
Customer service and support are excellent, with a perfect score of ten out of ten.
Technology Lead at GMG
The technical support from ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is helpful.
Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
ConnectWise RMM offers scalable SaaS solutions, efficiently managing diverse environments and thousands of endpoints for flexible client requirements.
Sentiment score
4.1
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is scalable, supporting various OS and applications, adaptable for growing IT environments with minimal resources.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
9.1
ConnectWise RMM is highly praised for stability, with reliable agents and minimal maintenance, often rated ten out of ten.
Sentiment score
6.8
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is highly rated for stability, performing effectively and efficiently without impacting resources during daily use.
 

Room For Improvement

ConnectWise RMM needs better automation, customizable dashboards, and improved query flexibility, with reasonable pricing but room for enhancement.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs better Mac OS support, UI simplicity, remote patching, targeting, pricing, and licensing improvements.
The pricing for ConnectWise RMM is reasonable.
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
When the patch testing works well, there is no need for patch management rollbacks.
System Administrator at SKN Caribecafe Ltda
Instead of separate technician licenses for each product, there should be a single bundled license to simplify licensing requirements.
Technology Lead at GMG
 

Setup Cost

ConnectWise RMM provides flexible pricing, with costs starting at $2.50 per endpoint, including valuable NOC and help desk services.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers cost-effective pricing with annual licenses from $3,000 to $5,000, varying by company size.
There is a concern regarding the exchange rate as one dollar equals six reais today, making everything expensive in dollars for us.
Advisor at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
ManageEngine's licensing model recently changed from being endpoint-based to server-based, which might affect costs during the next renewal.
Technology Lead at GMG
 

Valuable Features

ConnectWise RMM enhances efficiency with robust patch management, remote access, automation, and intuitive integration for comprehensive network visibility.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers centralized management, easy automation, and robust integration, supporting various systems with reliable patching and inventory management.
The ability to do deployments through ConnectWise RMM's scripting features allows us to deploy new software or monitor the status of antivirus or system protection software, presenting another measurable benefit for us regarding ROI.
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
The software covers platform security and application security, ensuring everything is updated at the endpoint level.
Technology Lead at GMG
It is valued for its role in addressing the vulnerabilities discovered by Insight VM.
Advisor at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The Patch Management Plus feature has rollback capabilities, which are easy to use, especially in cases affecting servers.
System Administrator at SKN Caribecafe Ltda
 

Categories and Ranking

ConnectWise RMM
Ranking in Patch Management
23rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (67th), Server Monitoring (22nd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (48th), Cloud Monitoring Software (38th), IT Alerting and Incident Management (15th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (6th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (19th)
ManageEngine Patch Manager ...
Ranking in Patch Management
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of ConnectWise RMM is 2.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is 4.8%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus4.8%
ConnectWise RMM2.3%
Other92.9%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

DH
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
Automation tools improve management efficiency, though migration process is time-consuming and support could be more knowledgeable
The best features of ConnectWise RMM are the automation tools that they've included, which are quite good, enabling us to mass manage systems, schedule scripts, etc. We use some of the probe features in ConnectWise RMM that do network discovery and monitoring capabilities. ConnectWise RMM helps our team maintain network visibility and proactively address potential issues since the product works effectively at unknown device discovery, making it better than sending someone to the site for a manual discovery. ConnectWise RMM helps in automating security updates and maintaining endpoint security. We appreciate that their NOC team does evaluations on the security updates, allowing us to free up our time and making it a huge timesaver for us. The ability to do deployments through ConnectWise RMM's scripting features allows us to deploy new software or monitor the status of antivirus or system protection software, presenting another measurable benefit for us regarding ROI.
AK
Technology Lead at GMG
Supports security compliance through automated patching and seamless customer service
The solution supports patching not only Microsoft products but also non-Microsoft products, which is beneficial for me. It also helps in updating custom applications I use from a point-of-sale perspective. The software covers platform security and application security, ensuring everything is updated at the endpoint level. Automated patch deployment is used for all Active Directory servers. I have automated testing for patches by Microsoft and verify the status via email notifications. After a week, the automation process is applied to all activated servers to ensure upgrades and patches are implemented.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Performing Arts
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Continuum Command?
There are different subscriptions available for ConnectWise RMM that you can choose from. Essentially, our endpoint costs around two dollars and fifty cents per endpoint per month. If we opt for a ...
What needs improvement with Continuum Command?
The pricing for ConnectWise RMM is reasonable, and I feel that we're getting good value for the dollars that we're spending even though I don't have anything to compare it against.
What is your primary use case for Continuum Command?
As an MSP, we utilize ConnectWise RMM for the management of our client environment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is reasonable. There is a concern regarding the exchange rate as one dollar equals six reais today, making everything expensive in dollars for us.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
While it's a good feature, it needs some improvement. Different patch manager competitors have functionality with AI inside, so if that could be integrated, it would be much easier for the end-user...
 

Also Known As

Continuum Command, Continuum RMM
No data available
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Frontier Business Products, Itek Systems Management, ZLan, Karpel, MySherpa, Arvig, CCSI, Leap Managed IT, eProsper, Pensar, Gordon Flesch, LeadingEdge, NSI, Server Sentry, Computer Consultants, Keystone IT Consulting, Ekaru, Epic Technologies, Rouse Consulting, Empower Information Systems, Computer Solutions Group, The Critical Update, Voice Smart Networks, CMIT Solutions, Preferred Communication Systems, G2 Tech Group, Pulse Business Solutions, Greystone Technology Group, Clare Computer Solutions, Evolve IT Australia
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