GFI LanGuard vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus comparison

GFI LanGuard vs. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

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Categories and Ranking

GFI LanGuard

Ranking in Patch Management

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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ManageEngine Patch Manager ...

Ranking in Patch Management

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of GFI LanGuard is 4.5%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is 8.8%, up from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Ted Mbugua

Security Manager at CRAG

Feb 18, 2020

Improves network visibility and keeps our products up to date with the latest patches

This is a solution that I recommend. In fact, those without it are at a disadvantage when it comes to managing their network. The biggest lesson that I have learned is in terms of visibility. GFI LanGuard has given me a wakeup call in terms of what is happening on endpoint machines. However, it is more than just having visibility. It is about having control in terms of what you want to block and what you're able to block. It keeps our network stable in that there are no running applications that you don't even know you have. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

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Isaac Al Wahaibi

Senior Application Support Specialist at Oman Data Park

Nov 20, 2022

Directly receive updates and push them to the server using a stable solution

There is one area that confuses me and can use a lot of improvement in ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Once we add a server inside the solution, we cannot specify the server or target for a specific customer. If I want to apply a patch for a specific customer, I have to look at them by the IP, I have to sort them by the IP, then select them, one by one. There is no tagging or a site where I can include them in that group, so I have to patch the group. I would like the ability to segregate the customer. The solution should have a customer label where we can label those servers or include those servers for specific customers.

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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

"The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature."

"This product is a great solution at a great price as long as it is only going to be used for a local area network."

"It is helpful to patch and scan vulnerabilities."

"The most valuable features in GFI LanGuard are patch management and vulnerability assessment."

"The solution is easy to use and integrates well with other operating systems."

"The most valuable features of GFI LanGuard are the vulnerability assessment, it provides us with substantial insight into what applications are running on the endpoint systems and what vulnerabilities are there in the running applications. The second would be the assets tracking. I'm able to see in the network whether my endpoint server is operating and if all the other IT equipment is running in the environment. Additionally, GFI LanGuard is not heavy on system resources. It gives a competitive advantage over others."

"The most valuable feature is that I am able to patch third-party solutions."

"The initial setup was easy."

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"The fetch repository is a good feature."

"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus covers almost all my end devices, and I can easily look over my device's hardware status."

"The solution's technical support is top-notch. Whenever I have a question, they get back to me immediately, which is probably one of the best features of the solution's technical support."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is centralized management."

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The most valuable features are patch management and mobile device management."

"It is a highly stable solution."

"The ability to deploy patches seamlessly is the solution's most valuable aspect. It allows us to not only deploy patches but to monitor the deployment of those patches."

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Cons

"GFI LanGuard has some technical limitations with machines."

"This solution is limited to the local area network only and cannot manage remote devices."

"The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes."

"When you want to uninstall software from an endpoint, sometimes it becomes very problematic."

"GFI LanGuard can improve by adding asset tracking."

"The version we are using only allows one person to use it at a time and does not allow multi-users."

"If GFI LanGuard had a cloud version it would be better for people that are working from home."

"GFI LanGuard can improve by adding more modules, such as asset control or asset inventory."

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"The solution's UI is an area that requires improvement."

"The solution's initial setup is not straightforward, and we have to customize it with our relevant features."

"The cloud version should have option to add all the endpoints using the agent. Not only for Windows, but also the Linux version. There are some versions which are not compatible with SaaS Manager. So some customers do not want to use the latest version of Linux latest version of CentOS. Actually, CentOS is not available. But some are using and patch manager is compatible for some versions only, not older older versions. So there are some pros and cons that are referred to patch management."

"The user interface of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs to be made more user-friendly, simplified, and less complicated."

"The only area for improvement in ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, which I noticed, is the reporting."

"The solution should have a customer label where we can label those servers or include those servers for specific customers."

"The tool's support needs improvement."

"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs to improve speed."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"GFI LanGuard cost approximately $1,000 annually to use the solution."

"On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the price as a four."

"GFI LanGuard isn't expensive."

"We are a gold partner and we receive favorable discounts. The price of GFI LanGuard is competitive. When you evaluate other solutions, such as ManageEngine."

"GFI LanGuard has very fair pricing compared to other similar solutions out there."

"I rate the pricing of GFI LanGuard a four out of five."

"I rate the product price a three on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

"The solution cost is around $5,000 per year."

"The price of this product is reasonable."

"Its price needs improvement."

"The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is on the moderate side."

"I rate the price of the product a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is a little bit cheaper."

"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and the charge for support is extra."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

22%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about GFI LanGuard?

The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GFI LanGuard?

I do not have details on the licensing costs.

What needs improvement with GFI LanGuard?

The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes. Instead of directly white listing...

What do you like most about ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?

The fetch repository is a good feature.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?

Patch Manager is cost-effective.

What needs improvement with ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?

The cloud version should have the option to add all the endpoints using the agent. Not only for Windows but also the Linux version. There are some versions that are not compatible with SaaS Manager...

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Overview

GFI LanGuard enables complete patch management of security and non-security patches to Microsoft operating systems, Mac OS X, major Linux distributions and third-party applications. It can also automate patching for all major web browsers too.

Patch Manager Plus is a simple patch management tool that makes it easy to keep your network patched and secure. It is an endpoint patch management software that provides enterprises a single interface for automating all patch management tasks - from detecting missing patches to deploying patches - for Windows, Mac, Linux and 250+ third-party applications. Whether you have one computer or hundred, they can all be patched at the same time from a single point of console.

Sample Customers

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GFI LanGuard vs. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus