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ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
357
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (2nd), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
Client Desktop Management (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (2nd)
ManageEngine Mobile Device ...
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
19th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 23.8%, down from 33.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is 5.8%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is 1.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune23.8%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central5.8%
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus1.7%
Other68.7%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
 

Featured Reviews

Varun Mehra - PeerSpot reviewer
collaboration support engineer at a retailer with 11-50 employees
Centralized device management has transformed security and streamlined remote provisioning
One area where Microsoft Intune can improve is the user interface. Sometimes the portal feels a bit complex and not very intuitive, especially for new users, and it can take time to find specific settings. Another point is troubleshooting. While logs are available, the diagnostic policies and sync issues can still be time-consuming and not very straightforward. I also feel that reporting could be more detailed and customizable. The built-in reports are helpful, but for deeper insights, I often need to rely on additional tools. Overall, it is a strong solution, but improving usability and troubleshooting experience would make it even better. While Microsoft Intune works very well within the Microsoft ecosystem, the integration of some third-party tools could be smoother and require less customization. Support is another area that could improve, as sometimes response times can be slow, and resolving complex issues may take longer than expected. In terms of features, I think more advanced automation and built-in remediation options would be helpful since common issues can be fixed automatically without manual intervention.
MS
Solutions Consultant at Team Computers
Experience improves with intuitive setup and comprehensive features but needs enhancements for Apple integration
From a ManageEngine perspective, there is room for improvement regarding the Platform SSO technology introduced by Apple, which allows you to integrate your hardware with your identity providers. It used to be only a few selected ones via OIDC protocols or some other protocols, which are not necessary anymore. If a customer is already using Microsoft 365, they can integrate with any MDM for Platform SSO, which essentially hardens their device identity with the person logging in for the first time. It also helps automate enrollment and provide a zero-touch experience. Currently, while some MDM tools InTune and Jamf support this feature, ManageEngine still does not fully support Platform SSO via Microsoft or Google. I have customers using ManageEngine who are looking forward to this solution, and if ManageEngine can provide it, it would enhance the overall product value. For enterprise users, the solution needs improvement. For SMB, it is straightforward; if it is a small company of 100 to 500 users, anything below 1,000, they do not have much of a compliance or security requirement—they just want to manage their devices and push applications. Simple tasks are easier to accomplish. However, when it comes to enterprise-grade deployment, many complex configurations need to be considered, such as Wi-Fi configurations, network configurations, VPN configurations, and advanced certification deployment, such as ACME certification deployment practice introduced by Apple. These are a few things that can be improved on that side, but from a basic user perspective, if someone is in the SMB market or a company just starting off pre-IPO, without going into compliance, they typically find Zoho and ManageEngine to fit their needs. For enterprise-grade deployments, it is more than enough for Windows, but for Apple, it is still in development and not up to the mark.
BA
Software Engineer at Romsym Data
Great features with very good function management
Our customers are pretty happy with the product. It uploads files, creates a secure virtual compartment for corporate applications. If it's on-prem, you can use it with mobile phones or tablets that don't have access to the internet using intranet with wireless access points. That's a big plus for government institutions as it enables the management of a large fleet of devices without any outside interference. That is the most significant advantage.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What I appreciate about Microsoft Intune is that it is easy for me to deploy software to an environment with 600 laptops."
"We have ROI because we are retiring AirWatch, so we're spending less and making the most of the free stuff."
"Being able to manage the devices remotely is most valuable. We can push security requirements through Microsoft Intune."
"What I like the most about Microsoft Intune is its ability to manage mobile devices. Through integration with System Center, it can also manage desktops and laptops."
"It has helped with compliance. It has helped to ensure that devices comply with the organization's policy. If they are not compliant and secure, they cannot access the resources."
"I like how Intune brings everything into one place. For example, you can set up conditional access to applications and devices inside Intune. I also like the segregation inside the Intune devices. You can segregate them by Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Android. You can sort it by platform, so you don't need to go into the devices section."
"The most valuable feature of Intune is the ability to reset a lost device and remove all the data."
"The security compliance capabilities make it widely adopted across organizations."
"DC9 is a simple, cheap and complete software distribution tool, also to configure all necessary options to control all kinds of OS options on the workstations like in Microsoft Group Policy Editor."
"I was able to save one full time employee and, thus, the software allowed me to present a serious cost reduction to the department staff."
"The centralized control of all of our Windows hardware that this solution offers has been most valuable to our organization."
"ManageEngine Endpoint Central is straightforward to use and implement."
"All of Desktop Central's features are valuable, especially its simplicity."
"Desktop Central is easy to deploy, manage, and integrate with other ManageEngine products."
"The most valuable feature of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is the central management console. Additionally, inventory tracking is helpful for knowing where our assets are."
"I've found the solution to be user-friendly for us in the IT department and for our employees."
"Can manage a large fleet of devices without any outside interference."
 

Cons

"It needs certificate provisioning for S/MIME purposes."
"There are a lot of small use cases where we realized that some technical solution was missing in Microsoft in comparison to other products. For example, it lacks something similar to sensing or location-based rules and configurations."
"Better reporting capabilities, stronger Mac OS management, faster policy synchronization, and easier troubleshooting are needed."
"Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect."
"There can be some added features, such as an improved dashboard. Any new feature that could be a benefit to our customers would be good."
"However, with Microsoft, it takes a lot longer, and I’m not getting quick resolutions. Sometimes, I find myself bouncing around between different support groups."
"Reporting could be improved. It needs to be more expensive and robust."
"The UI is not user-friendly and has room for improvement."
"The initial setup was generally straightforward and easy, though there can be difficulties if your organization has offices in multiple locations."
"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."
"Customer service: 4/10. Symantec, for instance, has better business support as you can log in for follow ups."
"The user interface could be improved because it's quite hardware based."
"The main issue that needs improvement is the pricing."
"Each of their products is an independent product, and they don't have anything to do with each other. It is a suite of packages. They all run independently, and they all are a little different because they were acquired differently. They could standardize their portfolio."
"The stability of ManageEngine Desktop Central could improve. We have found that at times it can become a bit unstable."
"The Deployment scheduler needs updating to support various methods for deployment."
"Lacks a factory reset feature."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The E5 license is expensive."
"I don't have any problem as far as cost is concerned. It is bundled with our license."
"We have a limited budget for security investments, so Microsoft should consider reducing pricing in our region. This would make investment more viable, especially since larger businesses in other countries can afford it easily."
"For organizations that are a Microsoft shop, the pricing is compelling."
"I would rate the price a four out of ten with ten being the most expensive."
"Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."
"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."
"The price is very reasonable."
"The product is not expensive."
"We pay about $250 a year for our license."
"The price could be cheaper."
"The pricing is average."
"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 price is moderate."
"The product is not costly. The product is properly priced, especially for SMBs."
"There are multiple flavors of the app. They have a distributed version for enterprises. It depends on your size. They price it on a per machine basis. 250 or 500 is probably their least amount."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Non Profit
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business154
Midsize Enterprise59
Large Enterprise181
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise35
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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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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
ManageEngine Desktop Central, Desktop Central, ManageEngine Desktop Management MSP
Mobile Device Manager Plus
 

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