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ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Sybase Afaria [EOL] comparison

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ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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93% willing to recommend
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    50% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Average Rating
    8.2
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.0
    Number of Reviews
    69
    Ranking in other categories
    Client Desktop Management (1st), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (5th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (4th)
    Sybase Afaria [EOL]
    Average Rating
    6.6
    Number of Reviews
    9
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    reviewer1908987 - PeerSpot reviewer
    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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    it_user365289 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user365289
    SAP Technical Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
    It helped our organization in securing our enterprise data on mobile devices. It needs compatibility with multiple platforms and databases.
    Enrollment based on groups It helped our organization in securing our enterprise data on mobile devices. It needs compatibility with multiple platforms and databases. I've used it for two years. No issues with deployment. No issues with stability. No issues with scalability. 6/10 No other…
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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

    "It's a complete product that allows you to remote troubleshoot, has an inventory of systems."
    "Everything is easily centralized and managed under this one product."
    "From a sys admin point of view, it now requires less effort and time to perform these administrative tasks."
    "Patch management features are an important feature."
    "What is great about the patch management solution, is that it patches OS, applications, browsers, plug-ins, and firmware updates."
    "In terms of technical capability, it is doing very well, it is doing better than other industry products, it is at a place where we can compare it with Microsoft products, and its scalability is also good."
    "The solution is stable."
    "The centralized control of all of our Windows hardware that this solution offers has been most valuable to our organization."
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    "Afaria provides us with much greater control over this essential function, which is important from both a workflow and business perspective."
    "The most valuable feature is that it supports all mobile platforms -- Android, iOS, etc."
    "It helped our organization in securing our enterprise data on mobile devices."
    "I would recommend this product for small and large scale projects to achieve greater results."
    "SAP Support is excellent with their support of this product."
    "Instead of publishing a web page with the link to the app, now we publish the apps via Afaria and we know who installed the app (software inventory component of Afaria)."
    "After installation of the product, it is very easy to use; it's user friendly and the operation and performance is very high."
    "In my previous implementation, we rolled out device management and security policies for 5000+ devices in a week's time."
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    Cons

    "Often I had issues with user configurations."
    "Not many things are needed for improvement, everything seems to be great as it is. One thing that would be good to have would be the ability to add MDM to a tablet running Android 5.0 using the EMM Token Enrollment. If we wanted to add MDM to an older tablet, we just have to go the "long route" to get it added."
    "The solution is expensive."
    "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."
    "There are no dynamic changes on web pages and it's lacking visually."
    "The patch management module could be simplified as it is currently a bit complicated."
    "The stability of ManageEngine Desktop Central could improve. We have found that at times it can become a bit unstable."
    "Technical support is not up to the mark. In my opinion, this is the area where they should look after more carefully."
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    "It needs compatibility with multiple platforms and databases."
    "Parity of features/config settings across mobile platforms can be improved in the next release."
    "Customers who have invested in failover and disaster recovery systems via Oracle DBs could not use Afaria on such a large scale deployment."
    "SCEP-based authentication deployment for Android devices has great flaws."
    "It should be one shot! But in the current state, you have to set-up at least five components, and if you have more than one server (we have one master plus four slaves and two relay servers) it means about 25 installations (about 100 next, OK, finish, cancel)."
    "The installation is very complex and the price is very high compared to other MDM's."
    "Improvement is required in term of nesting the groups and objects, we have faced difficulties in applying correct rules/policies."
    "There were issues with Afaria not having as many features as MobileIron or AirWatch."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "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."
    "Compared to other products, ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a very cheap solution."
    "The price could be cheaper."
    "Affordable for any customer."
    "The solution is very affordable."
    "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."
    "We pay about $250 a year for our license."
    "The product is cheap."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Outsourcing Company
    11%
    Financial Services Firm
    10%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    7%
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    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business26
    Midsize Enterprise15
    Large Enterprise35
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business1
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise4
     

    Questions from the Community

    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

    ManageEngine Desktop Central, Desktop Central, ManageEngine Desktop Management MSP
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    Overview

    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.

    ManageEngine
    SAP Afaria is a mobile device management software product. It helps large organizations connect mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers to the company network, and to simplify the information technology (IT) tasks associated with buying, deploying, securing and maintaining such devices.
    SAP
     

    Sample Customers

    Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Strathallan School, BMI Healthcare, Comercial Kywi, First Priority Federal Credit Union, Gerab National Enterprises
    Harlequin Sales Corp, Gameforge AG
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