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ManageEngine OpManager vs WatchTower Security Management App comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine OpManager
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WatchTower Security Managem...
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
71st
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ManageEngine OpManager is 1.6%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchTower Security Management App is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Charles A - PeerSpot reviewer
Reporting features improve operational efficiency while weekend support needs enhancement
Support is moderate and needs improvement, especially during weekends when technicians perform upgrades. During weekends, they need to provide more support to ensure a smooth transition. There is a call for ManageEngine OpManager to scale better in automation and AI functionality. Although the product stability is good, support enhancement is necessary to enable better planning for upgrades and maintenance activities.
AK
Has efficient firewall features, but its configuration process could be easier
We use the application for network monitoring The product has the best firewall features. It helps protect networks for our customers. The product is not suitable for small businesses. Its price needs improvement. We have been using WatchTower Security Management App for a year. I rate the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We find the networking aspect of this solution to be the most valuable."
"The traffic monitoring and the traffic analysis are great."
"The solution offers very good integration capabilities."
"Device backups are smooth and managed centrally, with a nice dashboard, so you can quickly see the status."
"Device monitoring is a good tool of this solution."
"We don't have to keep an eye on it; it has a good automation option, which keeps us informed. It gives very less false positives. Overall, a really great product."
"Monitoring is the most valuable feature of this solution."
"Some of the useful features are NetFlow and analytics."
"The product has the best firewall features."
 

Cons

"The data provided by the tool is not accurate."
"For the implementation part, I am facing issues when configuring the business view."
"This product is little bit slow sometimes. It may be that we need to change the configuration to improve performance."
"ManageEngine OpManager can improve by having better updates for critical issues."
"WMI and SNMP integration with the domain controller should be seamless"
"The solution's reports need to include the number of applications consumed."
"I would like to see more capabilities and specific profiles built for the manufacturing sector."
"With regard to configurations, however, it would be nice to have more documentation on SNMP configurations. For example, if I want to add a new vendor, it would be great if ManageEngine provided the requirements for that vendor, such as the commands needed."
"The product is not suitable for small businesses. Its price needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not really expensive; it is nominal licensing."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The licensing costs depend on the number of devices and accounts that are being monitored by the solution."
"The price of ManageEngine OpManager is reasonable. We have an annual license and the cost comes from how many devices are being monitored. There is not anything extra cost for maintenance and support."
"The price for ManageEngine OpManager is average."
"The solution is highly affordable"
"The initial cost is low and the add-ons are reasonable."
"We have a standard license for ManageEngine OpManager. We purchased the license for one year and now we are upgrading it soon."
"WatchTower Security Management App is an expensive product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
5%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine OpManager?
The pricing of ManageEngine OpManager is high concerning the licensing cost, and many clients express a preference for a one-time payment option without renewals, as the ongoing costs affect their ...
What needs improvement with ManageEngine OpManager?
I cannot see the impact of ManageEngine OpManager's bandwidth management feature on optimizing network resources because I am not the client who primarily uses it.
What needs improvement with WatchTower Security Management App?
The product is not suitable for small businesses. Its price needs improvement.
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Bonita, Thorp Reed & Armstrong, Galaxy, Fiserv Credit Union Division, Universitas 21 Global, ERP Suites LLC
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