42Gears SureMDM vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central comparison

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42Gears and ManageEngine are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. 42Gears is ranked #16, while ManageEngine is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.2. 42Gears holds a 2.0% mindshare in EMM, compared to ManageEngine’s 4.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 42Gears users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

ManageEngine Endpoint Central and 42Gears SureMDM are two leading products in endpoint management. Based on user reviews, 42Gears SureMDM appears to have a slight edge in overall satisfaction due to its advanced features, while ManageEngine Endpoint Central is preferred for its pricing and customer support.

Features: ManageEngine Endpoint Central's noteworthy features include comprehensive device management, robust reporting tools, and the ability to handle diverse operating systems effectively. 42Gears SureMDM stands out with its superior remote control capabilities, advanced security features, and seamless device provisioning. Users find SureMDM more feature-rich, which enhances productivity.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest ManageEngine Endpoint Central could improve by simplifying its complex processes, enhancing its speed, and updating its user interface. 42Gears SureMDM users recommend improving connectivity stability, user documentation, and reducing occasional lag. Both products have areas to refine, but users indicate more significant issues with ManageEngine related to complexity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine Endpoint Central is praised for its straightforward deployment and effective customer service, although some note initial setup challenges. 42Gears SureMDM receives mixed reviews on deployment ease, with some users struggling with initial configuration but praising prompt and helpful customer service. ManageEngine is slightly better rated for smoother deployment, while 42Gears scores higher for support responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine Endpoint Central is favored for its cost-effectiveness, offering a robust feature set at a lower price point. Users feel it delivers good ROI given its capabilities. Conversely, 42Gears SureMDM is perceived as more expensive but justifiable due to its extensive features and better security. Users believe it provides a higher return despite the higher investment.

To learn more, read our detailed 42Gears SureMDM vs. ManageEngine Endpoint Central Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 19.5%, down from 29.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of 42Gears SureMDM is 2.0%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is 4.5%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	19.5%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central	4.5%
42Gears SureMDM	2.0%
Other	74.0%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Featured Reviews

Anumula Hitesh

Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack

Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance

One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.

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Giridharan G

Head Of Department at Waycool

Used to control mobile devices

Remote Wipe is one of the vital options everybody looks for in 42Gears SureMDM or any MDM product. We are trying to get the latest product updates as much as possible, and it is mostly automated. Two to three engineers are involved in the solution’s maintenance. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use a local Active Directory, but we weren't able to manage all our on-site systems without a solution like Intune, and we needed to deploy software like VPNs and other things. It's seamless now to to this through Intune."

"Technical support, in general, has been quite helpful."

"The ease of applying security policies to applications we deploy is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune."

"Intune's security features for Apple iOS and Mac OS are helpful. We can check enrollment, manage public and private settings, and manage the organization's data using security key features."

"What I like most about the tool is that it's now very easy to set up a device for someone to use. It also helps us tremendously in managing security. Before, we used on-premise management with a domain controller. It was difficult to manage security comprehensively. For example, it was hard to know which computers were updated. We weren't able to do that easily with our previous solution."

"For Windows services, there are multiple options within Intune to modernize it to be more internet-facing and dynamic."

"It's not working perfectly, but Microsoft's Autopilot offers great visibility into automated deployment solutions."

"The synchronization of Intune with other Microsoft solutions is a valuable feature."

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"This solution is very dynamic. I can do what I need to do with it."

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

"The most valuable features of 42Gears SureMDM include tracking location and pushing applications."

"We use the solution primarily to control mobile devices."

"The solution is very scalable, you can do many things at different times and it requires only one staff person for maintenance."

"Its dashboards are valuable. It is easy to access dashboards and implement policies."

"The tool's most valuable feature is a remote connection to the devices. You can also push and lock applications. It helps us lock devices for professional use to control which applications can be installed."

"Payloads, application publishing, and cataloging features are valuable to our customers."

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"It improves our organization's efficiency because we're now able to install software quickly rather than manually touching each machine."

"Windows patching and inventory management are the most valuable features."

"Desktop Central has improved these organizations and this is why it has been repeated multiple times at multiple organizations. If something works and is getting better it is worth repeating."

"Very good, functional solution for endpoint management."

"We use the product to know about our assets and manage remote support."

"Its cross-platform capabilities and the ability to do both OS-level patching and third-party patching are valuable."

"The dashboard has been very useful."

"Overall, given the capabilities of Desktop Central, it is one of the best endpoint management solutions and it can cater to most of the operating systems in a client's environment, through a single portal."

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Cons

"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. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update."

"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."

"A feature I would want to see added in Microsoft Intune is the ability to manage other non-Microsoft devices."

"The reporting and cost have room for improvement."

"When we implemented Intune, it would have been helpful if Microsoft had provided some videos or data about Intune."

"In my additional experience with Microsoft Intune, although it is a cloud environment, it still has some flaws."

"The initial setup of Microsoft Intune could be more simplified, but apart from this, everything is outstanding and performs well as per our expectations."

"If your MDM has to be really specific, perhaps Intune is not the better option."

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"The product is not so convenient to deploy or to configure."

"User creation on Mac must be improved."

"Online information regarding used cases specific to 42Gears SureMDM will help us do configuration changes more comfortably."

"As a partner, we consider 42Gears to be a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution. So, we should be able to manage users with this particular solution. This is something that is currently not there. It is probably an area for improvement for 42Gears."

"42Gears SureMDM needs to improve support because it may take around one to two days to receive a revert."

"The dashboards could be improved."

"The user interface and customization features are not the best and could be improved."

"The solution’s pricing could be made cheaper."

"The support team needs work, I have waited months for an answer to some of our requests."

"ManageEngine Endpoint Central setup is a little bit complex at the beginning, but that is normal because we have to set up different aspects of the solution and clean up our organization."

"The solution lacks some configuration."

"Often I had issues with user configurations."

"The MDM feature isn't very good. It doesn't support Amazon vendors."

"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."

"Computer imaging is powerful but breaks frequently. The reason for this breaking is not clear and requires heavy amounts of attention to keep operational. There is a lot of room for this tool to do more but the reliability of this process should be focused on first to ensure core competencies are being fixed before more features are added."

"We are looking for a complete solution for patch management with central management and the cloud which ManageEngine Endpoint Central does not provide."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."

"While I don't have access to high-level financial information, I believe we have achieved lower costs with this implementation."

"Any bundle package, such as Security E3, covers multiple things, such as AAP, BitLocker, etc. If you go for them individually, they would be more expensive. Bundling makes the price more attractive and competitive."

"Its pricing seems reasonable."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

"There is a license needed to use the solution and we are on an annual license."

"Microsoft Intune is more expensive than other solutions, but it offers a wider range of features and control."

"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."

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"There is an option to make yearly or monthly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. Price-wise, the product is okay."

"I rate the tool's pricing a four out of ten."

"Their pricing structure is very good against the competition. Pricing is definitely not a challenge here."

"The tool is expensive and priced at 39 dollars yearly. The pricing is fixed and I would rate it a seven-point five out of ten."

"42Gears SureMDM is not an expensive solution."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for 42Gears SureMDM, which is comparatively expensive for an enterprise license."

"I am satisfied with the price of this solution."

"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 pricing is average."

"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."

"The price could be cheaper."

"The product is not expensive."

"The licensing is very easy to understand and pricing is right for what you get."

"There is a freeware version of the solution available as long as you do not breach the number of licenses and users that are dictated."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Retailer

14%

Computer Software Company

14%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	195
Midsize Enterprise	64
Large Enterprise	190

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	35

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SureMDM

ManageEngine Desktop Central, Desktop Central, ManageEngine Desktop Management MSP

Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

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42Gears SureMDM is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution that enables organizations to secure, manage, and monitor enterprise devices from a centralized console. Designed for businesses of all sizes, SureMDM supports a wide range of endpoints, including Android, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, VR devices, rugged devices, wearables, and IoT endpoints.

The platform helps organizations streamline device provisioning, application management, security enforcement, remote troubleshooting, device tracking, and compliance monitoring throughout the device lifecycle. SureMDM supports modern enrollment methods such as Android Zero-touch, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, Apple Business Manager (ABM), Apple School Manager (ASM), Windows Autopilot, and Android Enterprise deployments.

Beyond endpoint management, SureAccess is available as an add-on to SureMDM, enabling Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for secure access to enterprise applications and resources based on device posture, user identity, and access policies. It helps organizations secure remote workers, contractors, and distributed teams while reducing reliance on traditional VPN-based access models.

SureIdP is also available as an add-on to SureMDM, providing Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities such as centralized authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), user provisioning, and access control. It helps organizations simplify identity management while strengthening security and compliance across enterprise applications and services.

Widely adopted across industries including logistics, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, transportation, field services, and financial services, SureMDM enables IT teams to manage distributed device fleets while maintaining security, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Features

Unified endpoint management across Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, VR, and IoT devices
Zero-touch and automated device enrollment
Application deployment, management, and updates
Remote support, remote control, and troubleshooting
Kiosk mode and device lockdown capabilities
Location tracking, geofencing, and asset visibility
Compliance monitoring and policy enforcement
OS and firmware update management
Secure remote access and unattended device management
Reporting, analytics, and customizable dashboards
Integration with enterprise identity and security frameworks
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) through SureAccess
Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities through SureIdP

Benefits

Simplified management of diverse device fleets from a single console
Reduced operational overhead through automation and remote management
Improved endpoint security through centralized policy enforcement
Secure application access using Zero Trust principles
Strong identity security with centralized authentication and SSO along with support for 3rd party SSO
Minimized device downtime with remote troubleshooting capabilities
Accelerated device deployment and onboarding
Enhanced visibility into device health, usage, and compliance
Scalable across global and distributed operations

Common Use Cases

Organizations use the 42Gears platform for:

Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Rugged device management
Kiosk and digital signage deployments
Shared and frontline device management
BYOD and corporate-owned device programs
Remote workforce enablement
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Secure application access
Healthcare mobility initiatives
Educational device deployments
Logistics and field service operations

With support for cloud, on-premises, and private cloud deployments, the 42Gears platform provides organizations with the flexibility to manage endpoints, identities, and secure access from a unified ecosystem while meeting their security, compliance, and operational requirements.

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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.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

SmartLiberty, Hopi Holding, FIITJEE, Al Dhafra Private School, MRF Limited, Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), Alkem, Yelp Eat24

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Strathallan School, BMI Healthcare, Comercial Kywi, First Priority Federal Credit Union, Gerab National Enterprises

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