Faronics Deep Freeze vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central comparison

Faronics and ManageEngine are both solutions in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category. Faronics is ranked #22, while ManageEngine is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4. Faronics holds a 1.2% mindshare in UEM, compared to ManageEngine’s 7.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Faronics users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 22.3%, down from 32.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Faronics Deep Freeze is 1.2%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is 7.7%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	22.3%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central	7.7%
Faronics Deep Freeze	1.2%
Other	68.8%

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Varun Mehra

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.

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Salahuddin Dalhatu

IT Operations Officer (SCOPE) at United Nations World Food Programme

Allows us to revert to an optimal system state. I would like to see a faster Google Drive Sync.

* Deep Freeze: Ensures that I can maintain a baseline of an optimal system state where performance and system security are guaranteed. No matter how long a computer is in use, it will always revert to that same condition. * Data Igloo: Has been an important feature for me because on a frozen computer, the user's files and folders would have been redirected to the ThawSpace, thereby avoiding data loss upon a system restart. Users no longer have to worry when saving their files naturally to the Documents, Pictures, Music, Video, or Downloads folders or when manually saving their files to other locations. Data Igloo has been configured to handle all that.

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Mohammed-Samir

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.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"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."

"I find Microsoft Intune valuable primarily for its Windows management capabilities, along with its Android Enterprise and Apple device management for mobile devices."

"Microsoft Endpoint Manager is not expensive overall, especially for small environments."

"Microsoft Intune helps us avoid issuing everyone company-owned devices. We provide a stipend, allowing users to bring their own devices. This approach gives us leverage against other MSPs. It also enhances collaboration because clients already covered by specific licensing can optimize their usage of Microsoft Intune."

"The most valuable features in Microsoft Intune for me are application deployment, Defender deployment, and asset management."

"Microsoft Intune not only saves costs by reducing the number of personnel needed but also offers a comprehensive solution for managing laptops, applications, security, individual access, and enrollment."

"Based on my experience, I would recommend Microsoft Intune to organizations looking for management of a large number of devices and enterprise environments."

"As the solution is a software as a service, the scalability is unlimited."

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"The technical support is excellent, as they are persistent and thorough with their investigations, extremely polite and patient, and they keep me regularly updated on progress and tentative resolution schedules."

"ManageEngine Endpoint Central has its own database to check patches without needing to go to the vendor."

"One of the benefits of Desktop Central is it made the provisioning process simpler because now we have a provisioning package. We have around 1,500 laptops at the moment and all these PCs were provisioned by a provisioning package. In the provisioning package, we have integrated every aspect of renaming, deploying applications, patching, etc., so we simply execute the provisioning package and as soon as it's executed, it will install the management agent. Once the agent is installed, it will take care of all the tasks, so we don't have to sit in front of the computer to prepare the machine. This really helps us to provision the PC quickly with our agent."

"ManageEngine Desktop Central has greatly improved our organization by utilizing Service Desk Plus to monitor and keep track of issues that our end users report to our Help Desk Department. We also have written in the ode of our company's software to notify Support if an end-user experience an issue and does not report it."

"With Desktop Central, we have been able to maintain patch compliance across our entire estate, manage software licensing and deployment, enforce minimum security compliance, and work towards a zero-touch environment with automated deployment and custom scripting."

"The solution is time-saving and resource-saving."

"Patch management is the most useful aspect of the product."

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

"The solution is stable."

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Cons

"Intune is not the most user-friendly mobile device management platform available."

"Installing software in Microsoft Intune can be challenging if it is not already prepackaged."

"It would be better if Microsoft can reduce the cost of the license, as we know the Intune device subscription is licensed per device at a cost of $2 a month, but for the best enhanced security and features we must add an add-on license or buy or upgrade to a bundling license such as M365E5."

"Customer service is not really good. I would give it a six out of ten. The main issue is the time it takes to get someone involved who truly understands what the product does."

"It would help if administrators could pinpoint the exact location of a stolen device to help law enforcement retrieve it and apprehend the suspect."

"I would say the interface and dashboard summarizing the devices' status and compliance could be improved."

"The pricing can be expensive if you are not combining it with other products."

"They could also make it easier to use because there are some other products that may be easier to use in terms of the look and feel of the dashboard."

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"There were infinite reboot loops on some computers, especially during maintenance updates."

"Desktop Central has very good information, however, you can't customize the dashboards."

"Don't use it with Internet Explorer, as it's glitchy."

"The only problem with it is that the setup isn't very intuitive."

"The product's remote access manager needs improvement."

"I would like to see them come out with a SaaS version of the product in the future."

"The product must provide more API integrations with different ERP tools."

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

"Documentation could improve so we don't need to create the support requests first."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."

"The price for Intune is fair."

"Microsoft Intune is available for individual purchase at a low per-device cost."

"Intune is included with our F3 and E5 licenses."

"Its licensing model is not complex, but it is very expensive compared to other solutions. They can bring more models and reduce the pricing. They should allow customers to select the features they want and price it accordingly."

"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."

"While I can't provide insights from a business perspective, it's worth noting that the pricing may differ significantly, and the discount we received might not be reflective of standard business rates."

"The price is reasonable, but they should lower it a bit to make it more competitive. It's cheaper than AirWatch and other products, but I still feel like Microsoft can make a base version or with Exchange online or a la carte only Intune version which will be useful. A customer who doesn't want to go full-fledged E3 or E5 can take out or consume an Intune solution only for their purpose, and we want to target that customer."

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"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."

"Could provide more services on the standard license"

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

"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."

"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."

"The product is not expensive."

"Compared to other products, ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a very cheap solution."

"We had perpetual licenses. The cost was around 36,000, and then you'd have the yearly maintenance fee of 2,000 or 3,000."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

University

18%

Government

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Educational Organization

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	151
Midsize Enterprise	60
Large Enterprise	177

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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

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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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Faronics Deep Freeze is a robust system restore solution designed to protect the baseline computer configurations across various networks, allowing IT administrators to preserve original system integrity effortlessly.

By employing advanced reboot to restore technology, Faronics Deep Freeze ensures that each time a workstation is restarted, it reverts to the original configuration. This offers a powerful defense against malware, unwanted changes, and unplanned downtime. Its integration simplifies managing extensive computer environments by reducing maintenance, allowing organizations to focus on core operations rather than dealing with technical setbacks.

What are the essential features of Faronics Deep Freeze?

Instant System Restore: Ensures complete restoration of baseline settings upon reboot, promoting IT stability.
Deployment and Configuration: Supports flexible, network-wide rollout with centralized control.
Compatibility: Functions seamlessly across multiple platforms, enhancing its usability.
Security: Provides a virtual shield against unauthorized changes, preventing data loss.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Reduced Maintenance Costs: Eliminates the need for manual troubleshooting and regular reinstallation.
Improved System Performance: Consistently maintains optimized operations by eradicating unnecessary clutter and settings changes.
Time-Saving Management: Simplifies administrative tasks by automating configurations and updates.
Enhanced Security: Protects against external threats by negating alterations to the system.

Organizations across educational institutions, businesses, and healthcare sectors implement Faronics Deep Freeze to maintain consistent system configurations effortlessly. Educational institutions benefit from classroom computers being reset, ensuring a fresh start for students daily. Businesses appreciate the operational uptime and cost-efficiency, while healthcare entities rely on its secure restoration capabilities to safeguard critical data.

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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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Bath Academy, Uk, Coleraine Primary School 2118, Australia

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

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