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Kaseya VSA vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.0
Kaseya VSA improved efficiency and remote support, offering significant ROI despite some disruptions, especially post-COVID-19 for IT providers.
Sentiment score
4.4
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus enhanced efficiency, security, and productivity with centralized management, automation, and an intuitive interface for users.
Compared to other products, ManageEngine provides good return on investment within five years.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.4
Kaseya VSA's customer service is responsive but often slow, inconsistent, and sometimes requires escalation for issue resolution.
Sentiment score
4.6
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus customer support is praised for its responsiveness and effectiveness, often receiving high satisfaction scores.
The customer service provides a fast response.
I would rate their support five out of ten because most of the time they are not able to resolve the issues.
Customer service and support are excellent, with a perfect score of ten out of ten.
The technical support from ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is helpful.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Kaseya VSA is scalable and flexible for diverse business sizes, despite performance lags and past security challenges.
Sentiment score
4.1
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is scalable, supporting various OS and applications, adaptable for growing IT environments with minimal resources.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Kaseya VSA is stable with occasional issues in performance, patching, and support but generally rated reliable by users.
Sentiment score
6.8
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is highly rated for stability, performing effectively and efficiently without impacting resources during daily use.
 

Room For Improvement

Kaseya VSA needs UI improvements, better patch management, security measures, enhanced support, and more customizable reporting features.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs better Mac OS support, UI simplicity, remote patching, targeting, pricing, and licensing improvements.
When the patch testing works well, there is no need for patch management rollbacks.
Instead of separate technician licenses for each product, there should be a single bundled license to simplify licensing requirements.
 

Setup Cost

Kaseya VSA offers competitive, region-based pricing with discounts, favorably compared to competitors but varies in cost with scalability options.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers cost-effective pricing with annual licenses from $3,000 to $5,000, varying by company size.
It's always expensive for the customer.
There is a concern regarding the exchange rate as one dollar equals six reais today, making everything expensive in dollars for us.
ManageEngine's licensing model recently changed from being endpoint-based to server-based, which might affect costs during the next renewal.
 

Valuable Features

Kaseya VSA provides remote access, patch management, and security features with expanded support for phones and tablets, enhancing usability.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers centralized management, easy automation, and robust integration, supporting various systems with reliable patching and inventory management.
All modules are working well, and for me, it's a complete product.
The software covers platform security and application security, ensuring everything is updated at the endpoint level.
The vulnerability scanning highlights outdated PCs and users breaching policies.
It is valued for its role in addressing the vulnerabilities discovered by Insight VM.
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaseya VSA
Ranking in Patch Management
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.5
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (1st)
ManageEngine Patch Manager ...
Ranking in Patch Management
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Kaseya VSA is 6.9%, up from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is 6.8%, down from 8.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

Charles Sedano - PeerSpot reviewer
Has indicators that tell us if a machine is idle, in use, powered off, etc.
The unique thing I like most about Kaseya VSA is the quick indicators that tell us if a machine is idle, in use, powered off, etc. This allows us to handle client tasks when their machine is idle. We're currently migrating from Kaseya VSA nine to ten. Nine's automation capabilities don't exist, which is the main reason we're upgrading to ten.
Waleed Omar - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration capabilities streamline management but automation and GUI need improvements
While it's a good feature, it needs some improvement. Different patch manager competitors have functionality with AI inside, so if that could be integrated, it would be much easier for the end-user to manage it. We have not started using remote patching; it's only on-premises. The GUI needs improvement, which would make it better for users. With the integration with the SIEM solution, there are some glitches, and if we need to integrate with multiple vulnerability management systems, it does not provide such support. We need to opt for one vulnerability engine, for example, either Rapid7 integration or CrowdStrike integration.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Performing Arts
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kaseya VSA?
The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely.
What needs improvement with Kaseya VSA?
I would improve their support system. They can improve their interface, as the GUI looks very outdated. Although they have many features, improvements in the GUI in terms of the front face and the ...
What is your primary use case for Kaseya VSA?
Primarily, we are using it for remote monitoring and management as an MSP. We are basically a reseller; we are a service provider, so Kaseya VSA is one of our tools which we use for our managed ser...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is reasonable. There is a concern regarding the exchange rate as one dollar equals six reais today, making everything expensive in dollars for us.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
While it's a good feature, it needs some improvement. Different patch manager competitors have functionality with AI inside, so if that could be integrated, it would be much easier for the end-user...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
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