ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Sybase Afaria [EOL] comparison

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The compared ManageEngine and SAP solutions aren't in the same category. ManageEngine is ranked #1 in CDM , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 17.3% mindshare in the category. Additionally, 93% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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

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

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

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

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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Pros

"With all the alerting and everything else that you have to set up with it, it takes a minute to get it up and running and have everything the way you wanted."

"Since deploying Desktop Central our endpoints are all updated. We use configuration management to deploy shortcuts to our users' desktops with ease. Also, we use configuration management to map logical hard drives to our users. Our users are very happy with how much ease IT can solve their problems."

"The stability is great."

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

"I was able to save one full time employee and, thus, the software allowed me to present a serious cost reduction to the department staff."

"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."

"Has good functionality and is user-friendly."

"The patch manager is good, and it's easy to use."

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"I would recommend this product for small and large scale projects to achieve greater results."

"It has enabled us to package and deploy enterprise mobile apps."

"SAP Support is excellent with their support of this product."

"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."

"In my previous implementation, we rolled out device management and security policies for 5000+ devices in a week's time."

"After installation of the product, it is very easy to use; it's user friendly and the operation and performance is very high."

"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)."

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Cons

"Even when it shows Java as up-to-date, it might not be. So, to make it better, they should improve the accuracy of Java patch reporting."

"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."

"The ability to backup and restore or move user profiles to another PC would be a fantastic addition to the feature set."

"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 product's remote access manager needs improvement."

"Their support channel could be better. They're an India-based company. They're based out of India. So, here in the States, support can be difficult when you're dealing with time zone requirements. A more global support channel would be a wise choice for them."

"The pricing could be a bit better."

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"SCEP-based authentication deployment for Android devices has great flaws."

"It needs compatibility with multiple platforms and databases."

"Parity of features/config settings across mobile platforms can be improved in the next release."

"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)."

"There were issues with Afaria not having as many features as MobileIron or AirWatch."

"Customer service is poor. Technical support is poor."

"Improvement is required in term of nesting the groups and objects, we have faced difficulties in applying correct rules/policies."

"The installation is very complex and the price is very high compared to other MDM's."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is not expensive."

"We pay about $250 a year for our license."

"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."

"Choose wisely between the Professional and Enterprise editions, based on your needs."

"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."

"Could provide more services on the standard license"

"The pricing is average."

"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."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

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Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	35

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Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	4

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

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