About ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Endpoint Central (formerly Desktop Central) from ManageEngine is an integrated desktop & mobile device management application that enables the centralized management of desktops, servers, laptops, tablets & smartphones.
Endpoint Central enables technicians to automate their regular desktop management routines. Patch installation, software distribution, IT asset management, software license management, software usage statistics monitoring, USB device usage management, remote desktop control, and more, can be automated with Endpoint Central. The software supports managing both Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
Users can manage their mobile devices to: deploy policies & profiles; configure devices for wifi, email accounts, and VPN, etc.; apply restrictions on camera use and browser; secure mobile devices by enabling passcodes, remote locking, and remote wiping, etc.
All iOS, Windows, and Android tablets or smartphones can be managed with Endpoint Central.
Pricing starting from:
US$795,00/year
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Key benefits of ManageEngine Endpoint Central
For the desktop management of Windows, Mac and Linux systems, Desktop Central enables the automation of patch deployment, software deployment, remote control, asset management, service pack installation, active directory reports, and more.
For MDM - mobile device management - of iOS, Android and Windows devices, Desktop Central enables device enrolment, app management, profile management, asset management, security management, audits, and reports, all centrally.
Technicians can troubleshoot remote desktops with video recording, file transfer and multi-user collaboration.
Desktop Central has over 25 predefined configurations including security policies, power management, and USB device management.
Typical Customers
- Freelancers
- Small Businesses (2-50)
- Mid-size Companies (51-500)
- Large enterprises (500 and more)
Deployment
- Cloud-based
- On-premise
Pricing starting from:
US$795,00/year
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Features
Total features of ManageEngine Endpoint Central: 65
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- Industry: Utilities
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Ease of use complete Endpoint Management
Reviewed on 2021/09/15
Pros
We are using this product for the last 9+ years and it has made the day to day running of IT activities a very simple and robust process. Managing desktops, laptops mobiles with the click of the mouse is what an IT Admin dreams of and it is made possible by this product. Another major thing which this product has helped us is to keep the software compliance in place.
Cons
Windows Driver and BIOS Patch Management should also be part of the Professional edition.
- Industry: International Trade & Development
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
A great solution for endpoint management with Jira integration
Reviewed on 2023/03/14
ManageEngine has been great to have visibility over our environment after switching from an MSP.
ManageEngine has been great to have visibility over our environment after switching from an MSP.
- Industry: Government Administration
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10
Not intuitive, Sometimes makes management easier
Reviewed on 2018/02/07
Easily remote into client computers. Inventory of software and hardware is super simple.
Easily remote into client computers. Inventory of software and hardware is super simple.
Pros
Cost, it is very inexpensive in this software category but you get what you paid for is true for DesktopCentral. Support is easy to get a hold of. Remoting into a clients PC to diagnose issues is dead simple.
Cons
The lack of feature updates and the constant releasing of additional software which you need to pay for makes management of a large network difficult due to the intention software fragmentation of features. If they were to combine and add more value to the base product rather than looking to squeeze every penny out of each new feature, this product would be a great product. Many times when you are analyzing why a patch isn't being deployed, it is due to other reasons when contacting support and they rarely help with a solution to solve 150 computers refusing a patch. Usually the answer is to just disable DesktopCentral client to run Windows update traditionally due to the inconsistency of the ManageEngine client.
Response from ManageEngine
Hello,
Greetings from ManageEngine!
We're glad you like the multifariousness of Desktop Central - our inventory management and remote access capabilities.
We're sorry about the unpleasant experience. As for the patch management functionality and the product features, we've evolved to provide top-notch and hassle-free features. If you require further assistance with the product features, do write to us at [email protected]
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to write to us at [email protected]
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Unified Device and Software Management Solution.
Reviewed on 2023/01/09
The Endpoint Central helps me manage user permissions and applications on trainer/student devices...
The Endpoint Central helps me manage user permissions and applications on trainer/student devices to set up educational applications in a virtual training environment for hands-on technical activities and technical skills assessment and exams simulation. Also, it is efficient for software version conflict troubleshooting.
Pros
Endpoint Central helps the IT department provision and troubleshoot the company’s IT services and manage user permission/devices within a central workspace. Endpoint Central facilitates the management of devices, operation systems, and applications across the organization.
Cons
The service requires strong technical experience and data analysis skills to leverage its full benefits. The user interface needs more improvement.
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The ManageEngine Endpoint Central has more features and integration capabilities.- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 10 000+ Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
ManageEngine is our Endpoint Doctor
Reviewed on 2023/02/06
Excellent tool for endpoint management.Very easy to use ManageEngine tool.Managing WFH systems has...
Excellent tool for endpoint management.Very easy to use ManageEngine tool.Managing WFH systems has become very easy.Report structure is very helpful for auditing.
Pros
Patch management is helping me a lot.. i was struggling to manage WFH systems and the ManageEngine tool made my work easy.
Cons
Vulnerability scanning or Vulnerability patching not available in cloud.
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Easy to use and manage.ManageEngine Endpoint Central FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for ManageEngine Endpoint Central.Q. What type of pricing plans does ManageEngine Endpoint Central offer?
ManageEngine Endpoint Central offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$795,00/year
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Desktop Central Professional Edition: $645.00/year Suitable for managing 50 desktop computers in LAN
Q. Who are the typical users of ManageEngine Endpoint Central?
ManageEngine Endpoint Central has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000
Q. What languages does ManageEngine Endpoint Central support?
ManageEngine Endpoint Central supports the following languages:
Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Q. Does ManageEngine Endpoint Central support mobile devices?
ManageEngine Endpoint Central supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does ManageEngine Endpoint Central integrate with?
ManageEngine Endpoint Central integrates with the following applications:
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceNow, Spiceworks, Zendesk Suite
Q. What level of support does ManageEngine Endpoint Central offer?
ManageEngine Endpoint Central offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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