ConnectWise RMM vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central

ConnectWise RMM8.7Visit ManageEngine Endpoint Central8.5Visit

Higher score ConnectWise RMM #6 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ConnectWise

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ManageEngine Endpoint Central #7 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit ManageEngine

• ConnectWise RMM fits best

  Cloud RMM with strong automation

• ManageEngine Endpoint Central fits best

  Broad endpoint management with strong value

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Side by side

Feature	ConnectWise RMM 8.7/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine Endpoint Central 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#6 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software	#7 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for	Cloud RMM with strong automation	Broad endpoint management with strong value
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$795/device/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConnectWise RMM 4/4 · ManageEngine Endpoint Central 1/4
Patch management	✓	✓
Unattended remote access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Script automation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-tenant management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Managed endpoints	Not checked yet	50 endpoints
Deployment model	Cloud	Hybrid
Supported operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Monitors Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints and networks Automates OS and third-party patching with remediation workflows Combines ScreenConnect access, scripting, APIs, and multi-tenancy	Free edition supports up to 25 devices in perpetuity. Manages Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android endpoints. Combines patching, deployment, inventory, remediation, and remote control.
Cons	Pricing requires a customized quote from ConnectWise Advanced capabilities are divided across Essentials, Pro, and Premium Some network, cloud, and backup features are limited to higher plans	The Free edition is limited to 25 devices. Paid cloud editions start at $104 per month. Multiple editions make plan selection more involved.
Our verdict	ConnectWise RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and IT teams. It brings endpoint and network monitoring, operating-system and third-party patching, unattended ScreenConnect remote… Read the review →	ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a unified endpoint management and security platform for IT teams managing laptops, desktops, servers, smartphones, and tablets. It suits organizations that want one central console for patching, software… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ConnectWise RMM — where it wins

  • Monitors Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints and networks
  • Automates OS and third-party patching with remediation workflows
  • Combines ScreenConnect access, scripting, APIs, and multi-tenancy

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a customized quote from ConnectWise
  • Advanced capabilities are divided across Essentials, Pro, and Premium
  • Some network, cloud, and backup features are limited to higher plans

• ManageEngine Endpoint Central — where it wins

  • Free edition supports up to 25 devices in perpetuity.
  • Manages Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android endpoints.
  • Combines patching, deployment, inventory, remediation, and remote control.

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free edition is limited to 25 devices.
  • Paid cloud editions start at $104 per month.
  • Multiple editions make plan selection more involved.

• ConnectWise RMM8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud RMM suite for MSPs needing monitoring, patching, access, and automation.

  Visit ConnectWiseFull verdict →
• ManageEngine Endpoint Central8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Broad endpoint management with strong value across desktop, server, and mobile environments.

  Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →