Datto RMM vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Datto RMM8.9Visit ManageEngine Endpoint Central8.5Visit

Higher score Datto RMM #3 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Datto RMM

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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

• Datto RMM fits best

  Security-focused MSP endpoint management

• ManageEngine Endpoint Central fits best

  Broad endpoint management with strong value

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Side by side

Feature	Datto RMM 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine Endpoint Central 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software	#7 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for	Security-focused MSP endpoint management	Broad endpoint management with strong value
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$795/device/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	10 integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datto 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	Combines monitoring, patching, remote control, scripting, and ransomware response Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with multi-tenant management Connects PSA, security, backup, networking, and documentation tools	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 contact with sales Cloud deployment may not suit teams needing an on-premises option Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrow RMM use cases	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	Datto RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and small and midsize businesses. It gives technicians real-time endpoint monitoring and alerts, automated operating-system and application… 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

• Datto RMM — where it wins

  • Combines monitoring, patching, remote control, scripting, and ransomware response
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with multi-tenant management
  • Connects PSA, security, backup, networking, and documentation tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams needing an on-premises option
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrow RMM use cases

• 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.

• Datto RMM8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud RMM suite for MSPs that need monitoring, automation, and security response.

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• ManageEngine Endpoint Central8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

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

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