Datto RMM vs ManageEngine RMM Central

Datto RMM8.9Visit ManageEngine RMM Central8.9Visit

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 RMM Central #4 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit RMM Central

• Datto RMM fits best

  Security-focused MSP endpoint management

• ManageEngine RMM Central fits best

  Centralized RMM with network management

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Side by side

Feature	Datto RMM 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine RMM Central 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software	#4 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for	Security-focused MSP endpoint management	Centralized RMM with network management
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	10 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datto RMM 4/4 · ManageEngine RMM Central 4/4
Patch management	✓	✓
Unattended remote access	✓	✓
Script automation	✓	✓
Multi-tenant management	✓	✓
Specs
Managed endpoints	Not checked yet	50 endpoints
Deployment model	Cloud	On-premises
Supported operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	Combines endpoint, network, patch, and remote-control management Supports discovery, scripting, deployment, asset inventory, and reporting Offers multi-customer management with roles and a Free Edition
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 deployment model is on-premises, requiring an organization-owned server The Free Edition manages up to 20 devices and monitors up to 5 Core RMM capabilities are grouped under the paid Enterprise Edition
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 RMM Central is on-premises remote monitoring and management software for managed service providers and IT administrators. It brings customer endpoints, servers, network devices, and mobile devices into a centralized web… 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 RMM Central — where it wins

  • Combines endpoint, network, patch, and remote-control management
  • Supports discovery, scripting, deployment, asset inventory, and reporting
  • Offers multi-customer management with roles and a Free Edition

  Where it doesn't

  • The deployment model is on-premises, requiring an organization-owned server
  • The Free Edition manages up to 20 devices and monitors up to 5
  • Core RMM capabilities are grouped under the paid Enterprise Edition

• 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 RMM Central8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad on-premises RMM for MSPs needing endpoint and network control.

  Visit RMM CentralFull verdict →