Hexnode UEM vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Hexnode UEM9.3Visit ManageEngine Endpoint Central9.1Visit

Higher score Hexnode UEM #2 in Unified Endpoint Management Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Hexnode

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ManageEngine Endpoint Central #3 in Unified Endpoint Management Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ManageEngine

• Hexnode UEM fits best

  Organizations managing mixed-device fleets

• ManageEngine Endpoint Central fits best

  Mature endpoint and mobile management

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Side by side

Feature	Hexnode UEM 9.3/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine Endpoint Central 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#2 in Unified Endpoint Management Software	#3 in Unified Endpoint Management Software
Best for	Organizations managing mixed-device fleets	Mature endpoint and mobile management
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$2.20/device/mo	$795/device/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	9 integrations	14 integrations
Features Hexnode UEM 4/4 · ManageEngine Endpoint Central 0/4
Application management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Automated enrollment	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Policy management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Remote wipe	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Endpoint types	mobile devices, tablets, desktop computers, wearables, digital signage, rugged devices, TVs	Not checked yet
Supported operating systems	iOS/iPadOS, Android, macOS, Fire OS, Windows, tvOS, visionOS, Linux, ChromeOS	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports mobile, desktop, rugged, and purpose-built endpoints across many OSes Automates enrollment, app deployment, policies, patching, and remote wipe Integrates with major identity and enrollment services	Automates OS and third-party patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration. Supports desktop, server, and mobile management across a broad platform range. Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with integrations for IT and security tools.
Cons	No free plan; the offer is a 14-day trial Ultra pricing requires a request Advanced desktop management starts with Enterprise	The free edition is limited to 25 devices. Professional paid pricing starts at $795 annually for 50 endpoints on-premises. Enterprise features require a higher-priced edition than Professional.
Our verdict	Hexnode UEM centralizes enrollment, configuration, application distribution, policy enforcement, security controls, reporting, and remote management for organizations managing mobile, desktop, rugged, and purpose-built devices. Its… Read the review →	ManageEngine Endpoint Central brings endpoint management and security into a central console for IT teams responsible for servers, desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Its scope fits organizations that need to manage… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Hexnode UEM — where it wins

  • Supports mobile, desktop, rugged, and purpose-built endpoints across many OSes
  • Automates enrollment, app deployment, policies, patching, and remote wipe
  • Integrates with major identity and enrollment services

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the offer is a 14-day trial
  • Ultra pricing requires a request
  • Advanced desktop management starts with Enterprise

• ManageEngine Endpoint Central — where it wins

  • Automates OS and third-party patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration.
  • Supports desktop, server, and mobile management across a broad platform range.
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with integrations for IT and security tools.

  Where it doesn't

  • The free edition is limited to 25 devices.
  • Professional paid pricing starts at $795 annually for 50 endpoints on-premises.
  • Enterprise features require a higher-priced edition than Professional.

• Hexnode UEM9.3/10 · 14-day trial

  Broad OS coverage and device controls, with monthly plans starting at $2.20 per device.

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• ManageEngine Endpoint Central9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Broad endpoint management with a free tier and cloud or on-premises options.

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