ManageEngine Remote Access Plus vs MeshCentral

ManageEngine Remote Access Plus8.9Visit MeshCentral7.7Visit

Higher score ManageEngine Remote Access Plus #6 in Remote Desktop Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ManageEngine

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MeshCentral #17 in Remote Desktop Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MeshCentral

• ManageEngine Remote Access Plus fits best

  Teams needing free access and device administration

• MeshCentral fits best

  Technical teams wanting a self-hosted open-source tool

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 8.9/10 Visit ↗	MeshCentral 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.7
Ranking	#6 in Remote Desktop Software	#17 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Teams needing free access and device administration	Technical teams wanting a self-hosted open-source tool
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$75/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 3/3 · MeshCentral 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web	Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, Android, web browser
Managed devices	25 devices	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free edition supports up to 10 devices Remote control, diagnostics, file transfer, and power controls Cloud and on-premises deployment across major platforms	Web remote desktop, terminal, and file access in one tool Multitenancy, permissions, logs, and session recording Intel AMT management, Wake-on-LAN, and port forwarding
Cons	Free edition is limited to 10 devices Paid plans list 25 computers and 5 technicians Pricing varies across deployment and billing options	Requires teams to install and operate their own server Endpoint agents must be deployed to managed devices Self-hosting places administration and availability responsibilities on the team
Our verdict	ManageEngine Remote Access Plus is remote desktop management software for IT administrators and help desk technicians. It centralizes attended and unattended access to managed Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android endpoints, while web, iOS,… Read the review →	MeshCentral is an open-source, self-hosted web application for remotely managing computers on local networks or over the internet. It is designed for technical teams that want control over their remote-access environment rather than a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ManageEngine Remote Access Plus — where it wins

  • Free edition supports up to 10 devices
  • Remote control, diagnostics, file transfer, and power controls
  • Cloud and on-premises deployment across major platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Free edition is limited to 10 devices
  • Paid plans list 25 computers and 5 technicians
  • Pricing varies across deployment and billing options

• MeshCentral — where it wins

  • Web remote desktop, terminal, and file access in one tool
  • Multitenancy, permissions, logs, and session recording
  • Intel AMT management, Wake-on-LAN, and port forwarding

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires teams to install and operate their own server
  • Endpoint agents must be deployed to managed devices
  • Self-hosting places administration and availability responsibilities on the team

• ManageEngine Remote Access Plus8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad remote administration suite with free access and flexible cloud or on-premises plans.

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• MeshCentral7.7/10 · Free plan

  A capable free option for teams prepared to run and manage their own remote-access server.

  Visit MeshCentralFull verdict →