ManageEngine RMM Central vs ConnectWise Automate

ManageEngine RMM Central9.1Visit ConnectWise Automate8.3Visit

Higher score ManageEngine RMM Central #2 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit RMM Central

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ConnectWise Automate #7 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit ConnectWise

• ManageEngine RMM Central fits best

  Teams wanting broad, on-premises RMM and endpoint tools

• ConnectWise Automate fits best

  Windows-focused teams automating endpoint operations

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine RMM Central 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ConnectWise Automate 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software	#7 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software
Best for	Teams wanting broad, on-premises RMM and endpoint tools	Windows-focused teams automating endpoint operations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Live chat, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine RMM Central 1/4 · ConnectWise Automate 1/4
Patch management	✓	✓
Remote access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scripting & automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile device management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported endpoints	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Centralizes endpoint and network monitoring in one console Automates OS and third-party patching, scripts, and deployment Combines remote control, discovery, inventory, and multi-customer roles	Combines endpoint monitoring, patching, remote access and support. Schedules scripts and automates monitoring and remediation workflows. Supports client, site, policy and workflow management across deployments.
Cons	On-premises deployment requires an organization-managed server Free Edition covers up to 20 managed and 5 monitored devices Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams wanting a narrow tool	Primarily supports Windows endpoints, narrowing OS coverage. Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales. No integrations are specified in the product details.
Our verdict	ManageEngine RMM Central is remote monitoring and management software for managed service providers and IT administrators. It centralizes monitoring and management for customer endpoints, servers, network devices, and mobile devices… Read the review →	ConnectWise Automate gives managed service providers tools to monitor and manage client endpoints, discover assets, deploy operating-system patches, automate remediation and access devices remotely. Its scripts, monitors, policies and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ManageEngine RMM Central — where it wins

  • Centralizes endpoint and network monitoring in one console
  • Automates OS and third-party patching, scripts, and deployment
  • Combines remote control, discovery, inventory, and multi-customer roles

  Where it doesn't

  • On-premises deployment requires an organization-managed server
  • Free Edition covers up to 20 managed and 5 monitored devices
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams wanting a narrow tool

• ConnectWise Automate — where it wins

  • Combines endpoint monitoring, patching, remote access and support.
  • Schedules scripts and automates monitoring and remediation workflows.
  • Supports client, site, policy and workflow management across deployments.

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily supports Windows endpoints, narrowing OS coverage.
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales.
  • No integrations are specified in the product details.

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

  A broad on-premises RMM suite with monitoring, patching, automation, and multi-customer management.

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• ConnectWise Automate8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A Windows-focused RMM for MSPs that need endpoint control, scripting and patch workflows.

  Visit ConnectWiseFull verdict →