ManageEngine RMM Central vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central

ManageEngine RMM Central8.9Visit ManageEngine Endpoint Central8.5Visit

Higher score 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

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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

• ManageEngine RMM Central fits best

  Centralized RMM with network management

• ManageEngine Endpoint Central fits best

  Broad endpoint management with strong value

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine RMM Central 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine Endpoint Central 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software	#7 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for	Centralized RMM with network management	Broad endpoint management with strong value
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$795/device/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine RMM Central 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	50 endpoints	50 endpoints
Deployment model	On-premises	Hybrid
Supported operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	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	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	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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.

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

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

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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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