ManageEngine RMM Central vs MSP360 RMM

ManageEngine RMM Central9.1Visit MSP360 RMM8.2Visit

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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MSP360 RMM #8 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit MSP360

• ManageEngine RMM Central fits best

  Teams wanting broad, on-premises RMM and endpoint tools

• MSP360 RMM fits best

  Budget-conscious MSPs and IT teams

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine RMM Central 9.1/10 Visit ↗	MSP360 RMM 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software	#8 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software
Best for	Teams wanting broad, on-premises RMM and endpoint tools	Budget-conscious MSPs and IT teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$1.75/device/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	15 days
Free trial length	30 days	15 days · no card needed
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine RMM Central 1/4 · MSP360 RMM 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	Community Edition covers up to 50 endpoints with no time limit. Paid RMM includes monitoring, patching, scripting, remote access, and ticketing. Manages Windows, macOS, and Linux and integrates with ConnectWise PSA and HaloPSA.
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	Community Edition is available exclusively to MSPs. Paid plan pricing is per endpoint, so costs rise with endpoint count. PSA integrations are limited to ConnectWise PSA and HaloPSA.
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 →	MSP360 RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and IT departments. From a centralized web console, teams can monitor endpoint performance, receive alerts, patch operating systems 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

• MSP360 RMM — where it wins

  • Community Edition covers up to 50 endpoints with no time limit.
  • Paid RMM includes monitoring, patching, scripting, remote access, and ticketing.
  • Manages Windows, macOS, and Linux and integrates with ConnectWise PSA and HaloPSA.

  Where it doesn't

  • Community Edition is available exclusively to MSPs.
  • Paid plan pricing is per endpoint, so costs rise with endpoint count.
  • PSA integrations are limited to ConnectWise PSA and HaloPSA.

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

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

  Visit RMM CentralFull verdict →
• MSP360 RMM8.2/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  Broad RMM essentials with a free MSP edition and paid pricing per endpoint.

  Visit MSP360Full verdict →