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At a Glance
HCL BigFix
HCL BigFix
Star Rating
(84)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Star Rating
(903)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Suitable for SMBs
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that ManageEngine Endpoint Central excels in ease of setup with a score of 8.6, making it a preferred choice for SMBs, while HCL BigFix, with a score of 7.7, is noted for being more complex to implement.
  • Reviewers mention that HCL BigFix shines in device control, achieving a score of 9.3, particularly for its robust application control features, while ManageEngine Endpoint Central scores 8.1, indicating it may not offer the same level of granularity.
  • G2 users highlight the superior quality of support provided by HCL BigFix, scoring 9.2, compared to ManageEngine Endpoint Central's score of 8.3, suggesting that users may find more responsive assistance with BigFix.
  • Users on G2 report that ManageEngine Endpoint Central has a strong focus on asset management with a score of 8.6, while HCL BigFix's score of 8.5 indicates a slightly less comprehensive approach in this area.
  • Reviewers say that HCL BigFix is particularly effective in vulnerability prevention, scoring 9.2 for endpoint intelligence, while ManageEngine Endpoint Central's score of 8.2 suggests it may not be as robust in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
  • Users report that ManageEngine Endpoint Central is well-regarded for its patch management capabilities, scoring 9.0, which is crucial for maintaining system security, while HCL BigFix, although strong, does not match this level of performance in the same area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HCL BigFix
No pricing available
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Free Edition
$0
Suitable for SMBs
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Free Trial
HCL BigFix
Free Trial is available
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
59
8.7
770
Ease of Use
8.3
59
8.6
799
Ease of Setup
7.7
29
8.6
719
Ease of Admin
8.3
29
8.7
721
Quality of Support
9.2
53
8.3
714
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
29
8.8
690
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
54
9.3
754
Features by Category
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.4
2,202
Scope
Not enough data
8.4
219
Not enough data
8.5
228
Security
Not enough data
8.6
230
Not enough data
8.0
216
Not enough data
8.0
207
Management
Not enough data
8.4
223
Not enough data
8.5
232
Not enough data
8.6
223
Not enough data
8.6
223
Not enough data
8.0
201
Endpoint ManagementHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Device Management (MDM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.3
2,069
Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
8.3
183
Operating System
Not enough data
8.7
200
Not enough data
7.9
189
Not enough data
8.2
187
Management
Not enough data
8.6
197
Not enough data
8.2
179
Not enough data
8.1
179
Not enough data
8.1
178
Not enough data
8.5
188
Security
Not enough data
8.4
188
Not enough data
8.5
201
Enterprise IT ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.0
3,260
Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
283
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
271
Not enough data
8.7
336
Not enough data
8.1
286
Not enough data
8.6
327
Not enough data
8.0
292
Security
Not enough data
8.1
290
Not enough data
9.0
346
Not enough data
7.2
261
Not enough data
8.2
298
Not enough data
7.7
270
ServiceNow Store AppsHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
8.6
46
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.8
24
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HCL BigFix
HCL BigFix
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
HCL BigFix and ManageEngine Endpoint Central are categorized as Endpoint Management and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Unique Categories
HCL BigFix
HCL BigFix has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HCL BigFix
HCL BigFix
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.8%
Reviewers' Industry
HCL BigFix
HCL BigFix
Information Technology and Services
22.5%
Computer & Network Security
15.0%
Computer Software
12.5%
Financial Services
5.0%
Banking
5.0%
Other
40.0%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Financial Services
5.4%
Banking
4.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Other
66.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
HCL BigFix
HCL BigFix
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Faizan W.
FW
Faizan W.
Verified User in Banking

BigFix provides comprehensive reporting and visibility into our IT infrastructure This helps us to identify and troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently."

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Oil & Energy

Big Fix is not that great with simple workstations. It is very convoluted and it requires multiple late nights just trying to set it up just right for your company.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Newspapers
GN
Verified User in Newspapers

Central point for OS patching and deployment reduces the admin and management overhead significantly. Far less complicated than other solutions such as MSCCM.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Naya D.
ND
Naya D.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Updates that do not sync correctly with our database

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Discussions
HCL BigFix
HCL BigFix Discussions
What is BigFix HCL?
3 comments
brooks r.
BR
HCL BigFix is the only endpoint management platform that enables IT Operations and Security teams to fully automate discovery, management & remediationRead more
can customization guides be easier to understand?
1 comment
Deepshi S.
DS
These guides are not easy to understand. There is a scope of lot of improvement to improve the guides for users.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
HCL BigFix has no more discussions with answers
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central Discussions
What is Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central?
2 comments
MS
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is complete endpoint management tool which offer, Patch Management, Software installation/uninstallation, inventory management,...Read more
DistributionServer limit
1 comment
Baver .
B
It seems like the text is incomplete. Could you provide more context or additional text for a more accurate translation?Read more
Why Remote Control system is weak like that .
1 comment
Baver .
B
İt not running ... Every time winshock errorRead more