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At a Glance
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
Star Rating
(95)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Star Rating
(902)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.1% 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 KACE Unified Endpoint Manager excels in its Remote Imaging capabilities, with a score of 9.0, allowing for efficient deployment of images across multiple devices. In contrast, ManageEngine Endpoint Central also scores 9.0 in this area, but reviewers mention that its Online Imaging feature is particularly praised for its user-friendly interface.
  • Reviewers mention that KACE's Device Control feature scores 8.9, providing robust management of endpoint devices. However, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, with a score of 8.7, is noted for its comprehensive Application Control capabilities, which users say help in maintaining application security effectively.
  • G2 users highlight that KACE Unified Endpoint Manager has a strong Asset Management score of 9.2, which reviewers say is beneficial for tracking and managing IT assets. Conversely, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, scoring 8.6, is recognized for its Patch Management feature, which users report is crucial for keeping systems updated and secure.
  • Users on G2 report that KACE's Web Interface is rated at 9.0, making it intuitive and easy to navigate. In comparison, ManageEngine Endpoint Central's Ease of Use score of 8.6 suggests that while it is user-friendly, some users feel it could benefit from a more streamlined interface.
  • Reviewers mention that KACE Unified Endpoint Manager's Quality of Support is rated at 8.1, with users appreciating the responsiveness of the support team. However, ManageEngine Endpoint Central scores slightly higher at 8.3, with users saying that the support team is knowledgeable and quick to resolve issues.
  • Users say that KACE's Product Direction score of 7.5 indicates room for improvement in future updates, while ManageEngine Endpoint Central shines with a score of 9.3, with reviewers mentioning that the product roadmap is clear and aligns well with user needs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
No pricing available
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Free Edition
$0
Suitable for SMBs
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Free Trial
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
Free Trial is available
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
81
8.7
769
Ease of Use
7.9
81
8.6
798
Ease of Setup
7.6
69
8.6
718
Ease of Admin
8.2
71
8.7
720
Quality of Support
8.1
75
8.3
713
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
68
8.8
689
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
79
9.3
753
Features by Category
OS Imaging & DeploymentHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.9
75
Not enough data
Administration
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Deployment
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Imaging
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
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
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager and ManageEngine Endpoint Central are categorized as Endpoint Management, Mobile Device Management (MDM), and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Unique Categories
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager is categorized as OS Imaging & Deployment
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is categorized as Patch Management, ServiceNow Store Apps, and Enterprise IT Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
9.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.7%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.9%
Reviewers' Industry
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
Higher Education
18.3%
Education Management
11.8%
Government Administration
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Construction
5.4%
Other
50.5%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Financial Services
5.4%
Banking
4.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Other
66.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Troy S.
TS
Troy S.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

While they have fantastic solutions the support team is always the most important part for me in considering a vendor. Kace does not disappoint in this area. On several occasions they have jumped in to help me out.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

The agent can become non responsive on clients for "no reason". Maintaining the agents has to be a regular task. Support is challenging to work with, their response time is significantly longer than desirable.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DS
Dave S.
Verified User in Financial Services

One of the standout features of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is its centralized approach to patching and maintenance. Gone are the days of navigating through multiple tools and interfaces to ensure that all systems are up to date. This platform provides a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Features intermittently stop working i.e - Created a group to push BitLocker encryption - suddenly no longer works. Remote Control is slow to connect and often does not connect. Remote Control often loses connection and then shows the remote computer as...

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Discussions
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager Discussions
What are the benefits and drawbacks of using KACE Unified Endpoint Manager for IT asset management?
1 comment
JS
- The knowledge curve is pretty big - You can Automate Daily TasksRead more
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KACE Unified Endpoint Manager 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
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1 comment
Baver .
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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
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İt not running ... Every time winshock errorRead more