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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AirDroid Business

    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    AirDroid Business, an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, is designed to enable businesses mobility and productivity through remote access and control, device provisioning, policy application and management, kiosk mode, and geofencing. Allowing IT teams to monitor device usage, deploy apps and updates, and remotely troubleshoot issues. AirDroid Business MDM Highlights: Multiple enrollment options: Android Enterprise(AE)…

    $12

    per year

    ManageEngine Endpoint Central

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ADesktop Central from ManageEngine is a client desktop management with patching, remote control, and configuration.

    $795

    per year per user

    Pricing
    AirDroid BusinessManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Editions & Modules
    Basic (everything you need to get started)
    $12
    per device, per year
    Basic
    $12
    per year
    Standard
    $21
    per year
    Ultimate *most recommended*
    $23
    per device, per year
    Enterprise (comprehensive features free from limitations)
    $33
    per device, per year
    Enterprise
    $33
    per year
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AirDroid BusinessManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNGO and volume discounts are available.—
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    Sand Studio
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    Would buy again
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    99%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    84 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    AirDroid BusinessManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (54 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    7.9
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    7.8
    (7 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AirDroid BusinessManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Sand Studio
    Well suited : AirDroid's bulk enrollment and policy management features make it highly effective for large-scale device deployment and management. The remote control and troubleshooting capabilities of AirDroid MDM facilitate quick problem resolution without physical intervention. AirDroid allows for secure containerization of work-related data on personal devices, ensuring the separation of personal and professional use. Not suited: AirDroid Business is designed for general mobile device management and may not cater to highly specialized device types or industries. For organizations with minimal IT capabilities, a simpler MDM solution with more streamlined features might be a better fit.
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    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Compared to other endpoint management tools that I have experience with, the patch management and the system health statistics functions work much better and are easier to navigate. The endpoint control functions are nowhere near as good as what I've used with Kaseya's VSA application - with that you could remote control a machine via a remote desktop type interface, or you could connect to the command line or PowerShell and it functioned as if you were directly connected to the machine - command history, tab completion, etc.. "just worked" and if the endpoint disconnected, you didn't lose anything that was going in the window when it reconnected (Exception being if the machine rebooted), grouping systems by department or building was also easier, as was moving systems between groups
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    Pros
    Sand Studio
    • Remote Support and Diagnostics
    • Robust Policy Implementation
    • Location Monitoring
    • Content Dissemination
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    • We set alerts when a devices gets low on disk space. That is automatic and creates a ticket in ME SDP. We are then able to Add space to a VM Desktop, and then go thru ManageEngine Endpoint Central to extend the drives so the entire process can be done without interruption to the end user.
    • Using the patch scans we can easily see what patches have been installed for all manufacturers not just Microsoft, without having to physically go to the device. It also allows us to choose which patches we want to push out and automate the process so we can be hands off, freeing up out time for other things.
    • Remote access to devices. This allows us to remotely make changes, not just via remote control but also make registry changes and clean up space without going to the device and without interruption to the end user.
    • Alerts. We have set up to get email alerts when new hardware is plugged into any computers. This lets us know if someone is bringing in un-authorized equipment (thumb drives, hubs, etc) to better manage what is/is not on our network.
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    Cons
    Sand Studio
    • Easier Patch Management and Update Deployment
    • Location Monitoring and Sharing live location with other apps
    • Easier Policy Template Implementation
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    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • When I first started using ManageEngine Endpoint Central, the UI felt very complicated and cluttered up, which means as a new user, it took a lot of time to get used to using it and knowing where certain features are. This was also because specific features aren't obvious to the user, it can take time to find them through multiple routes.
    • When pushing out specifc software to a large number of endpoint devices such as 1500 in my organisation, the deployment fails a lot more meaning some devices dont receive the software and this has to be done manually for them. This can take a lot of time.
    • When an issue is reported about ManageEngine Endpoint Central, for example it constantly crashing when being heavily used. The support was delayed and it took a lot of time for first line support to address the issue and escalate it.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    ManageEngine is considered an excellent product due to its comprehensive suite of solutions for IT management, with ManageEngine Endpoint Central specifically excelling in endpoint management. The platform stands out for its user-friendly interface, robust features, and versatility in addressing diverse IT needs. It offers organizations a centralized solution for endpoint security, patch management, software deployment, and asset management
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    Usability
    Sand Studio
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    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The application itself is great. However, I have little insight to what the patches are doing. Being able to see patch download progress, not just the status, would be great. The user interface could also use an overhaul. The countless menus, sometimes containing similar if not duplicate tabs can be frustrating to navigate.
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    Support Rating
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The immediate chat support is great and very helpful. However, if you need escalated support or have a deeper need that the chat tool can't help with, you will experience significant wait times and slow responses. The time zone difference becomes painful to the point of often just giving up.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Sand Studio
    AirDroid Business is known for being easy to use and works with Android, iPhone, and Windows devices. It's particularly good at letting IT staff fix device problems remotely. It's also budget-friendly, making it a good choice for smaller companies.
    On the other hand, Microsoft Intune works well with other Microsoft products like Office 365 and Windows. It's super secure and has many features. It's really great if most of the devices in a company use Windows. So, if a company wants an easy-to-use solution that works with many different devices, AirDroid Business is a good choice. But if a company already uses many Microsoft products and needs top-notch security, then Microsoft Intune might be the better pick. We decided with AirDroid because we have more Android devices compared to Microsoft OS Devices.
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    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    I tend to use a combination of solutions to keep the estate running efficiently. ManageEngine Endpoint Central has more control over the timing of patching for users. Juggling users being able to work and keeping systems up to date with user satisfaction in mind is a monthly goal. Pushing updates with giving users some control seems to be working.
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    Return on Investment
    Sand Studio
    • Cost Savings on Device Management
    • Remote Troubleshooting and Support saves down time
    • Increased Productivity
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    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • It has greatly helped us with our compliances through the compliance scans, such as taking our CIS compliance from 36% up to around 90%.
    • It has massively reduced the number of application/patch vulnerabilities through automated patching & dynamic configurations with custom scripts. From 60 criticals and 300 highs down to just 5 criticals and 25 highs, very quickly.
    • It has helped us identify issues with our Bitlocker not syncing to Azure AD properly, because the recovery keys in ManageEngine were always correct but werent always correct in Azure AD.
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    AirDroid Business Screenshots

    Screenshot of Remote device monitoring with screen captures and real-time device status trackingProduct screenshotProduct screenshotProduct screenshotScreenshot of Reports and analytics offer deep-dive insights into device inventory and internal user activities.Screenshot of Geofencing allows tracking device location with virtual fences and getting notified right when a device has entered or exited the zone.

    ManageEngine Endpoint Central Screenshots

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