ManageEngine AssetExplorer vs. Auvik

You definitely only want to buy this product if you have the need. I'd say that need starts at about 40 assets. Less than that and you may be wasting your time with a a product that is overkill. We use it for about 1000 assets and it is a lifesaver. I couldn't imagine managing the assets manually.

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Auvik is fantastic for managing multi-site, multi-company networks - very well suited for MSP or consultative technology companies. Navigation is simple and easy between clients and their sites. Auvik is less well suited for managing single sites or single companies - it is really meant to be used at a larger scale.

• Purchase Order Module is done reasonably well in order to build an intelligence database on vendors.
• The network scan is useful to get up and running on getting existing equipment and software into the database.
• Notifications concerning when subscriptions or contracts expire.
• Vendor Database - Being able to keep track of all vendor information and uploading documentation such as contracts which can be found easily.

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• Maps out devices to switch ports.
• Monitors, alerts, and reports on network device and port utilization.
• Quickly created complete network diagrams.
• Works well in a co-manage environment enabling teams full but restricted access to specific sites. Integrates well with site specific access in ConnectWise Automate.

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• To my knowledge, there is not a mobile application.
• The web interface could look a bit more polished, but this is really a minor area of improvement.

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• The map is not easy to quickly zoom in and out of or pan around. Usually requires a lot of filter toggling. Keyboard shortcuts for this would be nice.
• Better global settings that can be pushed to multiple client organizations
• Security groups/RBAC for user permissions across multiple clients
• Ability to change the URL

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Because it's an amazing product.

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The program can be a bit unwieldy at times, however the majority of information is displayed in a readable and friendly way. The maps and popup information box from the bottom can be harder to use on a smaller screen but on a 1080p+ display tends to work fine.

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We have never had a major outage or impact that was noticeable.

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Pages can be slow to load on larger sites but tends to be fine for most clients.

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It is not a perfect solution. I don't believe it is the best software for some of the components it offers but I do like and appreciate what it does offer. It offers complexity and a range of features for a company to take advantage of if planned and implemented properly.

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Fast response and knowledgeable. If the technician does not know, they will look for the information and get back to you.

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I cannot remember the names of different software I evaluated in comparison at the time but I do remember Manage Engine AssetExplorer offering more useful features and the P.O module also being a diamond of a find.

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Auvik's license structure is simple and affordable. Auvik's license is based on total network devices in your network. They charge only for total number of Switches, Routers, firewalls and Wireless controllers in your network. All other devices license would be free of charge

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Auvik has worked on sites with 15+ offices connected with VPN's and we have not encountered any issues with the monitoring. On larger sites the map can be a bit cumbersome to read however it can be cleaned up easily with device filters.

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• This tool reduces much of the human hours used to go get detailed information, so it has paid itself.
• Limits the number of assets but you can extend it.
• This software avoids equipment losses since they are assigned to users and it is controlled.
• You can calculate depreciation and avoid the wrong investment.

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• We are at an initial stage of device onboarding and Auvik already provides quick network documentation without having to worry about updating; this is done dynamically.
• Helpful for MSP in that it uses role-based access control to present customer-focused device management, and simplifying administration for monitoring and alerting, dashboards and reports, and billing.

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