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ManageEngine AssetExplorer vs. ConnectWise RMM

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ManageEngine AssetExplorer

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AManageEngine's AssetExplorer is an IT asset management solution.N/A

    ConnectWise RMM

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AConnectWise RMM is built upon the Asio platform and combines out-of-the-box automation coupled with robust automation that IT solution providers can use to deliver customized services to their customers. ConnectWise RMM aggregates both software and human elements, covers the spectrum of do-it-yourself (DIY) and do-it-for-you (DFY) delivery options, and integrates an intelligent automation engine. It’s a solution that reinvents how IT solution providers adopt, interact with and manage their…N/A
    Pricing
    ManageEngine AssetExplorerConnectWise RMM
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    ManageEngine AssetExplorerConnectWise RMM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    ManageEngine AssetExplorerConnectWise RMM
    IT Asset Management
    Comparison of IT Asset Management features of ManageEngine AssetExplorer and ConnectWise RMM
    Feature
    ManageEngine AssetExplorer
    5.9
    4 Ratings
    28% below category average
    ConnectWise RMM
    -
    Ratings
    Software and hardware inventory tracking6.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    License management7.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset lifecycle monitoring5.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset relationship management4.13 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ManageEngine AssetExplorerConnectWise RMM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.1
    (4 ratings)
    7.3
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    Support Rating
    6.0
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    User Testimonials
    ManageEngine AssetExplorerConnectWise RMM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The purchase order module can be very useful if you put a process in place. It is miles ahead of using a spreadsheet or something simple to do purchase orders and track spending. It can be good to keep track of equipment and software you have in house. However it is imperative you have dedicated staff and processes in place to maximize the utility of the software else it can become a white elephant if not implemented properly as it is a complex piece of software that does many things.
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    ConnectWise
    ConnectWise RMM is well suited for my small IT business to keep track of my many clients that a company like mine with less than 5 employees to monitor in one interface. It is very easy to implement, monitor and setup alerts. The monitor of patching is one of the main reasons we went with ConnectWise RMM. We use their ScreenConnect software as wells.
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    Pros
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • The asset discovery across the network is great.
    • The periodic scanning and updating of asset status is super valuable.
    • The software discovery is outstanding. Receiving list of installed software helps greatly with license compliance.
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    ConnectWise
    • Provides lightweight, easy to install software agent to deploy to client devices
    • Robust reporting, including hardware & installed software reports
    • Provides generally stable service for remote access to client devices
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    Cons
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • You can fill the database and link it.
    • You can also add assets that aren't connected with the offline script, I would prefer to get a .exe but this import XML works well.
    • All is handled via the web, I would prefer a GUI standalone client.
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    ConnectWise
    • We lost some functionality with LogMeIn after moving to Command - starting services, adding users in the background on PCs
    • Setting up MAC users is not easy
    • resolving existing tickets in the portal - understanding the ConnectWise notes
    • Account Management - Since ConnectWise took over, we have no idea who our account management team is.
    • Patch Management needs more improvement
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    Support Rating
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    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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    ConnectWise
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    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Altiris is very daunting for users that have never worked with it. AssetExplorer was much easier to use for our team that had no experience with asset management.
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    ConnectWise
    Automate (LabTech) would be the aforementioned "heavy-duty" kind of RMM tool. It's big, it's complex, and very capable compared to Continuum Command. That said, the impetus is very much on the service provider to configure and maintain nearly 100% of the product, whereas in Continuum Command there is a lot that is maintained by their team for you. Even without paying for the premium NOC services, the cloud-first construction and other specific features (like the Windows patch testing and delaying, etc.) are clear wins over the more traditional RMMs like Automate. Automate certainly wins in the technical prowess department. Its scripting engine and level of customization are unrivaled across basically all of the rest of the tools out there. As such, it will be very interesting to see what happens now that these two products live under the same roof. Hopefully, someday, a powerful hybrid of the tool that ConnectWise can focus all development on that harness the positives of each. Keep your eyes peeled...
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    Return on Investment
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • Allow us to stay in compliance with licensing requirements. We usually have just the right amount of licenses +2 or 3. We don't have to guess on where we are.
    • Allows us identify older assets and proactively replace them. Reduces downtime.
    • No negative impacts I can think of.
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    ConnectWise
    • The product upgrades stay up to date with our business needs.
    • The product is an important part of our overall budget.
    • The product helps with the planning and success of our Department.
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