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    ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

    Score9 out of 10
    N/APatch Manager Plus is an automated patch management software that provides enterprises with a single interface for all patch management tasks. The vendor claims it works across platforms, helping users patch Windows, Mac, Linux & 300+ third-party applications. With Automated Patch Deployments, users can automate the entire process of patch management:…

    $245

    50 endpoints

    Microsoft Defender for Business

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Defender for Business is an enterprise-grade endpoint security that is designed especially for businesses with up to 300 employees. It is used to deploy security across devices, and use automated built-in intelligence to rapidly protect, detect, and respond to threats.N/A
    Pricing
    ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Editions & Modules
    Professional
    $245.00
    50 endpoints
    Enterprise
    $345.00
    50 endpoints
    Professional
    $345.00
    50 endpoints
    Enterprise
    $445.00
    50 endpoints
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Considered Both Products
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
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    Features
    ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and Microsoft Defender for Business
    Feature
    ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for Business
    9.9
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.1
    (6 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    If you are managing a very large number of computers, I would say 1000+, the standard patching tools provided by Microsoft will fail to do their job properly. This is where you will benefit from ManageEngine PATCH MANAGER Plus, being agent-based it is fast, easy to manage, and reliable. If you require functionality more than just patching, like security auditing, you have to look elsewhere.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Business is well suited for small and medium businesses that are running on a smaller budget, with little to no IT department and require a quick and effective setup to manage and protect their endpoints. It can be deployed and managed very quickly, and the person doing it can have little to no experience as long as they follow directions.
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    Pros
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • All the patches are tested before delivered to us.
    • It's on cloud so we does not need to maintain Hardware and Network.
    • It also upgrades the hardware drivers & BIOS. But for BIOS only we use monthly updates no automatic policy just push to target computers.
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    Microsoft
    • Already integrated with Windows
    • Allows for folder and executable-specific exceptions when combined with Intune.
    • Incident response and analytics are fantastic.
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    Cons
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • If this tool can fetch serial numbers of the devices on which this is deployed
    • This tool should collect all application installed at client machine which is not available as of now.
    • Intergate more application which can be patch using this tool.
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    Microsoft
    • Confusion between the different Defender products
    • Ease of setup and configuration
    • Reporting and Alerts
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    Microsoft
    So far we have found no alternative that would overall offer us more than we are getting from Microsoft Defender for Business!
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    Usability
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The overall usability for the application is great precisely for the ease of use the application provides, if i would go in a different organisation, i would suggest implementing ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus or Endpoint Central due to its features, and productivity.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Business is a solid tool for smaller businesses looking to manage their endpoints and devices, while staying on budget. The setup is minimal compared to the full-blown InTune and EMS suite, and the product can be included in some Small Business SKUs that they may already have.
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    Support Rating
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The support team at Patch Manager Plus has been awesome. Very responsive and knowledgeable. There are times when there is confusion between different tickets but there is still good service.
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    Microsoft
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    Alternatives Considered
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    We were talking to Action1 and Adaptiva about their solutions of patch management. The main factor of choosing ManageEngine was pricing, which was considerably lower compared to these tools. Also, for Action1, it didn't featured some important features (like Linux patching), and it looked like a solution that is getting started in the market, even being more expensive than Patch Manager Plus.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Business has better reporting and incident response. There is limited client rollout due to being integrated with Windows. Microsoft Defender for Business is much better at identifying asset risks and giving a broad security overview. Because we moved to Microsoft 365 to access the Office applications and Exchange online, Microsoft Defender for Business was essentially cost free to us. Where Microsoft Defender for Business falls short in comparison to Sophos is that it requires integration with Intune to enforce many of the physical controls that Sophos offers in their client.
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    Return on Investment
    ManageEngine, A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • It has saved engineers so much time when monitoring patching out of hours.
    • We no longer need to log into each individual server to patch it if it's failed, it can all be done from inside ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus itself.
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    Microsoft
    • Improved cybersecurity
    • Learning curve
    • Resource consumption
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    Screenshot of Home view and security news feedScreenshot of All patches viewScreenshot of All systems viewScreenshot of Automated patch deploymentScreenshot of Scope of managementScreenshot of Configurations