Atera vs ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP [EOL] comparison

Atera and ManageEngine are both solutions in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) category. Additionally, 93% of Atera users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Atera

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Help Desk Software (11th), Network Monitoring Software (34th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (38th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (11th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (5th), Patch Management (11th), AIOps (18th), Agentic Automation (8th)

ManageEngine Desktop Centra...

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Featured Reviews

Avi Vaserman

Owner at Sytex Ltd.

Quick setup and efficient automation boost IT consulting services

It would be beneficial if Atera implemented telephone support for general questions. When onboarding new clients and creating their portal, it would be helpful if presidents or company owners could see the current configuration progress step-by-step, rather than relying solely on email and ticket systems. The task system for technicians could be improved by adding recurring task capabilities. This would allow technicians to have checkmarks and task lists they can mark off as completed. While scalability meets growing needs, there haven't been many additions in the last two years. They are adding new features gradually, but there is always room for improvement.

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Donathon Ong

Head of Infrastructure at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

Responsive support, a straightforward setup, and great endpoint management

There have been a few bugs. I would hope there would be a direct integration to the various cloud solutions, like Intune. Right now, ManageEngine is a separate solution. It doesn't integrate with Intune, AirWatch, or MobileIron in the cloud. It doesn't have this integration with the respective cloud solutions, and if it could have this kind of integration, it would be better. I wouldn't deploy ManageEngine as a standalone since it works better as a compliment rather than an entire solution.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I have better access when I go to look for something regarding either a specific user or software. It is easier to locate. When I am troubleshooting with my clients on the phone, I am not fiddling around looking through a bunch of ticket notes trying to locate something. It makes me a lot more efficient."

"The most valuable features of this solution are automatic batch matching and unattended support access."

"Atera saves money. A trip to the customer costs between $20 to $30. Then, you need to charge the customer $20 to $30 for the travel. However, if you are doing this work remotely, then you are not driving. This makes the process easier and saves money for you and the customer. For example, if it is just one machine, then the savings comes out to $50 to $60. If we are talking about a huge client, who has hundreds of machines and is changing their infrastructure, that is a lot of money."

"Pricing is definitely my favorite part of it. It is also extremely easy to use."

"It is reliable, and when it is working, it works without issues."

"Moreover, I find that if it wasn't for Atera, I wouldn't be gaining the number of clients I have and growing my business as I do."

"Just because it is low cost doesn't mean it is low quality."

"Atera has saved our organization money. We look at Atera as an extra employee that we only pay about $300 a month. This is incredible savings over having to hire somebody to do all the tasks that Atera performs for us."

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"The most valuable feature was the patching system to apply Windows or other programs and the ability to install operating systems in computers using the network, and additionally it is easy to use."

"ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP has helped the way our organization functions."

"ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP has different features and it uses one agent to execute the features of the application. In this case, the remote control, distribution software, deployment, patch management, and configuration in different systems. ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP has multi-platforms. They have recently implemented new features, such as endpoint security that incorporates vulnerability management and browser security."

"The endpoint management is great."

"The solution is easy to understand. For example, when you remoting to the user's system, you don't have that option to only log in. On this product, you are connecting to the user's computer, it prompts you for what you want to do. You can select that you want to assist the user. The user on the other side will receive a prompt stating that there is someone trying to connect to your system, they can accept or decline the connection. Overall, the solution is easy to connect to the user's system."

"The big ROI is that I'm getting a secure environment, which saves time and effort on dealing with disasters."

"Easy to manage and it looks good."

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Cons

"I would like to see more mobile device management. iPad is a big one."

"They are working on an update, and I would like to see more stuff outside of just computers and servers."

"Having more freedom to perform identity access management would be great — it's one of the things that are necessary for a lot of companies they secured."

"The billing module has a standard layout which is too limited for my needs."

"There is definitely room for improvement with its automation capabilities."

"Customization could be improved."

"The chat solutions need improvement because we first need to connect to the customer."

"They are working on an update, and I would like to see more stuff outside of just computers and servers. Increasingly, we need to be able to monitor and manage network devices. Atera is improving on that already, which is one place that it is currently lacking."

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"The stability is sometimes negatively affected by updates."

"The partnership models and subscriptions can be improved, as regional master resellers sometimes hog the space."

"When there is a new user at a store, for example, you have to create it in the ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP AD but the process could be better. They call us with the user's information but if it was possible for them to populate the information when they log the user on IM, and when clicking on ADManager in the system, the information could populate there. We would then only have to add a little more information which would save time."

"Since this is an on-premise solution we had to update it a couple of times, and because we needed to use a command line to the server, it was not very easy, at least at that time to update the solution. The cloud version of this solution does not have this problem, but on the premise version, it was fairly cumbersome to apply to the Desktop Central server. This process could be made easier. This was the only issue I found with my colleague."

"Although they say it is an enterprise solution, we don't have 24/seven human support. All we have is only 24/five support available from the vendor."

"Stability is sometimes negatively affected by updates."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Atera's pricing stays fixed and predictable, enabling us to add more customers and unlimited monitored devices. We still have a number of clients who fit a break/fix IT model. This is something where clients are complaining more about having to pay extra month-by-month for technology services. With Atera's model, we don't have to be going out and asking for more from clients each month. Right now, with where we are at in terms of scale, this is very important to us."

"Our company is a startup. The initial reason I looked into Atera was the fact that you pay by the technician, not per-device. That means you are able to jump right in with a service without having a large overhead."

"As an internal IT, it's gold right there. It is money in the bank."

"It comes with unlimited devices, so the fixed price cost is taken out of my budget. So, I'm all good."

"We pay per user. I am the only user. It is $150 per user. If I need to add one, it is not as costly as expanding with other providers."

"The solution cost approximately $200 Canadian per month."

"The price is reasonable for what we require."

"Pricing is my favorite part of it. It was per user, not per client."

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"This product is very cheap compared to others."

"This product has an easy setup, good support, and a good price."

"ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP is a less expensive solution than competitors in Latin America."

"When we sold the solution to one customer, we found out the customer found out that one of their requirements was not being solved because the license only applies to five computers. We all thought at the time the current license that the customer bought covers the 600 computers because of this problem, the license model could be explained better and could be further improved."

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Atera?

The prices have increased over time. After expressing concerns about pricing to account managers, they offered a 30% discount option for annual commitments. The main benefit we see with this produc...

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Overview

Atera provides advanced tools for remote monitoring, automation, and ticketing, offering an intuitive design and competitive pricing that supports managed service providers with monitoring, alerts, and system management.

Atera stands out with its automation, remote access, and smooth integration capabilities like PowerShell commands, TeamViewer, and Splashtop. Its monitoring and alert systems allow IT professionals to preemptively address issues, enhancing productivity with features such as a robust ticketing system, patch management, and scripting tools. Cross-platform compatibility and collaboration tools streamline IT operations. Despite its strengths, Atera requires enhancements in identity access management, chat features, mobile device management, third-party integrations, customizable reports, and more detailed role management for technicians. A renewed interface and improved network and cloud service monitoring are desired. Users also look for seamless management across diverse platforms, particularly under connectivity issues.

What are Atera's key features?

Automation: Streamlines processes with powerful automation capabilities.
Remote Access: Facilitates easy access to client machines for issue resolution.
Intuitive Interface: User-friendly design enhances efficiency.
Integration: Seamless TeamViewer and Splashtop integration.
Monitoring: Effective monitoring and alert systems preempt issues.
Ticketing System: Boosts productivity with efficient workflow management.
Patch Management: Ensures systems are always up-to-date.
Scripting: Powerful tools for automation and task execution.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Efficiency: Automation and scripting enhance task management.
Cost-effective: Combines robust features with competitive pricing.
Scalability: Cross-platform compatibility supports business growth.
Productivity: Monitoring and alerts optimize resource allocation.

Atera is widely used by managed service providers and IT support companies to enhance efficiency in industries such as manufacturing and construction. It provides remote monitoring, automation, and comprehensive IT management, ensuring seamless integration with different products and systems for broad site coverage. Businesses leverage Atera's RMM, PSA, ticketing, and IT automation features to improve operational efficiency and responsiveness.

Atera

Desktop Central MSP is an integrated Desktop and Mobile Device Management software that helps managed service providers to efficiently manage their customers' desktops, servers, laptops and mobile devices from a central point. It is suitable for small, medium as well as large MSPs.

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MSPs, IT consultants, and IT departments worldwide trust and use Atera.

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