Kaseya VSA vs ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP [EOL] comparison

Kaseya and ManageEngine are both solutions in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) category. Additionally, 85% of Kaseya users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Kaseya VSA

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

4.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (2nd), Patch Management (10th)

ManageEngine Desktop Centra...

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

Farhood Nishat

Senior Manager at dinCloud, Inc.

Lightweight tool aids in remote management but needs better support

Primarily, we are using it for remote monitoring and management as an MSP. We are basically a reseller; we are a service provider, so Kaseya VSA is one of our tools which we use for our managed services The best features of Kaseya VSA are that it's lightweight over the machine and does not create…

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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

"We are a managed IT service provider, so we get more benefits when we use Kaseya."

"Thus far, we are quite satisfied with the product's capabilities overall."

"Administration, maintenance, patching, monitoring, and helpdesk are the most valuable features."

"The remote support is the most valuable aspect of the solution."

"The way Kaseya VSA treats application vulnerabilities is good. They have released some new features that have been a benefit, such as updates from the Microsoft repository directory."

"Kesaya is highly configurable."

"The patch management and the remote support are very good, especially the remote support. There is a module built into the solution which allows remote control without necessarily interrupting the user. We could manage things in the background without them seeing or interacting with anything, which is a very useful feature."

"The most valuable part of this solution is the security features that it offers."

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"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."

"Easy to manage and it looks good."

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

"This really is a great tool that works well both on-premises and in the cloud, with a nifty feature for demilitarized zone deployments."

"The features that I have found most valuable are the threats and patches element of it. We have done quite a lot of testing compared to other vendors with identifying the vulnerabilities. This means a lot more accuracy in terms of the patches and making sure it's all up to date."

"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."

"The interface is intuitive, easy to use, and has a low learning curve."

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Cons

"Its scripting language kind of sucked. They have their own version of PowerShell inside VSA. if you want to reach out and grab endpoint information, for instance, to know how many end devices have a program installed, you actually have to write a script for that. It wasn't like how it is in CrowdStrike where you can just do a search, and it just happened. In VSA, you have to write your own script to do it. In terms of new features, an integrated MDM for mobile devices would be awesome."

"The response to bugs is slow and software improvement comes slowly too. The lack of response to our feature requests made it feel like they were going into a black hole. Additionally, when we encountered bugs or issues with the VSA, they were slow to respond to those too."

"Making the helpdesk more user-friendly."

"The GUI is not user-friendly. You have to search and dig deep into the options to find things."

"I would like to see improved virtual infrastructure management."

"The network monitoring module today is not the best one."

"It never functioned as intended."

"Sometimes, the product misinterprets the functionality of a machine."

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"I have found ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP has many different network issues. Additionally, they need to incorporate more features, they are lacking add-ons."

"The stability is sometimes negatively affected by updates."

"Right now, ManageEngine is a separate solution. It doesn't integrate with Intune, AirWatch, or MobileIron in the cloud."

"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."

"There have been a few bugs."

"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."

"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."

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Kaseya VSA can be described as a fairly priced product."

"Kaseya's come down in pricing when I compare it to TeamViewer or other cheaper RMMs like LogMeIn."

"I find Kaseya VSA's pricing extraordinarily expensive, with very limiting contracts. They discuss being flexible once you're locked in, but I haven't found that true. It is one of the most expensive tools in my arsenal and our highest expense to any company."

"The pricing is quite good and we are satisfied with it."

"The solution is robust and the price is good for the features that are provided."

"Without the managed antivirus, it was about $2,000 a month for the team. It's quite reasonable in that sense. The industry standard is anywhere from $0.90 to $1.10 per endpoint for antivirus, depending on how many you have, so it was fairly priced."

"Licensing is available on a yearly basis and is priced per node."

"Customers purchase the solutions because it is priced well. There are additional services that have an additional cost."

More Kaseya VSA pricing and cost advice

"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."

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

"This product is very cheap compared to others."

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

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Small Business	5
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Kaseya VSA?

So far, everything is good, but regarding automation scripts, I would like to see improved or enhanced scripting capabilities where I can create scripts based on automation by using AI. So far, eve...

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What is your primary use case for Kaseya VSA?

I am currently working with remote monitoring and management solutions, primarily for patch management. I could describe a few use cases for it, and I use it for that.

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What advice do you have for others considering Kaseya VSA?

I will share my rich experience with Kaseya VSA with others, and I suggest using Kaseya VSA. I gave this review a rating of 9.

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Overview

Kaseya VSA offers comprehensive IT management, featuring remote and patch management alongside automation. Its efficient administration and security improvements make it a reliable choice for managed IT services.

Kaseya VSA is a robust platform used for remote management, patch and inventory management, monitoring, and automation, making it an ideal choice for managed service providers. Its integration with Kaseya BMS and flexible configuration enhance technical support tasks while robust security measures have been improved since past breaches. However, it requires improvements in security, patch management, mobile device management, and support for various platforms including Mac. Users face challenges with outdated interfaces and cumbersome reporting, needing better integration with technologies like Azure.

What are the most important features of Kaseya VSA?

Live Connect: Offers immediate remote access without user interruption, maintaining productivity.
Patch Management: Efficiently manages software updates and security patches.
Automation: Reduces manual efforts with automated IT tasks.
Integration with Kaseya BMS: Seamlessly connects with other systems for enhanced operations.
Remote Management: Provides tools for troubleshooting and system administration.

What benefits or ROI should you expect?

Time-Saving: Remote access and automation minimize downtime, boosting efficiency.
Cost-Effective: Centralized management lowers operating costs by reducing manual labor.
Enhanced Security: Improved security features help protect networks and data.
Customer Satisfaction: Efficient technical support improves user experience.
Flexibility: Customization options tailor the system to specific business needs.

In industries like healthcare, finance, and retail, Kaseya VSA is implemented to manage complex IT environments, support network security compliance, and automate routine tasks. Managed service providers leverage its capabilities for client network support, ensuring secure, efficient IT operations.

Kaseya

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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Sample Customers

Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck

South Jersey Techies, DCI, Lumen 21, Provendo, Saga, Gyver, AcroTec

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