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ManageEngine AssetExplorer vs System Center comparison

ManageEngine and Microsoft are both solutions in the Software Asset Management category. ManageEngine is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. ManageEngine holds a 34.2% mindshare in SAM, compared to Microsoft’s 34.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer
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100% willing to recommend
System Center
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  • 30 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between ManageEngine AssetExplorer and System Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Asset Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine AssetExplorer
Ranking in Software Asset Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
System Center
Ranking in Software Asset Management
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Software Asset Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine AssetExplorer is 34.2%, up from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of System Center is 34.2%, up from 24.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

KS
Oct 2, 2023
A reliable and scalable IT asset management solution
It plays a crucial role in our IT services operations, as it allows us to easily gather information about active servers, hardware, network components, and software associated with the IT services we provide. This comprehensive asset collection capability is particularly valuable. When we consider services like Xcode provision, AssetExplorer helps us identify all the servers connected to this service and the assets related to antivirus services, autologous services, system management, database services, and all other IT services in our portfolio. It assists us in tracking software details, including software replacements, licensing information, and software renewal. This data is essential for maintaining accurate records, especially when it comes to purchase orders and contracts.
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Hossam Hussein - PeerSpot reviewer
May 25, 2023
Easy to manage, high availability, and scales well
We are using System Center for integration and deployment The most valuable feature of the System Center is the easy management of everything. The integration could improve in the future. Additionally, a single reporting feature for databases would be useful. I have been using System Center for…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It assists us in tracking software details, including software replacements, licensing information, and software renewal."
"The function of AssetExplorer meets the expectation from acquisitions and the decommissioning of assets. Everything has been covered by this solution that needs to be."
"Everything, from patches to deployments, can be done remotely."
"System Center is easy to configure."
"The most valuable feature of the System Center is the easy management of everything."
"System Center helps us manage everything in the company."
"The most valuable feature of System Center is remote deployment."
 

Cons

"ManageEngine AssetExplorer has a lot to improve. However, the vendor of this solution has many solutions that are made for certain use cases."
"It would be beneficial if the software could retain the original asset while updating the information for the new product."
"The integration could improve in the future. Additionally, a single reporting feature for databases would be useful."
"System Center should make its interface and console easy to understand and operate."
"The way the backups can be done could be easier."
"SCCM is expensive for me personally."
"The security of the System Center can be enhanced."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It offers a reasonable pricing structure for its annual licensing model."
"ManageEngine AssetExplorer is priced well compared to other solutions and the pricing is available online and you can easily see the upfront cost. They have different editions and a very straightforward licensing scheme. Other solutions are typically based on proposals or quotations, sometimes two sets of customers may have different proposals."
"The licensing fee is yearly."
"I rate the price System Center a six out of ten."
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
It assists us in tracking software details, including software replacements, licensing information, and software renewal.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
It offers a reasonable pricing structure for its annual licensing model. I would rate it five out of ten.
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What needs improvement with ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
There are some required features are missing in the current program, which necessitates exporting data to Excel and making modifications manually. Reporting and discovery processes have been somewh...
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What do you like most about System Center?
System Center helps us manage everything in the company.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for System Center?
SCCM is expensive for me personally. However, I don't think it's unreasonable for a company.
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What needs improvement with System Center?
I don't have administrator access, so I can't fully explore all the features, and it's hard for me to say what needs to be improved at this time.
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Overview

ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a web-based IT Asset Management (ITAM) software that helps you monitor and manage assets in your network from Planning phase to Disposal phase. AssetExplorer provides you with a number of ways to ensure discovery of all the assets in your network. You can manage software & hardware assets, ensure software license compliance and track purchase orders & contracts.

Integrated management platform that helps you efficiently manage your data centers, client devices, and hybrid cloud IT environments.
 

Sample Customers

Gerab National Enterprise
PKP Energetyka S.A., Florida Atlantic University, Bank Alfalah Ltd., Dimension Data, Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Wªrth Handelsges.m.b.H
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