ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus vs N-able MSP Manager comparison

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ManageEngine and N-able are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. ManageEngine is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.3, while N-able is ranked #24 with an average rating of 6.0. Additionally, 91% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of N-able users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus and N-able MSP Manager are competitive in IT service management. ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is preferred for its comprehensive feature set, whereas N-able MSP Manager excels with its modern cloud capabilities offering high flexibility for remote management.

Features: ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers robust asset management, incident management, and a self-service portal, providing extensive customization suitable for large-scale environments. N-able MSP Manager focuses on task automation, mobile accessibility, and streamlined ticket management with its cloud-centric design, setting it apart in cloud flexibility.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus could benefit from simplifying its user interface for non-technical users and enhancing API integrations. It might also consider improving its mobile app efficiency. N-able MSP Manager may improve by expanding its asset management capabilities, enhancing reporting features for better analytics, and providing more customization in its ticketing workflows.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus supports both on-premises and cloud deployment, offering flexibility for diverse IT infrastructures, though requiring more technical expertise. Its support ensures smooth implementation. N-able MSP Manager, solely cloud-based, allows for quicker deployment with strong remote support, ideal for rapid setups focusing on simplicity.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus involves higher initial costs due to extensive features and potential on-premises setup but promises notable ROI through functionality optimization. N-able MSP Manager offers a cost-effective entry with subscription-based pricing, delivering quicker ROI with lower upfront investment, emphasizing cost-efficiency and rapid value.

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Automation Anywhere

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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Mostafiz Miah

Sr. Presales & Technical Lead at Elitbuzz Technologies Ltd

Automation has transformed daily request handling and now tracks every customer interaction

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus helps my team manage and resolve requests compared to previous methods as we previously managed things through paperwork and diaries. After deploying ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, whenever any customer request comes, we provide the customer a product demo if they ask about the products. We then convert that request to a lead, which is converted to a demo, and then to the product POC, allowing us to follow up every stage of the requests. Everything can be tracked from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, whether at the closing stage or the initial stage. I use ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus daily in a unique way because previously everyone managed their own tracking system through their diary, but now everyone inputs data into this solution so that at the end of the day, we can get reports on how many leads we have taken care of and when they need to be taken care of. This information is visible from the ServiceDesk tool, and using the dashboard, we can easily identify it, providing an at-a-glance view. The best features ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers for my team include automating manual tasks, which allows whatever tasks we previously did manually to be converted into automatic tasks. Currently, they have also introduced Zia, a very helpful solution for us. Using Zia, we can search for anything, not only inside the tool but also outside, integrating it with ChatGPT and Teams, and it can integrate with other ManageEngine solutions as well as solutions such as Jira and ServiceNow. When we integrate our network monitoring solutions with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, it automatically raises an incident ticket and assigns it to the right team whenever any incident has occurred, which saves us time and reduces manual tasks. Previously, we had to communicate to the right people through mail or phone calls after an incident, but now the incidents are automatically converted and assigned to the relevant support groups along with the SLA. The integration with Teams allows us to raise tickets without logging into the portal, and we can see the ticket status and add comments through Teams, which is very helpful. Additionally, mail integration can automatically convert emails into tickets, adding further efficiency. ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has positively impacted our organization, particularly in customer satisfaction. Previously, customers managed service requests, incidents, changes, and problems manually, but after integration, most of these processes are automated. This includes change requests that now follow a workflow based on organizational needs and ITIL best practices, making tracking incidents and requests much easier for end customers through scheduled reports.

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GeorgeKanellopoulos

CTO at InTTrust SA

Ticketing has helped prioritize support tasks while contract and project management have required better integration and pricing flexibility

I don't know if N-able MSP Manager could have some additional features in the future to make it more competitive because it might already be available and I'm not aware of it.I cannot say that N-able MSP Manager dashboard is intuitive, but I don't see any big difference with ManageEngine. From the deployment perspective with N-able MSP Manager, I cannot have higher expectations because it is a SaaS solution, so it was deployed as is from the technical perspective. From the business perspective, the deployment is complex, but I cannot tell you that it is less complex than ManageEngine. The main reason that made me change my mind and proceed with ManageEngine is the availability of add-ons in combination with their pricing.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"We are using Automation Anywhere for our leave approval process. We used to have three FTEs on the day shift working on this process. Now, we only have one FTE working on the leave approval process. The bot supports everything else in the process. With this bot, we are saving the cost of two FTEs."

"The object cloning is its most valuable feature."

"By automating those processes we achieved high ROI, great customer satisfaction, better STP, reduced manual work, reduced processing time, high accuracy, and 24/7 working capacity with the AA bots."

"Automation Anywhere is very good for rapid development. It has all the capabilities in terms of giving a stable automation framework. It has very cool technical capabilities, like MetaBots, dev controls, and object cloning."

"We have saved customers 400% in terms of time saved by implementing this product."

"Automation Anywhere has significantly helped us achieve our automation goals, mainly by reducing costs, which alleviates organizational burdens."

"Our development time has been reduced because the solution is very user-friendly."

"V.11 has three different recorders but A2019 Automation Anywhere created an all-in-one recorder called Universal recorder which more reliable to use."

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"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is definitely worth it; we have seen a return on our investment."

"I like that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has everything and can be integrated into a single product like SAP. It has also got operations, helpdesk, MDM, and everything integrated. Multiple products can be integrated into one product. You don't have to go for them separately. I also like that they have many partners in India who can come to the site and complete installations."

"It's stable."

"My advice to people thinking of implementing this product: It's a good product; we found good experiences and reviews about it on the internet, in terms of how easy it is to use and its quality."

"I am enjoying the report features, they are quite good."

"The strength is its pricing. It is easy to use."

"The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is ticket management."

"The GUI is very good."

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"I am impressed with the tool's integration with our mail system."

"This is a premier product and it has been around for a long time."

"Don't get scared of the price tag because it's definitely worth it."

"The best advantage for us, since we use all N-able products, is that the MSP portal centralizes everything."

"We are an MSP, and for what we do, we have one centralized dashboard, and even though we're a small IT team, we can manage a ton of clients with a lot of automated processes, even for patch management."

"At a significantly lower price, I managed to get project management modules, contract management, and CMDB, which were not all available in N-able MSP Manager."

"I like that you can do all the things with it. You can patch, and you can run the scheduled tasks. You can remote in, upload files, and download files. You can log onto a computer PowerShell, or command prompt, without having to log into RDP. I also like its ease of use."

Cons

"In Automation Anywhere, the logging process is manual. We have to manually log each instance where the bot fails or the progress of a task. Automating this through a new feature would help developers simplify their development process."

"The product is not working sometimes with the methods we prefer."

"If I build a bot today and don't use it, however, in several months, someone tries to use it, there's a 30-40% change the bot will fail in one or two areas."

"Had we had access to the RPA bots in advance, we would have practiced before fully implementing."

"We would like it to be more user-friendly."

"There are occasional bugs in the system but technical support is quick to address them and deliver solutions, patches, and upgrades."

"The focus on usability and user experience is bang on. Addressing several personas and making it easy for every persona to adopt and embrace is the spot on focus. That's an area that has a lot more room to improve. In the absence of that, the skills and expertise in the industry are going to struggle and if you need broader adoption, which has maximum potential, the persona-based user experience is a focus and I'd say Automation Anywhere is already working on."

"There are many bots available on the Bot Store. However, my developer told me that he was unhappy with the quality of the bots available."

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"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus could improve by making asset management better. The professional version has asset management but it should be available in the free version, it would help my organization."

"I would like to improve the task management module and analytics."

"It would be better if they could just bring up interface changes because, from the past five years, I don't see any difference in the way or look and feel of the application."

"We are deciding to cancel this product and move to Jira because Jira is a much better solution."

"They might consider creating a bundled ERP solution for all these tools where purchasing one license would enable access to all functionalities."

"We had issues wherein the software stopped working. We had to re-install the software and configure again. We were unable to import the old data into the new installation."

"Improvement is needed in the Software Assets Management functionality."

"I would also like to see better integration with external software. It is possible, but it is tough. The APIs are not very flexible, so you really have to write a lot of code to create that integration. Opening it up for external integration would allow for easier customization of the existing autobox workflows. It would help with the user's perception."

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"Its reporting is lousy and bad. It is not as good as it should be. There is too much work involved to get what you want. Most times, you have to call them to customize some stuff. I just don't like that part. They need to work on their reporting. They have a way to go."

"Comparing the pricing of N-able MSP Manager to ManageEngine, it is a little bit too high."

"I'd like to see a way to import contacts in bulk using an Excel sheet or another import method."

"The tool needs to improve its customization of the user interface."

"There are too many products out there. What I would like to see is a simplified solution that is packaged better, where you can easily implement or turn on the functionality that you need."

"Its reporting is lousy and bad. It is not as good as it should be."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Automation Anywhere is costlier than the general competition. That is aligned with the share of the market it has."

"The setup cost for this is onetime and licensing is based on your choice of product."

"UiPath is exceptionally more expensive than Automation Anywhere. UiPath is far ahead of its competition, but in terms of finances, Automation Anywhere offers better value and is more effective for organizations seeking cost-effective solutions."

"The licensing fees are approximately $10,000 USD for between five and ten users."

"We have established a CoE and we take our bot opportunities based on their ROIs. The best ROI opportunity goes to development first. Our ROI opportunities are compliance, profitable growth, productivity enhancements, productivity gains, number of hours the productivity saved, and resources not available that the work can be done by the bot. However, the single most important criteria that we use to measure ROI is how much time does the bot cut down from an analyst's work, as this has the best ROI. E.g., if an analyst is spending a 100 hours of work that a bot can do in one hour, we calculate the 99 hours saved as ROI."

"The ROI is really good. We have saved time and money."

"This solution costs approximately $3,500 USD per license."

"It is reasonable, but it can always be a little bit cheaper."

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"Pricing can always be improved and made more affordable."

"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus' price is very reasonable."

"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is a reasonably priced product."

"It is not an expensive solution."

"The prices are attractive. Customer can use a subscription if they do not have enough budget."

"The licensing is around $10,000 per year."

"For our 500 assets that are using the professional version of the solution, we pay somewhere between $4,000 and $5,000 per year."

"We use the cloud model, which is subscription-based, and each year, the subscription fees seem to go up, making it a more expensive solution."

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"I would rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten since it's not the cheapest one in the market."

"Don't get scared of the price tag because it's definitely worth it."

"I don't know the exact cost, but I know it's reasonable. Its cost of entry is not bad. I've had other organizations sign up for it. I don't know how much they paid, but it wasn't bad. You charge for every object. You charge for AV, and you charge for servers. There is a charge for everything or every object in that. I know we make money from it, but I don't know what it is."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	161
Midsize Enterprise	85
Large Enterprise	561

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	20

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Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

Regarding pricing, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers three editions: Standard edition, Professional, and Enterpris...

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

The biggest friction point or frustration I have run into with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is the upgrade risk and ...

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What is your primary use case for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

My main use case for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is that we are receiving tickets from multiple users regarding iss...

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What needs improvement with N-able MSP Manager?

I don't know if N-able MSP Manager could have some additional features in the future to make it more competitive beca...

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What is your primary use case for N-able MSP Manager?

I am deploying it for my company.I inherited an implementation with N-able MSP Manager that was not quite good. I fac...

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What advice do you have for others considering N-able MSP Manager?

I use N-able MSP Manager ticketing system.It has helped to prioritize tasks. At the level that I am aware of the prod...

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Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

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Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Automation Anywhere

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is an ITIL-compliant tool designed for IT help desk and incident management. It offers user-friendly ticketing, automation, and integration features, assisting businesses in effective IT service management.

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus provides comprehensive solutions for ticketing, automation, and integration with third-party tools. Its features include project, change, and asset management, which are essential for streamlining IT operations. The intuitive interface supports both technical and non-technical users. The platform's reporting, SLA management, and CMDB functions significantly enhance business operations. Despite its strengths, there are areas for improvement, such as customization and integration capabilities. Users often seek better automation for active and asset management, enhanced search functionality, and improved security.

What are the key features of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

Ticketing System: Facilitates efficient issue tracking and resolution.
Automation: Allows the creation of automated workflows to reduce manual effort.
Customizability: Enables tailoring of the platform to fit specific business needs.
Integration: Seamless connectivity with third-party tools for enhanced functionality.
Project Management: Supports planning and execution of IT projects.
Change Management: Helps in managing IT service changes systematically.
Asset Management: Tracks and manages IT assets effectively.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and processes save time and resources.
Enhanced Communication: Facilitates better interaction within IT departments.
Operational Visibility: Reporting and metrics provide insights into IT operations.
Flexibility: Customization options help tailor the system to specific requirements.
Security Enhancement: Regular updates enhance system security and data protection.

Industries implement ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus to address specific challenges such as IT help desk management and asset tracking. Companies use the platform to log incidents, automate workflows, and ensure compliance with ITIL standards, supporting effective management of daily operations, system auditing, and improved client interaction.

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N-able MSP Manager provides centralized tool integration and ticket management, improving remote access, task scheduling, and file transfers. Features like real-time reporting and Passportal integration enhance performance for MSPs.

N-able MSP Manager supports Managed Service Providers with remote management, patch management, encryption, and network monitoring. It seamlessly integrates with ticketing systems such as RMM Insight and N-central. The SaaS platform ensures automatic updates, and features like automatic ticket creation and time-tracking optimize operations. Some challenges include reporting, agent deployment via Group Policy, and improving customization, particularly in Microsoft environments.

What are the key features of N-able MSP Manager?

Centralized Portal: Enables seamless tool integration and efficient ticket management.
Remote Access: Facilitates easy task scheduling and file transfers without RDP logins.
Real-Time Reporting: Offers network reporting with multi-tenant capability for better decision-making.
Customizable SLAs: Enhances service management tailored to client needs.
Passportal Integration: Provides quick and secure credential access.

What should users evaluate in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Look for improvements in remote management and integration ease.
Cost-Benefit: Assess functionality versus cost compared to alternatives.
SaaS Advantages: Continuous updates and support without manual intervention.
Task Optimization: Review features like time-tracking and task assignment accuracy.

N-able MSP Manager is often implemented in industries requiring robust remote management and network monitoring. Managed Service Providers leverage its integration capabilities for streamlined operations, while sectors needing complex contract management might encounter translation challenges in technical implementations.

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

Tranter IT Infrastructure Services Limited, Sterlite Technologies, averda, Radiology Associates

Longleaf Systems, ITproMedia, Choice Technology, Halski Systems, Allixo Technologies, Nettech, Concept Technology

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