# HPE Aruba Networking SSE vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP Comparison

| | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 44 | 27 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Performance Efficiency (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (3 reviews)
- Insufficient Training (2 reviews)

### ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP

Pros:
- Easy Deployment (4 reviews)
- Asset Management (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (2 reviews)
- Clunky Interface (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Access Control (NAC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | 9.2/10 | 11 |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Access** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scaling** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Processes** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blockage** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **IoT** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP** | 8.1/10 | 5 |

#### Scope

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Inclusiveness** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Multi-OS Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Remote Wiping** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Device Configuration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Device Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Data Separation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP** | 6.4/10 | 7 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise IT Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP** | 7.3/10 | 11 |

#### Analysis

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Detection** | Not enough data | 5.2 (8 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unified Communications Platform** | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **ITIL Policy Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **IT Knowledge Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | 6.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 6.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Service Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to HPE Aruba Networking SSE (1):** [Network Access Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-access-control-nac)

**Unique to ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP (3):** [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Enterprise IT Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-it-management), [Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-endpoint-management-uem)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 5.6% | 37.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 47.2% | 48.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 47.2% | 14.8% | 

### By Industry

#### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Banking:** 8.3%
- **Education Management:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Higher Education:** 8.3%
- **Insurance:** 5.6%
- **Media Production:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 5.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 22.2%

#### ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.4%
- **Government Administration:** 7.4%
- **Education Management:** 7.4%
- **Computer Software:** 7.4%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 3.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.7%
- **Information Services:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 18.5%

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## Top Discussions

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

- Title: [What is Aruba ClearPass used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/aruba-clearpass-access-control-and-policy-management-what-is-aruba-clearpass-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Primarily Authentication for wired and wireless.  We are moving into more policies and groups."

### ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse-vs-manageengine-endpoint-central-msp)