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# Automox vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Automox** [

4.5/5(327)

](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews#reviews)

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central** [

4.5/5(1,152)

](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Automox**
Free Trial

**$1.00** 1 Device Per Month · PatchOS

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**
Free Trial

**Free** · Free Edition

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Automox**
1 monthFaster

Based on 21 responses

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**
2 months

Based on 50 responses

Return on Investment

**Automox**
7 months7 months sooner

Based on 21 responses

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**
14 months

Based on 46 responses

Perceived Cost

**Automox**
$$$$$

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Automox**
11%2% more

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**
9%

Pros & Cons

**Automox**
[
Patch Management (95)
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1327804&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Automation (71)
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1328566&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Access Issues (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1328533&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Needs Improvement (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1327622&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**
[
Ease of Use (472)
](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1736829&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Patch Management (407)
](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1733995&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (154)
](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1734388&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Feature Issues (119)
](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1736859&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Automox**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image")

ActiveDirectory Domain...

](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dda1fe9b8262073dcd5ec86bb9006586/axonius.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Axonius

](https://www.g2.com/products/axonius/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8eecbd20c17e56638eb03cb2ac0fd697/faronics-deep-freeze.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Faronics

](https://www.g2.com/products/faronics-deep-freeze/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_fef3b1fdd410099a829ad5d30808e4ab/jamf.png "Product Avatar Image")

Jamf

](https://www.g2.com/products/jamf/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/integrations)

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6833d75aee6ea97d57b9a38403a4e04b/abm.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

ABM

](https://www.g2.com/products/abm/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4ae9c98e3e78c7ecde1f4177e0e4a37f/apple.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Apple

](https://www.g2.com/products/apple/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a2a86c6a91e53707c41a0c7ef14ebd64/assetmanage.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AssetManage

](https://www.g2.com/products/assetmanage/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure Active Directory...

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/integrations)

Screenshots

**Automox**
 ![Automox screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/108611/Dashboard-082923.png)

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**
 ![ManageEngine Endpoint Central screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1903320/ManageEngine_Endpoint_Central.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Automox**

8.8

8.8284

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**

8.8

8.8972

Ease of Use

**Automox**

8.9

8.9296

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**

8.7

8.71,013

Ease of Setup

**Automox**

9.0

9.0279

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**

8.7

8.7928

Ease of Admin

**Automox**

8.8

8.8248

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**

8.8

8.8880

Quality of Support

**Automox**

8.8

8.8256

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**

8.5

8.5914

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Automox**

9.0

9.0232

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**

8.9

8.9844

Product Direction (% positive)

**Automox**

9.4

9.4278

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central**

9.4

9.4953

Features

Patch Management[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.6

14

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Remote Monitoring & Management

9.4(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Policy Management

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

10.0(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Automatic Patch Deployment

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Compliance Management

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

8.1(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Patch Management

10.0(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Wide Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

402

Scope

Endpoint Inclusiveness

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

291

Multi-OS Support

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

307

Security

Reporting and Alerts

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

322

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

307

Remote Wiping

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

264

Management

Device Enrollment

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

287

Device Configuration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

306

Device Compliance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

298

Usage Information

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

285

Data Separation

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

249

Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

35

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

24

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

31

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

21

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

23

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

29

Decision Making

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

22

Additional Functionality

Remote Access & Monitoring

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

9

Deployment Management

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

12

Policy Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Patch Management

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

15

Configuration Management

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

10

App Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Mobile Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

BYOD Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

ServiceNow Store Apps[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

33

ServiceNow Apps

ServiceNow Integration

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

25

Value

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

27

Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

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

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.2

314

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

309

Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.6

39

Not enough data

Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management

Behavioral Analysis

9.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Adaptive

9.5(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Predictive

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management

Patch Management

9.7(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Oversees

9.8(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Self-Healing

8.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Centralized Dashboard

9.7(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Enterprise IT Management[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

417

Analysis

Threat Detection

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

329

Platform

Unified Communications Platform

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

316

Remote Access

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

388

ITIL Policy Compliance

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

326

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

376

IT Knowledge Management

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

336

IT Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

338

Patch Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

401

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

302

Service Management

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

338

Workflow Management

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

310

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Capacity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

11

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

10

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

10

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

9

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

9

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

10

Decision Making

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

9

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificate Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Containment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection Platforms[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Compliance

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

Device Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Threat Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

System Isolation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Automated Remediation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

IOC Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tokenization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Traffic Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Antivirus[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity Theft Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracker Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Webcam Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Attachment Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Next-Generation Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Control

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

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

Incident Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Validation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Automox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fee9ce87086ac591975faff7adca0570/automox.png "Automox")](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews)

Automox

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

7.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

70.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

22.5%

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ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

64.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

24.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

7.2%

10.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

70.3%

64.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

22.5%

24.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Automox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fee9ce87086ac591975faff7adca0570/automox.png "Automox")](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews)
Automox

Information Technology and Services

18.8%

Financial Services

7.3%

Computer & Network Security

6.1%

Computer Software

6.1%

Banking

3.8%

Other

57.8%

[![ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f2a2afbb752a606964794b3d43d3fda/manageengine-endpoint-central.svg "ManageEngine Endpoint Central")](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews)
ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Information Technology and Services

14.7%

Financial Services

6.5%

Hospital & Health Care

4.9%

Banking

4.5%

Manufacturing

4.4%

Other

65.0%

FAQs

## Automox vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Automox?

ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Automox are both highly rated Unified Endpoint Management platforms, but Automox stands out for its slightly higher Ease of Setup and Quality of Support scores, while ManageEngine Endpoint Central is noted for its comprehensive feature set and asset management capabilities.

| [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) | [Automox](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (1,131 reviews) | 4.5/5 (315 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.7 | 9.0 |
| 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Asset Management (211 all-time mentions) | Patch Management (95 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Automox compare?

Automox is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost-effectiveness compared to ManageEngine Endpoint Central.

- **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Reviewers describe the pricing as reasonable and competitive, with several noting the platform's comprehensive feature set as a strong value proposition.
- **Automox:** Many reviewers highlight Automox's competitive pricing and cost-effectiveness, especially when compared to bundled solutions, and cite its value as a key reason for switching from other tools.

### What are the best alternatives to ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Automox?

The top three alternatives to ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Automox are NinjaOne, Atera, and Hexnode UEM.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,131 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers describe pricing as reasonable and competitive | Asset Management (211 all-time mentions) |
| [Automox](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews) | 4.5/5 (315 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight competitive pricing and cost-effectiveness | Patch Management (95 all-time mentions) |
| [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) | 4.7/5 (5,027 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers frequently cite strong value for the feature set | Ease of Use and Automation |
| [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1,247 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers mention affordable pricing for small teams | Remote Monitoring and Management |
| [Hexnode UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/hexnode-uem/reviews) | 4.5/5 (274 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Mobile Device Management |

### Which Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) features should I prioritize when comparing ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Automox?

Buyers comparing ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Automox should prioritize Patch Management, Ease of Use, Automation, Asset Management, and Remote Access.

- **Patch Management:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (115 all-time mentions), Automox (95 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (472 all-time mentions, score 8.7), Automox (64 all-time mentions, score 8.9)
- **Automation:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (automation features cited in recent reviews), Automox (71 all-time mentions)
- **Asset Management:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (211 all-time mentions), Automox (asset visibility cited in recent reviews)
- **Remote Access:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (209 all-time mentions), Automox (remote desktop capabilities cited in recent reviews)

### What are the pros and cons of ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Automox?

ManageEngine Endpoint Central's headline strength is comprehensive asset and endpoint management, while Automox is most recognized for its patch management and automation capabilities.

- **ManageEngine Endpoint Central strengths:** Asset Management (211 all-time mentions), Software Deployment (283), Security (222), Remote Access (209), Patching Efficiency (115), Ease of Use (472)
- **ManageEngine Endpoint Central trade-offs:** Missing Features (154), Remote Access Issues (79), Agent Issues (71), Complex interface for new users, Some advanced configurations require a learning curve
- **Automox strengths:** Patch Management (95 all-time mentions), Automation (71), Ease of Use (64), Easy Deployment (37), Customer Support (30), Cross-Platform Compatibility (14)
- **Automox trade-offs:** Poor Reporting (15), Access Issues (17), Slow Performance (14), Limited Mobile Device Management, Some update and integration limitations

### Is ManageEngine Endpoint Central or Automox better for small businesses?

Automox is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of setup and straightforward administration for smaller teams.

- **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note a comprehensive feature set but mention a learning curve and complexity for new administrators.
- **Automox:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers from small businesses consistently praise its easy setup, intuitive interface, and suitability for organizations with limited IT resources.

### Which Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) platform has better integrations?

ManageEngine Endpoint Central is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions than Automox.

- **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Integrations with Apple are cited in 11 all-time reviews, and recent reviews mention integration with Active Directory and other infrastructure tools.
- **Automox:** Integration with Axonius is cited in recent reviews, but overall integration mentions are fewer and reviewers note limited integration options.

### How do ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Automox compare on customer support?

Automox holds a slight edge in Quality of Support, with a 0.3-point higher score than ManageEngine Endpoint Central (8.8 vs 8.5), which is above the materiality threshold.

- **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Reviewers frequently describe support as responsive and knowledgeable, with many citing quick resolution of issues and a helpful support team.
- **Automox:** Reviewers consistently praise Automox's customer support, highlighting fast response times, helpful onboarding, and effective assistance from both account reps and support engineers.

### Which is easier to implement, ManageEngine Endpoint Central or Automox?

Automox is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 0.3-point advantage over ManageEngine Endpoint Central (9.0 vs 8.7), which is above the materiality threshold.

- **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Reviewers describe the setup as straightforward but note a learning curve due to the platform's comprehensive feature set and complex interface for new users.
- **Automox:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy onboarding, quick agent installation, and a user-friendly setup process that allows organizations to be up and running within hours.

### Which product has better Patch Management?

Both ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Automox are highly rated for Patch Management, with reviewers citing strong automation and reliability for both platforms.

- **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Patch Management is cited in 115 all-time reviews, with reviewers highlighting automation, flexibility, and comprehensive coverage for Microsoft and third-party updates.
- **Automox:** Patch Management is cited in 95 all-time reviews, with reviewers emphasizing automation, cross-platform support, and customizable patching policies as key strengths.

Alternatives

**Automox Alternatives**

 ![NinjaOne](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e10c660fadbf952719b697ec98bbed05/ninjaone.svg "NinjaOne")

[
NinjaOne
](/products/ninjaone/reviews)

 ![Remote Monitoring and Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0d43ac9ef8eabd2a36c4a9b8ed74ccb/remote-monitoring-and-management.svg "Remote Monitoring and Management")

[
Atera
](/products/remote-monitoring-and-management/reviews)

 ![Action1](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cce498d6eedd2c88f9ee42679f2640c0/action1.svg "Action1")

[
Action1
](/products/action1/reviews)

 ![PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/19240e7693f3c298e23c52bfaad3f0fe/pdq-deploy-inventory.svg "PDQ Deploy & Inventory")

[
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
](/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews)

**ManageEngine Endpoint Central Alternatives**

 ![NinjaOne](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e10c660fadbf952719b697ec98bbed05/ninjaone.svg "NinjaOne")

[
NinjaOne
](/products/ninjaone/reviews)

 ![Remote Monitoring and Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0d43ac9ef8eabd2a36c4a9b8ed74ccb/remote-monitoring-and-management.svg "Remote Monitoring and Management")

[
Atera
](/products/remote-monitoring-and-management/reviews)

 ![TeamViewer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2d6f572fdd0b0f850dce61e168209cb2/teamviewer.svg "TeamViewer")

[
TeamViewer
](/products/teamviewer/reviews)

 ![Hexnode UEM](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c30bf0cf0f696bc549a839e21814c16c/hexnode-uem.svg "Hexnode UEM")

[
Hexnode UEM
](/products/hexnode-uem/reviews)