Link copied to clipboard # HCL BigFix vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/manageengine-endpoint-central/export.csv) HCL BigFixManageEngine Endpoint Central[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **HCL BigFix** [ 4.4/5(110) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews#reviews) **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** [ 4.5/5(1,150) ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews#reviews) Pricing **HCL BigFix** Free Trial No pricing available **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** Free Trial **Free** · Free Edition **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **HCL BigFix** 3 months Based on 8 responses **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 2 monthsFaster Based on 50 responses Return on Investment **HCL BigFix** 16 months Based on 5 responses **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 14 months2 months sooner Based on 46 responses Perceived Cost **HCL BigFix** $$$$$ **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** $$$$$ Average Discount **HCL BigFix** 17%8% more **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 9% Pros & Cons **HCL BigFix** [ Automation (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2443896&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Centralized Management (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2443955&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2443920&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Learning Curve (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2443967&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 **HCL BigFix** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b516c0f4f311018fb53607a19f6a58a4/aws-and-cloud-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image") AWS and Cloud Services ](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-and-cloud-services/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_11582b16ed96b1987280a18034b60a09/forescout-platform.png "Product Avatar Image") Forescout Platform ](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/vendor/image/311/large_detail_da820dfb0bceb23ead050c282acb6770.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") Google Cloud ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-google-cloud/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_30a8ea5ac0d26c5b3080c3deb7c9b8e5/hopem-hopem-property-management-software.png "Product Avatar Image") Hopem Property Management... ](https://www.g2.com/products/hopem-hopem-property-management-software/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/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)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/integrations) Screenshots **HCL BigFix** ![HCL BigFix 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/1646192/BigFix-Inventory-1.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 **HCL BigFix** 9.1 9.178 **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 8.8 8.8971 Ease of Use **HCL BigFix** 8.2 8.278 **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 8.7 8.71,012 Ease of Setup **HCL BigFix** 7.6 7.649 **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 8.7 8.7927 Ease of Admin **HCL BigFix** 8.2 8.240 **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 8.8 8.8879 Quality of Support **HCL BigFix** 9.0 9.073 **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 8.5 8.5913 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **HCL BigFix** 8.7 8.740 **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 8.9 8.9843 Product Direction (% positive) **HCL BigFix** 9.3 9.371 **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** 9.4 9.4952 Features Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);) 10.0 9 8.6 400 Scope Endpoint Inclusiveness 10.0(won by 1.4) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.6 291 Multi-OS Support Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 307 Security Endpoint Protection 10.0(won by 1.7) 5 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 307 Reporting and Alerts Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 322 Remote Wiping Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 264 Management Device Compliance 10.0(won by 1.2) 5 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.8 297 Device Enrollment Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 287 Device Configuration Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 306 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) 9 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 Feature Not Available 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 Patch Management[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.7 11 Not enough data Additional Functionality Network Wide Management 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Automatic Patch Deployment 10.0(won by default) 6 Not enough data Patch Management 10.0(won by default) 6 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 Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation 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 Compliance Management 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 Reporting & Statistics 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 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 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 6 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 IT Asset Management[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Asset Inventory Hardware Asset Inventory Not enough data Not enough data Software Asset Inventory Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Asset Inventory Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Asset Inventory Not enough data Not enough data Asset Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - IT Asset Management 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 Management Central Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Asset Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Integrations Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Support Ticket Management Not enough data Not enough data Requisition Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Feature Not Available Not enough data Maintenance Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Problem Management Not enough data Not enough data Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Not enough data Not enough data Supplier Management Not enough data Not enough data Procurement Management Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Contract/License Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Cost Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Barcode/Ticket Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports 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 Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management Behavioral Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Feature Not Available Not enough data Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Oversees Not enough data Not enough data Self-Healing Not enough data Not enough data Centralized Dashboard 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 [![HCL BigFix](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_89bb927ea85685f1726216571d8c368e/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix.png "HCL BigFix")](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews) HCL BigFix Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 33.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 31.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 34.6% [![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 Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 10.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 64.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 24.6% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 33.7% 10.6% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 31.7% 64.7% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 34.6% 24.6% Reviewers' Industry [![HCL BigFix](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_89bb927ea85685f1726216571d8c368e/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix.png "HCL BigFix")](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews) HCL BigFix Information Technology and Services 20.2% Computer & Network Security 15.2% Computer Software 10.1% Banking 7.1% Financial Services 5.1% Other 42.4% [![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 64.9% FAQs ## HCL BigFix vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 16, 2026 ### What is the difference between ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs HCL BigFix? ManageEngine Endpoint Central and HCL BigFix are both highly rated Unified Endpoint Management platforms, but ManageEngine Endpoint Central stands out for its ease of setup and user experience, while HCL BigFix is favored for meeting requirements and support quality. | [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) | [HCL BigFix](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.5/5 (1,131 reviews) | 4.5/5 (90 reviews) | | Mid-Market | Enterprise | | 8.7 | 7.9 | | 8.5 | 9.1 | | Ease of Use (472 all-time mentions) | Meets Requirements (9.2 score) | ### How do the pricing models of ManageEngine Endpoint Central and HCL BigFix compare? ManageEngine Endpoint Central is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to HCL BigFix. - **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** In recent reviews, many highlight its reasonable pricing and strong value for the feature set. - **HCL BigFix:** Reviewers frequently mention high maintenance and licensing costs as a concern, especially for expanding use or for smaller organizations. - **Switching reasons:** Reviewers cite cost-effectiveness and ease of use as key reasons for choosing ManageEngine Endpoint Central over alternatives. ### What are the best alternatives to ManageEngine Endpoint Central and HCL BigFix? The top 3 alternatives to ManageEngine Endpoint Central and HCL BigFix 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) | Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight reasonable pricing and strong value | Ease of Use (472 all-time mentions) | | [HCL BigFix](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-technologies-hcl-bigfix/reviews) | 4.5/5 (90) | Enterprise | Reviewers mention high maintenance and licensing costs | Meets Requirements (9.2 score) | | [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) | 4.7/5 (5,027) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1,247) | Small-Business | — | — | | [Hexnode UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/hexnode-uem/reviews) | 4.5/5 (274) | Mid-Market | — | — | ### Which Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) features should I prioritize when comparing ManageEngine Endpoint Central and HCL BigFix? Buyers comparing ManageEngine Endpoint Central and HCL BigFix should prioritize Patch Management, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Asset Management, and Remote Access. - **Patch Management:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (115 all-time mentions), HCL BigFix (1 all-time mention) - **Ease of Setup:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (8.7), HCL BigFix (7.9) - **Quality of Support:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (8.5), HCL BigFix (9.1) - **Asset Management:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (211 all-time mentions), HCL BigFix (—) - **Remote Access:** ManageEngine Endpoint Central (209 all-time mentions), HCL BigFix (—) ### What are the pros and cons of ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs HCL BigFix? ManageEngine Endpoint Central's headline strength is ease of use, while HCL BigFix excels in meeting requirements and support quality. - **ManageEngine Endpoint Central strengths:** Ease of Use (472 all-time mentions), Software Deployment (283), Security (222), Asset Management (211), Remote Access (209), Patching Efficiency (115) - **ManageEngine Endpoint Central trade-offs:** Missing Features (154), Remote Access Issues (79), Agent Issues (71), Access Issues (49), Device Management (47), Connection Issues (37), Limited Functionality (27) - **HCL BigFix strengths:** Meets Requirements (9.2 score), Quality of Support (9.1), Patch Management (1 all-time mention), Automation (1), Centralized Management (1) - **HCL BigFix trade-offs:** Complexity (1), Learning Curve (1), Poor Interface Design (1), Poor Reporting (1), Setup Complexity (1) ### Is ManageEngine Endpoint Central or HCL BigFix better for small businesses? ManageEngine Endpoint Central is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Mid-Market segment and praised for ease of use and value. - **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers highlighting ease of setup and strong value for smaller organizations. - **HCL BigFix:** Largest segment is Enterprise, with reviewers noting higher costs and complexity as barriers for small businesses. ### Which Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) platform has better integrations? ManageEngine Endpoint Central is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing a broader range of supported platforms. - **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Apple integration is mentioned in 11 all-time reviews, with recent reviewers highlighting compatibility with Windows, Apple, and mobile devices. - **HCL BigFix:** Reviewers mention integration with ServiceNow and Tenable, but note limited coverage and a desire for expanded integration options. ### How do ManageEngine Endpoint Central and HCL BigFix compare on customer support? HCL BigFix scores higher on Quality of Support (9.1 vs 8.5), indicating a material advantage in reviewer satisfaction. - **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Reviewers frequently describe support as responsive and helpful, with many citing quick resolution of issues and a strong knowledge base. - **HCL BigFix:** Reviewers consistently praise support quality, noting best-in-class experiences, fast remediation, and effective troubleshooting assistance. ### Which is easier to implement, ManageEngine Endpoint Central or HCL BigFix? ManageEngine Endpoint Central is rated higher for Ease of Setup (8.7 vs 7.9), with reviewers describing a smoother implementation experience. - **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Reviewers highlight easy initial setup, intuitive deployment, and rapid onboarding, especially for cloud deployments. - **HCL BigFix:** Reviewers note a steeper learning curve, setup complexity, and the need for specialized knowledge, particularly for advanced configurations and integrations. ### Which product has better Patch Management? ManageEngine Endpoint Central is more frequently cited for Patch Management, with higher mention counts and strong reviewer sentiment. - **ManageEngine Endpoint Central:** Patch Management is cited in 115 all-time reviews, with reviewers praising automation, reliability, and time savings. - **HCL BigFix:** Patch Management is mentioned in 1 all-time review, with reviewers noting robust compliance and automation but also a steeper learning curve for advanced patching tasks. 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