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# Compare ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs SolarWinds Patch Manager

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> Detailed comparison between ManageEngine Endpoint Central and SolarWinds Patch Manager. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | SolarWinds Patch Manager |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1645 | 18 |
| **Starting Price** | US$795.00 | US$1,909.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) | Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Webinars, Documentation |

## Key features

### ManageEngine Endpoint Central

- Application Security
- Audit Management
- Automatic Patch Deployment
- Automatic Scans
- Compliance Management
- Customization
- Dashboard
- Encryption
- IT Asset Tracking
- Incident Management
- Inventory Management
- Monitoring
- Patch Management
- Patch Prioritisation
- Patch Testing
- Reporting/Analytics
- Root Cause Analysis
- Scheduling
- Third-Party Integrations
- Vulnerability Management

### SolarWinds Patch Manager

- Audit Management
- Automatic Patch Deployment
- Automatic Scans
- Compliance Management
- Customization
- Dashboard
- IT Asset Tracking
- Incident Management
- Inventory Management
- Monitoring
- Patch Management
- Patch Prioritisation
- Patch Testing
- Reporting/Analytics
- Scheduling
- Third-Party Integrations
- Vulnerability Management

## Links

- [View ManageEngine Endpoint Central Profile](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117339/manageengine-endpoint-central)
- [View SolarWinds Patch Manager Profile](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/410273/solarwinds-patch-manager)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/compare/117339/410273/manageengine-endpoint-central/vs/solarwinds-patch-manager)

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