ConnectWise RMM vs ManageEngine MSP Central
ConnectWise RMM
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ManageEngine MSP Central
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| Figure | ConnectWise RMM | ManageEngine MSP Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Spec score · Managed Service Provider Software | 6.3 (#22) | 8.1 (#9) |
Plans
ConnectWise RMM
- EssentialsPriced on request
- ProPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
ManageEngine MSP Central
- Network devices Monitoring + Management$1 a month
- Endpoints Management + Security Professional$1.74 a month
- Endpoints Management + Security Enterprise$2.07 a month
- Server monitoring$2.13 a month
- IT service management Professional$34 a month
- PSA only$34 a month
- IT service management Enterprise$79 a month
- PSA + RMM$174 a month
- PSA + RMM + Security$448 a month
In their own words
ConnectWise RMM
ConnectWise RMM has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ManageEngine MSP Central
ManageEngine MSP Central brings help desk, professional services automation, endpoint management and security, network monitoring, and server hardening together for managed service providers. Its service desk includes a branded self-service portal, real-time updates, live chat, and native iPhone support. Endpoint tools cover patching, remote control, lifecycle management, and mobile device management; security functions include malware and ransomware protection, encryption, vulnerability detection, application and device control, and browser security. The service monitors cloud, on-premises, and hybrid servers, and can discover and monitor over 11,000 network device types from more than 450 vendors. AI assistance is described for ticket routing, summaries and replies, monitoring thresholds, event correlation, and anomaly detection. It is delivered as SaaS; the vendor says an on-premises option is unavailable. The full platform has a 30-day trial without a credit card. Pricing varies by module, starting at $1 a month per network device for monitoring and management, with no minimum purchase requirement.