Shlomi Lavi /
Jul 04, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ManageEngine Applications or Volume Manager?
Volume Manager is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ManageEngine Applications, and ManageEngine Applications is rated higher (82/100) than Volume Manager (57/100). ManageEngine Applications offers users more features (8) than Volume Manager (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is ManageEngine Applications!
Looking for the right IT Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
ManageEngine Vs. Microsoft
ManageEngine: ManageEngine is the enterprise IT management software division of Zoho Corporation. Founded in 1996 and known until 2009 as AdventNet Inc., Zoho Corporation has offices in California, Austin, New Jersey, India, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing.
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Who is more expensive? ManageEngine Applications or Volume Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of IT Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ManageEngine Applications and Volume Manager.
ManageEngine Applications price starts at $395 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 ManageEngine Applications Manager is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of IT Management software. Volume Manager accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ManageEngine Applications Manager is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of IT Management software.
Bottom line: ManageEngine Applications cost is around the same cost of Volume Manager.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ManageEngine Applications Vs. Volume Manager based on some of the most important and required IT Management features.
ManageEngine Applications: Capacity Monitoring, Cross Platform Analysis, IT Asset Management, IT Cost Management, Service Management, Service Reporting, Service Request Management, Virus Management.
Volume Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
ManageEngine is most suitable for small and medium businesses, although it is extensive enough to meet the needs of large enterprises in most cases. The software is a viable solution for use in all businesses sizes, including small tech startups as well as personal use.