Compare ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 and License Manager - Oct 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 or License Manager?

ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than License Manager, and License Manager is rated higher (83/100) than ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 (80/100). ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 offers users more features (3) than License Manager (0).

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. Vector Networks

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.

Vector Networks: Privately held, debt-free and in business since 1992, Vector Networks is an emerging leader in providing scaleable IT management software for the small to mid-size enterprise. Installations range from 2 PC licenses for remote control to 10,000+ licenses of Vector's flagship software asset management solution. The company operates from bases in Atl...

Who is more expensive? ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 or License 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 Desktop Central 8 and License Manager.

ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 price starts at $795 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of IT Management software. License Manager price starts at $55 per license , When comparing License Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average IT Management software cost.

Bottom line: ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 cost is around the same cost of License Manager.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ManageEngine Desktop Central 8 Vs. License Manager based on some of the most important and required IT Management features.

ManageEngine Desktop Central 8: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

License Manager: We are still working to collect the list of features for License Manager.

Target customer size

ManageEngine Desktop Central 8's typical customers include: Medium business, Large business, Private use, The software is a useful product for businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types.