Compare Volume Manager and ManageEngine Applications - Jul 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Volume Manager or ManageEngine Applications?

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 Development Tools Platform 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:

Microsoft Vs. ManageEngine

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.

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.

Who is more expensive? Volume Manager or ManageEngine Applications Manager?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Development Tools Platform 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 Volume Manager and ManageEngine Applications Manager.

Volume Manager accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Volume Manager is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. ManageEngine Applications Manager price starts at $395 per user/year , When comparing ManageEngine Applications Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Development Tools Platform software cost.

Bottom line: Volume Manager cost is around the same cost of ManageEngine Applications Manager.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Volume Manager Vs. ManageEngine Applications based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.

Volume Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

ManageEngine Applications Manager: Capacity Monitoring, Cross Platform Analysis, IT Asset Management, IT Cost Management, Service Management.

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for use in all businesses sizes, including small tech startups as well as personal use. ManageEngine is most suitable for small and medium businesses, although it is extensive enough to meet the needs of large enterprises in most cases.