ManageEngine

manageengine.com
IT Service Management
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Unified IT operations and service management platform

How to Replace ManageEngine

Overview

ManageEngine provides comprehensive IT management solutions including ServiceNow alternatives, device management, and network monitoring. The platform serves organizations of all sizes with on-premises and cloud deployment options.

Features

41 features across 18 categories

Analytics(2)

Custom Reports

Create custom reports with drag-and-drop interface and scheduled distribution.

Report and AnalyticsAI

Generate customizable reports and dashboards to track IT metrics and KPIs.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Application Management(1)

Application Performance ManagementAIPremium

Monitor application performance, user experience, and end-to-end transaction tracing.

Asset Management(7)

Asset Management

Track and manage IT assets across on-premises and cloud environments.

Automated Discovery

Automatically discover and inventory IT assets across network and cloud.

CMDB

Maintain a comprehensive configuration management database of IT assets and relationships.

Configuration Management

Track and manage system configurations to ensure consistency and compliance.

Contract Management

Track software licenses and hardware maintenance contracts with expiration alerts.

IT Inventory Management

Maintain accurate hardware and software inventory with automated discovery.

License Management

Track and optimize software license usage to ensure compliance and reduce costs.

Automation(2)

Automated WorkflowsAI

Create custom automation workflows to streamline repetitive IT processes.

Workflow Automation

Automate complex IT workflows with conditional logic and approval chains.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Cloud Management(1)

Cloud ManagementAIPremium

Manage resources, costs, and compliance across multiple cloud providers.

Cost Management(1)

IT Cost ManagementAIPremium

Track and optimize IT spending across services, departments, and cost centers.

Also in: Snowflake, Rancher, Wiz

Data Protection(1)

Backup and Disaster RecoveryPremium

Protect critical data with automated backups and disaster recovery solutions.

Device Management(2)

Mobile App ManagementPremium

Deploy and manage mobile applications across iOS and Android devices.

Mobile Device Management

Secure and manage smartphones, tablets, and laptops from a single console.

Infrastructure Monitoring(1)

Server Monitoring

Monitor server health, performance metrics, and availability across physical and virtual infrastructure.

Integration(1)

Email Ticketing Integration

Convert incoming emails to tickets and manage support via email.

Monitoring(2)

Alert ManagementAI

Configure intelligent alerts and notifications based on thresholds and conditions.

Event ManagementAI

Collect, correlate, and manage events from multiple sources to identify issues.

Multi-Tenancy(1)

Multi-Tenancy SupportPremium

Manage multiple organizations or departments with isolated data and configurations.

Network Management(1)

Network Monitoring

Real-time network performance monitoring and fault detection with visual topology mapping.

Planning(1)

Capacity PlanningAIPremium

Forecast resource needs and plan infrastructure expansion based on usage trends.

Procurement(1)

Vendor ManagementPremium

Manage vendor information, contracts, and communications in one place.

Remote Access(1)

Remote Desktop ManagementPremium

Secure and manage remote desktop connections with session recording and auditing.

Security Management(7)

Compliance ManagementPremium

Monitor compliance with industry standards including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

Endpoint DLPAIPremium

Prevent data loss through monitoring and control of sensitive data on endpoints.

IT Security DashboardAIPremium

Centralized view of security alerts, vulnerabilities, and compliance status.

Patch Management

Automate the deployment of security patches and software updates across endpoints.

Privileged Account ManagementPremium

Secure and audit privileged user access with session recording and credential vaults.

User Access Control

Manage user roles, permissions, and access rights across IT systems.

Vulnerability ManagementAIPremium

Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the infrastructure.

Service Management(8)

AI-Powered Incident ResolutionAIPremium

Use machine learning to automatically categorize, prioritize, and suggest resolutions for incidents.

Change Management

Plan, track, and manage IT changes with approvals and impact analysis.

Helpdesk Ticketing

Manage support tickets with queuing, assignment, and tracking capabilities.

IT Service ManagementAI

ITIL-compliant service desk and incident management with workflow automation.

Knowledge ManagementAI

Create and maintain a searchable knowledge base of IT solutions and best practices.

Problem ManagementAI

Identify and resolve recurring issues with root cause analysis.

Self-Service Portal

Enable users to submit requests and find solutions through a self-service portal.

SLA Management

Define and track service level agreements with automated violation alerts.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic IT management for small teams

Starter

$50/mo
  • Service desk and basic monitoring

Professional

Popular
$150/mo
  • Advanced service management and monitoring

Enterprise

$500/mo
  • Full platform with advanced features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying ManageEngine

Monthly$50/mo
Yearly$600/yr
5-Year Total$3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $360
SaaS
$600
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$1.8k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.8k
SaaS
$3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ManageEngine alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy ManageEngine

Better Value
Monthly cost$500/mo
3-year total$18,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying ManageEngine saves ~$18,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations