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Endpoint Central
Secure the front door. Email is where most attacks arrive — Endpoint Central is ManageEngine’s UEM & patch flagship (formerly Desktop Central) — one console to manage AND secure every endpoint (Windows, Mac, Linux, servers, mobile, IoT): patch, deploy, MDM, remote, assets, security. Availableon-premises OR cloud, with Zia AI. The affordable, on-prem-capable alternative to Intune — from an India-champion (Zoho).
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The ManageEngine platform family
This page covers Endpoint Central — the UEM + patch flagship. The rest of the ManageEngine estate:
Quick facts
30-second orientation- Product
- Endpoint Central — UEM + patch management
- Vendor
- ManageEngine (a division of Zoho Corp)
- The category
- Unified endpoint management (UEM) & patch
- What it does
- Patch, deploy, MDM, remote, assets, endpoint security
- The edge
- Affordable per-device + patch strength + on-prem OR cloud
- Pricing
- PUBLIC per-device — free tier up to 25 devices
- Deployment
- On-premises AND cloud (data-localisation ready)
- AI
- Zia — agentic AI (rolling across the suite)
- Vs
- Microsoft Intune, Ivanti, Tanium, N-able, NinjaOne
- In India via
- TechBag — scoping, licensing, GST (India-HQ'd vendor)
Understand unified endpoint management before you buy it
Most product pages skip this. We start here — so you buy a capability, not a buzzword.
What is Endpoint Central?
ManageEngine’s UEM + patch flagship (formerly Desktop Central) — one console to manage AND secure every endpoint (Windows, Mac, Linux, servers, mobile, IoT): patch, deploy, MDM, remote, assets, security. Available on-premises OR cloud, with Zia AI.
Tool sprawl / cloud-only endpoint management vs Endpoint Central — the honest table
What consolidation actually replaces, dimension by dimension.
| Dimension | Unprotected / signature email | Endpoint Central (ManageEngine) |
|---|---|---|
| Tool sprawl | Separate patch/deploy/MDM/remote tools | One console, one agent |
| Third-party patching | Manual, per-app, missed | Automated, 850+ apps |
| OS coverage | Windows-only tools | Windows/Mac/Linux/mobile/IoT |
| Deployment | Cloud-only (Intune) | On-prem OR cloud (localisation) |
| Pricing | Opaque enterprise quotes | Transparent per-device (free tier) |
| Security | Separate security stack | Manage + secure in one |
| Ecosystem | Standalone | ManageEngine (ITSM, ITOM, IAM, SIEM) |
| Vendor | Foreign, VC/PE | India-HQ'd, bootstrapped (Zoho) |
ManageEngine Endpoint Central (formerly Desktop Central) is unified endpoint management + patch — manage AND secure every endpoint (Windows, Mac, Linux, servers, mobile, IoT) from one console: patch, deploy, MDM, remote, assets, security — available on-premises OR cloud, with Zia AI, at transparent per-device pricing (free up to 25 devices). From an India-champion (Zoho, Chennai). Microsoft-365-native? Intune. Hyperscale? Tanium. MSP-first? NinjaOne/N-able. TechBag scopes edition + deployment and handles GST.
The five pieces of the platform
Vendors love diagrams; buyers need to know what they’re actually operating. Here’s the whole platform, demystified.
Patch Management
Automated patch management for OS and 850+ third-party applications — detect, test, approve and deploy patches across Windows, Mac and Linux — fast and comprehensive. The most popular strength: close the vulnerability window before attackers use it. Patch everything, automatically.
Software & OS Deployment
Software deployment and distribution, plus OS imaging and deployment — push applications, updates and full OS images across the estate from one console. Provision new machines and roll out software at scale without touch. Deploy once, everywhere.
MDM & Remote
Mobile device management (MDM) for iOS and Android alongside desktops and servers, plus built-in remote control and troubleshooting — reach and fix any device, anywhere, from the same console. Every endpoint, managed and supportable. One console, all devices.
Endpoint Security
Endpoint security — attack-surface reduction, device control, browser security, application control, and an endpoint DLP add-on — so you don't just manage endpoints, you SECURE them. Management and security in one tool, not two stacks. Manage and protect together.
Affordable + On-Prem/Cloud + Zia
Transparent per-device pricing (free up to 25 devices), deployment on-premises OR in the cloud (data-localisation ready), broad OS coverage, and Zia agentic AI woven in — unified endpoint management and patch without the heavyweight cost or the cloud-only lock-in. Value and choice, now AI-powered.
One agent on every machine, one console over all of them — modules attach without a second operational world.
Twelve capabilities. Manage, secure, automate.
Endpoint Central gives you unified endpoint management & strong patching at transparent per-device pricing — on-premises or cloud — the UEM flagship of portfolio, and paired with the human firewall.
Patch Management (OS + third-party)
Automated patching for OS and 850+ third-party apps across Windows, Mac and Linux — detect, test, approve and deploy — Endpoint Central's most popular strength. Close the vulnerability window fast. Patch everything, automatically.
Software Deployment & Distribution
Push applications, updates and packages across the estate from one console — with a self-service software portal so users install approved apps on demand. Roll out software at scale, no touch. Deploy once, everywhere.
OS Imaging & Deployment
Capture and deploy full OS images across hardware — provision new machines and re-image at scale from the console, with driver management. Standardise builds, provision fast. New machines, ready in minutes.
IT Asset Management (ITAM)
Track hardware and software inventory, licences, warranties and usage across every endpoint — so you know exactly what you have, where, and whether it's compliant. Know your estate. Assets, mapped and managed.
Endpoint Security & Hardening
Attack-surface reduction, application control, browser security and endpoint hardening — shrink the attack surface and enforce a secure baseline across the estate. Don't just manage endpoints, secure them. Harden every device.
Device Control & Endpoint DLP
Control USB and peripheral devices, and add endpoint DLP (data loss prevention) — govern what data moves off endpoints and which devices connect. Stop data walking out the door. Control the ports, protect the data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Manage and secure iOS and Android devices alongside desktops and servers — enrolment, policies, app management, containerisation and wipe — all from the same console. Every mobile device, governed. One console, all devices.
Remote Control & Troubleshooting
Built-in remote control and troubleshooting — take over a device, run diagnostics, transfer files and fix issues from anywhere — including remote and hybrid workers. Reach any endpoint, fix it fast. Support from anywhere.
On-Premises OR Cloud
Deploy Endpoint Central on-premises (in your own environment) OR in the cloud — a genuine choice that data-localisation-sensitive Indian govt, BFSI and regulated organisations value. Your data, your way. Choice, not lock-in.
Configurations & Power Management
50+ pre-built configurations — policies, scripts, security settings — plus power management to schedule shutdowns and cut energy cost across the estate. Standardise settings, save power. Configure once, apply to all.
The ManageEngine Estate
Native integration with the broader ManageEngine estate — ServiceDesk Plus (ITSM), OpManager (monitoring), AD360 (identity), Log360 (SIEM) — so endpoints, service, monitoring, identity and security connect. One IT-management ecosystem. Everything, joined up.
Zia — Agentic AI
Zia, ManageEngine's AI (rolling across the suite), brings AI to endpoint management — anomaly detection, AI-assisted patch and configuration insights, and (increasingly) autonomous agents that act. AI woven into endpoint ops. Smarter, faster management.
Watch Endpoint Central in action
The overview, getting started, and protecting M365 email.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central: An Overview
The UEM + patch flagship, walked through.
Introduction to ManageEngine Endpoint Central
What Endpoint Central does, from the start.
ManageEngine — This is Our Story
The India-champion behind the product.
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Here’s what genuinely sets Endpoint Central apart (and when Intune/Tanium/NinjaOne fit).
One tool to manage AND secure every endpoint — instead of a stack of tools
The core reason Endpoint Central is chosen is UNIFICATION — it manages AND secures the whole endpoint estate (Windows, Mac, Linux, servers, mobile, IoT) from one console, replacing a stack of separate tools. The problem it solves: most IT teams juggle a patchwork — one tool for patching, another for software deployment, another for imaging, a separate MDM for mobile, a remote-control tool, an asset tool, and yet more for endpoint security. That's expensive, disjointed, and leaves gaps between the tools where things slip. What Endpoint Central provides: a single console for the whole endpoint lifecycle: Patch management — automated OS and third-party patching (850+ apps). Software deployment and distribution — push apps and updates, with a self-service portal. OS imaging and deployment — provision and re-image at scale. Mobile device management (MDM) — iOS and Android alongside desktops and servers. Remote control and troubleshooting — fix any device from anywhere. IT asset management — hardware, software, licences. Endpoint security — attack-surface reduction, device control, browser security, application control, and an endpoint DLP add-on. Configurations and power management. So you manage AND secure everything from one place — one console, one agent, one vendor — rather than stitching together (and paying for) a stack of point tools. Why it matters: unification cuts cost, closes the gaps between tools, and simplifies operations — fewer agents on each device, one skill set for the team, one pane of glass. For IT teams tired of a fragmented endpoint stack — especially cost-conscious mid-market and Indian buyers — consolidating onto Endpoint Central is a compelling, pragmatic win. The value: Endpoint Central manages and secures every endpoint — patch, deploy, image, MDM, remote, assets, security — from one affordable console. For a unified, simpler endpoint estate, this matters. TechBag helps organisations consolidate their endpoint stack onto Endpoint Central. TechBag helps you manage and secure everything from one place.
Patch management done right — fast, comprehensive OS and third-party patching
Endpoint Central's most popular and defining strength is PATCH MANAGEMENT — fast, automated, comprehensive patching of both the OS and hundreds of third-party applications — which is the single biggest lever for reducing endpoint risk. The problem it solves: unpatched software is one of the most common ways attackers get in — and the hard part isn't OS updates (Windows Update handles those), it's the THIRD-PARTY apps: Chrome, Firefox, Java, Adobe, Zoom, and hundreds more, each with its own updater, each a potential hole. Manually tracking and patching all of them across a fleet is nearly impossible; miss one and you're exposed. What Endpoint Central provides: automated, comprehensive patch management: OS + third-party — patches Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems AND 850+ third-party applications, from one console. Automated workflow — detect missing patches, test them, approve, and deploy on schedule (with the option to decline or delay). Test-and-approve — stage patches to a test group before broad rollout, so a bad patch doesn't break the fleet. Compliance and reporting — see patch status across the estate, prove compliance, and close gaps. So the whole patch problem — the hard third-party part included — is automated and comprehensive, closing the vulnerability window fast across every OS. Why it matters: comprehensive, automated patching is the highest-value security control most organisations can deploy — it directly shrinks the attack surface, and Endpoint Central is genuinely strong at it (especially the breadth of third-party app coverage). For any organisation serious about endpoint security and compliance — and needing it affordably — the patch engine alone justifies the tool. The value: Endpoint Central's patch management — automated, comprehensive, OS AND 850+ third-party apps across Windows, Mac and Linux — is its killer strength. For real endpoint security, this matters. TechBag helps organisations get patching right with Endpoint Central. TechBag helps you close the vulnerability window before attackers use it.
On-premises OR cloud — the data-localisation choice (a real India edge)
A defining strength of Endpoint Central — especially for India — is that it runs BOTH on-premises AND in the cloud, so you choose where your endpoint-management data lives, which is a genuine advantage over cloud-only rivals for regulated, government and data-localisation-sensitive organisations. The problem it solves: many modern endpoint tools (Microsoft Intune above all) are cloud-only — which is fine for many, but a real problem for organisations that need or prefer to keep management data on-premises or in-country: government bodies, BFSI (with RBI and regulatory data requirements), defence, and any organisation with data-sovereignty, security or localisation mandates. Cloud-only forces their hand. What Endpoint Central provides: a genuine deployment CHOICE: On-premises — deploy and run Endpoint Central entirely in your own environment (your data centre or private cloud), so all endpoint-management data stays under your control, meeting on-prem/sovereignty mandates. Cloud — or choose the fully-managed SaaS (Endpoint Central Cloud) if you prefer no infrastructure to run. India data centres — for the cloud option, ManageEngine operates data centres in Chennai and Mumbai, keeping data in-region. Your choice — you decide based on your compliance, security and operational needs, not the vendor's. So organisations that CAN'T or WON'T go cloud-only — a significant share of Indian govt, BFSI and regulated buyers — can run full UEM and patch on-premises, which Intune (cloud-only) simply can't offer. Why it matters: the on-prem (and in-country cloud) option directly answers data-localisation, sovereignty and regulatory requirements that are increasingly important in India — it's a real, defensible differentiator versus Microsoft Intune (cloud-only), and a big reason ManageEngine wins in Indian government, BFSI and regulated sectors. For organisations where data location matters, this choice is often decisive. The value: Endpoint Central runs on-premises OR in the cloud (with India data centres) — a genuine deployment choice that answers data-localisation and sovereignty needs cloud-only rivals can't. For regulated and Indian organisations, this matters. TechBag helps organisations deploy Endpoint Central their way. TechBag helps you keep your endpoint data where it must be.
Broad OS coverage at transparent per-device pricing — with a free tier
A core strength of Endpoint Central is VALUE across BREADTH — it manages every major OS (Windows, Mac, Linux, servers, iOS, Android, IoT) at transparent, published per-device pricing, with a free edition for up to 25 devices. The problem it solves: endpoint management should cover ALL your devices, not just the Windows ones — but heterogeneous fleets (Macs, Linux, mobile) often mean multiple tools and multiple bills; and enterprise endpoint tools (Ivanti, Tanium) tend to carry opaque, quote-based, premium pricing that's hard to budget for. What Endpoint Central provides: broad coverage at honest pricing: All major OSes — Windows, Mac, Linux, Windows/Linux servers, iOS, Android, and IoT — one tool for the whole heterogeneous estate. Transparent per-device pricing — published, per-endpoint editions (Professional / Enterprise / UEM / Security), so you can budget without a sales negotiation. Free edition — a genuinely useful FREE edition for up to 25 devices (a real plus for small teams and pilots). Editions that fit — start with core management, add security or full UEM as you need. So you cover your ENTIRE fleet — every OS — at a price you can see and budget, versus juggling multiple tools or facing opaque enterprise quotes. Why it matters: broad OS coverage means one tool for a mixed estate (fewer tools, less cost, one skill set); transparent per-device pricing means predictable budgeting (no quote games); and the free tier means small teams and pilots start at no cost. For cost-conscious organisations with heterogeneous fleets — especially in India — that combination is compelling. The value: Endpoint Central covers every major OS at transparent per-device pricing with a free tier — broad coverage, honest cost. For a mixed fleet on a budget, this matters. TechBag helps organisations size the right edition and device count. TechBag helps you manage the whole estate affordably.
From ManageEngine — an India-champion (Zoho), bootstrapped and trusted
Endpoint Central comes from ManageEngine, the enterprise IT-management division of Zoho Corp — a bootstrapped, India-headquartered champion — which matters for trust, value, India relevance and data localisation. The India champion: Zoho Corp (ManageEngine's parent) is bootstrapped — no VC funding, no IPO — headquartered in Chennai under founder Sridhar Vembu, a genuine 'made in India, made for the world' story. ManageEngine has been in IT management since 2002, and says its software powers 280,000+ organisations worldwide, including 9 of every 10 Fortune 100 companies. For an Indian buyer, choosing an India-HQ'd, financially independent (bootstrapped) vendor is a real, values-aligned plus. India relevance and data localisation: India is ManageEngine's fast-growing #2 market (10,000+ Indian customers), with data centres in Chennai and Mumbai and full on-premises options — directly answering India's data-localisation, sovereignty and regulatory (RBI/BFSI, government) needs. This is a defensible India edge. Broad, affordable, on-prem-or-cloud: ManageEngine's whole philosophy — affordable, transparently-priced, on-prem-capable IT management — fits price-sensitive, regulated and sovereignty-minded Indian organisations especially well. Via TechBag (Bengaluru-based), Indian organisations get Endpoint Central with local scoping, licensing and GST invoicing — an India-HQ'd product, locally supported. The value: Endpoint Central — from ManageEngine, a bootstrapped India-champion (Zoho, Chennai), with India data centres, on-prem options and affordable pricing — is a trusted, India-relevant, data-localisation-ready choice. TechBag supplies it with local scoping and support. TechBag provides India's own IT-management champion, locally supported.
The honest scope
ManageEngine Endpoint Central (formerly Desktop Central) is the UEM and patch-management flagship of ManageEngine (Zoho's IT-management division) — a single console to manage AND secure every endpoint (Windows, Mac, Linux, servers, mobile, IoT): patch, software deployment, OS imaging, MDM, remote control, assets and endpoint security — available on-premises OR in the cloud, with Zia AI. From an India-champion (bootstrapped, Chennai). The honest framing — strengths, fit, and competition: Endpoint Central's strengths are its VALUE (transparent per-device pricing, a free tier up to 25 devices), its PATCH strength (fast, comprehensive OS and third-party patching), broad OS coverage, the on-prem-OR-cloud choice (a real India/regulated edge), the ManageEngine ecosystem, and Zia AI. The competitive landscape: Microsoft Intune is the natural choice for Microsoft-365-native shops — it's bundled into E3/E5, with deep Entra ID and Windows integration — so if you're all-in on Microsoft 365, Intune is often the default (but it's cloud-only, and third-party patching is weaker). Tanium is built for very-large-scale, real-time endpoint query and security — hyperscale enterprises needing instant estate-wide visibility and response lean Tanium (at premium cost). Ivanti offers deep, specialised enterprise endpoint management — broad and capable, but with opaque, quote-based pricing. N-able and NinjaOne are MSP-first RMM platforms — if you're a managed service provider (or want an MSP-style RMM), they fit better. So the honest positioning: for affordable, transparent, broad UEM and patch across every OS — on-premises OR cloud, especially for cost-conscious, regulated or Indian organisations — Endpoint Central leads on value; for Microsoft-365-native shops, Intune (bundled in E5); for hyperscale real-time, Tanium; for MSP-first RMM, NinjaOne/N-able. Endpoint Central is most compelling for organisations wanting unified, affordable endpoint management and strong patching, with deployment choice. TechBag scopes Endpoint Central honestly — the right edition, on-prem vs cloud, comparing vs Intune/Ivanti/Tanium/NinjaOne, and licensing and supporting it with GST invoicing.
The numbers behind the platform
What your Endpoint Central journey looks like
Endpoint scoping (& deployment)
Your estate (which OSes, how many devices, mobile?), your priorities (patch? MDM? security?), and — crucially — on-premises vs cloud (data-localisation? regulatory?). TechBag scopes it, advises the edition, and compares vs Intune/Ivanti/Tanium/NinjaOne honestly.
Deploy & patch
Deploy Endpoint Central (on-prem or cloud), roll out the agent, and get patch management live first — OS and third-party — to close the vulnerability window fast (the value shines here). Then software deployment and imaging.
Extend & secure
Add MDM (mobile), remote control, IT asset management, and endpoint security (attack-surface reduction, device control, DLP add-on) — and integrate the ManageEngine estate (ServiceDesk Plus, OpManager, AD360, Log360). From patching to full UEM.
Automate & optimise
Turn on Zia AI (anomaly detection, patch insights), refine configurations and power management, and optimise licensing. TechBag supports you (GST; India-HQ'd vendor).
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The review scoreboard
Modelled on Gartner Peer Insights structure. *Counts and breakdowns are illustrative pending verified review collection.
Quick poll — what’s driving your evaluation?
Talk to an advisor“The patch management is the reason we bought it, and it delivers — OS AND all the third-party apps (Chrome, Java, Adobe, Zoom) patched automatically across Windows, Mac and Linux. That third-party coverage is what closed our biggest security gap.”
“We replaced four tools — patching, software deployment, MDM and remote control — with one Endpoint Central console. One agent, one vendor, one pane of glass. The simplification (and cost saving) was dramatic.”
“The on-premises option was decisive — as a regulated organisation we can't put endpoint-management data in a foreign cloud. Endpoint Central runs in our own environment, and ManageEngine has India data centres for the cloud parts. Data-localisation, solved.”
“The free edition let us start managing 25 devices at no cost, then we scaled up as we grew. Transparent per-device pricing, no quote games — unlike the enterprise tools that wouldn't even show a price.”
“It's part of one ManageEngine ecosystem — a ServiceDesk Plus ticket links to the device, and we patch or remote-fix from the service context. Endpoints connected to the rest of IT, one vendor.”
“Honest: we're a Microsoft-365-native shop and considered Intune (it's bundled in our E5). But Intune's third-party patching is weak and it's cloud-only — Endpoint Central's patch strength and on-prem option won for us. TechBag gave that honest comparison.”
“Managing a mixed fleet — Windows, Macs, Linux and mobile — from one console is exactly what we needed. Broad OS coverage without buying separate tools per platform.”
“As an Indian enterprise, choosing an India-HQ'd, bootstrapped vendor (Zoho/ManageEngine) felt right — and TechBag handled scoping, licensing and GST. An India champion, locally supported.”
Where everyone sits — the grids
Analyst firms bury this view behind paywalls, and G2 retired its Grid. So here’s TechBag’s synthesis of the UEM & endpoint-management market — tap any vendor to see why it sits where it does.
TechBag Email-Security Grid
Execution strength vs product vision — the classic market map, minus the paywall.
Affordable UEM + patch, on-prem OR cloud. This page's product.
Detection × Portfolio Integration
The grid nobody publishes — how strong the email detection is vs how integrated with the wider security portfolio.
Broad UEM + strong patch + value.
Positions are TechBag’s illustrative synthesis of public review-platform data and vendor documentation — not a reproduction of any analyst graphic. Verify before relying on it.
Endpoint Central vs the UEM & endpoint field
Microsoft Intune, Ivanti, Tanium, N-able and NinjaOne — honest lanes; the edge is VALUE + strong patch (OS + 850+ third-party) + the on-prem-OR-cloud choice + broad OS coverage. Microsoft-365-native? Intune. Hyperscale real-time? Tanium. MSP-first? NinjaOne/N-able. We say so.
| Dimension | Endpoint Central | Microsoft Intune | Ivanti | Tanium | N-able | NinjaOne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Affordable UEM + patch, on-prem OR cloud | Microsoft-365-native UEM | Deep specialised enterprise endpoint | Hyperscale real-time query/security | MSP-first RMM | MSP-first RMM (modern) |
| Cost / value | Affordable per-device (free tier) | Bundled in E3/E5 (else add-on) | Opaque, quote-based | Premium (hyperscale) | Per-device (MSP) | Per-device (MSP) |
| On-premises option | Yes (on-prem OR cloud) | Cloud-only | On-prem + cloud | On-prem + cloud | Cloud-only | Cloud-only |
| Patch (OS + third-party) | Strong (OS + 850+ apps) | OS strong, third-party weak | Strong (patch heritage) | Strong at scale | Good third-party | Good third-party |
| OS breadth (Win/Mac/Linux/mobile) | All + IoT | All (Microsoft-strong) | Broad | Broad | Win/Mac focus | Win/Mac focus |
| Endpoint security (device ctrl/DLP) | ASR, device control, DLP add-on | Defender-integrated | Broad security | Security-led | RMM-led security | RMM-led security |
| Ecosystem (IT-management) | ManageEngine (60+ products) | Microsoft ecosystem | Ivanti platform | Tanium platform | N-able | NinjaOne |
| Best fit | Affordable UEM+patch, on-prem/localisation | Microsoft-365-native shops | Deep specialised enterprise | Hyperscale real-time | MSP RMM | MSP RMM (modern) |
Which email-security approach fits you?
Honest fit signals — because the fastest way to lose your trust is to pretend one product wins every scenario.
Choose Endpoint Central if…
- ✓You want to MANAGE and SECURE every endpoint (Windows, Mac, Linux, servers, mobile, IoT) from ONE affordable console — with a free tier up to 25 devices
- ✓You need strong, comprehensive PATCH management — OS AND 850+ third-party apps — as your biggest security lever
- ✓You need (or prefer) an ON-PREMISES option — for data-localisation, sovereignty or regulatory reasons (a real India/regulated edge)
- ✓You value transparent per-device pricing, the integrated ManageEngine ecosystem, and an India-HQ'd, bootstrapped vendor (Zoho) with Zia AI
Microsoft Intune if…
- ✓You're a Microsoft-365-native shop where Intune is bundled in E3/E5 with deep Entra/Windows integration (and cloud-only is fine)
Tanium if…
- ✓You're a very large enterprise needing hyperscale, real-time endpoint query and security (accepting the premium cost)
NinjaOne / N-able if…
- ✓You're an MSP (or want MSP-first RMM) managing many clients' endpoints
What do email threats cost you?
Drag the sliders (count endpoints; hour cost as loaded rate). Estimates contrast a fragmented endpoint stack or a cloud-only/opaque-priced tool (multiple bills, weak third-party patch, no on-prem) vs Endpoint Central (one console, strong patch, on-prem/cloud choice, affordable per-device, Zia AI) — the wins are tool consolidation, comprehensive patching, and deployment choice. Illustrative.
Loaded cost = salary + overheads per productive hour. Illustrative only — your TechBag quote models actual device counts and modules.
Three ways to consume it
Endpoint Central has transparent, PUBLIC per-device pricing — editions (Professional/Enterprise/UEM/Security), a FREE edition up to 25 devices, and on-premises OR cloud deployment. It’s a fraction of the opaque, quote-based pricing of enterprise tools like Ivanti or Tanium (indicatively in the ~$10–12/endpoint/year range — verify live). Exact figures vary by edition/deployment/region and move over time — TechBag scopes the edition and device count and quotes current figures (ManageEngine publishes live pricing). India-HQ’d vendor; TechBag handles GST.
Endpoint Central (per device)
Best for affordable UEM + patch
- PUBLIC per-device editions (Professional/Enterprise/UEM/Security) — free up to 25 devices
- Manage AND secure every OS from one console — patch, deploy, MDM, remote, security
- On-premises OR cloud — data-localisation ready
+ Platform add-ons
Best for a broader rollout
- Scoped to your estate
- Add-on modules as needed
- Phased, right-sized deployment
+ On-prem / the ManageEngine estate
Best value with TechBag
- On-premises option for data-localisation/sovereignty (vs cloud-only Intune)
- Integrate ServiceDesk Plus, OpManager, AD360, Log360 — one stack
- India-HQ’d vendor (Zoho); TechBag scopes edition + handles GST
Buy it for less — TechBag pricing beats list
Whatever the list prices above, TechBag negotiates a significantly better deal — with GST-compliant INR invoicing and local support. Ask us for your discounted quote.
Get an India-ready quote
Tell us your device counts and current tools — we’ll model it against what you spend today.
The 8 questions to ask every vendor
Take this into your next vendor call — including ours.
Juggling separate tools for patch, deploy, MDM and remote? Endpoint Central manages AND secures every endpoint from one console.
Struggling to patch third-party apps (Chrome, Java, Adobe)? Endpoint Central automates OS AND 850+ third-party app patches — its killer strength.
Need on-premises (data-localisation, sovereignty, regulatory)? Endpoint Central runs on-prem OR cloud — unlike cloud-only Intune.
Managing a mixed fleet (Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile)? Endpoint Central covers all major OSes and IoT from one console.
Want transparent, affordable pricing? Per-device editions, public, free up to 25 devices — no quote games.
Want to secure, not just manage? Attack-surface reduction, device control, browser/app control, and an endpoint DLP add-on.
Standardising on ManageEngine? Endpoint Central integrates with ServiceDesk Plus, OpManager, AD360 and Log360 — one IT-management stack.
Value an India-HQ'd, bootstrapped vendor with India data centres? ManageEngine (Zoho) fits. TechBag scopes and handles GST.
Questions buyers ask
Ready to manage & secure every endpoint — affordably, on-prem or cloud?
Scope Endpoint Central (unified endpoint management + strong patch across every OS, on-prem OR cloud, Zia AI) — and let a TechBag advisor choose the edition, deployment (on-prem for data-localisation), and license it. Or compare vs Intune/Tanium/NinjaOne for Microsoft-native, hyperscale or MSP needs.
Stats, ratings, review counts and pricing are illustrative and sourced from public materials; verify before purchase.