SmartDeploy vs. ManageEngine’s Endpoint Central

See how SmartDeploy simplifies PC provisioning and Windows device management for modern, distributed workforces. With true hardware independence and deployment over the cloud, SmartDeploy offers unmatched flexibility.

SmartDeploy versus illustration
SmartDeploy versus illustration
Michigan State Logo
Nissan Logo
GE Healthcare Logo
Universal Logo
BIC Logo
E*Trade Logo

See how SmartDeploy and ManageEngine’s Endpoint Central compare

Endpoint Central

Endpoint Central automatically gathers drivers for all your different endpoints — but there’s no guarantee they’re up-to-date or from the manufacturer. And without remote deployments over the cloud, Endpoint Central can deploy only to machines on your company’s server.

complicatedcomplicatedcomplicated
platform pack checkplatform pack checkplatform pack check

SmartDeploy

SmartDeploy’s driver pack library makes it easy to install the right drivers to every machine in your fleet. Our 1500 prebuilt driver packs include the most secure and up-to-date drivers, so you don’t have to worry about endpoint security or functionality. And with remote deployment over the cloud, you can provision every endpoint, whether at the main office, in satellite offices, or at remote employees’ homes.

Deploy an image with SmartDeploy in minutes

SmartDeploy

ManageEngine's
Endpoint Central

Driver Pack Library

yes

no

Hardware independent

yes

no

Prebuilt & customizable script packages

yes

no

Cloud integrations

yes

no

Training

yes

yes

Remote imaging via cloud

yes

no

Offline imaging

yes

yes

Network imaging

yes

yes

Patch management

yes

yes

Scheduling

yes

yes

Custom driver packs

yes

no

Features dial illustrationFeatures dial illustrationFeatures dial illustration

How it works

Set up, update, and manage endpoints with greater flexibility and ease. Flexible layers enable you to manage the OS, applications, drivers, and user data independently from each other rather than baking everything into a locked image.

  • Step one

Build your golden image containing the Windows operating system, apps and settings that you need.

  • Step two

Download any of our prebuilt device driver packages for all the hardware models you support.

  • Step three

Pick the software and scripts you need from our library — or build a custom installer to fit your specific needs.

  • Step four

Save and deploy with ultimate flexibility using any combination of USB, network server, or cloud storage.

Download trial

Why customers prefer SmartDeploy

Meets requirements

Ease of use

Ease of setup

Ease of admin

Quality of support

Ease of doing business

Product direction

SmartDeploy logo white

Meets requirements

96%

Ease of use

95%

Ease of setup

92%

Ease of admin

96%

Quality of support

95%

Ease of doing business

97%

Product direction

85%

csm endpoint-central 9ca817cbfd 1

Meets requirements

87%

Ease of use

87%

Ease of setup

84%

Ease of admin

85%

Quality of support

83%

Ease of doing business

85%

Production direction

86%

One platform, endless use cases

SmartDeploy is your one-stop shop for PC provisioning and lifecycle management.

Computer monitor illustration

Computer imaging

Build and maintain a single Windows golden image, regardless of PC make or model

Cycle illustration

PC refreshes

Keep all your users files and settings consistent while rolling out new hardware

Settings illustration

Application management

Deploy, update, and patch applications zero-touch to any endpoint

Windows illustration

Windows updates

Push periodic updates or centrally manage entire migrations for local and remote PCs

Laptop with cogs illustration

Device setup

Seamlessly roll out images, drivers, and applications to entirely new devices

Layers illustration

PC break-fixes

Reimage the operating system layer without affecting applications or user data

Resources

Ready to make the switch?

SmartDeploy is not affiliated with or endorsed by ManageEngine. The use of ManageEngine on this page is for comparison purposes only. Information last updated: 10/11/2022.