# ManageEngine RMM Central

> Network and endpoint RMM for MSPs, priced by device count on request, not published.

ManageEngine RMM Central is a remote monitoring and management platform from ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, for MSPs managing servers, network devices and endpoints across client sites. Pricing is not published; it is quoted per device against an annual subscription or a one-time perpetual licence. Listing updated 6 September 2026. Checked by MSP Software 5 September 2026.

- Page: https://mspsoftware.net/software/manageengine-rmm-central
- Vendor: ManageEngine, https://mspsoftware.net/vendors/manageengine, website https://www.manageengine.com/remote-monitoring-management/
- Categories: RMM and patching (primary), Network monitoring
- Free trial: yes. Free version: no.
- Deployment: cloud and on-premises. Platforms: web, Windows, macOS and Linux. HQ: India. Founded: 1996.
- Support: email, phone and knowledge base. Training: documentation.

## From the vendor

ManageEngine RMM Central is a remote monitoring and management platform from ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, built for MSPs who need to discover, monitor and manage servers, network devices and endpoints across multiple client sites from one console. It covers network discovery and topology mapping, SNMP and WMI-based device and server monitoring with configurable thresholds, patch management across Windows, Mac, Linux and more than a thousand third-party applications, remote control with multi-user collaboration, mobile device management, IT asset tracking, and a library of more than a hundred pre-built reports. It suits MSPs who already run other ManageEngine products, particularly ServiceDesk Plus MSP for the help desk side, and who want network and server monitoring depth alongside endpoint management in a single vendor stack, rather than a lightweight agent-only RMM. RMM Central's pricing is not published. The vendor's quote page offers two commercial models: an annual subscription at a fixed cost per year including support, or a perpetual one-time licence fee plus ongoing annual maintenance, both priced against the number of devices and technician licences, and servers require two licences per device rather than one. A 30-day free trial with full features is available to download, and there is no free version once the trial ends (checked September 2026). The vendor documents one integration on its own integration pages, ServiceDesk Plus MSP, ManageEngine's own ITSM and help desk product; no third-party PSA integration such as ConnectWise or Autotask is documented by the vendor. RMM Central is distributed as downloadable server software, also listed on Azure Marketplace and AWS Marketplace for a cloud-hosted install, rather than run by ManageEngine as a hosted multi-tenant service. ManageEngine is part of Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, India. An MSP evaluating RMM Central should get an actual per-device quote for both licensing models before comparing it against a per-endpoint RMM with published pricing, and confirm whether it needs the ServiceDesk Plus MSP pairing or a separate PSA, since that integration is not documented both ways.

## Our take

RMM Central suits an MSP that already leans on ManageEngine, particularly ServiceDesk Plus MSP for ticketing, and wants network and server monitoring depth (SNMP polling, topology, thousands of device templates) alongside endpoint patching in one console. It suits shops comfortable running or hosting the software themselves rather than a fully vendor-hosted SaaS RMM. Because pricing is quote-only and split between an annual subscription and a perpetual licence, get quotes for both before comparing against NinjaOne or Datto RMM, which publish per-endpoint pricing. Check whether your PSA of choice actually integrates, since the vendor documents only its own ServiceDesk Plus MSP connection, and confirm licensing for servers, which need two licences per device.

## Pricing

ManageEngine RMM Central does not publish a list price.

## Features

| Feature | Supported | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patch management | yes | Windows, Mac, Linux and over 1,000 third-party applications. |
| Remote access | yes | Built-in remote control with multi-user collaboration. |
| Monitoring and alerting | yes | Real-time alerting with configurable thresholds. |
| Network discovery | yes | Active Directory, subnet scanning and Layer 2 network mapping. |
| Mobile device management | yes | Built-in mobile device management. |
| PSA integration | yes | Documented integration with ServiceDesk Plus MSP, ManageEngine's own PSA/help desk product; no third-party PSA integration documented. |
| Reporting | yes | Over 100 pre-built analytics and reporting tools. |
| Third-party application patching | yes | Third-party application patching alongside OS patching. |
| Automatic network discovery | yes |  |
| Topology mapping | yes | Layer 2 network mapping. |
| Uptime and outage alerting | yes |  |
| SNMP support | yes | SNMP and WMI-based monitoring with over 53,000 vendor templates. |
| Multi-site dashboard | yes | Single console across multiple client sites. |
| Remote access to devices | yes |  |

## Integrations

- ServiceDesk Plus MSP, https://www.manageengine.com/msp/service-desk/

## Alternatives

- N-able N-sight RMM: Cloud RMM for monitoring, patching, automation and endpoint security, with pricing on request. https://mspsoftware.net/software/n-sight
- NinjaOne: Cloud RMM priced $1.50-$3.75 per endpoint per month, with ticketing, PSA and backup. https://mspsoftware.net/software/ninjaone. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/manageengine-rmm-central-vs-ninjaone
- Kaseya VSA: Quote-only RMM with endpoint patching, automation and Live Connect remote access. https://mspsoftware.net/software/kaseya-vsa
- N-able N-central: On-premises or cloud RMM built for larger, more complex managed estates. https://mspsoftware.net/software/n-central

## FAQ

### How much does ManageEngine RMM Central cost?

ManageEngine RMM Central does not publish a list price. No MSP price reports have been approved yet.

### Does ManageEngine RMM Central offer a free trial?

ManageEngine RMM Central offers a free trial. There is no free version.

### What does ManageEngine RMM Central integrate with?

ManageEngine RMM Central lists integrations with ServiceDesk Plus MSP.

### Is ManageEngine RMM Central cloud or on-premises?

ManageEngine RMM Central can be run in the cloud or on-premises.

### Who is ManageEngine RMM Central for?

MSPs report using ManageEngine RMM Central at sizes of 16-50, 51-200 and 200+ technicians.

### How much does ManageEngine RMM Central cost?

ManageEngine RMM Central does not publish a per-device or per-technician price. The vendor quotes it two ways: an annual subscription at a fixed cost per year including support, or a perpetual one-time licence fee plus ongoing annual maintenance, both calculated against the number of devices and technician licences you need. Servers count as two licences per device under either model, so get an itemised quote before comparing it with an RMM that publishes per-endpoint pricing.

### Is there a free trial of RMM Central?

Yes, ManageEngine offers a 30-day free trial of RMM Central with all features unlocked, downloadable from the vendor's site. There is no free or perpetually free tier once the trial ends; continued use requires either the annual subscription or the perpetual licence.

### Does RMM Central integrate with ConnectWise or Autotask?

ManageEngine does not document an integration between RMM Central and ConnectWise PSA, Autotask, or other third-party PSA platforms on its own site. The only PSA integration the vendor documents is with ServiceDesk Plus MSP, ManageEngine's own ITSM and help desk product. An MSP already committed to a different PSA should confirm current integration support directly with ManageEngine before buying.

### Is RMM Central cloud-hosted or on-premises?

ManageEngine RMM Central is distributed as downloadable server software that an MSP installs and runs itself, rather than a service ManageEngine hosts for you. It is also listed on Azure Marketplace and AWS Marketplace, so it can be run on a cloud virtual machine instead of local hardware, but either way the MSP is responsible for the server, not ManageEngine.

### Who owns ManageEngine?

ManageEngine is the IT management software division of Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, India. It has always operated as a Zoho division rather than as a separately acquired or independently owned company, so there has been no recent ownership change affecting RMM Central.