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ManageEngine Endpoint Central AI features and pricing (October 2026)
Unified endpoint management from ManageEngine (Zoho) with the Zia AI assistant for vulnerability triage, patch rollout and threat response.
from $795 per year
Pricing details
Professional from $795 per year for 50 endpoints ($1.32 per endpoint per month), with volume discounts down to $1.09 per endpoint per month at 500 endpoints. Further editions Enterprise, UEM and Security. Free edition for up to 25 endpoints, 30-day free trial. As of October 2026.
What is ManageEngine Endpoint Central?
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is unified endpoint management software for laptops, desktops, servers and mobile devices. Its AI assistant Zia handles routine work such as vulnerability triage, patch rollout and threat containment, and escalates where people need to decide.
Endpoint Central covers patch management, threat detection, ransomware protection, asset management, mobile device management, data loss prevention, remote troubleshooting and endpoint privilege management across Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS and tvOS. It comes as Professional, Enterprise, UEM and Security editions, on-premises or in the cloud. ManageEngine is a division of Zoho Corporation and states that its products are made in India by an in-house team of more than 4,000 employees.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central AI features and use cases
- Handles vulnerability triage and patchingZia takes routine work from vulnerability triage through patch rollout off the admin team. Known issues are handled without someone working through each device by hand.
- Corrects or escalatesWhere possible, Zia corrects problems on its own, and where a decision is needed, it escalates to the team. Admins focus on the cases that require judgment.
- Speeds up threat investigationsZia AI supports investigations of detected threats and guides responders through remediation. Security and IT staff contain incidents faster, even without deep forensic experience.
What sets ManageEngine Endpoint Central apart
- Lists annual prices by endpoint count on its pricing page, with on-premises, cloud and perpetual license options.
- Available for on-premises operation, which keeps device data in the customer's own data center.
Where ManageEngine Endpoint Central is strongest
ManageEngine is part of Zoho, states that its software is made in India and runs its own offices and data centers there.
Questions to ask before you buy ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Compare the on-premises and cloud editions, since the prices and the hosting model differ. Functions such as EDR, malware and ransomware protection are paid add-ons, and Zia's guided threat investigation is part of the EDR capabilities. For the cloud edition, ask where data is hosted and where Zia processes it, because the pages we checked did not name regions or certifications; ManageEngine states that it runs its cloud services in its own data centers.
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Questions about ManageEngine Endpoint Central
What does Endpoint Central cost?
The Professional edition starts at $795 per year for 50 endpoints on-premises and $1,045 per year in the cloud. Enterprise, UEM and Security editions cost more.
Can I test it?
Yes. ManageEngine offers a 30-day free trial without a credit card.
Which operating systems are supported?
Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS and tvOS, plus IoT and rugged devices according to the product page.
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