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Defencebyte vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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- Behavior-based detection
- Diverse scanning options
- Covers multiple PCs per plan
- Separate products for PC optimization
- Unified platform combining endpoint management and next-gen security in one
- Advanced AI-driven antivirus with behavioral malware detection and ransomware rollback
- Excellent patch management and software deployment features
- Free edition for up to 25 devices and affordable scaling
- Strong customer support and documentation
- No third-party testing
- Missing essential features
- Limited support options
- Lack of company information
- Lacks an integrated firewall module
- Complex interface with a learning curve
- Some advanced security features require additional licenses or higher-tier plans
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toongabbie, New South Wales, Defencebyte is an Australian cybersecurity company offering antivirus software for Windows devices. Their antivirus solution includes real-time protection, behavior-based threat detection, automated scanning, and system rollback tools. The software is designed to run quietly in the background without slowing down performance, which is especially useful for users with legacy systems. Defencebyte offers multi-device coverage, flat-rate pricing, a 30-day free trial, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. While their products haven’t been reviewed by major independent testing labs and their online activity has slowed since 2022, users have praised the tool’s simplicity and ease of use. For those looking for minimal, real-time antivirus protection with low system impact, Defencebyte may still be worth considering.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central (formerly Desktop Central) is an endpoint management software suite that now also serves as a security solution. Developed by ManageEngine – the enterprise IT division of Zoho Corporation – Endpoint Central has been in the market for years as a tool to manage desktops, servers, and mobile devices from a central location. In 2023, it added a Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) module, transforming into a unified endpoint security platform. This NGAV uses machine learning and behavior analysis to detect malware, including emerging threats and fileless attacks. The platform’s key features span multiple categories: patch management, software deployment, remote troubleshooting, asset inventory, ransomware protection, device control (USB and peripherals), compliance reporting, and more – all accessible through a single web console. Endpoint Central has earned recognition from industry analysts (appearing in Gartner’s UEM reports and winning user choice awards ) and garners positive customer reviews for its rich feature set and value. Users particularly appreciate the combination of automated patching and robust security policies (like application whitelisting and browser security) that reduce risk preemptively. While its antivirus capability is new and still gaining trust, the overall package makes Endpoint Central a holistic endpoint defense and management solution. It’s especially well-regarded by small to mid-sized businesses and IT service providers, thanks to a free edition for up to 25 devices and flexible pricing that undercuts many competitors. In short, ManageEngine Endpoint Central provides a centralized way to keep your endpoints updated, compliant, and secure against modern threats – all in one unified platform.
- Security Rating : Poor
- VPN : Unavailable
- Price : Starts at $48.95 for one device
- Customer Experience : Fair
- Firewall : Unavailable
- Free Trial : 30 days
- Trustpilot Score : 4.8 out of 5
- Security Rating : Fair (New NGAV feature; not yet certified by independent labs)
- VPN : Not available (no VPN included)
- Price : Starts around $795/year (50 endpoints, Professional edition)
- Customer Experience : Excellent
- Firewall : No built-in firewall (manages OS firewall settings only)
- Free Trial : 30 days full-featured
- Trustpilot Score : N/R
- Rollback malware recovery
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Security for devices and networks
- All-in-one endpoint solution
- AI-powered threat detection
- Ransomware protection and file recovery
- Free and flexible licensing
- Single agent, single console
- Adware Removal
- Anti-Phishing—Undisclosed
- Anti-Spam
- Anti-Theft
- Anti-Tracking
- Behavior Analysis
- Cloud Scanning
- Dark Web Scanning
- Dedicated Ransomware Protection
- E-mail Scan—Undisclosed
- File Encryption
- Free Version
- ID Protection
- Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
- Malware Removal
- Mobile App
- On Demand Scan
- Real-Time Protection
- Spyware Removal
- Vulnerability Scanner—Undisclosed
- Webcam Protection
- Adware Removal
- Anti-Phishing—Undisclosed
- Anti-Spam
- Anti-Theft
- Anti-Tracking
- Behavior Analysis
- Cloud Scanning
- Dark Web Scanning
- Dedicated Ransomware Protection
- E-mail Scan
- File Encryption
- Free Version
- ID Protection
- Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
- Malware Removal
- Mobile App
- On Demand Scan
- Real-Time Protection
- Spyware Removal—Undisclosed
- Vulnerability Scanner
- Webcam Protection
- Boot Time Scans
- Browser Cleaner
- Disk Cleaner
- Junk Files Removal
- Software/Driver Updater—Undisclosed
- Boot Time Scans—Undisclosed
- Browser Cleaner
- Disk Cleaner
- Junk Files Removal
- Software/Driver Updater
- Cloud Storage Backup
- Live Updates
- Parental Control
- Password Manager
- Rescue Mode
- USB Rescue Toolkit
- USB Vaccination
- Cloud Storage Backup
- Live Updates
- Parental Control
- Password Manager
- Rescue Mode
- USB Rescue Toolkit
- USB Vaccination
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