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CVE-2026-31207 in Google Chrome 125
Critical · Finance · Windows · 3 issues on this device
ManageEngine alternative
trio.so vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Endpoint Central is a broad, low-cost endpoint suite with many editions. trio.so puts device management, patching, compliance and identity in three plans and one cloud console.
Endpoint Management › Overview
Endpoint management
Acme · All groups · All platforms
Finance-PC-07Patch & VulnerabilityManaged devices262Enrolled devices in the current scope
Devices needing attention23Problems or alerts, distinct devices
Active operations5Running or dispatched now
Needs attentionHighest-priority issue per device
Finance-PC-07CVE-2026-31207 in Google Chrome 125Patch & Vulnerability · Finance · WindowsCriticalOpen3 issuesInspect →
Finance-MBP-14Disk encryption is offEndpoint Compliance · Finance · macOSCriticalOpen2 issuesInspect →
Build-Server-01CVE-2026-24410 in OpenSSH 9.6Patch & Vulnerability · Engineering · LinuxHighIn progress2 issuesInspect →Kiosk-PC-07Real-time protection is offEndpoint Compliance · Operations · WindowsHighOpen1 issueInspect →View all 23
OperationsIn progress
Google Chrome 126 rolloutSoftware rollout · started 12 min agoRolling out
41 of 64 device confirmationsInspect →
macOS 15.1 updatePatch plan · started 1 h agoRolling out
52 of 96 device confirmationsInspect →
OpenSSH 9.8 · LinuxPatch plan · started 25 min agoRolling out
6 of 14 device confirmationsInspect →
View operations
Fleet by platform262 managed devices · All groups · All platformsView devices
Features
How trio.so and ManageEngine compare
Capabilitytrio.soManageEngine
Pricing
Plans start at $5 per device. No device minimum.
From $1.32 per endpoint per month, 50-endpoint paid minimum, free up to 25 endpoints, maintenance and support fee extra.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android. ChromeOS is coming soon.
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, ChromeOS and tvOS.
Patching
OS and third-party app patching, with CVE findings scored by CVSS, EPSS and the CISA KEV list.
Automated patching for Windows, Mac, Linux and third-party applications.
Compliance
Compliance monitoring of failed controls per device, with fixes confirmed on the next check and evidence export.
Audits against 130+ CIS benchmarks, UK Cyber Essentials and NIST benchmarks.
Identity for staff
MFA, single sign on, conditional access and device login controls for macOS and Windows in Zero Trust.
Not listed on Endpoint Central's product page; Secure Private Access gives access to internal apps through identity and device verification.
Deployment
Cloud.
Cloud or on-premises.
AI and MCP
Trio AI recommends fixes you review. Trio MCP connects your AI assistant to the console.
Zia AI and Zia Agents, and an MCP integration through Zoho MCP.
Pricing
Four editions, or three plans
Endpoint Central lists four paid editions plus a free edition, priced per endpoint. trio.so lists three plans, priced per device, with identity in Zero Trust.
Capabilitytrio.soManageEngine
Starting price
Plans start at $5 per device.
From $1.32 per endpoint per month (Professional edition)
Plans
Essentials: Run every device from one console: device management, apps, inventory and asset management, remote actions and Trio AI assist. Secure: Adds patch and vulnerability management, endpoint compliance checks with evidence export, and application control. Zero Trust: Adds MFA and single sign on, conditional access, device login controls and service desk essentials. See trio.so plans
Free edition: Up to 25 endpoints. Billing: Monthly, annual or perpetual licences, cloud or on-premises. Paid minimum: 50 endpoints.
Billing terms
No device minimum. No per-platform add-ons. 14 day free trial.
Endpoint Central starts at $1.32 per endpoint per month for Professional, $1.57 for Enterprise, $1.82 for UEM and $2.82 for Security. Paid editions start at 50 endpoints, and the free edition covers up to 25. The price calculator excludes the annual maintenance and support fee.
Note
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Taxes and the annual maintenance and support fee are extra.
trio.so vs ManageEngine in four numbers
- 3
- Plans on trio.so, each listing what it includes. Endpoint Central has four paid editions plus a free one.
- 0
- Device minimum on trio.so. Endpoint Central's paid editions start at 50 endpoints.
- 1
- Console for device management, patching, compliance and identity on trio.so.
- 5
- Operating systems trio.so manages: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android. ChromeOS is coming soon.
Honest take
Where ManageEngine stands
Pros
Low price per endpoint
Editions start at $1.32 per endpoint per month, well below most device management tools.
A free edition
Up to 25 endpoints at no cost, permanently.
More platforms
ChromeOS and tvOS are supported, alongside Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS and Android.
On-premises if you need it
Endpoint Central runs in the cloud or on your own servers.
Deep compliance auditing
Audits against 130+ CIS benchmarks, UK Cyber Essentials and NIST.
Cons
More editions to choose between
Four paid editions, each adding capabilities, plus a separate maintenance and support fee.
A 50-endpoint paid minimum
Small teams above 25 devices go straight to 50 paid endpoints.
Staff identity is a separate product
MFA and single sign on for employees aren't listed on Endpoint Central's product page.
Who should pick which
Pick ManageEngine: A cost-focused team, a fleet with ChromeOS or tvOS devices, or an organization that needs on-premises deployment.
Pick trio.so: A team that wants device management, patching, compliance and staff identity in one cloud console, chosen from three plans, with no paid minimum.
Why teams switch
Why IT teams pick trio.so over ManageEngine
Three plans, each listing what it includes
Plans start at $5 per device, and each plan's contents are on the pricing page.
Identity next to devices
MFA, single sign on and conditional access in Zero Trust.
No device minimum
Start with the devices you have.
Patching with risk scores
CVE findings scored by CVSS, EPSS and CISA KEV.
Compliance evidence in one click
Failed controls listed per device, fixes confirmed on the next check, and evidence export.
One multi-client console for MSPs
Every client organization managed from one place.
Live demo
See trio.so run your devices
A 30 minute walkthrough with our team, built around your fleet. Bring your ManageEngine Endpoint Central questions and we'll show the same work in trio.so.
- Your questions, your device mix
- Pricing for your fleet. Plans start at $5 per device.
- A plan for moving off ManageEngine Endpoint Central
- Details
- Time
- Confirmed
trio.so vs ManageEngine FAQ
If price per endpoint and platform count matter most, Endpoint Central is hard to beat. If you want device management, patching, compliance and staff identity in one cloud console with three plans, trio.so is worth a trial, with plans starting at $5 per device.
Editions start at $1.32 per endpoint per month (Professional), $1.57 (Enterprise), $1.82 (UEM) and $2.82 (Security). Paid editions start at 50 endpoints, the free edition covers up to 25, and the annual maintenance and support fee is extra.
Usually not on list price per endpoint. trio.so's case is what is in the plan: staff identity, compliance with evidence export and one console, with no paid minimum.
Yes. trio.so's ChromeOS support is coming soon.
trio.so runs in the cloud, and a customer-hosted deployment can be scoped with our team when you need it.
Yes. Endpoint Central has Zia AI and Zia Agents, and an MCP integration through Zoho MCP. Trio AI recommends fixes that you review before they run.
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