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# Compare ManageEngine Applications Manager vs Amazon CloudWatch

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> Detailed comparison between ManageEngine Applications Manager and Amazon CloudWatch. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | ManageEngine Applications Manager | Amazon CloudWatch |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 255 | 91 |
| **Starting Price** | US$395,00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### ManageEngine Applications Manager

Small, medium as well as large organizations that require constant and comprehensive monitoring of their applications \&amp; servers(App servers, DB servers, Cloud apps, VMs, Middleware components, etc.).

### Amazon CloudWatch

IT admins, IT managers, Developers, Systems Engineers, Cloud Architects, Cloud Developers, Cloud Infrastructure Security teams, Infrastructure, Security, \&amp; Deployment teams

## Key features

### ManageEngine Applications Manager

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Asset Discovery
- Cost Management
- Dashboard
- Event Logs
- KPI Monitoring
- Monitoring
- Multi-Cloud Management
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Prioritization
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Resource Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Server Monitoring
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
- Transaction Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Reports
- Uptime Reporting

### Amazon CloudWatch

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Asset Discovery
- Cost Management
- Dashboard
- Event Logs
- KPI Monitoring
- Monitoring
- Multi-Cloud Management
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Prioritization
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Resource Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Server Monitoring
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
- Transaction Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Reports
- Uptime Reporting

## Links

- [View ManageEngine Applications Manager Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/172323/manageengine-applications-manager)
- [View Amazon CloudWatch Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/204333/amazon-cloudwatch)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/172323/204333/manageengine-applications-manager/vs/amazon-cloudwatch)

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