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# Compare Chef Enterprise Automation Stack vs ManageEngine Applications Manager

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> Detailed comparison between Chef Enterprise Automation Stack and ManageEngine Applications Manager. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Chef Enterprise Automation Stack | ManageEngine Applications Manager |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 36 | 255 |
| **Starting Price** | US$250.00 | US$395.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Chef Enterprise Automation Stack

Chef Enterprise Automation Stack is used by DevSecOps teams, application developers, IT operations, security professionals, cloud engineers, and enterprises implementing continuous delivery.

### 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.).

## Key features

### Chef Enterprise Automation Stack

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Collaboration Tools
- Continuous Integration
- Dashboard
- Data Visualisation
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Real-Time Notifications
- Real-Time Reporting
- Real-Time Updates
- Server Monitoring
- Troubleshooting Reports

### ManageEngine Applications Manager

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automated Discovery
- Collaboration Tools
- Continuous Integration
- Dashboard
- Data Visualisation
- Email Monitoring
- Monitoring
- Multi-Location Monitoring
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Real-Time Notifications
- Real-Time Reporting
- Real-Time Updates
- Root Cause Analysis
- Server Monitoring
- Troubleshooting Reports
- Virtual Machine Monitoring

## Links

- [View Chef Enterprise Automation Stack Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/170467/chef)
- [View ManageEngine Applications Manager Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/172323/manageengine-applications-manager)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/170467/172323/chef/vs/manageengine-applications-manager)

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