Patch management can be time consuming and complex…
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a software update service from Microsoft for the Windows operating system, as well as other Microsoft products. It allows administrators to approve or decline updates before they are distributed to clients, and to select which updates are applicable to specific groups of computers.
Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) requires significant on-premises infrastructure, workarounds for remote workers, and complex implementations which increase costs and leave vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
… but NinjaOne makes patching fast, easy, and reliable.
With no complex infrastructure to manage and a modern, intuitive workflow, NinjaOne simplifies patch management, improves patch compliance, reduces time spent on patching, and enables multi-OS patch management from a single console.
Additionally, WSUS patch management does not offer support for operating systems outside of the Windows ecosystem, such as Linux or MacOS unlike NinjaOne.
Why NinjaOne is better than WSUS
Single-pane IT management
NinjaOne goes way beyond patch management, giving you everything you need to manage IT centrally and remotely. We cut the cost and complexity of your environment by replacing many of the point solutions you have for IT management today and creating a single source of truth for your endpoints.
Built for remote management
NinjaOne is 100% cloud-based and built to be both location- and network-agnostic making managing devices anywhere, on any network easy. NinjaOne solves the field, remote, and hybrid worker device management problem common in on-prem solutions.
No Infrastructure required
As a fully SaaS solution, the only cost of NinjaOne to you is the subscription. You don’t have to purchase expensive hardware and maintain or upgrade hardware over time. NinjaOne is easy to implement and requires minimal configuration which significantly reduces labor costs compared to WSUS.
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| Infrastructure | Requires on-premises server(s) and network |  |
| Ongoing server configuration & maintenance | |
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| 100% cloud-based | |
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| Off-network management without VPN | |
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| Patch Management | ||
| Windows OS Patching | |
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| Microsoft Application Patching | |
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| Non-Microsoft Windows Application Patching | |
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| Mac OS Patching | |
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| Native backup capabilities | |
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| Linux OS Patching | |
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| Endpoint health and performance monitoring and alerting | |
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| Push-style patching | |
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| Pull-style patching | |
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| IT Management | ||
| Software deployment | |
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| System health and performance monitoring | |
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| Custom notifications and alerts | |
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| Remote control | |
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| Remote management tools | |
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| IT automation | |
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| IT process and credential documentation | |
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| End-user self-service IT portal | |
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| Built-in helpdesk | |
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| Cloud backup | |
The best WSUS alternative is NinjaOne according to G2
At NinjaOne, we put our partners first – that’s why our partners rated NinjaOne the top patch management solution for mid-market companies on G2 with a score of 4.8 out of 5.0.
Where RMMs Should Be
Ninja’s patch management feature blows all other RMM's out of the water, ease of use is what all other RMM products hope for.
Patch management in Windows and third-party patching has saved us many man hours of our regular patching. NinjaOne has helped us bring automation to our team.
NinjaOne is Trusted by Over 17,000 MSPs & IT Pros Across the Globe
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