Ratings
Acronis
Connectwise Automate
Overall
4.8
Meets Requirements
9.2
905 responses
Ease of Use
9.3
912 responses
Ease of Setup
9.4
804 responses
Ease of Admin
9.5
80 responses
Quality of Support
9.4
876 responses
Ease of Doing Business with
9.6
808 responses
Product Direction (% positive)
Based on G2 Winter 2026
Competitors
Acronis
Product Summary
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is a cyber protection solution that ensures the security of all business data. It offers backup, disaster recovery, security, automation, and management solutions and can integrate with many other tools. Acronis empowers providers to deliver reliable services with endpoint management, IT security, data backup and recovery, and EDR.
Use Cases
- Endpoint management:
Users can monitor, manage, and secure all their endpoints regardless of their locations. - Data backup & recovery:
Acronis enables IT teams to secure and protect critical data using data backup and recovery. - IT security:
IT professionals can proactively protect and secure their IT environments with Acronis EDR.
Shortcomings
- Web interface issues:
The software’s web interface can be slow or stop suddenly, causing inconvenience. - Unclear error messages:
The software’s error messages are difficult to decipher, especially when a backup is unsuccessful. - Auto-update failure:
Auto-update on agents does not always succeed. - Support knowledge:
Some users have found that it is difficult to obtain support and troubleshooting help.
Connectwise Automate
Product Summary
ConnectWise Automate, previously known as LabTech, is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform that simplifies and automates managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting endpoints. Its scripting function allows managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams to automate routine processes and workflows and customize the platform to meet their needs.
Use Cases
- Remote endpoint management:
From a single view, users can monitor device status and manage endpoints, solving performance or security issues without disruptive downtime - Patch and software management:
Deploy applications and install updates using the solution ensure that devices are configured, optimized, and secure. - Automation:
Cut down on routine IT workloads by automating repeatable tasks.
Shortcomings
- Difficult implementation:
Initial implementation of ConnectWise Automate is complex, costly, and time-consuming, and users often need consultants to help implement and use the solution. - Complex interface:
Technicians can take a long time to fully understand how to utilize the platform’s features and settings. - Lack of support for non-Windows devices:
The solution is built more for Windows devices with less patching, actions, and data for other OS.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Acronis and Connectwise Automate
NinjaOne sets itself apart with its exceptional customer reviews, usability and comprehensive integration options, positioning it ahead of its competitors. The platform’s interface is expertly crafted for both quick adoption and ease of use, vital for dynamic IT environments. This focus on user experience doesn’t compromise its robust feature set, which is designed to boost operational efficiency, an area where many competitors struggle.In terms of integration, NinjaOne shines by offering extensive compatibility with a wide array of third-party applications, an area where other RMM solutions often have limitations. This makes it a more adaptable choice for varied IT ecosystems. Furthermore, NinjaOne’s scalability and performance consistency, even in large network scenarios, mark it as a superior option. Enhanced by advanced, customizable reporting tools, NinjaOne emerges as a leading choice for IT professionals seeking a dependable, efficient RMM platform.
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