Ratings
Action1
Auvik
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
Action1
Product Summary
Action1 is a cloud-based management system for internal IT departments and managed service providers. The platform features a typical monitoring and management tool, but the solution mostly highlights its patch management capabilities.
Use Cases
- Patch management:
Action1 poised its patch management capabilities as its cornerstone feature, allowing continuous patch compliance for servers and workstations. - Vulnerability discovery:
The management and monitoring tool provides real-time vulnerability discovery, reducing ransomware risks for the IT infrastructure. - Easy deployment:
Technicians can quickly deploy applications and software to their endpoints.
Shortcomings
- Software compatibility:
The Action1 agent is strictly Windows. The core platform requires a Windows machine (Windows 7 or later) to function. - Navigation:
More advanced features are buried within the platform, making it hard for technicians to locate them. - Reporting:
Action1’s reporting section could be improved since there’s currently no way to pull a report per device of all the software installed.
Auvik
Product Summary
Auvik is a network monitoring and management platform that offers comprehensive visibility of an enterprise’s network topology and automates routine tasks, allowing MSPs and IT Teams to work efficiently. Real-time monitoring and backups support quick resolution of issues and lessen downtime, which allows IT professionals to focus on more complex tasks.
Use Cases
- Remote monitoring:
Auvik can detect remote devices in a network and collect data that is then analyzed in order to send out alerts that speed up troubleshooting. - Backups:
Auvik automatically saves backups of network configurations, decreasing downtime and preventing loss of data. - Simple to set up:
Auvik only takes a few minutes to set up and detect and automatically add endpoints within a network.
Shortcomings
- Compatibility:
Auvik reviews say that not all network devices, such as Raspberry Pi devices, are compatible with the platform. - Alerting:
Auvik reviews say that users often receive false positives from alerts. Users also wish that alerts had more customization options. - Slow load times:
Larger networks make the platform lag and load slowly. - Difficult interface:
Reports say that Auvik offers a lot of network monitoring features that can overload the interface or the network map, making them hard to use and navigate.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Action1 and Auvik
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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