Action1 vs Kace

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Ratings

Action1

Kace

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Overall

4.9
4.1

4.8

Meets Requirements

9.5
108 responses
8.7
81 responses

9.2

905 responses

Ease of Use

9.6
110 responses
7.9
81 responses

9.3

912 responses

Ease of Setup

9.7
106 responses
7.6
69 responses

9.4

804 responses

Ease of Admin

9.5
105 responses
8.2
71 responses

9.5

80 responses

Quality of Support

9.7
86 responses
8.1
75 responses

9.4

876 responses

Ease of Doing Business with

9.7
99 responses
8.3
68 responses

9.6

808 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

9.9
104 responses
7.5
79 responses

9.8

897 responses

Based on G2 Spring 2024

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.

Kace

Product Summary

KACE is a unified endpoint manager developed by QUEST. It’s an IT management solution that offers a wide range of features that help IT teams and technicians discover and track devices in their IT environment, automate routine tasks, secure networks, and more.

Use Cases

  • Simplified management:
    KACE provides a single platform for IT teams and technicians to manage their endpoints across multiple operating systems.
  • Ease of use:
    KACE’s interface is straightforward and easy to use.
  • Windows support:
    Does a good job managing and supporting Windows machines.

Shortcomings

  • macOS support:
    Some users report that KACE falls short regarding Mac management.
  • Frequent alerts:
    Frequent alerts about system restarts after patching can be disruptive for some users.
  • Ticketing:
    Users find filtering and finding tickets in the tool is difficult.

NinjaOne

Why your peers choose us over Action1 and Kace

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, efficientRMM platform.

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