Ratings
Action1
Kaseya VSA
Overall
4.9
4.0
4.8
Meets Requirements
9.5
108 responses
8.3
190 responses
9.2
905 responses
Ease of Use
9.6
110 responses
7.5
193 responses
9.3
912 responses
Ease of Setup
9.7
106 responses
6.8
154 responses
9.4
804 responses
Ease of Admin
9.5
105 responses
7.6
158 responses
9.5
80 responses
Quality of Support
9.7
86 responses
7
179 responses
9.4
876 responses
Ease of Doing Business with
9.7
99 responses
7.3
153 responses
9.6
808 responses
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
104 responses
6.9
190 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.
Kaseya VSA
Product Summary
Kaseya Virtual System Administrator (VSA) is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management software (RMM) designed with technicians in mind. VSA helps IT teams and managed service providers (MSPs) manage endpoint devices from anywhere and protect them from security threats with threat detection. Automation capabilities allow users to set up repeatable IT processes, auto-remediation of issues, and software patches.
Use Cases
- Remote endpoint management:
Users can detect and manage endpoint devices to resolve issues and support device performance, as well as monitor endpoint network connectivity. - Patch deployment:
Tools like automation and pre-defined application lists make rolling out patches and software updates easy and seamless. - Automation:
Technicians can create their own scripts or access a script library.
Shortcomings
- Lack of support for non-Windows devices:
Users have reported that macOS does not receive adequate support. - Missing features:
Some G2 users have said that Kaseya does not offer many out-of-the-box features. - Complex interface:
Being proficient with VSA requires a decent amount of training and can take a while to get up and running.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Action1 and Kaseya VSA
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.What they're saying
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