Action1 vs Panorama9

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Ratings

Action1

Panorama9

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Overall

4.9
4.3

4.8

Meets Requirements

9.5
108 responses
N/A

9.2

905 responses

Ease of Use

9.6
110 responses
N/A

9.3

912 responses

Ease of Setup

9.7
106 responses
N/A

9.4

804 responses

Ease of Admin

9.5
105 responses
N/A

9.5

80 responses

Quality of Support

9.7
86 responses
N/A

9.4

876 responses

Ease of Doing Business with

9.7
99 responses
N/A

9.6

808 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

9.9
104 responses
N/A

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.

Panorama9

Product Summary

Panorama9 offers remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools that allow technicians to monitor client-facing systems and remote workstations. A real-time network monitoring map allows MSPs and IT Teams to track endpoint devices and security vulnerabilities and display asset inventory. This solution keeps endpoint devices secure by ensuring compliance with patch management capabilities.

Use Cases

  • Patch management:
    This platform detects software vulnerabilities and can push out updates for OS or third-party applications to ensure performance and security.
  • Remote management:
    Built-in remote monitoring and remote control capabilities allow users to keep track of remote workstations and resolve issues from anywhere in the world.
  • IT security:
    Compliance management capabilities allow technicians to deal with unauthorized software, missing software licenses, and so on. It can also detect when installed antivirus programs are not installed or running.

Shortcomings

  • Lacks features:
    Users have complained that several vital tools for MSPs are not available for Panorama9, such as a lack of customizability for policies.
  • Price:
    In recent years, there has been a price hike for Panorama9, which makes it less cost-effective relative to the number of features it offers.
  • Patching has limited settings:
    Some users have complained that its patch management capabilities lack granular control

NinjaOne

Why your peers choose us over Action1 and Panorama9

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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