Ratings
Action1
SolarWinds Dameware
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 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.
SolarWinds Dameware
Product Summary
Dameware Remote Everywhere offers cloud-native remote support tools that enable IT professionals and managed service providers (MSPs) to monitor remote endpoints and quickly resolve issues. To keep data and devices safe, Dameware employs encryption and multi-factor authentication. Dameware’s help desk functionalities and comprehensive reporting simplify and speed up remote support.
Use Cases
- Remote access:
Customizable remote access ensures that IT Remote access: Dameware Remote Everywhere allows technicians to access remote devices inside and outside a network to diagnose problems and execute commands to solve them. - Endpoint monitoring:
Technicians can view real-time and historical insight into device health and session details, allowing them to resolve any issues. - Remote support:
Users can streamline their remote support work by using Dameware’s helpdesk features, such as file transfer, screen sharing, and a built-in ticketing system.
Shortcomings
- Difficult setup:
Initial setup of SolarWinds Dameware can be difficult, according to reviews. Users also say that some technical expertise is needed to use the platform. - Remote connection issues:
DNS conflicts can lead technicians to connect to the wrong device. - Graphics issues:
Screen resolution often suffers when using remote access functions, making it difficult for technicians to effectively troubleshoot devices.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Action1 and SolarWinds Dameware
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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