Ratings
Arcserve
Pulseway
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
Arcserve
Product Summary
Arcserve Unified Data Protection (UPD) offers enterprises data protection and disaster recovery. With its backup functionalities, it can help prevent data loss. This solution also protects IT environments from security threats such as ransomware. Arcserve allows IT administrators to manage all backups from a single cloud-based or private console.
Use Cases
- Backup and recovery:
Arcserve’s ransomware data recovery feature allows technicians to recover systems and data quickly, reducing downtime and preventing loss of data. - Disaster recovery:
In the event of a disaster or security threat, this solution restores vital data with instant VM and bare metal recovery (BMR). Granular restore capabilities provide technicians with more control over data and system recovery. - Centralized management:
Users can manage backups, data and restores from a cloud-based single console.
Shortcomings
- License management issues:
Users have complained of licensing errors preventing backups from being made. - Stability issues:
Connections with the server or the agents can be lost, which leads to backup failures. - Challenging interface:
Many users have complained that the GUI struggles to work on some browsers and OS. The interface is also outdated and difficult to navigate.
Pulseway
Product Summary
Pulseway is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform that provides IT Teams and MSPs with real-time data on devices, servers, VMs, and networks. Technicians can utilize Pulseway’s automation to push out regular patch updates, multi-level auto-remediation workflows, and generate custom reports. Remote control and remediation make it easy to resolve any issues.
Use Cases
- Automation:
Users can rely on Pulseway’s automation of repetitive IT tasks for time efficiency. - Real-time Management:
Pulseway provides live visibility of servers, workstations, and network devices from any device. - High Configurability:
Pulseway’s configurable nature allows users to receive notifications for specific events they need to monitor.
Shortcomings
- Mac and Linux support:
Some G2 users have stated that Pulseway could improve its Mac and Linux support, particularly in the speed and thoroughness of its responses to IT inquiries or tickets. - User-friendliness:
Pulseway could be more user-friendly, especially for beginner IT technicians. According to some G2 users, Pulseway’s user interface is not as intuitive as expected and may take some time to understand. - Performance: According to some G2 users, Pulseway could improve the performance of its remote access tools. Specifically, users have noted that its platform may slow down while remotely accessing a device.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Arcserve and Pulseway
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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