Ratings
Automox
Quest Kace
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
Automox
Product Summary
Automox is a cloud-native endpoint management solution that offers automated patch management and configuration of endpoints across multiple OS. Automox provides managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams visibility of all endpoints. It allows organizations to automate software patch deployment, create custom scripts for Windows, MacOS, and Linux endpoints, and support third-party software.
Use Cases
- Patch management:
Automox automates software updates and the deployment of critical patches for endpoint device systems. Patch automation and custom configurations are available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, as well as third-party software, including Google, Amazon, Adobe, and Java. - Remote monitoring:
The built-in Automox Remote Control offers full visibility of all endpoints. IT administrators can locate non-compliant devices and remotely access, patch, and troubleshoot any issues. - Automated vulnerability remediation:
Automox can integrate with scanning solutions to detect endpoint vulnerability.
Shortcomings
- Complexity:
Some users might find the platform’s advanced features a bit overwhelming, particularly if they are looking for a simple patch management solution. - Device recognition:
Some users have encountered devices incorrectly showing an offline status. This issue requires the device to be manually rebooted to resolve. - Reporting:
Some users have expressed that Automox’s reporting capabilities do not meet their needs as reports have limited information. Furthermore, the lack of multi-tenancy requires users to view reports from each tenant individually.
Quest 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 Automox and Quest Kace
For enterprise IT organizations managing complex, distributed environments, NinjaOne delivers where others fall short. Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Management Tools, NinjaOne is purpose-built to meet the demands of large-scale operations, combining deep visibility, governance-grade control, and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction scores.Enterprise teams choose NinjaOne for its ability to scale without compromise. Whether managing thousands of endpoints across global locations or enforcing consistent security and compliance policies across heterogeneous infrastructure, NinjaOne provides the reliability and operational consistency that enterprise environments require. Unlike many competing solutions that carry steep learning curves and high system resource overhead, NinjaOne delivers enterprise-grade power without the implementation burden.
NinjaOne’s integration ecosystem is built for enterprise breadth, offering pre-built compatibility with leading security and ITSM platforms, enabling organizations to consolidate their toolset rather than work around it. Advanced, role-based reporting and audit-ready dashboards give IT leadership the real-time intelligence needed to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate compliance. For enterprises seeking a proven, scalable endpoint management platform backed by best-in-class support, NinjaOne is the clear choice.
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