Ratings
Bacon Unlimited
HCL BigFix
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
Bacon Unlimited
Product Summary
Marketing its endpoint management software as “made by IT people for IT people”, Bacon Unlimited helps you manage your Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS devices, workstations, and servers in a single platform. Its cross-platform tool helps your IT technicians manage and monitor your IT network more efficiently.
Use Cases
- Patch management:
Bacon Unlimited helps keep your IT network healthy with its automated patch management capabilities. - Real-time monitoring:
Its software offers the most up-to-date information about every device in your IT network. - Remote control:
Bacon Unlimited helps you securely and remotely control your endpoints across multiple networks.
HCL BigFix
Product Summary
BigFix is an endpoint management and security platform that automates device management, compliance management, and remediation. This solution ensures endpoints remain safe and uncompromised by discovering and patching security threats. IT Teams and MSPs can manage endpoints from initial deployments to retirement from a single platform.
Use Cases
- Endpoint management:
Technicians have visibility and control over all endpoints, allowing them to configure, deploy, and secure them. - Patch management:
Bigfix enhances endpoint security posture through automated patching to comply with popular security frameworks and regulatory requirements. - Endpoint Security:
BigFix detects and analyzes critical vulnerabilities, highlighting which issues need to be prioritized. Technicians can remediate any vulnerabilities fast, thanks to automation.
Shortcomings
- Mobile device management:
Several users have complained that the mobile device management system is lacking. - Integration challenges:
A lack of integrations is a concern for users and the current integrations could use some improvement. - Complex interface:
BigFix reviews say that the interface is outdated and can take extensive time and training to learn.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Bacon Unlimited and HCL BigFix
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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