Ratings
Datto
Tanium
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
Datto
Product Summary
Datto, a Kaseya company, is an IT management business that offers RMM, network management, PSA, and data protection solutions. Datto allows IT departments and MSPs to manage their businesses and provide IT services from a single platform. Additionally, Datto solutions are scalable and customizable to adapt to IT environments.
Use Cases
- IT management:
Datto provides IT management solutions, which include RMM, network management, and remote access. - IT security:
Using Datto, IT teams can secure their IT environments with data backups and EDR. - PSA:
Datto PSA can improve business visibility, allowing leadership to make data-driven decisions.
Shortcomings
- Patch management issues:
When patches and other related tasks fail, it’s difficult to troubleshoot since Datto does not provide enough specific error information for users. - Customer support:
Some G2 users have stated that Datto’s customer support can be inconsistent regarding response time and tailored answers to each IT ticket. - Full trial:
Whereas Datto limits functionality at the start to lure you into signing a contract, NinjaOne allows you to use their entire platform so you can fully understand their solution from the beginning.
Tanium
Product Summary
Tanium is a cloud-based cybersecurity and endpoint management platform that provides real-time data on endpoint devices and network security. Its incident report features allow technicians to detect and diagnose threats and incidents. IT Teams and MSPs can utilize Tanium’s automation to update endpoints and speed up remote resolutions to any issues.
Use Cases
- Endpoint Management:
Tanium provides visibility of all endpoints from a single platform. Technicians can configure new endpoints from this hub and deploy applications to them. - Automation:
Tanium’s automation capabilities streamline data protection processes, ensuring continuous protection with minimal manual intervention. - Compliance management:
This solution can automatically scan devices and networks for lapses in compliance and push out patches, OS updates, and third-party software to keep endpoints updated and secure.
Shortcomings
- Patching:
Some users have reported challenges with Tanium’s patching feature, which can sometimes lead to unintended server downtime. - Steep learning curve:
It takes a significant amount of time to learn all the queries, which can be difficult for new users to get familiar with. - High system resource usage:
Tanium consumes a high volume of device resources, which can drive up CPU usage and affect device performance.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Datto and Tanium
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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