Ratings
Datto
VMware Workspace One
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.
VMware Workspace One
Product Summary
VMware Workspace ONE is a unified endpoint management platform that allows users to manage devices, virtualized endpoints, and applications.
Use Cases
- Remote monitoring:
VMware Workspace ONE uses RMM to provide visibility on device health, application performance, and other key metrics. - Remote access:
Technicians can troubleshoot issues that arise with secure remote access. - Automation:
Automate common and repetitive tasks such as application and device deployment and patch management.
Shortcomings
- Complex interface:
Reviews have said that VMware Workspace ONE has a steep learning curve for new users. - Performance problems:
VMware Workspace ONE loads slowly and can be unresponsive because the platform may open too many applications simultaneously. - Pricing:
Cost-conscious businesses may find VMware Workspace ONE expensive compared to similar platforms on the market.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Datto and VMware Workspace One
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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