Ratings
Kaseya VSA
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
Kaseya VSA
Product Summary
Kaseya Virtual System Administrator (VSA) is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management software (RMM) designed with technicians in mind. VSA helps IT teams and managed service providers (MSPs) manage endpoint devices from anywhere and protect them from security threats with threat detection. Automation capabilities allow users to set up repeatable IT processes, auto-remediation of issues, and software patches.
Use Cases
- Remote endpoint management:
Users can detect and manage endpoint devices to resolve issues and support device performance, as well as monitor endpoint network connectivity. - Patch deployment:
Tools like automation and pre-defined application lists make rolling out patches and software updates easy and seamless. - Automation:
Technicians can create their own scripts or access a script library.
Shortcomings
- Lack of support for non-Windows devices:
Users have reported that macOS does not receive adequate support. - Missing features:
Some G2 users have said that Kaseya does not offer many out-of-the-box features. - Complex interface:
Being proficient with VSA requires a decent amount of training and can take a while to get up and running.
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 Kaseya VSA and Pulseway
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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