Compare Action1 and N-able N-central 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 200 endpoints FREE forever
No pricing available
Action1
Star Rating
(901)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 200 endpoints FREE forever
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Action1N-able N-central
Star Rating
(530)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about N-able N-centralSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Action1 excels in user experience, with a high satisfaction rating reflecting its intuitive interface and ease of use. Users appreciate the effortless view into endpoint updates and the ability to manage updates seamlessly across devices, making it a favorite for those looking for straightforward management tools.
- According to verified reviews, N-able N-central offers robust monitoring capabilities, particularly praised for its deep visibility into endpoint health and proactive alerting. Users highlight features like customizable monitoring thresholds and detailed dashboards that help in early issue detection, although some find the interface less user-friendly compared to Action1.
- Users say that Action1's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many appreciating the free tier for up to 200 endpoints. This makes it an attractive option for small to mid-sized businesses looking to manage their IT infrastructure without significant upfront costs.
- Reviewers mention that while N-able N-central provides strong asset management features, including detailed breakdowns by manufacturer and OS version, it struggles with ease of setup compared to Action1. Users have noted challenges in configuration that can slow down initial deployment.
- According to recent feedback, Action1 shines in its support for remote control and vulnerability remediation, with users finding it incredibly easy to keep software up to date. This capability is crucial for businesses that prioritize security and efficiency in their IT operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that N-able N-central has a solid foundation for service management, particularly in issue prioritization, but it falls short in overall user satisfaction compared to Action1. Users have expressed a desire for improvements in the ticketing system, which currently does not meet their expectations as effectively as Action1's offerings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Action1
First 200 Endpoints Free - No Feature Limits
Starting at $0.00
200 endpoints FREE forever
First 200 endpoints are free forever. Scale as needed.
To request the quote, please fill out the form on the company's website.
- Third-Party Patching
- Cross-OS Patching
- Vulnerability Management & Remediation
N-able N-central
No pricing availableFree Trial
Action1
Free Trial is available
N-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
763
8.4
432
Ease of Use
9.5
779
7.9
442
Ease of Setup
9.7
770
7.7
374
Ease of Admin
9.5
728
7.9
368
Quality of Support
9.3
555
8.0
410
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
665
8.6
353
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
755
8.8
426
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
9.0
353
8.7
283
|
Verified
8.6
115
9.5
10
8.2
97
8.7
9
Monitoring and Management
8.8
345
9.0
281
|
Verified
7.9
342
7.9
157
9.0
363
7.6
278
|
Verified
9.6
382
8.2
281
|
Verified
7.5
103
9.0
10
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.9
97
8.7
9
Service Management
8.0
351
8.6
281
|
Verified
6.9
94
9.1
9
4.9
90
7.9
8
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.2
106
7.2
12
6.9
98
7.4
12
7.1
98
7.9
13
5.8
95
6.8
12
5.6
95
7.4
12
5.8
96
7.1
12
6.0
98
6.8
12
Scope
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
132
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Management
Not enough data
7.8
131
Not enough data
7.7
131
Not enough data
7.2
129
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.2
11
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Administration
8.4
343
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
355
Not enough data
7.5
320
Not enough data
8.1
335
Not enough data
Maintenance
9.0
351
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
8.0
315
Not enough data
8.7
329
Not enough data
Device Support
6.1
313
Not enough data
7.0
318
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
345
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.9
128
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
5.0
57
Not enough data
5.5
58
Not enough data
5.3
58
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
9.5
73
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
6.6
58
Not enough data
9.3
71
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
9.0
5
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
154
Platform
Not enough data
6.8
154
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
7.6
148
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
7.4
150
Security
Not enough data
8.1
152
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
7.2
148
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
7.4
148
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Administration
8.5
334
Not enough data
7.7
315
Not enough data
8.4
326
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
336
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
313
Not enough data
5.3
306
Not enough data
8.9
330
Not enough data
9.1
343
Not enough data
Security
6.8
305
Not enough data
8.6
326
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Action1 and N-able N-central are categorized as Patch Management, Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), and Endpoint Management
Unique Categories
N-able N-central is categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Enterprise IT Management, Network Monitoring, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Action1
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
N-able N-central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.8%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
65.8%
Information Technology and Services
48.1%
Computer & Network Security
21.6%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Accounting
1.6%
Information Services
1.6%
Other
22.6%
Discussions
Asking for patch management
1 Comment
Official Response from Action1
Hey Van, thanks for reaching out. I'm here to assist you.
1. Absolutely, with Action1, you can customize patching policies according to your requirements,...Read more
What is Action1 RMM used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Action1
Thanks for asking! Action1 offers comprehensive features empowering you to automate your patch management process. First, you can stay up-to-date with...Read more
What do you like most about Action1 for remote endpoint management, and what could be improved?
1 Comment
VS
what stands out most to me is how easy it is to manage remote endpoints without needing on‑prem infrastructure or a VPN, and how reliable the automated...Read more
Why is there no "Server Down" alarm or monitoring notificaiton ?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
Hi Robert! Hmm - I think our "How to Set up Server Alert to be Sent to a Specific Email Address" might be able to help with your challenge! Check out this...Read more
Integration with more 3rd party AV on the horizon? Such as sophos?
1 Comment
SC
Sup, Nicholas! In short, YUP - we are always looking to expand our product's capabilities by providing best-of-breed integrations with 3rd party vendors. ...Read more
What can I monitor with N-central?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
We can monitor just about anything! N-central will automatically detect almost any IP-connected device, and with hundreds of built-in monitoring services.Read more
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