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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.3% 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
(810)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.3% 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
(528)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.
- Users report that Action1 excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.6, while N-able N-central lags behind at 7.8. Reviewers mention that Action1's intuitive interface and straightforward navigation significantly enhance user experience, making it easier for teams to adopt and utilize the software effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Action1's Ease of Setup is notably superior, scoring 9.7 compared to N-able N-central's 7.7. Users say that Action1's quick installation process and clear setup instructions allow for faster deployment, which is crucial for businesses looking to minimize downtime.
- G2 users highlight Action1's Quality of Support, which scores 9.5, in contrast to N-able N-central's 7.9. Users report that Action1's responsive customer service and comprehensive support resources make troubleshooting and assistance much more accessible, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Action1 outperforms N-able N-central in Patch Management, scoring 9.6 versus 8.2. Users say that Action1's automated patch deployment and detailed reporting features streamline the process, ensuring systems remain secure and up-to-date with minimal manual intervention.
- Users on G2 report that Action1's Product Direction is highly rated at 9.9, while N-able N-central scores 8.8. Reviewers say that Action1's commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates aligns well with user needs, fostering confidence in the product's future development.
- Reviewers mention that both products score equally in Service Management at 8.1, but users report that N-able N-central offers more robust ticketing features, despite its lower score of 7.0. Users appreciate the detailed tracking and reporting capabilities in N-able N-central, which can be beneficial for larger teams managing multiple requests.
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
699
8.4
430
Ease of Use
9.5
716
7.9
440
Ease of Setup
9.7
709
7.7
372
Ease of Admin
9.5
679
7.9
366
Quality of Support
9.4
511
8.0
409
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
621
8.6
351
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
694
8.8
424
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
9.0
341
8.7
281
|
Verified
8.3
99
9.4
8
8.1
94
8.8
8
Monitoring and Management
8.8
340
9.0
279
|
Verified
7.9
336
7.9
155
8.9
344
7.6
277
|
Verified
9.6
348
8.2
280
|
Verified
7.4
100
9.0
8
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.8
97
8.8
8
Service Management
8.0
335
8.6
279
|
Verified
6.8
93
9.2
8
4.9
92
7.6
7
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.1
102
7.2
12
6.9
100
7.4
12
7.1
98
7.8
12
5.8
97
6.8
12
5.7
97
7.4
12
5.9
98
7.1
12
5.9
99
6.8
12
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
341
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
346
Not enough data
7.5
322
Not enough data
8.1
332
Not enough data
Maintenance
9.0
342
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
326
Not enough data
Device Support
6.1
314
Not enough data
7.0
318
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
334
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.9
128
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
5.0
57
Not enough data
5.4
57
Not enough data
5.1
57
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
9.3
59
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
6.6
57
Not enough data
9.2
59
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
8.4
323
Not enough data
7.6
313
Not enough data
8.4
318
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
324
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
310
Not enough data
5.3
304
Not enough data
8.8
314
Not enough data
9.1
322
Not enough data
Security
6.8
305
Not enough data
8.6
312
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, and Network Monitoring
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
9.9%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Computer & Network Security
6.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.9%
Other
66.0%
Information Technology and Services
48.1%
Computer & Network Security
21.7%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Information Services
1.6%
Accounting
1.6%
Other
22.5%
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
Action1 has no more discussions with answers
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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