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Compare Action1 and Pulseway 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 200 endpoints FREE forever
from $39 Tier based pricing
Action1
Star Rating
(882)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 Action1Pulseway
Star Rating
(119)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
from $39 Tier based pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Action1 excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to Pulseway. Users appreciate its intuitive dashboard, which simplifies the management of nodes and patching processes, making it a preferred choice for many.
- Users say that Pulseway offers unique features like the ability to run scripts and monitor assets remotely, which enhances flexibility for small businesses. However, some users find it less user-friendly compared to Action1, particularly in terms of setup and daily usability.
- Reviewers mention that Action1's free tier for 200 endpoints allows for easy testing and adoption, which is a significant advantage for organizations looking to scale without immediate costs. This feature has been highlighted as a game-changer for rapid deployment.
- According to verified reviews, Pulseway shines in its mobile capabilities, allowing users to access their assets from anywhere. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who need to manage systems on the go, although it may not be as robust in other areas compared to Action1.
- Users highlight that Action1's customer support is responsive and knowledgeable, which enhances the overall user experience. In contrast, while Pulseway also receives positive feedback for support, it does not match the volume of recent reviews that Action1 has garnered.
- G2 reviewers note that while Pulseway has strong features for remote monitoring and management, Action1's comprehensive patch management capabilities and ease of use make it a more appealing option for mid-market users looking for efficiency and reliability.
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
Pulseway
Business
from $39
Tier based pricing
From 20 Monitored Systems
- Remote Monitoring and Management
- Instant Alerts
- Native Mobile Apps
Free Trial
Action1
Free Trial is available
Pulseway
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
751
9.0
105
Ease of Use
9.5
767
9.1
105
Ease of Setup
9.7
758
9.0
97
Ease of Admin
9.5
717
9.2
90
Quality of Support
9.3
548
9.0
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
655
9.3
88
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
744
9.0
103
Features by Category
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Management
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
6
Compliance
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Agentic AI - Server Backup
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
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Management
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Agentic AI - Online Backup
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
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
9.0
347
9.3
52
|
Verified
8.5
110
Not enough data
8.2
96
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.8
344
9.3
55
|
Verified
7.9
340
8.5
45
8.9
356
8.8
50
|
Verified
9.6
375
9.1
53
|
Verified
7.5
102
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.8
96
Not enough data
Service Management
8.0
347
8.9
54
|
Verified
6.8
92
Not enough data
4.9
90
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.2
104
Not enough data
6.9
98
Not enough data
7.1
97
Not enough data
5.8
95
Not enough data
5.6
95
Not enough data
5.8
96
Not enough data
5.9
97
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.8
18
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.9
15
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
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
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.8
18
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management Tools
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
9.2
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.0
7
Not enough data
5.0
7
Agentic AI - Incident 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
9.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
33
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.7
35
Not enough data
9.1
32
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.5
30
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
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
Administration
8.4
342
8.7
32
Feature Not Available
8.2
31
Feature Not Available
7.3
25
9.0
353
9.2
32
7.5
320
8.6
27
8.1
335
8.7
29
Maintenance
9.0
351
9.4
34
Feature Not Available
7.1
26
Communication
Feature Not Available
7.9
29
Feature Not Available
4.7
24
Feature Not Available
4.6
24
Feature Not Available
5.5
26
Security
8.0
315
7.3
28
8.7
328
7.9
27
Device Support
6.1
313
9.1
31
7.0
318
8.9
32
Feature Not Available
8.7
33
Performance
8.6
344
8.5
33
Functionality
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Performance
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.4
34
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
5.0
57
Not enough data
5.5
58
Not enough data
5.2
57
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
9.4
68
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
6.6
58
Not enough data
9.3
68
Not enough data
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
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
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Administration
8.5
331
Not enough data
7.7
315
Not enough data
8.4
325
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
333
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
312
Not enough data
5.3
306
Not enough data
8.9
328
Not enough data
9.1
337
Not enough data
Security
6.8
304
Not enough data
8.6
322
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Action1 and Pulseway are categorized as Patch Management, Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Remote Support, and Endpoint Management
Unique Categories
Action1 is categorized as Remote Desktop and Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
Pulseway is categorized as Server Monitoring, Server Backup, Incident Management, Online Backup, Network Monitoring, and PC Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Action1
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pulseway
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
7.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.7%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
65.9%
Information Technology and Services
29.6%
Computer & Network Security
11.3%
Computer Software
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Financial Services
3.5%
Other
46.1%
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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
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