Compare Atera and Microsoft System Center 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
Atera
Star Rating
(1,068)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 8 pricing plansMicrosoft System Center
Star Rating
(585)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft System CenterSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Atera excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface and customizable dashboard widgets. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their operations without extensive training.
- Users say that Microsoft System Center is particularly effective for organizations that require robust ITIL framework support, allowing for efficient service requests and change management. However, some users have expressed frustration with its complexity, noting challenges in usability that can hinder productivity.
- Reviewers mention that Atera's licensing model, which charges by technician rather than by endpoint, is a game-changer for managed service providers (MSPs). This approach allows for scalable growth without the burden of escalating costs, making it a more affordable option for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft System Center is praised for its powerful server management capabilities, enabling users to update multiple remote servers efficiently. However, some users have reported difficulties with the software's overall usability, which can lead to frustration during day-to-day operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight Atera's quick implementation process, with many users noting that the initial setup was straightforward and did not require extensive technical knowledge. This contrasts with Microsoft System Center, where users have reported a steeper learning curve and more complex setup requirements.
- Users express appreciation for Atera's proactive problem-solving features, which help identify issues before they escalate. This capability is particularly beneficial for MSPs looking to enhance their service delivery, while Microsoft System Center, despite its strengths, has received feedback indicating that it may not always meet the evolving needs of its users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft System Center
No pricing availableFree Trial
Atera
Free Trial is available
Microsoft System Center
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
874
8.6
478
Ease of Use
9.2
951
7.7
477
Ease of Setup
9.1
803
7.0
320
Ease of Admin
9.0
595
7.9
323
Quality of Support
9.0
830
8.0
444
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
587
8.1
298
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
861
7.4
461
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
8.6
301
Not enough data
8.6
300
Not enough data
8.5
299
Not enough data
8.3
290
Not enough data
8.2
283
Not enough data
8.3
289
Not enough data
8.2
290
Not enough data
8.1
284
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
234
Not enough data
7.3
235
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Communication Channels
8.2
286
Not enough data
8.7
285
Not enough data
8.1
280
Not enough data
6.4
267
Not enough data
6.2
264
Not enough data
Platform
7.2
294
Not enough data
7.8
304
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.0
305
Not enough data
8.2
309
Not enough data
8.5
304
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
156
8.7
62
|
Verified
8.3
159
8.6
63
|
Verified
8.7
162
8.7
65
|
Verified
Service Desk
8.6
158
8.7
58
|
Verified
8.3
156
8.5
59
|
Verified
8.4
155
8.3
59
|
Verified
Management
8.6
154
8.9
16
|
Verified
8.8
153
8.5
16
|
Verified
8.7
151
8.6
13
|
Verified
8.4
151
8.7
13
|
Verified
8.1
146
8.3
13
Functionality
8.4
156
8.6
13
|
Verified
8.5
151
8.5
14
8.9
155
9.0
16
|
Verified
8.7
153
8.8
15
|
Verified
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools
7.3
21
Not enough data
6.7
21
Not enough data
7.0
21
Not enough data
6.8
21
Not enough data
7.2
21
Not enough data
7.0
21
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.9
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
80
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
9.1
615
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
545
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
546
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
93
Not enough data
Service Management
9.1
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.8
88
Not enough data
7.5
77
Not enough data
7.8
78
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
7.7
76
Not enough data
7.5
79
Not enough data
7.4
77
Not enough data
Scope
6.8
30
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
Security
7.9
32
Not enough data
7.2
30
Not enough data
5.7
27
Not enough data
Management
8.0
28
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.5
26
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
6.1
25
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
282
Not enough data
8.9
288
Not enough data
8.2
272
Not enough data
8.6
262
Not enough data
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
Management
8.4
259
Not enough data
8.4
260
Not enough data
7.9
248
Not enough data
Analytics - Network Monitoring
8.1
33
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
8.4
34
Not enough data
7.8
35
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
7.6
32
Not enough data
7.5
32
Not enough data
7.3
32
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Issue Resolution
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AIOps Platforms
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
Asset Inventory
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.7
216
Not enough data
7.8
208
Not enough data
7.1
204
Not enough data
7.9
213
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
194
Not enough data
7.1
191
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Asset Management
8.1
30
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
8.0
30
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
Management
8.8
217
Not enough data
8.1
207
Not enough data
7.6
205
Not enough data
8.0
212
Not enough data
Performance Management
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
8
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Responses
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
439
Not enough data
8.4
436
Not enough data
7.3
381
Not enough data
9.0
440
Not enough data
8.2
420
Not enough data
8.2
439
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.9
439
Not enough data
7.8
389
Not enough data
Communication
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.0
362
Not enough data
6.1
355
Not enough data
6.9
366
Not enough data
Security
7.8
378
Not enough data
8.0
386
Not enough data
Device Support
7.4
389
Not enough data
8.2
394
Not enough data
8.2
391
Not enough data
Performance
8.2
424
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
280
Not enough data
Automation - AI IT Agents
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI IT Agents
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
IT Ticket Management - AI IT Agents
7.9
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
IT Support Automation - AI IT Agents
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Incident Management
8.4
209
Not enough data
8.5
212
Not enough data
8.8
205
Not enough data
8.2
210
Not enough data
8.1
202
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.4
207
Not enough data
7.8
200
Not enough data
Access & Usability
7.4
207
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.0
200
Not enough data
8.3
196
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Service Desk
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.0
25
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
Analysis
8.2
76
8.6
12
Platform
7.9
77
9.0
8
8.8
80
8.8
13
8.1
76
9.2
6
8.3
81
8.3
13
8.5
80
8.3
10
Security
8.3
80
8.6
14
9.0
82
9.0
14
7.4
78
8.3
8
8.2
79
9.3
7
8.1
76
9.1
9
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Atera and Microsoft System Center are categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools, Patch Management, Endpoint Management, and Enterprise IT Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft System Center is categorized as Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Atera
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft System Center
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
30.4%
Computer & Network Security
12.5%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
47.7%
Information Technology and Services
19.1%
Education Management
6.2%
Government Administration
5.5%
Computer Software
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.9%
Other
60.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is atera safe?
2 Comments
MH
YesRead more
How does your pricing compare to the traditional RMM vendors?
1 Comment
Official Response from Atera
At Atera, you only get billed a fixed monthly fee for the number of technicians that actually use our software. So you don’t pay more when you grow or add...Read more
Can I generate automatically a Service Ticket from an Agent Alert?
1 Comment
Official Response from Atera
It is possible to automatically generate a ticket from an alert. We do not recommend it because it can create a lot of noise in the ticket dashboard. The...Read more
What does Microsoft System Center do?
2 Comments
SC
Microsoft System Center is a suite of management tools for IT infrastructure. Components include SCCM for software deployment, SCOM for monitoring, VMM for...Read more
Microsoft System Center has no more discussions with answers
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