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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
ConnectWise Automate
Star Rating
(133)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ConnectWise AutomateN-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 ConnectWise Automate excels in Device Management with a score of 9.5, highlighting its robust capabilities in managing a wide range of devices effectively, while N-able N-central scores lower at 8.7, indicating some limitations in this area.
- Reviewers mention that N-able N-central offers superior Quality of Support with a score of 7.9 compared to ConnectWise Automate's 7.5, suggesting that users find N-able's support team more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- G2 users indicate that ConnectWise Automate has a strong performance in Remote Monitoring with a score of 9.4, which users appreciate for its reliability, whereas N-able N-central, while still good at 9.0, does not quite match the same level of user satisfaction.
- Reviewers say that N-able N-central shines in Security Management, particularly in Endpoint Protection with a score of 8.0, which users feel provides better security features compared to ConnectWise Automate's lower score of 6.8.
- Users on G2 report that ConnectWise Automate's Patch Management capabilities are highly rated at 9.0, with many users praising its efficiency in keeping systems updated, while N-able N-central's score of 8.1 suggests it may not be as effective in this critical area.
- Reviewers mention that N-able N-central's Product Direction is viewed positively with a score of 8.8, indicating a strong roadmap and future enhancements, while ConnectWise Automate's score of 6.9 suggests some uncertainty about its future development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ConnectWise Automate
No pricing availableN-able N-central
No pricing availableFree Trial
ConnectWise Automate
No trial information availableN-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
104
8.4
430
Ease of Use
7.3
106
7.9
439
Ease of Setup
6.5
68
7.7
371
Ease of Admin
7.2
63
7.9
366
Quality of Support
7.5
99
8.0
409
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
64
8.6
351
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
103
8.8
424
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
9.5
22
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Verified
8.7
280
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Monitoring and Management
9.5
22
|
Verified
9.0
279
|
Verified
9.0
20
7.9
155
8.9
19
|
Verified
7.6
277
|
Verified
9.0
20
|
Verified
8.2
279
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
8
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.8
8
Service Management
9.8
21
|
Verified
8.6
279
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.9
128
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ConnectWise Automate and N-able N-central are categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Unique Categories
ConnectWise Automate has no unique categories
N-able N-central is categorized as Endpoint Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Enterprise IT Management, Network Monitoring, and Patch Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ConnectWise Automate
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
66.1%
Computer & Network Security
7.3%
Computer Networking
4.0%
Construction
2.4%
Computer Software
2.4%
Other
17.7%
Information Technology and Services
48.0%
Computer & Network Security
21.7%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Information Services
1.6%
Accounting
1.6%
Other
22.5%
Discussions
What is the best way to create a new user on a computer already in connectwise automate?
1 Comment
RG
Use a variable and power shell script.Read more
ConnectWise Automate 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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