# KACE Unified Endpoint Manager vs SmartDeploy Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between KACE Unified Endpoint Manager vs SmartDeploy?

SmartDeploy stands out from KACE Unified Endpoint Manager with higher reviewer ratings, easier setup, and stronger support sentiment.

| [KACE Unified Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/kace-unified-endpoint-manager/reviews) | [SmartDeploy](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdeploy/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (95 reviews) | 4.7/5 (152 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 7.6 | 9.1 |
| 8.1 | 9.5 |
| — | Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions) |



### How do the pricing models of KACE Unified Endpoint Manager and SmartDeploy compare?

SmartDeploy is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost-effectiveness.

- **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager:** Reviewers note that the cost can be high for small organizations, with some waiting for sales or discounts to make it affordable.
- **SmartDeploy:** In recent reviews, many highlight SmartDeploy as a great value add, especially for those upgrading from legacy products, though a few mention the price could be lower for small businesses.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers cite SmartDeploy's ease of use and reduced need for technical expertise as key reasons for switching from more complex or legacy imaging solutions.



### What are the best alternatives to KACE Unified Endpoint Manager and SmartDeploy?

NinjaOne, Ivanti Endpoint Manager, and ManageEngine Endpoint Central are the top three alternatives to KACE Unified Endpoint Manager and SmartDeploy.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [KACE Unified Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/kace-unified-endpoint-manager/reviews) | 4.1/5 (95 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [SmartDeploy](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdeploy/reviews) | 4.7/5 (152 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions) |
| [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) | 4.7/5 (5025 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Ivanti Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/ivanti-endpoint-manager/reviews) | 4.2/5 (143 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1131 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |



### Which Mobile Device Management (MDM) features should I prioritize when comparing KACE Unified Endpoint Manager and SmartDeploy?

Buyers comparing KACE Unified Endpoint Manager and SmartDeploy should prioritize Ease of Use, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Meets Requirements, and Ease of Admin.

- **Ease of Use:** KACE Unified Endpoint Manager 7.9, SmartDeploy 9.3, with 6 all-time mentions for SmartDeploy.
- **Ease of Setup:** KACE Unified Endpoint Manager 7.6, SmartDeploy 9.1.
- **Quality of Support:** KACE Unified Endpoint Manager 8.1, SmartDeploy 9.5.
- **Meets Requirements:** KACE Unified Endpoint Manager 8.7, SmartDeploy 9.3.
- **Ease of Admin:** KACE Unified Endpoint Manager 8.2, SmartDeploy 9.5.



### What are the pros and cons of KACE Unified Endpoint Manager vs SmartDeploy?

SmartDeploy's headline strength is ease of use, while KACE Unified Endpoint Manager is recognized for its automation and asset management capabilities.

- **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager strengths:** Automation of software and hardware deployment, robust asset management, customizable service desk, and strong patch management.
- **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager trade-offs:** Higher cost for small organizations, steeper learning curve, and some reviewers note quirks in advanced features and API reliability.
- **SmartDeploy strengths:** Ease of use (6 all-time mentions), easy deployment (4), intuitive navigation (4), easy installation (3), strong customer support (2), and centralized management (1).
- **SmartDeploy trade-offs:** Licensing issues (2 all-time mentions), missing features (2), setup complexity (2), slow performance (2), and some reviewers mention it is expensive for small businesses.



### Is KACE Unified Endpoint Manager or SmartDeploy better for small businesses?

SmartDeploy is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use and suitability for less technical teams.

- **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note higher costs and a steeper learning curve for small organizations.
- **SmartDeploy:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent reviews from small businesses emphasize its simplicity, easy setup, and value for teams with limited IT resources.



### Which Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform has better integrations?

SmartDeploy is favored for integrations, with reviewers specifically mentioning its compatibility with PDQ Inventory, PDQ Deploy, and Google/GSuite.

- **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **SmartDeploy:** Recent reviews mention integrations with PDQ Inventory, PDQ Deploy, and Google/GSuite.



### How do KACE Unified Endpoint Manager and SmartDeploy compare on customer support?

SmartDeploy leads KACE Unified Endpoint Manager on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.4 points (9.5 vs 8.1).

- **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive, though some note variability in expertise and occasional delays.
- **SmartDeploy:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support for being knowledgeable, efficient, and quick to resolve issues, with 2 all-time mentions for customer support.



### Which is easier to implement, KACE Unified Endpoint Manager or SmartDeploy?

SmartDeploy is easier to implement than KACE Unified Endpoint Manager, with a 1.5-point advantage in Ease of Setup (9.1 vs 7.6).

- **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager:** Reviewers note a steeper learning curve and recommend training for setup, but also mention that value increases as staff become familiar with the tool.
- **SmartDeploy:** Reviewers highlight its easy and intuitive setup, with many stating that even less experienced technicians can deploy and manage images quickly.



### Which product has better Security?

Security is the most frequently mentioned feature across both products, with both KACE Unified Endpoint Manager and SmartDeploy supporting robust patching and vulnerability management.

- **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager:** Reviewers cite its use for patching as a layer of security defense and mention security scanning, though some note the scanning feature has not been updated recently.
- **SmartDeploy:** Reviewers highlight its ability to deploy updates and maintain consistent configurations, contributing to endpoint security, but do not cite security as a primary differentiator.



| | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 95 | 152 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (71.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### KACE Unified Endpoint Manager

**Not enough data**

### SmartDeploy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Easy Deployment (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Licensing Issues (2 reviews)
- Missing Features (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (81 reviews) | 9.3 (114 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (81 reviews) | 9.3 (115 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.6 (69 reviews) | 9.1 (100 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 9.5 (98 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (75 reviews) | 9.5 (106 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (68 reviews) | 9.6 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (79 reviews) | 9.5 (109 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### KACE Unified Endpoint Manager

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SmartDeploy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Contact Us Per Year

Key Features:
- Centralized single-image management 
- Model-specific driver packs (Platform Packs) 
- Flexible offline & on-network deployments 

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdeploy/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Patch Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Wide Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Patch Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support Ticket Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Containment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Penetration Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Runtime Container Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Setting/Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SQL Injections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### OS Imaging & Deployment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager** | 8.9/10 | 8 |
| **SmartDeploy** | 8.9/10 | 98 |

#### Administration

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compression** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (85 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.0 (69 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (90 reviews) | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Variety** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (86 reviews) | 
| **OS Variety** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 
| **Deployment Methods** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 9.4 (91 reviews) | 

#### Imaging

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Imaging** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (66 reviews) | 
| **Offline imaging** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 9.3 (76 reviews) | 
| **Online imaging** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (72 reviews) | 

### Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Scope

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Inclusiveness** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-OS Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Wiping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Separation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access & Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support Ticket Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **BYOD Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **App Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | 7.2/10 | 6 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KACE Unified Endpoint Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulation Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Systems Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Apple Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Android Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Applicatons Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Whitelist** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklist** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lockdown Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Session Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Reset** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onsite Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Android Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode/Ticket Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Touch Screen** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Point of Sale (POS)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timeout** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-app mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **QR Codes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Location Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Browsing Restrictions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable User Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Check-In/Check-Out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Browsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Looping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Ordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For iPad Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single-app mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check-in/Check-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Broadcast Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visitor Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wireless Internet Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollments/Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic User/Device Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kiosk Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronization Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wireless Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [OS Imaging & Deployment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/os-imaging-deployment), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)

**Unique to KACE Unified Endpoint Manager (2):** [Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-device-management-mdm), [Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-endpoint-management-uem)

**Unique to SmartDeploy (1):** [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | KACE Unified Endpoint Manager | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 9.7% | 11.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 66.7% | 71.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.7% | 17.6% | 

### By Industry

#### KACE Unified Endpoint Manager

- **Higher Education:** 18.3%
- **Education Management:** 11.8%
- **Government Administration:** 7.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.5%
- **Construction:** 5.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.2%
- **Hospitality:** 2.2%
- **Insurance:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 35.5%

#### SmartDeploy

- **Education Management:** 10.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.0%
- **Higher Education:** 7.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.2%
- **Government Administration:** 4.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 43.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to KACE Unified Endpoint Manager

- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5037 reviews)
- [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1141 reviews)
- [Jamf](https://www.g2.com/products/jamf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2361 reviews)
- [Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (272 reviews)
- [N-able N-Sight RMM](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-sight-rmm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (360 reviews)
- [Remote Monitoring and Management](https://www.g2.com/products/remote-monitoring-and-management/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1268 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-endpoint/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)
- [Scalefusion](https://www.g2.com/products/scalefusion/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (404 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4186 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (579 reviews)

### Alternatives to SmartDeploy

- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5037 reviews)
- [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1141 reviews)
- [Remote Monitoring and Management](https://www.g2.com/products/remote-monitoring-and-management/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1268 reviews)
- [Macrium Backup & Restore](https://www.g2.com/products/macrium-backup-restore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (93 reviews)
- [Symantec Ghost Solution Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-ghost-solution-suite/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (743 reviews)
- [Datto RMM](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (800 reviews)
- [Automox](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (579 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1001 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### KACE Unified Endpoint Manager

- Title: [What are the benefits and drawbacks of using KACE Unified Endpoint Manager for IT asset management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-using-kace-unified-endpoint-manager-for-it-asset-management) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "- The knowledge curve is pretty big
- You can Automate Daily Tasks"

### SmartDeploy

- Title: [I have troubles with trying to use the capture images from machines so I keep a backup image of some machines.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37341-i-have-troubles-with-trying-to-use-the-capture-images-from-machines-so-i-keep-a-backup-image-of-some-machines) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "All you need is to create 1 image in a VM client, then copy that image for each type of image or software use. IE: Engineering, Office365 users, etc. Then..."

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