Compare Microsoft System Center and N-able N-central 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Microsoft System Center
Star Rating
(586)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft System CenterN-able N-central
Star Rating
(530)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
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- G2 reviewers report that N-able N-central excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to Microsoft System Center. Users appreciate its intuitive portal, which provides a wealth of information, making it easier to manage customer needs effectively.
- Users say that Microsoft System Center is particularly strong in its ability to manage ITIL frameworks, allowing for efficient service requests and change management. One user highlighted the ease of updating servers across remote locations without the need for physical trips, showcasing its operational efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that N-able N-central's recent updates have significantly improved its usability, with users praising the deployment of powerful rules for customer management. This feature has been described as a tremendous time saver, especially during challenging periods.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft System Center faces challenges with user experience, particularly in ease of use. Some users have reported difficulties in writing and managing tasks, indicating that the software may not be as user-friendly for all scenarios.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products offer solid support quality, but N-able N-central has a slight edge in recent feedback, with users expressing satisfaction with the support they receive during critical transitions, such as cloud shifts.
- Users report that while Microsoft System Center has robust features for patch management and service management, it may not meet the specific workflow needs of all users, leading to configuration challenges that can hinder productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft System Center
No pricing availableN-able N-central
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft System Center
No trial information availableN-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
479
8.4
432
Ease of Use
7.7
478
7.9
442
Ease of Setup
7.0
321
7.7
374
Ease of Admin
7.9
323
7.9
368
Quality of Support
8.0
444
8.0
410
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
298
8.6
353
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
462
8.8
426
Features by Category
Administration
8.7
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Service Desk
8.7
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
Management
8.9
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools
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
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.7
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.0
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
157
Not enough data
7.6
278
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
10
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.7
9
Service Management
Not enough data
8.6
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Scope
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
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
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
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
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
Performance Management
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
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
8.6
12
7.4
154
Platform
9.0
8
6.8
154
8.8
13
8.9
158
9.2
6
7.6
148
8.3
13
7.9
154
8.3
10
7.4
150
Security
8.6
14
8.1
152
9.0
14
8.5
156
8.3
8
7.2
148
9.3
7
8.0
151
9.1
9
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
Microsoft System Center and N-able N-central are categorized as Enterprise IT Management, Endpoint Management, and Patch Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft System Center is categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
N-able N-central is categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Network Monitoring, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft System Center
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
19.2%
Education Management
6.2%
Government Administration
5.5%
Computer Software
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
60.1%
Information Technology and Services
48.1%
Computer & Network Security
21.6%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Accounting
1.6%
Information Services
1.6%
Other
22.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
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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