Compare N-able N-central and Nagios XI 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
N-able N-central
Star Rating
(544)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-centralNagios XI
Star Rating
(58)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Nagios XISummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that N-able N-central excels in its ability to deploy powerful rules for managing customers, making it a strong choice for businesses looking for comprehensive management capabilities. Users appreciate the wealth of information available in the portal, which enhances their operational efficiency.
- Users say Nagios XI stands out for its compatibility with a wide range of endpoints and monitoring protocols, making it a versatile option for diverse IT environments. Reviewers highlight its straightforward implementation and ease of use, which allows for flexible monitoring across various infrastructure components.
- According to verified reviews, N-able N-central has a higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with the product. This is reflected in feedback praising its cloud shift capabilities, which have been particularly beneficial during challenging times.
- Reviewers mention that while Nagios XI offers exceptional ease of use and scalability, it also provides detailed reporting and customization options that significantly enhance proactive monitoring. This flexibility is a key advantage for users who need tailored solutions for their specific monitoring needs.
- G2 reviewers note that N-able N-central has a more favorable score for ease of setup compared to Nagios XI, suggesting that users find it easier to get started with N-central. This is particularly important for small businesses looking for a quick and efficient onboarding process.
- Users highlight that while Nagios XI has a slight edge in support quality, N-able N-central still provides a solid support experience, with many users feeling that it has been a good partner in their business operations. This balance of support quality is crucial for organizations that rely on timely assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
N-able N-central
No pricing availableNagios XI
No pricing availableFree Trial
N-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Nagios XI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
433
9.4
47
Ease of Use
7.9
456
8.9
46
Ease of Setup
7.7
375
7.0
14
Ease of Admin
7.9
369
7.5
10
Quality of Support
7.9
424
8.8
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
354
8.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
427
9.2
46
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.8
286
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
9.1
290
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
157
Not enough data
7.6
278
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.3
13
Not enough data
Service Management
8.7
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
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
8.4
135
9.5
37
8.7
137
9.1
37
Feature Not Available
8.8
36
8.2
132
9.1
37
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Management
7.8
131
9.1
37
7.7
131
8.8
37
7.2
129
9.1
37
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.1
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
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
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Agentic AI - Enterprise 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Response
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
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
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
5
Generative AI
5.9
128
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.0
5
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
7.4
155
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Security
8.1
153
Not enough data
8.5
157
Not enough data
7.2
148
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
7.4
148
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
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
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
N-able N-central and Nagios XI are categorized as Network Monitoring
Unique Categories
N-able N-central is categorized as Patch Management, Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Endpoint Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Enterprise IT Management, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Nagios XI is categorized as Enterprise Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), and Server Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
N-able N-central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Nagios XI
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
48.4%
Computer & Network Security
21.0%
Computer Networking
4.4%
Information Services
1.7%
Accounting
1.5%
Other
22.9%
Information Technology and Services
47.1%
Internet
13.7%
Computer & Network Security
7.8%
Telecommunications
3.9%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
23.5%
Discussions
How much does SolarWinds RMM cost?
1 Comment
PC
it depends witch product n-central vs rmm and the model. Legacy or MonthlyRead more
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 is Nagios XI used for?
1 Comment
S
We are managing the Monitoring of Linux OS, and Windows OS, Various Network Devices, Websites and other Services Read more
Nagios XI has no more discussions with answers
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