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Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial
N-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-centralThreatLocker Platform
Star Rating
(473)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ThreatLocker Platform excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to N-able N-central. Users appreciate its application control feature, which allows IT teams to easily manage user activities and maintain security by ensuring that only approved applications can run.
- According to verified reviews, N-able N-central is praised for its powerful rule deployment capabilities, enabling users to manage customer environments effectively. However, some users mention that it can be challenging to configure to meet specific workflow needs, which may hinder its overall usability.
- Users say that ThreatLocker Platform offers a clean and intuitive interface, making it fast and easy to deploy via RMM tools. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to implement security measures quickly, while N-able N-central's interface is noted to be more complex, potentially requiring more time to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that the quality of support for ThreatLocker Platform is exceptional, with a high satisfaction score reflecting its responsiveness and helpfulness. In contrast, while N-able N-central provides decent support, users feel that it does not quite match the level of assistance offered by ThreatLocker.
- According to recent user feedback, N-able N-central's portal is rich in information, which can be a tremendous time saver during critical transitions, such as the recent cloud shift. However, some users feel that the overwhelming amount of information can be daunting, making it less user-friendly compared to ThreatLocker's streamlined approach.
- G2 reviewers highlight that ThreatLocker Platform's unified auditing function is particularly beneficial for troubleshooting and tracking application history, which enhances security oversight. N-able N-central, while effective in managing customer environments, lacks this level of detailed auditing, which may limit its effectiveness in certain scenarios.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
N-able N-central
No pricing availableThreatLocker Platform
Enterprise
Free Trial
ThreatLocker enables IT teams to control the applications that run on their machines, and stop these applications from being exploited and weaponized. We give IT teams total control to manage and define what is, and what is not allowed, to run on their machines.
- Allowlisting
- Ringfencing
- Zero Trust Cloud Access
Free Trial
N-able N-central
Free Trial is available
ThreatLocker Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
432
9.5
146
Ease of Use
7.9
442
8.3
284
Ease of Setup
7.7
374
8.5
270
Ease of Admin
7.9
368
8.6
138
Quality of Support
8.0
410
9.7
145
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
353
9.7
136
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
426
9.7
139
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
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
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
9
Not enough data
Service Management
8.6
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
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
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Security
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Identity Management
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
132
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.7
131
Not enough data
7.2
129
Not enough data
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
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
62
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
9.8
75
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.6
60
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.7
50
Analysis
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
8.5
52
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.9
128
Not enough data
Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Zero Trust 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
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
154
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
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
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 ThreatLocker Platform are categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Unique Categories
N-able N-central is categorized as Patch Management, Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Endpoint Management, Enterprise IT Management, Network Monitoring, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
ThreatLocker Platform is categorized as Zero Trust Networking, Zero Trust Platforms, Endpoint Protection Platforms, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
N-able N-central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ThreatLocker Platform
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
48.1%
Computer & Network Security
21.6%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Accounting
1.6%
Information Services
1.6%
Other
22.6%
Information Technology and Services
34.5%
Computer & Network Security
18.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Financial Services
3.6%
Accounting
2.7%
Other
36.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
What does ThreatLocker do?
1 Comment
MF
Threatlocker does application whitelisting & application ringfencing. Application Whitelisting only allows known & tested applications to run on your...Read more
What is the function of application whitelisting?
1 Comment
DR
Application Whitelisting is the primary method you will use within ThreatLocker in order to allow approved applications to run on a system. ThreatLocker's...Read more
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