Compare N-able N-central and Wazuh - The Open Source Security Platform 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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-centralWazuh - The Open Source Security Platform
Star Rating
(65)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Wazuh - The Open Source Security PlatformSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that N-able N-central excels in providing a comprehensive management portal, which users find rich in information and functionality. One user highlighted the ability to deploy powerful rules for customer management, making it a strong choice for businesses looking for robust oversight.
- Users say Wazuh stands out for its cost-effectiveness, being an open-source solution that offers extensive monitoring capabilities without the financial burden. Reviewers appreciate its preconfigured agents that efficiently identify outdated patches and vulnerabilities, making it ideal for budget-conscious small and mid-sized businesses.
- 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 platform. This is reflected in feedback praising its ease of use and the time-saving benefits of its features, particularly during challenging transitions.
- Reviewers mention that Wazuh's deployment process is notably quick and straightforward, which is a significant advantage for teams needing to implement security measures rapidly. Users have noted its seamless integration with both Windows and Linux platforms, enhancing its appeal for diverse IT environments.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while N-able N-central has a strong presence in the small business market, Wazuh also captures a significant portion of this segment. However, N-able's larger volume of reviews suggests a more established user base, which may provide additional insights and community support for new users.
- Users express that Wazuh's ability to integrate with various data sources enhances its functionality, particularly in threat detection. This flexibility is a key selling point for organizations looking to bolster their security posture without incurring high costs, making it a compelling option for those prioritizing integration capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
N-able N-central
No pricing availableWazuh - The Open Source Security Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
N-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Wazuh - The Open Source Security Platform
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
432
8.8
48
Ease of Use
7.9
442
8.6
48
Ease of Setup
7.7
374
8.0
29
Ease of Admin
7.9
368
8.6
28
Quality of Support
8.0
410
8.2
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
353
8.5
23
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
426
9.0
46
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
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
Generative AI
5.9
128
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.0
5
Not enough data
Response
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.5
25
Records
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
7.9
22
Management
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
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 Wazuh - The Open Source Security 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)
Wazuh - The Open Source Security Platform is categorized as Incident Response
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
N-able N-central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wazuh - The Open Source Security 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
38.1%
Computer & Network Security
19.0%
Computer Software
11.1%
Security and Investigations
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Other
22.2%
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 is Wazuh - The Open Source Security Platform used for?
1 Comment
ND
We use wazuh in Amazon AWS to monitor virtual machines and cloud instances.
Apart from it it can be used for endpoint security, we just need to install an...Read more
Wazuh - The Open Source Security Platform has no more discussions with answers
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