Atera vs GFI LanGuard comparison

Atera and GFI are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Atera is ranked #8 with an average rating of 9.0, while GFI is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.5. Atera holds a 4.9% mindshare in PM, compared to GFI’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Atera users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of GFI users who would recommend it.

Atera

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93% willing to recommend

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81% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

GFI LanGuard and Atera are both network management tools but cater to different user preferences. GFI LanGuard has a strong focus on robust security features and detailed reporting, while Atera offers an all-in-one platform suitable for streamlined IT management.

Features: GFI LanGuard provides comprehensive security auditing, detailed vulnerability assessment, and precise patch management. Atera includes remote monitoring, automation capabilities, and an integrated ticketing system.

Room for Improvement: GFI LanGuard users indicate a need for a modern design, easier navigation, and quicker updates. Atera customers suggest improved specific monitoring capabilities, faster response times, and more customizable reports.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: GFI LanGuard’s deployment is straightforward but has a learning curve and slower customer service response. Atera offers quick setup and responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: GFI LanGuard users find setup costs justified by high ROI in network security. Atera offers competitive pricing with substantial ROI due to its comprehensive functionalities within one platform.

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Categories and Ranking

Atera

Ranking in Patch Management

8th

Average Rating

9.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Service Management (ITSM) (14th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (3rd)

GFI LanGuard

Ranking in Patch Management

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Atera is 4.9%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GFI LanGuard is 3.9%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management

Featured Reviews

Chris Bashlor

IT Managed Service Provider at Principal PC Consulting, LLC

Mar 18, 2021

Pay just one price for unlimited devices and remote features enable easy access to all end points regardless of their location

When it comes to ease of use and the user interface I would give Atera a nine out of 10. The platform responsiveness to everything is solid. The updates Atera has put out have been second to none. Moreover, I find that if it wasn't for Atera, I wouldn't be gaining the number of clients I have and growing my business as I do. Atera provides ease of access to all devices no matter where they're located. It makes no difference if the client is in a work group or if he is on a certain domain. Atera enables me to access our clients' devices with ease and to provide them with feedback across the board. It benefits both me and my clients. When it comes to pushing out anything, such as antivirus features, it's second to none. As I'm more of a hands-on person, I visit many of my clients. Often, while visiting a client site, another client will call. With Atera, I am able to remotely handle whatever needs to be done to his machine, be it installing a printer or helping with a password. When a client calls and needs something handled quickly, Atera is a big help. On a daily basis, it saves me time and approximately seven to 10 hours per week. Were I not always going around to all my clients, it would save me even more time.

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Ted Mbugua

Security Manager at CRAG

Apr 7, 2022

Scalable, light on resources, and useful visibility

GFI LanGuard can be deployed on the cloud and on-premise. For approximately four years GFI LanGuard was on-premise, but now we moved to the cloud We are using GFI LanGuard for asset management, patch management, and vulnerability assessment. We are looking at the vulnerabilities and the health…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"There are a lot fewer hardware replacements. Once people migrated from old style hard disks over to SSDs, you have things like hard disks filling up faster. So, I run a script to clear out all the waste, e.g., all the temporary files and downloads. A lot of our business runs through a custom web application that we built. This involves people downloading a lot of PDFs and Excel files, and not just having them sitting in folders. With Atera, I can just go through and clean the temporary files out."

"All of the features of Atera are valuable because they allow the customers to achieve their goals. It is easy to use, has good collaboration, and has zero maintenance."

"Atera has helped me to provide more accurate solutions based on a given problem. For example, we base our solutions on event scenarios, like the alerts. We identify that there's a series of problems occurring in a particular area from the information provided by the alerts."

"I have better access when I go to look for something regarding either a specific user or software. It is easier to locate. When I am troubleshooting with my clients on the phone, I am not fiddling around looking through a bunch of ticket notes trying to locate something. It makes me a lot more efficient."

"Atera's Remote Access feature has been invaluable for our monitoring needs. It allows us to use FlashOps in Azure to control equipment remotely and supervise real-time details like server and computer statuses for our clients. This access is crucial as it enables us to handle network issues and manage server administration efficiently. Regarding automation, Atera's tools have significantly boosted our service efficiency. They streamline tasks like installing tools and provide quick insights into critical issues with our servers. This saves us time and enhances our ability to deliver valuable services, especially for large-scale projects requiring precise and swift actions."

"It is reliable, and when it is working, it works without issues."

"I really like the Shared Script Library and automation tasks which they have implemented... because all the Atera users in the community can share their scripts and their automation tasks knowledge. The same goes for the Shared SNMP Template Library."

"It's very easy to use, not just for me, but even for people who have claimed, "I'm not very good at IT." Once you have it installed and you have it set up, it pretty much works by itself. It really helps you do what you need to do. It's easy to use for a beginner, compared to some of the other larger RMMs that are a little bit more complicated."

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"The most valuable features of GFI LanGuard are the vulnerability assessment, it provides us with substantial insight into what applications are running on the endpoint systems and what vulnerabilities are there in the running applications. The second would be the assets tracking. I'm able to see in the network whether my endpoint server is operating and if all the other IT equipment is running in the environment. Additionally, GFI LanGuard is not heavy on system resources. It gives a competitive advantage over others."

"The initial setup was easy."

"The most useful features of GFI LanGuard are vulnerability assessment and patching solutions."

"This product is a great solution at a great price as long as it is only going to be used for a local area network."

"The most valuable feature is that I am able to patch third-party solutions."

"The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature."

"The solution is easy to use and integrates well with other operating systems."

"I like that the solution can block users from unnecessarily putting devices on the network."

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Cons

"It will be interesting if Atera can integrate all kinds of products. In North America, there are a lot of resellers, like Ingram Micro, Tech Data, Arrow Electronics, etc. It would be amazing if Atera could integrate with these products. If they could integrate with these products for MSPs, it would be much easier. Then, if you are buying something, and need to add something, you don't need to jump from place to place because this is a very quick sales instrument for use on a daily basis."

"It should improve its processes."

"There should be enhancements in network monitoring capabilities beyond just physical devices like computers and servers. It would be beneficial to include better tools for monitoring networking infrastructure such as routers. Additionally, while Atera excels in ticket management, I believe there's room for improvement in user authentication and security features, especially when accessing and managing remote equipment. These updates would contribute to a more robust and secure user experience overall. Atera should include a monitoring tool integrated with Azure or similar cloud platforms. It would be beneficial to have capabilities for monitoring network growth and automatically generating statistics based on system stability and performance metrics. This feature would help us better manage and optimize our equipment and network resources, especially for strategic customer planning and resource allocation."

"The billing module has a standard layout which is too limited for my needs."

"The mobility of Atera is also a feature which needs to be addressed so that it can be used on iPads, iPhones and things of this nature. I would also like to see an agent included on these devices so that I can monitor, maintain and manage them."

"Having more freedom to perform identity access management would be great."

"There is definitely room for improvement with its automation capabilities."

"Customization could be improved."

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"If GFI LanGuard had a cloud version it would be better for people that are working from home."

"The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes."

"GFI LanGuard can improve by adding asset tracking."

"This solution is limited to the local area network only and cannot manage remote devices."

"GFI LanGuard could improve the rollback feature. If we have installed the wrong we have had some issues with the rollback function. Additionally, more input from GFI LanGuard for the custom software push install."

"When you want to uninstall software from an endpoint, sometimes it becomes very problematic."

"GFI LanGuard has some technical limitations with machines."

"The version we are using only allows one person to use it at a time and does not allow multi-users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of cost, it's not very expensive. I’d rate it around three or four out of ten, considering its value for money."

"Atera happened to have the best pricing model."

"It comes with unlimited devices, so the fixed price cost is taken out of my budget. So, I'm all good."

"The solution cost approximately $200 Canadian per month."

"The value of the product is perfect, neither cheap nor expensive. I think it is the right rate. It would be awesome if it continued to be the same price because it is a great solution that I like. I like it because I'm not paying per device. I have some customers on monthly contracts and some of them are on break'n fix. If I have a client who is on break'n fix, and they need to pay per agent, then I am losing money. If they were ever to change structures, going to pay-per-device model, then I would need to think about changing to something else."

"The price is reasonable for what we require."

"We pay per user. I am the only user. It is $150 per user. If I need to add one, it is not as costly as expanding with other providers."

"With Atera, the more you add, the cheaper the cost of the additional endpoints will be."

More Atera pricing and cost advice

"GFI LanGuard isn't expensive."

"We are a gold partner and we receive favorable discounts. The price of GFI LanGuard is competitive. When you evaluate other solutions, such as ManageEngine."

"GFI LanGuard cost approximately $1,000 annually to use the solution."

"GFI LanGuard has very fair pricing compared to other similar solutions out there."

"On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the price as a four."

"I rate the pricing of GFI LanGuard a four out of five."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Atera?

Pricing is low. It costs around 149 bucks per month.

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What needs improvement with Atera?

It should improve its processes.

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What is your primary use case for Atera?

Atera is integral to our daily operations. We use it for RMM, PSA, our ticket system, and contact with people. We also integrate it with different products.

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What do you like most about GFI LanGuard?

The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GFI LanGuard?

I do not have details on the licensing costs.

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What needs improvement with GFI LanGuard?

The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes. Instead of directly white listing...

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Overview

Atera offers a comprehensive solution for MSPs and IT Professionals. The platform provides in one integrated solution: full remote monitoring and management (RMM), PSA, remote access, patch management, billing, reports, and so much more! Atera’s disruptive pricing model also helps managed IT service providers scale their business while providing continued best-in-class service. All plans include unlimited devices, meaning you only pay per technician.Everything you need, in one easy-to-use platform

Thousands of paying users in over 75 countries
Free 30-day trial, no credit card or commitment required
No hidden fees or restrictions, all plans include unlimited devices
Seamless integration with your favorite IT tools including: Splashtop, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, and ScreenConnect

What can Atera do for you?

Improve Efficiency. Atera delivers customers the tool suite for IT management. Everything you need in an all-in-one, easy-to-use platform.
Automation. Set alerts and proactively prevent issues for your clients. Minimize time spent on manual tasks and spend more time on what matters most, serving your customers.
Disruptive Pricing, Unlimited Devices. Per technician-based pricing with unlimited servers and workstations means you can cover it all, at one fixed price.

GFI LanGuard enables complete patch management of security and non-security patches to Microsoft operating systems, Mac OS X, major Linux distributions and third-party applications. It can also automate patching for all major web browsers too.

Sample Customers

MSPs, IT consultants, and IT departments worldwide trust and use Atera.

BayView Medical Clinic, FrugalBrothers Software, Zaw, National Theatre, American Red Cross

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