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ConnectWise Automate vs NinjaOne comparison

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Categories and Ranking

ConnectWise Automate
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
10th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NinjaOne
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (8th), Network Monitoring Software (12th), Server Monitoring (2nd), IT Service Management (ITSM) (8th), Remote Access (8th), Vulnerability Management (21st), Mobile Device Management (MDM) (4th), IT Alerting and Incident Management (7th), Patch Management (4th), MSP Backup (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (3rd), Autonomous Endpoint Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) category, the mindshare of ConnectWise Automate is 5.5%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NinjaOne is 9.4%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NinjaOne9.4%
ConnectWise Automate5.5%
Other85.1%
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
 

Featured Reviews

MikeChacker - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager Global Service Delivery at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Facilitates valuable patch cycles, but the web client is not very intuitive and needs updating, and the scripting has room for improvement
The fixed client for Automate is slow. The web client is not very intuitive. It could use some updating and some thought around the UX. Also, with the scripting, I would like to see something where it could have third-party scripts already pre-built, and all you have to do is say, "Hey, I need this," and go load it. It's not as automated as I'd like it to be.
reviewer2805150 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Automated patching has transformed our remote support and security reporting workflows
Since NinjaOne was implemented, I would say it represents a huge positive change. All our patching is now automated and does not require any manual work from my team, which has saved them a tremendous amount of time. The reporting capabilities are amazing. We have high visibility into which devices were fully patched and which require attention. NinjaOne has helped us secure all our endpoints, patch all the vulnerabilities, and keep our endpoints and servers up-to-date in patching. It has saved my team a tremendous amount of time in providing remote IT support to our users. Overall, we have highly benefited from NinjaOne.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very stable; it's reliable, there are no bugs and glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze."
"The reporting on the product is great."
"The implementation is nice and easy."
"I was very happy with how they handled me as a client and am quite satisfied with the level of support we get."
"The database is great. It's a nicely ordered database."
"Maybe they could improve the capability to be multi-tenant."
"Technical support has been good. Everyone we have been in contact with has responded to our queries in a reasonable amount of time."
"Their premium support is great."
"The solution's most valuable feature is related to its remote access...I know that NinjaOne's technical support is good."
"Since NinjaOne was implemented, I would say it represents a huge positive change."
"NinjaOne allows even small teams of three users to support over 400 desktops and keep them up to date and working at peak performance."
"The installation is easy, it only took two minutes."
"NinjaOne saves me time and improves my troubleshooting process by providing information automatically so I don't have to search for it."
"The standout feature of NinjaOne is that we do not have to open any ports for access, which is great for security."
"NinjaOne has positively impacted our organization by making delivery easier for our end users and improving the ability to create scripts, manage scripts, and check status of devices and their compliance."
"The most important aspect of this tool is the security it provides our company."
 

Cons

"Patching and reporting need improvements, especially reporting. The reporting engine is quite outdated, so you end up having to use your own dashboard."
"I almost would rather have a different tool, but I'm not sure which one yet."
"The menu doesn't always load properly."
"Because of the vast number of features, the software is difficult to navigate."
"They could use some automated alerts particularly when we're talking about an MSP that might shoot over."
"In Patch Manager, there should be more reportability so that it is easier to see the updates that I have applied to a machine and when the next update will happen. A lot of times, it seems like all the information is kind of thrown all over the place, and you can't really see it all at the same time. There should be a simplified patch data view that allows us to quickly confirm that our various clients are getting patched as they should be."
"The wait time for a support ticket to be addressed needs to be reduced. They take a couple of days to get back."
"I have a problem with the reports available on the solution. I don't understand how to work with the reporting functionality. For example, when I want to give a report for a specific machine, ConnectWise doesn't seem to have this as an option. I'm not sure if I'm missing something, or if the reporting functionality is just poorly conceived."
"The solution could improve by optimizing the internet connection being used."
"The ability to not have a NinjaOne agent or multiple NinjaOne agents on a singular device is a big pain point for the device, and secondly, the macOS support is also what keeps it from being a higher score."
"I would like to see the software reduced to focus on inventory or remote help tools since many of its current functionalities are not needed."
"The reporting is lackluster. NinjaOne is great for maintaining systems, but it's hard to use it to understand the state that systems are in without going in and mining the information myself. I rate the reporting two out of 10."
"NinjaOne's reporting module is cumbersome."
"NinjaOne's dashboard could be easier to use."
"One area where I think NinjaOne could improve is in reporting and customization."
"The graphical user interface could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"From what I've overheard, it is pretty comparable to other solutions in terms of price."
"I believe Automate is available for around $2."
"I pay $85 a month per user for a ConnectWise package that contains multiple solutions."
"Pricing and licensing are reasonable."
"NinjaOne's price is fine since my workplace is an educational institution, so we get the product at a really good price considering that we do not pay taxes, making the prices very fair and worth the product."
"NinjaOne is a little expensive but is still cheaper than competitors like Acronis or Veeam."
"It roughly costs $400 a month. It provides a good value because of the number of tools that you get in the solution. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing. There are no additional costs other than the standard licensing fees."
"We got a pretty good deal. It was fairly affordable."
"We currently pay $1.20 per device on a monthly basis."
"The product's pricing depends on the number of PCs or devices."
"NinjaRMM uses a subscription model."
"I rate the solution’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the most expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Performing Arts
8%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NinjaOne?
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been pretty straightforward. The setup itself wasn't difficult since it's a cloud-based platform, and I mainly needed to get th...
What needs improvement with NinjaOne?
One area where I think NinjaOne could improve is in reporting and customization. The platform gives me a lot of useful information, but sometimes I would appreciate more flexibility in how I custom...
What is your primary use case for NinjaOne?
My main use case for NinjaOne is remote monitoring and management for our client's endpoints. Day-to-day, I use it to keep an eye on device health, manage Windows updates and patching, remotely...
 

Also Known As

LabTech for IT Service Providers, ConnectWise Automate for Corporate IT Departments, ConnectWise Automate for IT Service Providers
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Sample Customers

I-M Technology, Mainstay Technologies, PC Works Plus, Integrity IT, Kerkhoff Technologies Inc., Marathon Consulting, Christenberry Sales Company, EDTS, Secom Technology, Ready to View, ARRC Technology, DaVinci Digital, JNR Networks, Quinn Technology Solutions, PCIT, Liberty Technology, Capital Computers & Networks, Atlanta Technology Force, Doberman Technologies, First Column Enterprises, CisCom Solutions
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