GFI LanGuard vs NinjaOne comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

GFI LanGuard and NinjaOne compete in network and endpoint security management. NinjaOne is perceived as superior in feature offerings and overall value despite higher pricing.

Features: GFI LanGuard offers network vulnerability scanning, patch management, and compliance reporting. NinjaOne provides extensive remote monitoring and management capabilities, automated patching, and unified endpoint management.

Room for Improvement: GFI LanGuard needs better reporting capabilities, user training enhancements, and updated user manuals. NinjaOne requires more advanced automation features, better integration options, and enhanced mobile functionality.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: GFI LanGuard users find deployment straightforward but time-consuming, with high customer service ratings. NinjaOne is praised for quick deployment and exceptional customer service.

Pricing and ROI: GFI LanGuard users favor its competitive pricing and good ROI. NinjaOne's higher cost is justified by its feature-rich environment, leading to higher ROI.

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GFI LanGuard vs. NinjaOne

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

GFI LanGuard

Ranking in Patch Management

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NinjaOne

Ranking in Patch Management

5th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (30th), Server Monitoring (11th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (6th), Remote Access (20th), Mobile Device Management (MDM) (5th), IT Alerting and Incident Management (10th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (1st), MSP Backup (4th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of GFI LanGuard is 3.1%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NinjaOne is 8.1%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management

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Ted Mbugua

Security Manager at CRAG

Improves network visibility and keeps our products up to date with the latest patches

This is a solution that I recommend. In fact, those without it are at a disadvantage when it comes to managing their network. The biggest lesson that I have learned is in terms of visibility. GFI LanGuard has given me a wakeup call in terms of what is happening on endpoint machines. However, it is more than just having visibility. It is about having control in terms of what you want to block and what you're able to block. It keeps our network stable in that there are no running applications that you don't even know you have. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

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Jörg Köhler

Owner at AvalisNT AG

Enhances remote access and integration with third-party tools

I use NinjaOne for managing smaller clients, specifically their devices and software, for small to medium businesses. I provide remote management services through NinjaOne. It allows clients to use NinjaOne for remote access to their computers for home office purposes. This feature is highly…

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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

"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."

"It is helpful to patch and scan vulnerabilities."

"The most valuable feature is that I am able to patch third-party 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 initial setup was easy."

"The most valuable features in GFI LanGuard are patch management and vulnerability assessment."

"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."

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"NinjaOne is a great product. It is working and it is always developing."

"The tool's most valuable feature is third-party application updates."

"The most valuable features of NinjaOne include remote desktop management, support and assistive tools, and screen sharing."

"The software's automation tools have solved critical deployment problems for small businesses."

"The most important aspect of this tool is the security it provides our company."

"We can use it for remote monitoring, and it also works great as a troubleshooting tool. We are able to open up a command line or a PowerShell session remotely without having to disrupt the user. They have a limited network device monitoring capability, but for workstation servers, we have the event logs. We can do performance monitoring, system changes, software deployment, and patch management. We can also push scripts. It has a very simple web interface. There are no additional things to do there. Security is also pretty good. It does the same things that the other competitor's tools do. One of the advantages of Ninja is that they have a more capable mobile app, which allows you to see the alerts immediately. I get alerted to major critical issues."

"A significant feature of NinjaOne is its remote access capability, which is essential for my clients’ home office usage."

"It helps us to be able to have visibility into the overall performance of the servers, laptops, and desktops that we are managing currently."

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Cons

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

"GFI LanGuard has some technical limitations with machines."

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

"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."

"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."

"The documentation on how to use this solution in a Linux environment is not clear, which is something that should be improved because it is complicated."

"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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"The inclusion of XENServer and Proxmox as virtual platforms in NinjaOne is currently missing."

"The remote connectivity could be better. It works most of the time, but sometimes, there are issues."

"The inclusion of XENServer and Proxmox as virtual platforms in NinjaOne is currently missing."

"It can have more integrations with third-party providers, such as Deep Instinct. They do partner with certain antivirus or remote access tool partners, but they can increase their portfolio to have more choices."

"The graphical user interface could be improved."

"The solution could improve by optimizing the internet connection being used."

"NinjaOne's dashboard could be easier to use."

"The NinjaOne distribution server is highly dependent on an active directory."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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 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."

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

"NinjaOne is a little expensive but is still cheaper than competitors like Acronis or Veeam."

"The pricing is reasonable and cheaper than ConnectWise."

"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."

"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."

"We currently pay $1.20 per device on a monthly basis."

"The product's pricing depends on the number of PCs or devices."

"I rate the solution’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the most expensive."

"We got a pretty good deal. It was fairly affordable."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about GFI LanGuard?

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

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...

What is your primary use case for GFI LanGuard?

Internally, as a user, I use GFI LanGuard for email and web monitoring.

What do you like most about NinjaOne?

NinjaOne helps us view the status of software patching, whether the PC is locked or unlocked.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NinjaOne?

The price or licensing of NinjaOne is a little bit high.

What needs improvement with NinjaOne?

The network monitoring needs to be improved.

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Overview

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.

GFI

NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT, delivering visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 20,000 customers.The NinjaOne automated endpoint management platform is proven to increase productivity, reduce security risk, and lower costs for IT teams and managed service providers. The company seamlessly integrates with a wide range of IT and security technologies. NinjaOne is obsessed with customer success and provides free and unlimited onboarding, training, and support. - Learn more here: https://www.ninjaone.com/

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