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NinjaOne vs Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 27, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

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Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance support is praised for its prompt, knowledgeable assistance, especially with Premier Support's swift resolutions.
 

Room For Improvement

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Sentiment score
4.9
Users seek improved imaging, hardware, integration, automation, user interface, support, scalability, real-time accuracy, and multi-language enhancements for Quest KACE SMA.
 

Scalability Issues

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Sentiment score
7.7
Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance is scalable and efficiently manages expanding IT infrastructures with minimal resource adjustments.
 

Setup Cost

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Quest KACE SMA provides cost-effective per-device licensing with extensive features, suitable for larger environments and inclusive support.
 

Stability Issues

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6.8
Quest KACE is stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and responsive support, though issues often stem from user mismanagement.
 

Valuable Features

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8.0
Quest KACE SMA integrates with Bomgar, offering efficient software distribution, asset management, automation, and enhanced security for IT operations.
 

Categories and Ranking

NinjaOne
Ranking in Patch Management
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (25th), Server Monitoring (9th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (6th), Remote Access (11th), Mobile Device Management (MDM) (5th), IT Alerting and Incident Management (10th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (1st), MSP Backup (4th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (6th)
Quest KACE Systems Manageme...
Ranking in Patch Management
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (14th), Endpoint Compliance (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of NinjaOne is 8.7%, up from 7.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) is 7.2%, up from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

Aziz Lyazami - PeerSpot reviewer
A tool that helps with a lot of configurations and creates automation processes that work perfectly
I had recently dealt with something that was frustrating in NinjaOne, but I don't remember what it was. I would love it if I could deploy automation processes for locations because, currently, at my workplace, we can't deploy automation processes for locations. In NinjaOne, there is a need to create groups. I already have 12 or 14 locations, where sometimes I just want to deploy some updates, software, or something for specific locations, but I can't do so since I have to go and create a group for that location, which is a lot more work, which I don't like. I would love it if the aforementioned area is considered for improvement. The ticketing system in NinjaOne is not the best. I think NinjaOne has been working on its ticketing system. I have seen how there has been a huge improvement in the tool recently, but it is still not as good as the ticket systems in the market. At my workplace, we don't use ticketing systems. I am waiting for NinjaOne to improve its ticketing system so that I can use it. There is a lot of room for growth and adding more features in NinjaOne. I love how NinjaOne gives its users the possibility to create a custom field, allowing them to create whatever they want. I haven't used NinjaOne a lot, so I don't have anything in mind as to what extra features it needs to have. If I just sit down and look at NinjaOne, I will get a list of things I would love to have in it.
Fernando Cezario - PeerSpot reviewer
Helpful for IT asset management and offer a good dashboard
I like the KACE software dashboard so much! It's convenient. I don't need to know technical details like file formats (PDF or whatever) for installation, even for applications like Adobe. Here's how I use it: Let's say I have a license for Adobe and I need to install it on a computer named Julian. I simply open a case, enter the name of the application (Adobe), open the dashboard, and search for the computer named Julian. Once I select the computer, it shows up in the dashboard. Now, in the same case, I can open a large batch of software, select the application (Adobe Acrobat again), and choose the computer named Julian. KACE then deploys the application with minimal errors, usually within one or two minutes. Julian even receives a notification on their computer that the installation process has begun. It's fantastic! Moreover, it helped so much streamline our IT asset management and inventory. Sometimes someone changes the computer assigned to someone else. For example, Juliano had a computer, and then Matos changed it to his own use. I wouldn't know about this change if it weren't for KACE. KACE automatically tracks this information and saves it for me, allowing me to call it up on the dashboard. For example, if I need to find Juliano's computer in the system, I don't need to search through endless spreadsheets. I just search for "Juliano" in KACE. KACE also lists other details like the last login user. So, if I see "Juliano" on KACE but a different user is logged in, that tells me something might be wrong. I find this functionality very helpful for IT asset management.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Retailer
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
University
12%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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 product's pricing depends on the number of PCs or devices.
What needs improvement with NinjaOne?
NinjaOne didn't have a lot of issues, but a few things. Like, I used and I experienced that there was a lot of delay with NinjaOne's ticketing system. For example, when a user creates a ticket and ...
What do you like most about Quest KACE Systems Management?
KACE automatically tracks this information and saves it for me, allowing me to call it up on the dashboard. For example, if I need to find Juliano's computer in the system, I don't need to search t...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quest KACE Systems Management?
It is expensive in Brazil. Generally, it's considered expensive, especially compared to solutions like Spiceworks.
 

Also Known As

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Dell KACE Systems Management
 

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Sample Customers

Status Pros, Mitchell and Company
Waypoint, Mattos Filho, Meetic, Gems Education, Green Clinic HealthSystem, Service King
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