Action1 vs Jamf

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Ratings

Action1

Jamf

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Overall

4.9
4.7

4.8

Meets Requirements

9.5
108 responses
9.2
1,198 responses

9.2

905 responses

Ease of Use

9.6
110 responses
8.8
1,219 responses

9.3

912 responses

Ease of Setup

9.7
106 responses
8.3
1,120 responses

9.4

804 responses

Ease of Admin

9.5
105 responses
8.8
1,169 responses

9.5

80 responses

Quality of Support

9.7
86 responses
9
1,176 responses

9.4

876 responses

Ease of Doing Business with

9.7
99 responses
9.3
1,151 responses

9.6

808 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

9.9
104 responses
9.3
1,169 responses

9.8

897 responses

Based on G2 Spring 2024

Competitors

Action1

Product Summary

Action1 is a cloud-based management system for internal IT departments and managed service providers. The platform features a typical monitoring and management tool, but the solution mostly highlights its patch management capabilities.

Use Cases

  • Patch management:
    Action1 poised its patch management capabilities as its cornerstone feature, allowing continuous patch compliance for servers and workstations.
  • Vulnerability discovery:
    The management and monitoring tool provides real-time vulnerability discovery, reducing ransomware risks for the IT infrastructure.
  • Easy deployment:
    Technicians can quickly deploy applications and software to their endpoints.

Shortcomings

  • Software compatibility:
    The Action1 agent is strictly Windows. The core platform requires a Windows machine (Windows 7 or later) to function.
  • Navigation:
    More advanced features are buried within the platform, making it hard for technicians to locate them.
  • Reporting:
    Action1’s reporting section could be improved since there’s currently no way to pull a report per device of all the software installed.

Jamf

Product Summary

Jamf is an Apple device management and security platform with zero-touch deployment, inventory management, identity and access management, and endpoint protection. IT pros use it to manage the entire lifecycle of their Apple devices.

Use Cases

  • Device and app management:
    Jamf helps you automatically deploy patches from the Mac App Store to your managed Apple devices.
  • Threat detection:
    Jamf regularly scans your IT network and immediately notifies assigned IT technicians of possible vulnerabilities.
  • Visibility:
    Jamf offers end-to-end visibility into your IT network so that you can gather actionable, context-rich telemetry.

Shortcomings

  • Customer support:
    According to reviews, JamfÂ’s customer support can take a while to respond to tickets.
  • Learning curve:
    Less experienced users may have a harder time understanding the various features and functions of Jamf.
  • Software updates:
    Jamf could improve how well it allows users to manage and configure their updates.

NinjaOne

Why your peers choose us over Action1 and Jamf

NinjaOne sets itself apart with its exceptional customer reviews, usability and comprehensive integration options, positioning it ahead of its competitors. The platform’s interface is expertly crafted for both quick adoption and ease of use, vital for dynamic IT environments. This focus on user experience doesn’t compromise its robust feature set, which is designed to boost operational efficiency, an area where many competitors struggle.

In terms of integration, NinjaOne shines by offering extensive compatibility with a wide array of third-party applications, an area where other RMM solutions often have limitations. This makes it a more adaptable choice for varied IT ecosystems. Furthermore, NinjaOne’s scalability and performance consistency, even in large network scenarios, mark it as a superior option. Enhanced by advanced, customizable reporting tools, NinjaOne emerges as a leading choice for IT professionals seeking a dependable, efficientRMM platform.

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