Ratings
Cisco Meraki
Connectwise Automate
Overall
4.8
Meets Requirements
9.2
905 responses
Ease of Use
9.3
912 responses
Ease of Setup
9.4
804 responses
Ease of Admin
9.5
80 responses
Quality of Support
9.4
876 responses
Ease of Doing Business with
9.6
808 responses
Product Direction (% positive)
Based on G2 Spring 2024
Competitors
Cisco Meraki
Product Summary
Cisco Meraki is a brand within Cisco that specializes in cloud-managed networking solutions. Its mobile device management (MDM) feature, offered through Systems Manager, provides centralized management and security for various mobile devices within your organization.
Use Cases
- Security:
Cisco Meraki’s MDM enforces security policies to protect device data, apply restrictions, and control usage with passcode policies. - Content management:
The platform’s on-device content management lets technicians deploy and manage apps, images, documents, and other files on Android devices. - Geolocation:
Cisco Meraki’s geolocation capabilities allow users to locate managed devices and enforce security policies based on a device’s location.
Shortcomings
- Brand customization:
It would be helpful if the platform had more flexibility for customizing the user interface (UI) to match your company’s branding. - Log information:
The customer portal lacks some necessary log information, making it challenging for technicians to swiftly analyze and troubleshoot. - Limited integrations:
Cisco Meraki MDM reviews state that there are few third-party integrations available.
Connectwise Automate
Product Summary
ConnectWise Automate, previously known as LabTech, is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform that simplifies and automates managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting endpoints. Its scripting function allows managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams to automate routine processes and workflows and customize the platform to meet their needs.
Use Cases
- Remote endpoint management:
From a single view, users can monitor device status and manage endpoints, solving performance or security issues without disruptive downtime - Patch and software management:
Deploy applications and install updates using the solution ensure that devices are configured, optimized, and secure. - Automation:
Cut down on routine IT workloads by automating repeatable tasks.
Shortcomings
- Difficult implementation:
Initial implementation of ConnectWise Automate is complex, costly, and time-consuming, and users often need consultants to help implement and use the solution. - Complex interface:
Technicians can take a long time to fully understand how to utilize the platform’s features and settings. - Lack of support for non-Windows devices:
The solution is built more for Windows devices with less patching, actions, and data for other OS.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Cisco Meraki and Connectwise Automate
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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