Ratings
PRTG Network Monitor
SysAid
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
PRTG Network Monitor
Product Summary
Praessler PRTG Network Monitor is an infrastructure monitoring solution that empowers sysadmins and IT teams to keep track of network devices around the globe. PRTG Network Monitor simplifies collecting device status and health reports and sending out alerts for unusual metrics. Pricing plans are based on sensor-based licensing.
Use Cases
- Remote monitoring:
With remote monitoring functions, PRTG Network Monitor can detect device status, and other metrics that the sensors have been configured to measure. - Network management:
PRTG provides visibility with dashboards that can display network conditions and issues such as network outages and traffic packet loss. - IT infrastructure security:
Its alert and report system acts a first line of defense against malware and other network vulnerabilities, allowing users to act quickly.
Shortcomings
- Limited features:
PRTG focuses primarily on network monitoring, and some users have complained about lack of integrations. - Pricing:
While they offer flexible plans, users have said that the sensor-based prices can become expensive with larger networks. - Alert issues:
Reviewers have noted that there are several issues with alerts such as lack of alerts for issues other than outages and disruptive false positive notifications.
SysAid
Product Summary
SysAid is a cloud-based help desk platform that provides visibility and control over IT service operations. This solution focuses on automation and ticketing capabilities to help organizations generate, organize, and assign tickets and resolve issues.
Use Cases
- IT support automation:
With SysAid’s automation, technicians can automate repeating tasks, freeing up IT support teams to work on more complex and strategic tasks. - Ticketing system:
SysAid’s ticketing system has a self-service portal for ticket submission and makes it easy to assign, track, sort, and monitor tickets. - Asset inventory:
SysAid provides visibility of all IT assets, allowing technicians to track all the hardware and software in an IT environment.
Shortcomings
- Remote access:
SysAid offers embedded TeamViewer for their remote access, which limits options for IT support teams. - User interface:
G2 reviews have stated that the interface is clunky. The designs also differ between pages, resulting in a disjointed user experience. - Initial setup:
SysAid has a steep learning curve that requires more time and resources to get up and running.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over PRTG Network Monitor and SysAid
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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