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3,582 views|1,918 comparisons
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We performed a comparison between Atera and N-able N-central based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Atera has saved our organization money. We look at Atera as an extra employee that we only pay about $300 a month. This is incredible savings over having to hire somebody to do all the tasks that Atera performs for us.""There are a lot fewer hardware replacements. Once people migrated from old style hard disks over to SSDs, you have things like hard disks filling up faster. So, I run a script to clear out all the waste, e.g., all the temporary files and downloads. A lot of our business runs through a custom web application that we built. This involves people downloading a lot of PDFs and Excel files, and not just having them sitting in folders. With Atera, I can just go through and clean the temporary files out.""I have better access when I go to look for something regarding either a specific user or software. It is easier to locate. When I am troubleshooting with my clients on the phone, I am not fiddling around looking through a bunch of ticket notes trying to locate something. It makes me a lot more efficient.""Atera has helped me to provide more accurate solutions based on a given problem. For example, we base our solutions on event scenarios, like the alerts. We identify that there's a series of problems occurring in a particular area from the information provided by the alerts.""It's very easy to use, not just for me, but even for people who have claimed, "I'm not very good at IT." Once you have it installed and you have it set up, it pretty much works by itself. It really helps you do what you need to do. It's easy to use for a beginner, compared to some of the other larger RMMs that are a little bit more complicated.""I really like the Shared Script Library and automation tasks which they have implemented... because all the Atera users in the community can share their scripts and their automation tasks knowledge. The same goes for the Shared SNMP Template Library.""The most valuable features of this solution are automatic batch matching and unattended support access.""All of the features of Atera are valuable because they allow the customers to achieve their goals. It is easy to use, has good collaboration, and has zero maintenance."

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"The solution's service is good.""The support is at a good level. So normally, we can always get to a solution when we are stuck with some monitoring problems that we encounter.""I like the remote connectivity, reporting suite, and patch management module.""The most valuable feature of N-able N-central is the many options it has.""It's a very robust product. They're continuing to invest and put new enhancements into the product. They're very open about what their roadmap is, which is very good for us because then as a business, we can plan."

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Cons
"There is definitely room for improvement with its automation capabilities.""The mobility of Atera is also a feature which needs to be addressed so that it can be used on iPads, iPhones and things of this nature. I would also like to see an agent included on these devices so that I can monitor, maintain and manage them.""I would like to see more mobile device management. iPad is a big one. I know they've been working on some of that. For me, it would be amazing if I could do tablet devices and even expand it to POS systems or the like. I know that a lot goes into that but I've seen it is an area they're looking at.""Having more freedom to perform identity access management would be great.""The chat solutions need improvement because we first need to connect to the customer. This needs to improve so that there is a particular feature that can provide support to customers even if they are not connected to a computer.""They are working on an update, and I would like to see more stuff outside of just computers and servers. Increasingly, we need to be able to monitor and manage network devices. Atera is improving on that already, which is one place that it is currently lacking.""The one thing that could do with improvement is the reporting. This is from someone who worked in an MSP, where I would want to run a report and be able to just present that to a client.""Customization could be improved."

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"The support from our direct team is very good, but the support from their day-to-day ongoing help desk isn't that good. They have still got some work to do on that, but they have been focusing on that a lot over the last number of years. So, it has gotten a lot better than it was.""N-able N-central could improve the remote access, my technicians have complained about it. They have used other free tools instead to compensate, such as TeamViewer. Additionally, when using remote access on the web, it is lacking reports.""The integration with other applications could be better.""There is room for improvement in the development of custom monitoring services.""The solution's overall integration should be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Atera happened to have the best pricing model."
  • "The value of the product is perfect, neither cheap nor expensive. I think it is the right rate. It would be awesome if it continued to be the same price because it is a great solution that I like. I like it because I'm not paying per device. I have some customers on monthly contracts and some of them are on break'n fix. If I have a client who is on break'n fix, and they need to pay per agent, then I am losing money. If they were ever to change structures, going to pay-per-device model, then I would need to think about changing to something else."
  • "With Atera, the more you add, the cheaper the cost of the additional endpoints will be."
  • "Our company is a startup. The initial reason I looked into Atera was the fact that you pay by the technician, not per-device. That means you are able to jump right in with a service without having a large overhead."
  • "Atera's pricing stays fixed and predictable, enabling us to add more customers and unlimited monitored devices. We still have a number of clients who fit a break/fix IT model. This is something where clients are complaining more about having to pay extra month-by-month for technology services. With Atera's model, we don't have to be going out and asking for more from clients each month. Right now, with where we are at in terms of scale, this is very important to us."
  • "One of the biggest issues I face is the need to pay per technician. I've dealt with other platforms that you need to have 250-500 devices. Even though the cost declines as the number of devices a person has increases, they still require you to pay for 250 or 500, respectively. With Atera, the number doesn't matter as you always pay the same amount. I approximate that Atera saves me $100 per week."
  • "As an internal IT, it's gold right there. It is money in the bank."
  • "It comes with unlimited devices, so the fixed price cost is taken out of my budget. So, I'm all good."
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  • "N-able N-central is not an expensive solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of this solution are automatic batch matching and unattended support access.
    Top Answer:I also use Apple Zoho, which does not require you to download anything. You can get help from Zoho. Atera, on the other hand, requires you to download an applet.
    Top Answer:The solution's overall integration should be improved.
    Top Answer:We are an MSP, and N-able N-central is the main tool we use.
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    Also Known As
    SolarWinds N-central, SolarWinds MSP N-central
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    Overview

    Atera offers a comprehensive solution for MSPs and IT Professionals. The platform provides in one integrated solution: full remote monitoring and management (RMM), PSA, remote access, patch management, billing, reports, and so much more! Atera’s disruptive pricing model also helps managed IT service providers scale their business while providing continued best-in-class service. All plans include unlimited devices, meaning you only pay per technician.Everything you need, in one easy-to-use platform

    • Thousands of paying users in over 75 countries
    • Free 30-day trial, no credit card or commitment required
    • No hidden fees or restrictions, all plans include unlimited devices
    • Seamless integration with your favorite IT tools including: Splashtop, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, and ScreenConnect

    What can Atera do for you?

    • Improve Efficiency. Atera delivers customers the tool suite for IT management. Everything you need in an all-in-one, easy-to-use platform.
    • Automation. Set alerts and proactively prevent issues for your clients. Minimize time spent on manual tasks and spend more time on what matters most, serving your customers.
    • Disruptive Pricing, Unlimited Devices. Per technician-based pricing with unlimited servers and workstations means you can cover it all, at one fixed price.

    Conquer network complexity with uncompromising precision. N‑ableN‑central® is our flagship remote monitoring and management platform that gives you the power to manage, automate, and protect at scale—and do more than you ever thought possible.

    • Available as an on-premises or hosted solution.
    • Scale easily to hundreds or thousands of devices.
    • Powerful automation tools for global or granular management.
    • Simple, efficient visibility and management from a single dashboard.
    • Proactive alerting with self-healing capabilities.
    • Advanced security solutions to protect in layers.
    Sample Customers
    MSPs, IT consultants, and IT departments worldwide trust and use Atera. 
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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Government6%
    Construction Company5%
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    Computer Software Company24%
    Construction Company7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business100%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise40%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Atera is ranked 4th in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) with 12 reviews while N-able N-central is ranked 5th in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) with 5 reviews. Atera is rated 9.2, while N-able N-central is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Atera writes "Pay just one price for unlimited devices and remote features enable easy access to all end points regardless of their location". On the other hand, the top reviewer of N-able N-central writes "User-friendly graphical user interface and offers versatile functionality". Atera is most compared with NinjaOne, Datto Remote Monitoring and Management, Microsoft Configuration Manager, ConnectWise Automate and SuperOps.ai, whereas N-able N-central is most compared with N-able N-sight Remote Monitoring & Management, NinjaOne, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, ConnectWise Automate and Kaseya VSA.

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