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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
from $39 Tier based pricing
N-able N-central
Star Rating
(529)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about N-able N-centralPulseway
Star Rating
(119)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
from $39 Tier based pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Pulseway excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its intuitive mobile app that allows users to access assets from anywhere. This flexibility is a significant advantage for those who need to manage systems on the go.
- Users say that N-able N-central provides robust management capabilities, with many praising its ability to deploy powerful rules for customer management. This feature is particularly beneficial for larger organizations looking to streamline their operations.
- Reviewers mention that Pulseway's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many users appreciating the ease of setup and the ability to run scripts on remote machines silently, which enhances operational efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, N-able N-central has a wealth of information available in its portal, which can be overwhelming for some users. While this depth of information is valuable, it may require a steeper learning curve compared to Pulseway's more straightforward interface.
- Users highlight Pulseway's high-quality support, with many noting that the team is responsive and helpful, contributing to a positive overall experience. In contrast, while N-able N-central's support is rated well, it doesn't quite match the satisfaction levels reported by Pulseway users.
- Reviewers appreciate Pulseway's strong performance monitoring and alerting features, which are rated highly by users. This capability allows for proactive management of systems, whereas N-able N-central, while competent, does not receive the same level of enthusiasm for these specific features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
N-able N-central
No pricing availablePulseway
Business
from $39
Tier based pricing
From 20 Monitored Systems
- Remote Monitoring and Management
- Instant Alerts
- Native Mobile Apps
Free Trial
N-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Pulseway
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
431
9.0
105
Ease of Use
7.9
441
9.1
105
Ease of Setup
7.7
373
9.0
97
Ease of Admin
7.9
367
9.2
90
Quality of Support
8.0
410
9.0
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
352
9.3
88
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
425
9.0
103
Features by Category
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Management
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
6
Compliance
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Management
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
282
|
Verified
9.3
52
|
Verified
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
9.0
280
|
Verified
9.3
55
|
Verified
7.9
156
8.5
45
7.6
278
|
Verified
8.8
50
|
Verified
8.2
281
|
Verified
9.1
53
|
Verified
8.9
9
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
9
Not enough data
Service Management
8.7
280
|
Verified
8.9
54
|
Verified
9.1
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
Functionality
8.4
135
9.7
16
8.7
136
9.8
18
Feature Not Available
9.2
16
8.2
132
9.9
15
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Management
7.8
131
9.4
15
7.7
131
9.2
16
7.2
129
8.8
15
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.1
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
6.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.8
18
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management Tools
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
9.2
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.0
7
Not enough data
5.0
7
Agentic AI - Incident Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
9.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
33
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.7
35
Not enough data
9.1
32
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.5
30
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.7
29
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
7.1
26
Communication
Not enough data
7.9
29
Not enough data
4.7
24
Not enough data
4.6
24
Not enough data
5.5
26
Security
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
7.9
27
Device Support
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.7
33
Performance
Not enough data
8.5
33
Functionality
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Performance
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.9
128
5.4
34
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.0
5
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
7.4
154
Not enough data
Platform
6.8
154
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
7.6
148
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
7.4
150
Not enough data
Security
8.1
152
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
7.2
148
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
7.4
148
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
N-able N-central and Pulseway are categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Endpoint Management, Network Monitoring, and Patch Management
Unique Categories
N-able N-central is categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Enterprise IT Management
Pulseway is categorized as Server Monitoring, Server Backup, Remote Support, Incident Management, Online Backup, and PC Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
N-able N-central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pulseway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
48.2%
Computer & Network Security
21.7%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Information Services
1.6%
Accounting
1.6%
Other
22.4%
Information Technology and Services
29.6%
Computer & Network Security
11.3%
Computer Software
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Financial Services
3.5%
Other
46.1%
Discussions
Integration with more 3rd party AV on the horizon? Such as sophos?
1 Comment
SC
Sup, Nicholas! In short, YUP - we are always looking to expand our product's capabilities by providing best-of-breed integrations with 3rd party vendors. ...Read more
What can I monitor with N-central?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
We can monitor just about anything! N-central will automatically detect almost any IP-connected device, and with hundreds of built-in monitoring services.Read more
Is it difficult to get started with Automation & Scripting?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
Not if you are using N-central! Our drag-and-drop automation builder lets you build automation typically in minutes. No programming or scripting experience...Read more
Pulseway has no more discussions with answers
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