NinjaOne

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Unify IT. Simplify work.

How to Replace NinjaOne

Overview

NinjaOne is a unified IT operations platform built for enterprise IT teams and MSPs that replaces tool sprawl with endpoint management, autonomous patching, automation, backup, and security. It provides a single console to manage every device, protect every endpoint, and support every employee across the organization.

Features

29 features across 18 categories

Analytics(1)

ROI Calculator

Tool to calculate how much time per month a company could gain back with NinjaOne based on employees, endpoints, IT technicians, and monthly ticket submissions

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Asset Management(1)

Warranty Tracking

Simplify asset management, proactively plan renewals, and optimize IT spending for new assets by automating warranty monitoring and alerts

Automation(4)

Auto-Remediation

Fully automate the detection and resolution of endpoint issues such as stopped services, missed reboots, open ports, and missing applications with condition-based script deployments

Endpoint Task Automation

Automate repetitive endpoint tasks (app installs, patching, device setup, maintenance) to standardize outcomes, free up technicians, and improve device stability

One-Click Device Actions

Initiate actions, deploy remediations, stop tasks, and initiate terminal sessions in the background for hands-on management without interrupting end-users

Script Deployment Tool

Remote management tool for script deployment

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Backup & Recovery(1)

Device and SaaS Backup

Simplify protection with one secure platform for endpoint, server, and SaaS backup, plus built-in compliance support for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Also in: Terraform, Supabase, WordPress.com

Device Management(2)

Endpoint Management

Unify visibility and control across all devices to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and strengthen security from a single console

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Manage and secure Android and Apple mobile devices with fast enrollment, policy-based control, and real-time visibility

Documentation(1)

Native Documentation

Document processes, credentials, and device relationships with a complete IT documentation solution built directly into NinjaOne

Infrastructure(1)

Unlimited Scalability

Whether managing 50 or 150,000 endpoints, Windows, Mac, Linux, or cloud-based devices, NinjaOne's cloud-based infrastructure is fast, secure, and infinitely scalable

Integration(1)

Integrations

Deep integrations that sync data, automate workflows, and streamline device, security, and service operations in one platform

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(1)

Mobile Management

See device details, remediate issues, and manage endpoints on the go with NinjaOne's powerful mobile app

Monitoring(2)

Customizable Monitors

Completely customizable monitors across devices including performance thresholds, applications, processes, services, daemons, device state and status, hardware changes, and more

Monitoring and Alerting

Monitor devices in real time and automatically notify technicians when an issue arises so they can remediate faster and minimize end-user impact

Patching(1)

Automated Patching

Automatically patch Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems vulnerabilities and auto-update over 200 3rd party applications

Remote Access(2)

Remote Control

Support all endpoints from the NinjaOne console with fast, reliable, single-click remote access and cross-OS support

Secure Remote Access

Take direct control of managed endpoints with one of Ninja's four remote access solutions for fast, secure, hands-on support

Remote Management(5)

File Explorer / Finder

Remote management tool for file explorer and finder access

Registry Editor

Remote management tool for registry editor access

Remote Command Line / PowerShell / Terminal

Hands-on, silent access to endpoints for remediation via remote command line, PowerShell, or terminal

Services Manager

Remote management tool for services manager access

Task Manager / Activity Monitor

Remote management tool for task manager and activity monitor access

Security / AI(1)

Patch Intelligence AIAI

AI-powered intelligent automation for patch management that prevents bad updates

Security / Patching(1)

Autonomous Patch ManagementAI

Accelerate vulnerability remediation with intelligent automation powered by Patch Intelligence AI to prevent bad updates and ensure reliable compliance

Support(1)

Self-Service Portal

Give client end-users the tools they need to help themselves, including remote access, file restores, and ticket management

Ticketing & Support(2)

NinjaOne Ticketing

Delivers context-rich automated ticketing designed for IT teams to improve ticket resolution times and boost team output

Service Desk

Extend NinjaOne Endpoint Management to streamline support, centralize knowledge, and close IT visibility gaps

User Interface(1)

Intuitive UI

Make technicians more efficient with an intuitive interface that's easy-to-learn, quick to navigate, centralizes actions, and cuts out extra clicks

Pricing

Standard Pricing

Starting at $1.50/device/month
  • Per-device pricing model
  • Volume discounts based on endpoint count
  • Pricing starts at $1.50 USD per month at 10,000 endpoints
  • Increases to $3.75 USD at 50 or fewer endpoints
  • Free unlimited support
  • No hidden fees
  • No implementation fees
  • Flexible contracts (monthly or annual)
  • Promotional discounts available
  • Bulk and bundling discounts available

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying NinjaOne

Monthly$1.5/mo
Yearly$18/yr
5-Year Total$90

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$18
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$54
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$90
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 29 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a NinjaOne alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 29 features.

Buy NinjaOne

Better Value
Monthly cost$15/mo
3-year total$540
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying NinjaOne saves ~$17,940 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 29 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

19 known integrations

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