Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own NinjaOne

Replace NinjaOne with a custom build. Unify IT. Simplify work.

Weekend Project
29 features19 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 29 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 29 features

Remote Management(5 features)

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

Automation(4 features)

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

Device Management(2 features)

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

Monitoring(2 features)

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

Remote Access(2 features)

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

Ticketing & Support(2 features)

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

Analytics(1 features)

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

Asset Management(1 features)

Warranty Tracking

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

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.

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