Action1 vs NinjaOne (2026)
Our verdict
Action1 vs NinjaOne: on our data-weighted scoring, NinjaOne edges ahead (9.1 vs 9.0/10). Action1 starts at $4/endpoint/mo and is best for smb and msp teams whose; NinjaOne starts at Custom quote and is best for msps and it teams wanting a modern, fast, all-in-one rmm. Choose NinjaOne for the stronger overall track record; consider Action1 if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
| Action1 | NinjaOne | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4/endpoint/mo | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | per endpoint | per device |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 15-day full trial trial | 14 days |
| Best for | SMB and MSP teams whose | MSPs and IT teams wanting a modern, fast, all-in-one RMM |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.8/5 (300) | 4.7/5 (1600) |
| Capterra rating | — | 4.8/5 (230) |
| Our score | 9.0/10 | 9.1/10 |
Action1
Pros
- Genuinely free up to 200 endpoints with no feature gating
- Cloud-native — no on-prem servers
- Strong third-party app catalog
Cons
- Windows-first (limited macOS depth)
- Support is a separate paid add-on on Growth
- Scales by endpoint count
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NinjaOne
Pros
- Modern fast UI
- Excellent patching built in
- Top-rated support
Cons
- No public pricing (quote only)
- Per-device cost
- Some advanced features cost extra
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Choose Action1 if…
You need smb and msp teams whose. See the Action1 pricing and review.
Choose NinjaOne if…
You need msps and it teams wanting a modern, fast, all-in-one rmm. See the NinjaOne pricing and review.
In depth
Pricing: NinjaOne vs Action1
NinjaOne bills on a per device model from Custom quote (14 days trial), while Action1 uses a per endpoint model from $4/endpoint/mo (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Features & deployment
NinjaOne ships 6 headline capabilities (RMM + patch management, Endpoint backup, Remote access, Software deployment) and deploys Cloud. Action1 ships 6 (OS + third-party app patching, Risk-based prioritization (CVE/CVSS/CISA KEV), Peer-to-peer patch distribution, Vulnerability scanning), deploying Cloud.
Ratings & verdict
NinjaOne holds 4.7/5 (1600 G2 reviews); Action1 holds 4.8/5 (300 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, NinjaOne edges ahead (9.1 vs 9.0/10). Pick Action1 instead when smb and msp teams whose. See NinjaOne alternatives or Action1 alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- Action1 vs NinjaOne: which is better?
- Action1 vs NinjaOne: on our data-weighted scoring, NinjaOne edges ahead (9.1 vs 9.0/10). Action1 starts at $4/endpoint/mo and is best for smb and msp teams whose; NinjaOne starts at Custom quote and is best for msps and it teams wanting a modern, fast, all-in-one rmm.
- Is Action1 cheaper than NinjaOne?
- Action1 starts at $4/endpoint/mo and NinjaOne starts at Custom quote (see the pricing rows for models and limits).