Action1 vs NinjaOne — 2026 comparison
A side-by-side look at how Action1 and NinjaOne compare on score, real user ratings, pricing and features.
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The verdict
Action1 and NinjaOne are both Patch Management Software options worth comparing. Action1 ranks higher in our editorial score (90 vs 86 out of 100). NinjaOne has the larger review base (4,682 reviews across 2 sources). Action1 is best for small IT teams wanting a free tier up to 200 endpoints; NinjaOne is best for MSPs and IT teams wanting patching in a unified endpoint platform. Starting price: Action1 Free up to 200 endpoints, then ~$4/endpoint/mo, NinjaOne Custom quote (~$1.50–$4/device/mo). See the full breakdown below, then read each review before you decide.
Pick Action1 if…small IT teams wanting a free tier up to 200 endpoints
Pick NinjaOne if…MSPs and IT teams wanting patching in a unified endpoint platform
Side by side
| Action1 | NinjaOne | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 90/100 | 86/100 |
| User consensus | 4.9/5 (1,252) | 4.7/5 (4,682) |
| Starting price | Free up to 200 endpoints, then ~$4/endpoint/mo | Custom quote (~$1.50–$4/device/mo) |
| Best for | small IT teams wanting a free tier up to 200 endpoints | MSPs and IT teams wanting patching in a unified endpoint platform |
| Cross-OS (Win/Mac/Linux) | ||
| Third-party app patching | ||
| Cloud / no-VPN remote | ||
| Automation & scripting | ||
| Compliance reporting | ◑ | ◑ |
| Free tier or trial | – |
Action1
- Genuinely free for up to 200 endpoints with full functionality
- Fast ~5-minute cloud setup with clear patch/vulnerability dashboards
- – Built-in remote desktop is limited (no file transfer)
- – Reporting depth is limited and adding custom software is tedious
NinjaOne
- Clean, intuitive dashboard with reliable automated patching
- Fast built-in remote access plus strong automation and support
- – Pricing can be costly and can escalate without monitoring
- – Reporting customization is limited; initial setup takes effort