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# Compare NinjaOne vs SmartDeploy

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> Detailed comparison between NinjaOne and SmartDeploy. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | NinjaOne | SmartDeploy |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 297 | 118 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$1,100.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### NinjaOne

NinjaOne is the unified IT operations platform that helps IT teams and managed service providers manage, secure, and support every endpoint from a single cloud-native console.

### SmartDeploy

IT teams managing 50-10,000 Windows machines in on-prem, remote, or hybrid environments.

## Key features

### NinjaOne

- API
- Asset Tracking
- Bare-Metal Restore
- Compliance Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Customisable Reports
- Dashboard
- Disaster Recovery
- Disk Image Creation
- IT Asset Management
- IT Asset Tracking
- IT Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Maintenance Scheduling
- OS Imaging
- Real-Time Reporting
- Remote Update/Installation
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Task Management

### SmartDeploy

- API
- Asset Tracking
- Bare-Metal Restore
- Compliance Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Customisable Reports
- Dashboard
- Disaster Recovery
- Disk Image Creation
- IT Asset Management
- IT Asset Tracking
- IT Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Maintenance Scheduling
- OS Imaging
- Real-Time Reporting
- Remote Update/Installation
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Task Management

## Links

- [View NinjaOne Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/165889/ninjaone)
- [View SmartDeploy Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/171214/smartdeploy)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/165889/171214/ninjaone/vs/smartdeploy)

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