Atera vs GFI LanGuard comparison

Atera and GFI are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Atera is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.0, while GFI is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. Atera holds a 3.7% mindshare in PM, compared to GFI’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Atera users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of GFI users who would recommend it.

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93% willing to recommend

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81% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

GFI LanGuard and Atera are both network management tools but cater to different user preferences. GFI LanGuard has a strong focus on robust security features and detailed reporting, while Atera offers an all-in-one platform suitable for streamlined IT management.

Features: GFI LanGuard provides comprehensive security auditing, detailed vulnerability assessment, and precise patch management. Atera includes remote monitoring, automation capabilities, and an integrated ticketing system.

Room for Improvement: GFI LanGuard users indicate a need for a modern design, easier navigation, and quicker updates. Atera customers suggest improved specific monitoring capabilities, faster response times, and more customizable reports.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: GFI LanGuard’s deployment is straightforward but has a learning curve and slower customer service response. Atera offers quick setup and responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: GFI LanGuard users find setup costs justified by high ROI in network security. Atera offers competitive pricing with substantial ROI due to its comprehensive functionalities within one platform.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Atera

Ranking in Patch Management

11th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Service Management (ITSM) (14th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (4th)

GFI LanGuard

Ranking in Patch Management

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Atera is 3.7%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GFI LanGuard is 2.7%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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James Clowes

IT Manager at Dynamic Bradview Roofing

Having fewer hardware replacements saves us in annual costs

There is a new version of the interface coming out. I have been asking for a new version for a while. While the interface is nice, I guess the developer thinks one way and the user thinks another. So, I think the interface is getting a big overhaul. This is what they have mentioned in their webinars and stuff. It is in beta, but I'm not on the beta program, so I haven't seen it. I can't really complain about the old interface, but now that I have heard there is a new one coming, all I want is the new one. The one thing that could do with improvement is the reporting. This is from someone who worked in an MSP, where I would want to run a report and be able to just present that to a client. Reports are fine for internal use, where they never leave your company. However, if I was an MSP, I would probably want a little bit more information or the ability to customize some of it without having to edit PDFs.

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Ted Mbugua

Security Manager at CRAG

Highly stable, quick support, and useful modules

My advice to others wanting to implement this solution is you do not have to be very technical to use it. When installing it, you only need to click next. Additionally, the support is helpful and knowledgeable. Their technical documentation is easily accessible. I rate GFI LanGuard an eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I really like the Shared Script Library and automation tasks which they have implemented... because all the Atera users in the community can share their scripts and their automation tasks knowledge. The same goes for the Shared SNMP Template Library."

"The most valuable features of this solution are automatic batch matching and unattended support access."

"Measuring the integration is very helpful when using Atera Assist Test. It takes the solution to the next level by automating activities. It doesn't just provide the solution but also allows running scripts to fix issues before a technician has to work on them."

"Atera has helped me to provide more accurate solutions based on a given problem. For example, we base our solutions on event scenarios, like the alerts. We identify that there's a series of problems occurring in a particular area from the information provided by the alerts."

"I have better access when I go to look for something regarding either a specific user or software. It is easier to locate. When I am troubleshooting with my clients on the phone, I am not fiddling around looking through a bunch of ticket notes trying to locate something. It makes me a lot more efficient."

"Atera saves money. A trip to the customer costs between $20 to $30. Then, you need to charge the customer $20 to $30 for the travel. However, if you are doing this work remotely, then you are not driving. This makes the process easier and saves money for you and the customer. For example, if it is just one machine, then the savings comes out to $50 to $60. If we are talking about a huge client, who has hundreds of machines and is changing their infrastructure, that is a lot of money."

"There are a lot fewer hardware replacements. Once people migrated from old style hard disks over to SSDs, you have things like hard disks filling up faster. So, I run a script to clear out all the waste, e.g., all the temporary files and downloads. A lot of our business runs through a custom web application that we built. This involves people downloading a lot of PDFs and Excel files, and not just having them sitting in folders. With Atera, I can just go through and clean the temporary files out."

"I would say it's the number one tool for all ITMS."

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"The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature."

"The most useful features of GFI LanGuard are vulnerability assessment and patching solutions."

"The most valuable feature is that I am able to patch third-party solutions."

"The solution is easy to use and integrates well with other operating systems."

"The most valuable features in GFI LanGuard are patch management and vulnerability assessment."

"It is helpful to patch and scan vulnerabilities."

"This product is a great solution at a great price as long as it is only going to be used for a local area network."

"I like that the solution can block users from unnecessarily putting devices on the network."

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Cons

"There is definitely room for improvement with its automation capabilities."

"It will be interesting if Atera can integrate all kinds of products. In North America, there are a lot of resellers, like Ingram Micro, Tech Data, Arrow Electronics, etc. It would be amazing if Atera could integrate with these products. If they could integrate with these products for MSPs, it would be much easier. Then, if you are buying something, and need to add something, you don't need to jump from place to place because this is a very quick sales instrument for use on a daily basis."

"The mobility of Atera is also a feature which needs to be addressed so that it can be used on iPads, iPhones and things of this nature. I would also like to see an agent included on these devices so that I can monitor, maintain and manage them."

"The solution is scalable. However, in the past, we did have some issues."

"There should be enhancements in network monitoring capabilities beyond just physical devices like computers and servers. It would be beneficial to include better tools for monitoring networking infrastructure such as routers. Additionally, while Atera excels in ticket management, I believe there's room for improvement in user authentication and security features, especially when accessing and managing remote equipment. These updates would contribute to a more robust and secure user experience overall. Atera should include a monitoring tool integrated with Azure or similar cloud platforms. It would be beneficial to have capabilities for monitoring network growth and automatically generating statistics based on system stability and performance metrics. This feature would help us better manage and optimize our equipment and network resources, especially for strategic customer planning and resource allocation."

"They are working on an update, and I would like to see more stuff outside of just computers and servers. Increasingly, we need to be able to monitor and manage network devices. Atera is improving on that already, which is one place that it is currently lacking."

"I would like to see more mobile device management. iPad is a big one. I know they've been working on some of that. For me, it would be amazing if I could do tablet devices and even expand it to POS systems or the like. I know that a lot goes into that but I've seen it is an area they're looking at."

"Having more freedom to perform identity access management would be great."

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"This solution is limited to the local area network only and cannot manage remote devices."

"GFI LanGuard has some technical limitations with machines."

"GFI LanGuard could improve the rollback feature. If we have installed the wrong we have had some issues with the rollback function. Additionally, more input from GFI LanGuard for the custom software push install."

"When you want to uninstall software from an endpoint, sometimes it becomes very problematic."

"If GFI LanGuard had a cloud version it would be better for people that are working from home."

"The documentation on how to use this solution in a Linux environment is not clear, which is something that should be improved because it is complicated."

"The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes."

"The version we are using only allows one person to use it at a time and does not allow multi-users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"As an internal IT, it's gold right there. It is money in the bank."

"Atera's pricing stays fixed and predictable, enabling us to add more customers and unlimited monitored devices. We still have a number of clients who fit a break/fix IT model. This is something where clients are complaining more about having to pay extra month-by-month for technology services. With Atera's model, we don't have to be going out and asking for more from clients each month. Right now, with where we are at in terms of scale, this is very important to us."

"Atera happened to have the best pricing model."

"The value of the product is perfect, neither cheap nor expensive. I think it is the right rate. It would be awesome if it continued to be the same price because it is a great solution that I like. I like it because I'm not paying per device. I have some customers on monthly contracts and some of them are on break'n fix. If I have a client who is on break'n fix, and they need to pay per agent, then I am losing money. If they were ever to change structures, going to pay-per-device model, then I would need to think about changing to something else."

"The price is reasonable for what we require."

"We pay per user. I am the only user. It is $150 per user. If I need to add one, it is not as costly as expanding with other providers."

"Our company is a startup. The initial reason I looked into Atera was the fact that you pay by the technician, not per-device. That means you are able to jump right in with a service without having a large overhead."

"In terms of cost, it's not very expensive. I’d rate it around three or four out of ten, considering its value for money."

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"GFI LanGuard has very fair pricing compared to other similar solutions out there."

"GFI LanGuard isn't expensive."

"We are a gold partner and we receive favorable discounts. The price of GFI LanGuard is competitive. When you evaluate other solutions, such as ManageEngine."

"GFI LanGuard cost approximately $1,000 annually to use the solution."

"On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the price as a four."

"I rate the pricing of GFI LanGuard a four out of five."

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Educational Organization

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Computer Software Company

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Retailer

Computer Software Company

18%

Photography Company

12%

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Atera?

Pricing is low. It costs around 149 bucks per month.

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What needs improvement with Atera?

It should improve its processes.

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What is your primary use case for Atera?

Atera is integral to our daily operations. We use it for RMM, PSA, our ticket system, and contact with people. We also integrate it with different products.

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What do you like most about GFI LanGuard?

The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature.

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What needs improvement with GFI LanGuard?

The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes. Instead of directly white listing...

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What is your primary use case for GFI LanGuard?

Internally, as a user, I use GFI LanGuard for email and web monitoring.

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Overview

Atera offers a comprehensive solution for MSPs and IT Professionals. The platform provides in one integrated solution: full remote monitoring and management (RMM), PSA, remote access, patch management, billing, reports, and so much more! Atera’s disruptive pricing model also helps managed IT service providers scale their business while providing continued best-in-class service. All plans include unlimited devices, meaning you only pay per technician.Everything you need, in one easy-to-use platform

Thousands of paying users in over 75 countries
Free 30-day trial, no credit card or commitment required
No hidden fees or restrictions, all plans include unlimited devices
Seamless integration with your favorite IT tools including: Splashtop, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, and ScreenConnect

What can Atera do for you?

Improve Efficiency. Atera delivers customers the tool suite for IT management. Everything you need in an all-in-one, easy-to-use platform.
Automation. Set alerts and proactively prevent issues for your clients. Minimize time spent on manual tasks and spend more time on what matters most, serving your customers.
Disruptive Pricing, Unlimited Devices. Per technician-based pricing with unlimited servers and workstations means you can cover it all, at one fixed price.

Atera

GFI LanGuard enables complete patch management of security and non-security patches to Microsoft operating systems, Mac OS X, major Linux distributions and third-party applications. It can also automate patching for all major web browsers too.

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Sample Customers

MSPs, IT consultants, and IT departments worldwide trust and use Atera.

BayView Medical Clinic, FrugalBrothers Software, Zaw, National Theatre, American Red Cross

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