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KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) vs TeamViewer comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.3
KACE SMA increases efficiency and productivity, offering rapid ROI by streamlining operations and reducing time, costs, and staffing needs.
Sentiment score
6.5
TeamViewer Business boosts efficiency and saves travel costs, though users note macOS issues and high costs offset by benefits.
The return on investment is seen in the quick access to information, good inventory management, and efficient systems management.
Avocat at Star Boxes India Pvt Ltd
It has facilitated compliance using documentation and auditing through records, recordings, and logs, and has boosted collaboration, especially with our clients and team members remotely or in the office.
Lead Software Engineer at BD
If our issue usually takes fifteen minutes, then we can resolve it in a five-minute timeframe.
IT Manager at SignDesk
I rate TeamViewer Business a 10 because I have used other access solutions like Help Desk, but all the features included in TeamViewer Business, along with its ergonomics and performance, are unmatched.
Senior Application Support Consultant at Talentia Software
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.6
KACE SMA support is praised for its expertise and 24/7 availability, with occasional room for flexibility improvement.
Sentiment score
7.7
TeamViewer Business customer support is highly rated for being proactive, responsive, and knowledgeable, though response speed could improve.
I would rate the customer support for Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) as a 10.
Server Administrator III at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
The customer service is very good, providing quick customer support in Spanish.
Avocat at Star Boxes India Pvt Ltd
I would rate the customer support a ten.
Head of IT, Infrastructure at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Since 2007, I have not needed to reach out to TeamViewer Business's customer service or support team because I have not experienced any issues with the application, which speaks volumes about its reliability.
IT NETWORK ENGINEER at KFUPM
You can actually use TeamViewer Business as an app on Microsoft Teams.
IT Back Office Engineer (Cloud) at Digicall Group
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
KACE Systems Management Appliance efficiently supports various organization sizes, excelling in integration, scalability, and comprehensive network management.
Sentiment score
7.3
TeamViewer Business efficiently supports scalable growth, managing thousands of connections and adapting to diverse remote and hybrid work needs.
The product is very scalable as it supports 10,000 thousand endpoints with just one appliance.
Avocat at Star Boxes India Pvt Ltd
We have outgrown the size of one KACE appliance and are now running two.
Server Administrator III at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
People responsible for TeamViewer can contact TeamViewer and add more users very easily.
Support analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Scalability has been useful for my organization because we have additional licenses for extra admins, and having the ability to have unlimited end-users is really valuable.
Head of IT, Infrastructure at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
TeamViewer Business can handle growth easily, facilitating all internal services and what we can provide to clients, especially for hybrid cloud and on-premise clients.
Senior Application Support Consultant at Talentia Software
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
KACE Systems Management Appliance is praised for its stability, reliability, and efficient performance, with swift recovery during incidents.
Sentiment score
8.1
TeamViewer Business is highly stable and reliable, offering a seamless experience despite occasional connectivity issues often due to external factors.
TeamViewer Business is very stable in my experience.
Lead Software Engineer at BD
TeamViewer Business is stable.
Senior Application Support Consultant at Talentia Software
TeamViewer Business is stable and does not crash.
IT NETWORK ENGINEER at KFUPM
 

Room For Improvement

KACE Systems Management Appliance struggles with scalability, usability, customization, integration, image deployment, and technical support responsiveness.
TeamViewer Business needs improvements in interface, compatibility, security, documentation, device interoperability, pricing, and communication features.
Currently, we have to go into each org to deploy applications when we need them all across the university.
Server Administrator III at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
The user interface needs improvement as customers have mentioned they do not like the interface since it is not an SMA-based interface.
Avocat at Star Boxes India Pvt Ltd
TeamViewer could work on performance latency in slower internet connections by optimizing screen refresh rates during remote sessions, especially when transferring large files or using graphics-heavy applications.
Security and Support Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
It's quite expensive for an enterprise, which creates a problem when suggesting this solution to the customer.
Project Manager at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
It would be beneficial to have group functionalities to separate access when many consultants want to access different departments or clients at the same time.
Senior Application Support Consultant at Talentia Software
 

Setup Cost

KACE Systems Management Appliance offers cost-effective enterprise solutions, although potentially expensive for small businesses, with no additional feature costs.
Enterprise buyers view TeamViewer Business pricing as competitive, with cost-saving options like free trials, promotions, and annual subscriptions.
The pricing is in the middle range of the market, not too expensive but not the cheapest either.
Avocat at Star Boxes India Pvt Ltd
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) is that, hands down, it beat all of the others in simplicity and pricing.
Server Administrator III at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for TeamViewer Business are relatively very competitive and cost-effective.
Human Resources Manager at TP
Compared to the features it offers, this tool is more cost-effective.
Lead Software Engineer at BD
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing of TeamViewer Business was positive, which is why we chose it when we were comparing it with other solutions.
ICT Technician at Thekwini TVET College
 

Valuable Features

KACE SMA offers integrated, centralized IT management for efficient software deployment, asset management, and security with customizable inventories.
TeamViewer Business enhances workflow efficiency with secure remote access, multi-platform support, and collaboration, improving global productivity.
Scripting has saved us hundreds of hours over the years when patching these vulnerabilities compared to how we did it before.
Server Administrator III at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
The most valuable features include simplicity, which makes systems management easier and faster, especially for device management.
Avocat at Star Boxes India Pvt Ltd
TeamViewer Business has positively impacted my organization by giving us the ability to provide clients with a good experience and to fix bugs quickly while accessing their computers.
Support analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
TeamViewer Business has positively impacted my organization by boosting efficiency since you do not need to be physically available to the client to troubleshoot or help them.
Security and Support Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
TeamViewer Business has positively impacted our organization by reducing the time of the TAT for resolving issues for end users, which has really helped us.
IT Manager at SignDesk
 

Categories and Ranking

KACE Systems Management App...
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
Client Desktop Management (3rd), Endpoint Compliance (7th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (12th), Patch Management (9th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (10th)
TeamViewer
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Meetings (3rd), Remote Access (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

MH
Server Administrator III at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliability and adaptability enable efficient application deployment and security management
The best features Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) offers include the scripting function, which stands out to me because I can find specific needs and deploy the applications based on those needs. There was a time when scripting really saved me time by allowing me to find specific registry entries and modify them to patch security vulnerabilities. Scripting has saved us hundreds of hours over the years when patching these vulnerabilities compared to how we did it before. I really enjoy the security features that are enabled to deploy Microsoft and other vendor patches, which stand out to me as key functionalities.
Begaya Morris - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Software Engineer at BD
Reliable remote access has improved secure collaboration and streamlined daily approvals
The best features TeamViewer Business offers in my opinion are collaboration, templates, a high level of security, and session recording. Collaboration allows me to collaborate remotely with my team members. Besides reconnecting automatically, it provides a high level of security, protecting from cyber attacks and aids in providing assurance in regulated environments through two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption features. It also allows recording live sessions, which can be replayed as needed for future reference. TeamViewer Business has positively impacted my organization as collaboration has enhanced, especially remote collaboration by 60 to 70 percent. I have been able to collaborate with clients and other team members seamlessly. Enhanced workflow efficiency includes faster approvals and a lowered risk of data loss, misuse, and leak through robust features like two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption. It also facilitates compliance using documentation and auditing through recordings and logs.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
12%
Non Profit
10%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise34
Large Enterprise34
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quest KACE Systems Management?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) is that, hands down, it beat all of the others in simplicity and pricing.
What needs improvement with Quest KACE Systems Management?
I wish Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) would have a top-down approach since we use orgs; currently, we have to go into each org to deploy applications when we need them all across the...
What is your primary use case for Quest KACE Systems Management?
My main use case for Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) is to deploy applications and maintain security, and we use it day-to-day to handle those tasks. With Quest KACE Systems Managemen...
Should I choose Teamviewer Tensor over the regular Teamviewer?
The number one advantage of TeamViewer for me is its ease of use, specifically as it relates to the client side. By far, one of its best features is the remote access it provides. I can control som...
What do you like most about TeamViewer?
It is easy to use and has a pretty good UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TeamViewer?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for TeamViewer Business are relatively very competitive and cost-effective.
 

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