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N-able N-central vs TeamViewer Remote Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

N-able N-central
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
TeamViewer Remote Management
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) category, the mindshare of N-able N-central is 11.8%, up from 10.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TeamViewer Remote Management is 4.0%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
 

Featured Reviews

Jallad Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Optimizes device management and has an easy deployment
Customers that we manage do not have IT, but they still want to manage the PCs if they have any issues or any patches. They want to keep the operating system up to the latest version.  They need support for their employees on the device itself. We use N-central to get access to the device, and we…
Babawale Awojinrin - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows the incorporation of systems and integration of remote systems
The initial setup is straightforward and requires three to five minutes. It starts with determining the PC's architecture (64-bit or 32-bit), leading the user to know which version to download. Additionally, there are a number of factors that need to be considered like the number of technical users for remote access, the number of remote locations, and storage requirements. These factors will guide the user license purchase. We should always factor in costs, and there's potential for offering more accessible pricing, especially in markets like Africa and developing countries, given their business environment. On the other hand, there have been challenges stemming from the transition; the previous owners used a free tool like NGINX for remote operations. Transitioning to a paid remote tool is driven by security and enhanced features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"N-able N-central has numerous good features. The asset tracking capability is powerful, allowing you to track hardware and software on devices connected to your network. The remote control is smooth, securely enabling remote access to servers and routers. It can be integrated with ticketing systems and other tools like CrowdStrike and N-able EDR for comprehensive network monitoring and security. The automation feature is handy, allowing you to schedule tasks, respond to system triggers, and automate problem resolution, such as handling disk space issues automatically."
"The solution's service is good."
"N-able N-central is an easy tool to implement with customers."
"N-able N-central is very scalable."
"The most valuable feature of N-able N-central is the many options it has."
"I like the remote connectivity, reporting suite, and patch management module."
"The most valuable features of N-central are its ease of deployment and ease of use."
"It's a very robust product. They're continuing to invest and put new enhancements into the product. They're very open about what their roadmap is, which is very good for us because then as a business, we can plan."
"The product is secure."
"The remote access is most valuable."
"The initial setup of TeamViewer Remote Management is very simple."
"TeamViewer Remote Management is very easy and very good for remote work."
"We use the product to communicate."
"I like the possibility of using this software across different operating systems and clouds, such as AWS or Azure Cloud, while being able to efficiently transfer files and run the data."
"The screen-sharing feature is good. The latency is considerably lower compared to platforms like Zoom."
"It is user-friendly for opening my server or PC."
 

Cons

"At this moment, we encounter stability issues with N-able N-central from time to time."
"N-able N-central could improve the remote access, my technicians have complained about it. They have used other free tools instead to compensate, such as TeamViewer. Additionally, when using remote access on the web, it is lacking reports."
"The industry has moved towards Redfish for out-of-band and in-band monitoring, yet N-able N-central still relies on older protocols like SNMP."
"N-central has limited mobile device management (MDM) support, specifically for Android devices. This limitation affected a deal with a client who had numerous Android devices to manage. It would be beneficial if N-central could expand its MDM support to include Android devices."
"The solution's overall integration should be improved."
"Involving AI in the platform could improve it further."
"The support from our direct team is very good, but the support from their day-to-day ongoing help desk isn't that good. They have still got some work to do on that, but they have been focusing on that a lot over the last number of years. So, it has gotten a lot better than it was."
"The integration with other applications could be better."
"I'm not sure if the security is ideal. They could work to improve it."
"I want TeamViewer Remote Management to incorporate more integrations."
"If you have one version, like if you have version 14, and the client has version 15, you can't access his computer. If the client is on 14 and the technician is on 15, he can't access the end user who's at home. So there's a disparity in versioning."
"The solution is a bit expensive. It could be cheaper."
"I have contacted customer service and support a couple of times, but it was not good."
"There should be an enterprise version of the solution."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"If there were a way for users to do access reporting, that would be an ideal addition to the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing and licensing are average, almost six out of ten."
"N-able N-central is not an expensive solution."
"I have used the free version of the solution."
"Our licenses for TeamViewer Remote Management are being managed directly by our procurement team. If we need more licenses they handle it."
"There are no charges to be paid for the solution since I use it for personal use."
"Users need to pay a yearly license for TeamViewer Remote Management."
"The solution's license is expensive."
"Its price is a little high as compared to other solutions."
"It is a licensed product."
"The license is procured on a yearly basis and is expensive. The license is procured on a yearly basis and is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with N-able N-central?
One of my personal challenges with N-able N-central is the monitoring of services for server hardware. The industry has moved towards Redfish for out-of-band and in-band monitoring, yet N-able N-ce...
What is your primary use case for N-able N-central?
Our primary use case for N-able N-central is monitoring. As an administrator, I frequently work with N-able N-central for monitoring, spending approximately fifty percent of my time on it.
What do you like most about TeamViewer Remote Management?
The fact that it's user-friendly and it has a chat option. These are my two favorite features.
What advice do you have for others considering TeamViewer Remote Management?
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. This is a great tool for remote access and communication since it's very reliable.
 

Also Known As

SolarWinds N-central, SolarWinds MSP N-central
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