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When considering the best IT management platforms out there, Atera and Syncro are two that come up often. These two platforms have many similarities and differences, and here we will take a closer look at what sets these two platforms apart to help you make an informed decision between the two.
In order to enable and prepare you to make informed decisions, we’ve conducted thorough research on your behalf and reviewed Atera and Syncro. This article offers a comprehensive comparison between two leading IT management platforms to determine the best RMM software: Atera and Syncro. Our analysis will delve into features, usability, pricing, and support, all tailored to IT decision-makers. Let’s begin our exploration.
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User interface and usability
Both platforms aim to help streamline the workflow of IT departments and have designed their interface to reflect that. While Atera and Syncro are rated highly for their ease of use, we are recognized and awarded by G2 for both our ease of use and ease of setup. In fact, in 2024, Atera was awarded “Most Implementable” for Mid-Market users by G2’s user feedback platform.
We also extend mobile access to our customers through our industry-leading app. For IT technicians, this means they can take on tickets or any other IT task that comes up right from their phone. The app even allows technicians to remote into devices. This makes it a highly convenient option for monitoring your network.
Atera has received much praise for our usability and the intuitive nature of our platform. For instance, MSP client Raymond M. shared his thoughts on G2, highlighting the “ease of use from the user interface to navigation” as well as quick customer support and seamless integrations. Other users have also commented on how easy it was to get Atera up and running!
Features and capabilities
Atera and Syncro offer a variety of shared features to support IT teams and individuals, such as RMM (remote monitoring and management), PSA (professional service automation) abilities, ticket tracking, and patch management. These features are commonplace for an IT management platform, as they’ve become essential to efficient and effective IT department performance.
In addition to these capabilities, both platforms offer various IT integrations to maintain security, productivity, and more for IT departments and the network they support. A few of the integrations that both platforms offer include Webroot, Bitdefender, Emsisoft, and Splashtop.
At Atera, we’ve developed a built-in AI-powered IT system that helps maintain an efficient and effective workflow, and that cuts the number of support tickets that get to technicians by as much as 50%. Our AI system does this by providing solutions to frequent issues your customers run into—without anyone in your organization even lifting a finger.
We also offer different solutions for IT departments, versus for MSPs, which helps provide flexibility in pricing and functionalities for different needs.
Syncro, on the other hand, defaults to an IT management model for IT MSPs, which means that some of the features and capabilities of the platform may not be relevant to an internal IT department.
One of the biggest differentiators between Atera vs Syncro is that we incorporate AI into our platform. This addition makes operating the IT department’s daily and repetitive tasks a breeze by taking care of them before a technician is even aware they need to be done. Atera and Syncro are notable for their robust features, including remote monitoring, automation, and ticketing systems. Both platforms are tailored to simplify IT operations and enhance efficiency. For a detailed comparison, including user feedback and performance metrics, explore the full analysis here. This report will help you decide which solution best meets your IT management needs.
Performance and reliability
When it comes to performance and reliability, both Atera vs Syncro receive positive customer reviews. Both platforms work hard to maintain consistent reliability in their systems functioning to ensure the smooth functioning of systems and business continuity. Which means you can feel confident in the performance and consistency of each platform.
We, however, have set ourselves apart from Syncro in this category with a higher customer rating from the credible review company, G2. We received higher ratings for the ease of use of our platform, which is an essential component of smooth IT operations.
Effective customer service is also a major component of high performance and reliability scores. At Atera, we are incredibly proud of our top-tier customer service offerings and quick response times. If you ever do experience downtime, we are here to help. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out this review from user Jordy J., an IT manager at the mid-market level:
Jordy’s review characterizes Atera’s customer support as “refreshing” – his issues were largely handled within minutes, and even for a more complex concern, he still received support in a timely manner. This review also highlights the effective performance of the mobile app as well as the PC interface – usability in both mobile and desktop settings makes your IT department even more effective and efficient.
Pricing and value for money
Syncro offers two RMM pricing plan options: their core plan of $129 per month and team plan of $179 per month. The features of the two plans are very similar, with the team plan having a few more features for dividing and conquering as a team, such as ticket assignment systems and the capacity for simultaneous remote sessions.
The Syncro pricing model also has unspecified add-on fees for most common IT management integrations such as Webroot, Bitdefender, and Acronis. The price can skyrocket once you begin adding your necessary integrations to your plan.
Our pricing model is fully transparent and shows any ‘hidden fees’ that will impact the total cost of using the product, which means you can see how well it will fit into your IT budget. Atera’s pricing range begins at just $129 per month for our “Pro” plan, with tiered options depending on your organization’s needs.
And at just $129/month, you even gain access to our suite of AI tools. That’s one of many reasons why our customers find Atera to be well worth it for the money.
Customer support and community
Both Atera vs Syncro offer robust resources for their communities. They both create opportunities to connect with other users and tools to make the most of their platforms. These resources include tutorials, discussion boards, and script libraries to help you use the platform as effectively and efficiently as possible.
At Atera, we go a step further than Syncro for our community with regular events and webinars to discuss how to make the most of our products and explore industry trends and insights to keep our users in the know.
We are also incredibly proud of our live, online Atera Community, sometimes nicknamed the “Ateraverse.” This community is a forum where countless Atera users interact, sharing tips and tricks, helpful hints, and asking for support when they need it. Our live support agents are available around the clock – but sometimes, brainstorming with peers is the best way to solve an IT issue that you simply cannot crack.
The best part? Users agree! Check out longtime Atera user Jason H.’s review of the product, in which he highlights Atera’s “excellent customer support” and fast response times:
Security and compliance
Atera and Syncro follow industry-standard security compliance with features like MFA (multi-factor authentication). Atera is also SOC II Type I certified!
Our Network Discovery tool allows for real-time tracking of devices on your network, allowing you to easily maintain security across your network by helping you spot unauthorized devices, safely onboard new devices, and develop data backup and disaster recovery plans.
Additionally, we are constantly adding to our commitment to compliance and security. Our smart logging and reporting capabilities, as well as real-time data insights help you proactively respond to any issues that arise to avoid downtime and reduce cybersecurity threats. Plus, automated patch management and the ability to create custom patching schedules further reduces vulnerabilities in your IT ecosystem.
User feedback and reviews
With all the usability, features, and capabilities, it’s no surprise that both platforms have earned positive user reviews. Reviews like the ones you can see below highlight the real-world value of each platform and how well each platform supports its users.
Based on G2 comparison, Atera beats out Syncro in literally every category.
Reviewers on Capterra favor Atera’s interface over Syncro’s. The main reason for this is that Atera was designed from the ground with ease of use in mind, and it’s easy to navigate between the different features. The onboarding process is effortless, and new users are up and running within an hour.
More often than not, Atera surpasses Syncro in its ability to meet the needs of an organization and support its users when they need assistance. This is likely linked to our commitment to getting real feedback from our feedback to help us regularly update the platform.
Atera is the optimal system for IT professionals
Despite the strength that both of these platforms bring to the table for IT professionals, Atera’s system built specifically for both IT departments, as well as managed service providers makes it the standout choice. With the addition of our Network Discovery and AI features, we provide the most efficient option for optimizing workflows and helping IT professionals do their jobs.
However, if you’re still on the fence about deciding between Atera and Synchro, try the free trial of both systems so you can choose based on actually using the system. And if you still have questions, get in touch with the sales team to find out if Atera is the right fit for your organization.
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