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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of N-central Ease of use 4.0 Customer Service 3.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SO Sean O Senior Cyber Security EngineerComputer & Network Security, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The automation capabilities, device monitoring, patch management, and remote access tools significantly reduce administrative overhead, improve response times, and deliver a strong ROI by saving both time and operational costs.“ May 11, 2026 BB Brian B DirectorInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “All new features require new SSO, limited innovation around existing features, some features just seem to take forever to be released and be fully in production (Nzo, Analytics, Vulnerability dashboard, etc)“ May 4, 2026 AA Andrew A Security ArchitectInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The customization it affords with regard to things like patching and alerting users to needed reboots, alongside the Automations provided from the community are highlights.“ May 4, 2026 NP Nicolas P Senior IT TechnicianFarming, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I also do not like that you have to pay a lot more for a "Pro" license to be able to have certain features on endpoints, like patch management and running automation jobs.“ May 8, 2026 SO Sean O Senior Cyber Security EngineerComputer & Network Security, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has become a core platform in our managed services operations, allowing us to streamline endpoint management, automate repetitive tasks, improve patch compliance, and proactively monitor client systems.“ May 11, 2026 CS CALEB S Network EngineerInformation Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “While the monitoring is strong, the patching and security suites proved inefficient for our client base, requiring excessive manual intervention due to unreliable reporting data. Despite numerous engagements, support was unable to provide a permanent resolution for these core stability issues.“ April 30, 2026 CL Collin L EmployeeInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The integrations with other tools I use are smooth, and the reporting capabilities make it easy for me to generate detailed insights for both internal use and client communication.“ May 11, 2026 CL Collin L EmployeeInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “At times, performance has slowed down when working across larger environments, and I’ve had to spend extra time fine-tuning certain configurations to get the results I wanted.“ May 11, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 252 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use TY Tyler Y. technical event coordinator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "technical event coordinator" May 19, 2026 5.0 I would say my experience is 9/10. really jusy the ui needs some work to increase user friendlyness to new users Pros all the amazing features, love that i can remote into all devices in one user panel and allows me to get more work done Cons the ui. the ui is very clunky and the fact the half the features are locked behind a pay wall is annoying Review Source R Reviewer Noc Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "NC is a great RMM platform." May 18, 2026 5.0 Amazing, support has been fast and great to work with. Any problems tend to be resolved quickly. I would recommend. Pros Many great features for managing Pcs and clients. Automation and customer specific rules work really well. Cons Agents getting disconnected and needing to reinstall manuelly. Monitoring can be confusing. Windows updates have been weird lately. Review Source Sean O. Senior Cyber Security Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Reliable and Powerful RMM Platform for MSP Growth" May 14, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with N-central has been very positive. It has become a core platform in our managed services operations, allowing us to streamline endpoint management, automate repetitive tasks, improve patch compliance, and proactively monitor client systems. Its robust feature set and reliable performance have helped us deliver better service and support to our customers. Pros N-central provides excellent visibility and centralized management across all client environments. The automation capabilities, device monitoring, patch management, and remote access tools significantly reduce administrative overhead, improve response times, and deliver a strong ROI by saving both time and operational costs. Its flexibility and scalability make it ideal for managing both small and large customer environments, and their customer support team is knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful when resolving issues or optimizing platform performance. Cons The initial setup and learning curve can be challenging, especially for new administrators. Some advanced configurations and policy tuning require deeper product knowledge, and the interface can occasionally feel cluttered when navigating complex environments. Review Source R Reviewer Office Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Solid RMM Solution" May 14, 2026 4.0 I spend the majority of my day navigating the interface, and once I become familiar with it, I can locate features efficiently. Additionally, once I begin automating tasks through N-Central, I gain a greater appreciation for the product's capabilities. While it has some limitations, overall, I find it to be a valuable tool. Pros I think it's effective for managing large workloads with solid, flexible patch management. I consider it a "set-it-and-forget-it" system once properly configured. Cons The platform is intricate and may present a steep learning curve for new users, making it challenging to master initially. Review Source AR Antonio R. Delivery Director Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "All-in-one tool" May 14, 2026 5.0 Great experience, since the very beginning the support from vendor was very good, it changed a lot the way that we were operating Pros I like that you can have all the necessary capabilities in one platform, the implementation, administration and support are easy and intuitive. Cons Report Management needs improvements, including customization, export, and better integration with APIs. Review Source R Reviewer Employee Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Reliable and Feature-Rich RMM Solution That Takes Time to Master" May 14, 2026 4.0 Pros I’ve found N‑Central to be a powerful and scalable RMM platform that gives me strong visibility across all the environments I manage. I particularly appreciate how its automation features help me handle routine tasks like patching, monitoring, and alerting without constant manual intervention, which saves a lot of time in my day-to-day work. The integrations with other tools I use are smooth, and the reporting capabilities make it easy for me to generate detailed insights for both internal use and client communication. I also like the flexibility of the dashboards and how I can customize them to fit my workflow. Overall, it’s been a reliable solution for efficiently managing devices and providing proactive support. Cons From my experience, getting started with N‑Central wasn’t the easiest process. The initial setup and configuration took more time than I expected, and there was definitely a learning curve before I felt comfortable using all of its features. The interface can feel a bit dated and not as intuitive as some newer platforms I’ve tried. At times, performance has slowed down when working across larger environments, and I’ve had to spend extra time fine-tuning certain configurations to get the results I wanted. Additionally, the cost can add up as you scale, and I’ve occasionally wished the documentation and support resources were more straightforward when troubleshooting issues. Review Source R Reviewer Operations Team Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Feedback on N‑Central Experience" May 13, 2026 4.0 My overall experience is very positive. We will continue using N‑Central for a long time, it is our first support tool. Pros Overall, it is an excellent work tool. I particularly use the Take Control option very often, and it works like a Swiss watch! The ability to open a support case and instantly start a chat with an agent is outstanding. It truly sets you apart from other technology companies. Please keep this focus—great support often matters even more than a great product and you have both of them. Cons I believe generating reports and alerts should be a bit simpler, more predefined reports would be a great thing. Review Source R Reviewer IT Support Administrator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "NCentral Review" May 13, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with N-Central has been great. It's a great tool that takes a lot of the stress out of managing remote devices. And any time I have had an issue with NCentral that I couldn't figure out or resolve myself, your customer support team has been great in helping me out. They have always been very kind, knowledgeable and provided fast and efficient support. Pros my favorite thing about NCentral is the take control feature. Unlike using take control via Microsoft Teams, it actually gives you full control of the remote computer and you never lost control even when you restart it. I also really like the administrator command prompt tool. It's easy to access and you can get a lot done without bothering the users. Also, the ability to push 3rd party applications has been a big help. And we have just now activated the Microsoft Intune integration through NCentral which will allow us to automatically install the most up to date NCentral Agent on Autopilot deployed devices while they are being set up. And I also love the easy access to the Microsoft Intune Dashboard from NCentral. Cons This may just be me not knowing how to configure it? But on the all devices windows, I wish you could expand column width either by clicking a corner and dragging or by hovering over an edge of a column and double clicking and also I wish you could rearrange columns on the all devices window -basically like how Excel works. for example, the logged in user column is not visible on my screen unless I scroll over to the right and that makes the device name not visible - I would like to be able to see both at the same time and if I could rearrange the columns it would be helpful. Also, the logged in user column isn't wide enough in many cases for me to actually see who the logged in user is due to the length of the device name, I have to hover over it in order to see the popup with the full device name Review Source R Reviewer Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great tool for managing multi-site organizations" May 13, 2026 5.0 N-central RMM is a solid, dependable tool that makes managing systems a lot easier. The monitoring and alerting are strong, automation saves tons of time, and everything is centralized in one place. It has allowed our team to address issues in a much quicker faster. Pros \- Ease of use - Quick deployment - Reporting and dashboard capabilities - Multi options to deploy software and scripts - High quality training options available Cons It seems there isn't much investment in their mobile app, I would imagine this may be deprecated in the near future. Review Source Nic P. Senior IT Technician Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Overall great remote tools for an IT department" May 12, 2026 4.0 I have been using N-central for over 15 years, when I was with an MSP and as a direct customer. The product remains pretty solid and has a lot of add-ons should you need them (security/anti-virus, backup/disaster recovery), etc. so there is a lot of flexibility. In the times I've had to contact support, they usually are knowledgeable and get the issue resolved. The product allows us to quickly provide support to our end-users, often without the need for them to be present at their computers. Pros It provides much of what our IT Departments needs in one product: remote support, monitoring, management. The additional tools for running custom scripts and remote commands are very beneficial as well. The user interface is pretty simple and easy to use. Overall, it is a good value for what our department needs, so we don't have to purchase multiple services. Cons The "Take Control" remote control option does not seem to be reliable all the time. We often run into issues not being able to connect, forcing us to use a third-party option. I also do not like that you have to pay a lot more for a "Pro" license to be able to have certain features on endpoints, like patch management and running automation jobs. Review Source R Reviewer Director of RMM Operations Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Best Partner, Product is improving quickly." June 9, 2025 5.0 N-Able's partnership is not to be matched. They're a great partner. When they promise a feature they deliver it and they're hard at work building the most scalable traditional RMM product that will exist in the market. Pros It's ability to handle 3rd party patches is significant for being a default feature set. They also have built a great first pane of glass experience. Cons N-Central does not have the ability to automate against the system itself. This has required my team to work around some of the constraints instead of building exactly what they need. Review Source R Reviewer Network Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "The Shadow of its Former Self" May 5, 2026 3.0 Over the last several years, N-Central has remained largely stagnant, with several core functionalities actually experiencing regressive performance. This lack of meaningful innovation has forced significant operational overhead onto our team as we compensate for the tool's shortcomings. With a clear trend of rising licensing costs paired with a decline in both product stability and support quality, the value proposition is becoming increasingly difficult to justify. Pros N-Central excels at aggregating granular device telemetry, which is essential for proactive client support. The recent UI modernization provides a more streamlined, contemporary workspace that improves overall visibility, but still needs refinement. Cons While the monitoring is strong, the patching and security suites proved inefficient for our client base, requiring excessive manual intervention due to unreliable reporting data. Despite numerous engagements, support was unable to provide a permanent resolution for these core stability issues. Furthermore, the company’s recent trajectory suggests a shift toward prioritizing aggressive monetization over product quality and technical support. We hope to see a return to their original customer-centric philosophy in future roadmaps. Review Source R Reviewer Security Architect Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "A Solid RMM, with some oversights which hurt what could be a perfect product." May 7, 2026 5.0 Love/hate. The power it affords is amazing, and in some places, the technical places, it affords a lot of possibility and is easy to use. On the other hand, fighting with the UI is tiresome, and important things like the rule engine controlling which patches are and aren't approved is obtuse and overrides and rule application order don't make logical sense. I am happy to expand on this topic on a phone call if it will improve the product, because I believe in it. PLEASE contact me. Pros The customization it affords with regard to things like patching and alerting users to needed reboots, alongside the Automations provided from the community are highlights. The Automation Builder is great and easy to use, and the fact that it is based on and allows the integration of custom PowerShell scripts makes it very powerful. Cons The UI needs work and was recently made worse. Our company uses it as a cloud-only fully-probeless deployment, and even things like the home screen refuse to land us where we should be going. The new Asset view is clunky and missing lots of features, and the old Device View doesn't allow for custom or resizable columns. These are the gateways to accessing the tools and viewing, filtering, sorting, and launching tasks needs to be easy, fast, robust, and have icons for easy identification and readability. Some of these things should be obvious oversights and it feels like we are going backward with things like the recent removal of all icons. Whoever came up with that idea needs to be fired. The way patch approval rule engine needs an overhaul and simplification, as they way it is currently designed is obtuse and requires hours with support to understand what it is actually doing on the backend and what will and won't be approved and why. This is in dire need of attention. I am happy to expand on this topic on a phone call if it will improve the product, because I believe in it. PLEASE contact me. Review Source R Reviewer System Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Solic performer in the MSP arena; best OOB performance among the competition" May 5, 2026 5.0 its been solid. we have never had a massive amount of downtime, but there have been a couple. for the 2 instances were services were affected, n-central did reach out and let us know that they knew and were working on it. they kept us informed and resolved the issue in a timely manner.. which for an MSP is minutes, not hours of god forbid, days. Pros over the years, i have used a lot of RMM/RAT applications. i honestly like N-Central the best. i have a wide selection of stats and metrics available at a glance and if need more details, there are plenty of tools available for investigation.. you have scripts, file push, system cmd line access. installs are easy via the probe or manually and the Take Control app always connects and its pretty stable. Cons I was surprised by the inadequate reporting features. you would think that if i have all these stats and data that i can see on the page, i should be able to check the columns i need and export to a csv, but no. the canned reports are useless. unless you are willing to access n-central via API, i wouldnt even go to the reports section. its the one part of the product i consider subpar and even useless. Review Source BR Brad R. IT Director Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Great RMM and remote tool. MSP Manager great for our internal IT ticketing." April 30, 2026 4.0 It provides a solid, centralized platform for monitoring, patch management, and remote support, which helps streamline workflows and reduce the need for multiple tools. The automation capabilities are a major advantage, allowing routine maintenance and issue remediation to run with minimal manual intervention. While there are occasional slowdowns and support response times can vary, the system itself is stable and capable at scale. For organizations managing multiple endpoints or clients, it delivers strong value and dependable performance overall. Pros What stands out most about N-able N-central is how it consolidates monitoring, management, and automation into a single, scalable platform. The unified dashboard gives clear visibility across endpoints, servers, and network devices without needing to jump between tools. Automation policies—especially for patching and remediation—save a significant amount of manual effort and reduce human error. Remote access is fast and reliable, which is critical for day-to-day support. Cons While N-able N-central is a strong platform overall, performance can be inconsistent at times. Certain actions—like loading dashboards, executing remote tasks, or navigating between views—can feel slower than expected, especially during peak usage. This can impact efficiency when quick responses are needed. Additionally, support responsiveness has been hit-or-miss. While the team is knowledgeable, there are instances where response times lag or follow-ups take longer than ideal, particularly during urgent situations. Improving platform speed consistency and tightening support turnaround times would make a noticeable difference in the overall experience. Review Source R Reviewer Senior Solution Architect Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "N-central was easy to quickly setup and deploy for our company" April 29, 2026 4.0 Our overall experience with N-central has been very good and we'd recommend it to others companies similar to our who are looking for alternatives to Kaseya and Connectwise like we were when we started looking for a new RMM partner. Pros We liked the user interface and management processes the most about deploying n-central. The user interface is very streamlined and helps greatly for navigation between clients. Cons The only downside we've had at this time is sometimes getting customer support on the phone, we'd really like it if it were a more consistent experience about who speak with on the phone when issues come up. Review Source AC Andrew C. Systems Administrator Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Very Customizable, but Missing Key Features" April 29, 2026 4.0 The system is complex and has lots of possibilities, but there are still features that are needed to make this a stellar platform. Support has been pretty good, but there are often cases where we have to go back and forth with them on a case. We've had some cases open for 3+ months before being partially resolved, and others open for nearly 6 months that still have no resolution. Pros There is a high degree of customization and ability to have granular controls at multiple levels (globally, per customer, and per customer site). Cons We have run into a lot of issues with the Take Control (remote control module) in the past. Most of our issues have been resolved, but there are still features missing that would be very beneficial, such as executing PowerShell commands through the terminal without having to remote into the machine, or a backstage mode that allows for a separate technician facing remote desktop that does not interrupt the user session. Also, several new features are being released, but they appear to be incomplete, or lack documentation. The documentation of the system is often very difficult to navigate. Review Source Thomas R. CTO Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "N-central has been a core solution for our MSP for over 10 years, always things to improve but looking forward to many more years" April 29, 2026 4.0 We have been using N-Central for over 10 years and it has been an excellent core platform for us to support our clients and operations. We look forward to continuing to use N-central and hope that significant improvement can be made around reporting and remote control integrated tools. Pros The monitoring and flexability around alerts is excellent. The abilities added to perform functions without having to remote into systems signficantly helps our supprot team work on end user tickets without disruption. Additionally the integrations with many other solutions has been very beneficial. Finally the seperation of the management plane from the monitoring plane has helped on the security front to allow us to shrink surface area from attacks. Cons Reporting and the analytics are just not that good. I know added effort is being put into this, but it is just not competitive in the current RMM market. Additionally the Take Control remote access agent and app is bulky and can be slow. Most engineers prefer to use alternative remote access tools, but will use Take Control if those are somehow not available or installed. Review Source Verified Reviewer IT Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Get a handle on systems management with N-Central" May 7, 2026 4.0 Overall, we have been very happy with the N-Central product. We have used it for over 10 years and plan to continue doing so. Pros N-Central's remote support options are my favorite feature. The toolset goes beyond typical screen sharing, and allows your support staff to: view system metrics; access the command prompt; manage services, processes, printers; all from the background without interrupting the end users. Cons N-Central's system monitoring capabilities are very nice and informative. However, it takes a bit of work to get them dialed in. Review Source NJ Nick J. Systems Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Awesome tool for any organisation" May 5, 2025 4.0 Generally very good support and customer experience. We are very happy with N-Central, just want more under the hood access. Pros Patching control over other software. The ability to control devices as the console as opposed to as a user & ability to run commands as system or user based on automation policies. Cons The lack of direct SSH access to the box means we don't have the ability to install Defender for Endpoint etc. Review Source R Reviewer Technical Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "N-Central Review" April 28, 2025 5.0 I've used N-Central for almost 3 years, and its become an essential tool in our business. The account managers are always helpful and regular webinars and training sessions mean we always know what's going on and what to expect in the future. Pros All in one solution that gives multiple views and access to multiple reports all within the same area, massively reduces our admin tasks and streamlines our operations. Cons Its very large - hard to know where to go for all the different features and elements when first stating off. Review Source Kat W. VP of IT Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Good RMM that we have used for several years" May 10, 2026 4.0 N-Able / N-Central Customer service is great, our tickets are responded to promptly with helpful results. Pros Rollout is easy to accomplish within our 300 endpoint environment and pushing out software / Microsoft patches is effortless. The unattended remote access is both stable and extremely useful, an absolute necessity within our organization. Cons The reporting and asset management leads a lot to be desired. We are able to get detailed information about each machine when the data is pulled, but the bigger picture (historical data) of each endpoint and service requests / site history is lacking. Machines come off of management without notice and automatic retries seem to be unsuccessful without manual intervention. Review Source Michael T. Delivery Manager Technical solutions manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "N-Central - A robust multi device type monitoring and management system" April 29, 2026 4.0 Overall, The product is great for its designed usecase, it has flexibility to fit items in that were "second thought" which is nice. Pros N-central is a great platform for specific services. In todays world there are many competitors in similar spaces, N-Central sets itself apart for a verity of reasons. First and foremost the care touchpoints, being able to have open conversations about the product and our solutions goes a long way. There has been several occasions in which we needed to accomplish a specific monitoring need and while the solution was not available, I was able to have conversations to develop workarounds to get us our MVP. Flexibility of the tooling is what I appreciate the most, whether I'm wanting to do core monitoring, or flex into endpoint security, the tool has the capabilities available. There also seems to be continuous improvement for the user experience, from the GUI to the available feature set. Having set roadmaps lets us know what's in the pipeline and what we can expect. If I place myself in an admin category, even the reporting can be customized from OOB reports or directly tapping into the data lake itself. It makes the day to day management efficient and adds continuous value to my clients. Pricing is competitive compared to other solutions, which is the icing on the cake. Great value for the money for the flexibility provided. Cons For my specific use case, I'd love features revolving around network management. While the tool is robust for server/desktop management, it lacks when it comes to classic network management. Sure I can monitor a switch and add custom OID's for monitoring, but the display (device view) isn't revolving around the asset type, Its based around normal computer endpoints, and we have the ability to somewhat add network components to it. It also takes a TON of work to get decent results for network monitoring, weather it be BGP status, Directly executing configlets via ssh or simply polling CPU/Mem/Buffer states. If there were ready made templates for top cisco network devices, this would add massive value. Currently I have to staff an SME just for configuration and maint. Review Source Robert G. Managed Services Administrator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "N-Central is a good RMM" April 30, 2026 4.0 I like my N-Central. It's the core of our managed service offerings and provides our support staff with valuable client environment data. Allows our support team to have real-time data and securely remote connect to devices for quicker troubleshooting and remediation. Pros N-Central is a feature rich and comprehensive RMM. We use the hosted version and easily access our console from a web browser. MFA login, monitoring, patch management, remote access, notifications, and device management and maintenance all from one platform. Several built-in Integrations and API options allow for flexibility and automation. Cons No simple mobile device management options. No control over user account security settings. Site probes are limited to only 1 network subnet and do not support VLANs. Review Source R Reviewer Team Leader of Managed IT Services Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Overall, a good product" April 29, 2026 4.0 Overall, it's a good product. I don't have experience to compare it to other RMM tools but it does what I need it to do. Pros It's a very powerful tool with many functions that can be performed remotely. As an MSP, we're able to easily separate computers into different companies which receive different policies. Cons Take Control is very unreliable and takes too long to reconnect when there is a temporary drop in network connectivity. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.