N-able MSP Manager vs SysAid comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SysAid and N-able MSP Manager compete in IT management, each offering unique advantages. SysAid leads in user satisfaction due to its pricing and support, while N-able is favored for its comprehensive feature set, providing substantial long-term value.

Features: SysAid provides robust incident management, automated workflows, and an intuitive ticketing system. In comparison, N-able MSP Manager offers extensive integrations, powerful reporting, and customizable dashboards, appealing to users who need detailed analytics and data-driven insights.

Room for Improvement: SysAid could enhance its reporting capabilities and user interface to further streamline IT processes. It may also benefit from improving its self-service portal features and extending its automation options. N-able MSP Manager could improve initial setup simplicity and expand its integration options for enhanced interoperability. Moreover, focusing on reducing initial deployment costs and enhancing the UI's usability could bring notable improvements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SysAid offers straightforward deployment with cloud and on-premises options, enhanced by responsive customer service. N-able MSP Manager provides easy deployment as well, with a dedicated support team known for proactive assistance, though SysAid generally requires less initial setup complexity.

Pricing and ROI: SysAid is recognized for cost-effective setup and good ROI due to its lower upfront costs and competitive pricing models. N-able MSP Manager may have higher initial investments, but its advanced features provide significant value over time, offering a compelling long-term financial proposition.

To learn more, read our detailed N-able MSP Manager vs. SysAid Report (Updated: January 2026).

N-able MSP Manager vs. SysAid

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Categories and Ranking

N-able MSP Manager

Ranking in Help Desk Software

21st

Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)

23rd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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SysAid

Ranking in Help Desk Software

25th

Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)

25th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Help Desk Software category, the mindshare of N-able MSP Manager is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SysAid is 1.6%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Help Desk Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
N-able MSP Manager	1.5%
SysAid	1.6%
Other	96.9%

Help Desk Software

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GeorgeKanellopoulos

CTO at InTTrust SA

Ticketing has helped prioritize support tasks while contract and project management have required better integration and pricing flexibility

I don't know if N-able MSP Manager could have some additional features in the future to make it more competitive because it might already be available and I'm not aware of it.I cannot say that N-able MSP Manager dashboard is intuitive, but I don't see any big difference with ManageEngine. From the deployment perspective with N-able MSP Manager, I cannot have higher expectations because it is a SaaS solution, so it was deployed as is from the technical perspective. From the business perspective, the deployment is complex, but I cannot tell you that it is less complex than ManageEngine. The main reason that made me change my mind and proceed with ManageEngine is the availability of add-ons in combination with their pricing.

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Todd Blake

Senior IT Specialist at COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC

A solution that streamlines ticket creation for the staff members of a business and enables efficient issue resolution by the IT team

SysAid is similar to Nintex AssureSign. Some of the back-end configurations of the solution are very difficult. So, we always need SysAid's help. Also, there are almost too many features that we are not taking advantage of in our company since we don't even know about them. A little bit of a streamlining or simplification of the main features would be a good improvement. I would like to see SysAid present its solution more easily. There is a lot in the solution, and it is more than what we need in our company.

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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 am impressed with the tool's integration with our mail system."

"This is a premier product and it has been around for a long time."

"The best advantage for us, since we use all N-able products, is that the MSP portal centralizes everything."

"I like that you can do all the things with it. You can patch, and you can run the scheduled tasks. You can remote in, upload files, and download files. You can log onto a computer PowerShell, or command prompt, without having to log into RDP. I also like its ease of use."

"At a significantly lower price, I managed to get project management modules, contract management, and CMDB, which were not all available in N-able MSP Manager."

"The service desk automation and orchestration are very good. We are implementing it at the moment. We implemented it for two of our applications already for our CRM. Whenever there's a change in the CRM, it will automate them into SysAid as well. We have two workflows from our CRM into SysAid, which is very helpful. Overall, we're very happy with the workflow."

"The solution provides us with multi-layered service management along with all our support pieces integrated in one system. Our entire system is run on SysAid, from Tier 1 to Tier 3. All the other IT department functionality is captured in SysAid, like development, warehousing, and application. So, it has vertical and horizontal coverage."

"The simplicity of the solution is excellent."

"The SysAid team provided excellent service to implement the solution for us. From the very first day, we received a comp manager, and a project manager, to implement the product. They continued to inquire about our business needs and then finalized the best path for us."

"The solution can scale."

"It tracks everything that the technicians are doing. We can account for time and manage resources."

"All our service management is integrated into one system. Our response time is much faster because we have a visual into what is going on."

"I would say the overall flexibility of the product is its most valuable feature."

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Cons

"Its reporting is lousy and bad. It is not as good as it should be. There is too much work involved to get what you want. Most times, you have to call them to customize some stuff. I just don't like that part. They need to work on their reporting. They have a way to go."

"Comparing the pricing of N-able MSP Manager to ManageEngine, it is a little bit too high."

"The tool needs to improve its customization of the user interface."

"I'd like to see a way to import contacts in bulk using an Excel sheet or another import method."

"What I would like to see is a simplified solution that is packaged better, where you can easily implement or turn on the functionality that you need."

"Some of the back-end configurations of the solution are very difficult. So, we always need SysAid's help."

"There is a learning curve for the users."

"The automation needs improvement. The workflow has some improvements to do. There's some stuff that they are working on like having cascaded fields. For example, we're categorizing tickets by location, by site and by building and then by data room within a data center. At the moment they're all separate fields."

"One of the features that I'm hoping comes at some point is that currently you can only have one Knowledge Base instance within it. For me, it would be beneficial to have multiple instances for different purposes. I'd like to have a completely separate one for customers and the only way I can achieve that right now, where I can tag articles to only be viewed by customers, would be if I use its portal function."

"The administrative side of the user interface could be a little more user-friendly. It is easier for me to export our reports into Excel, then do a server retrieval and get the information. Whereas, to do a report, you have to go through a configuration type of process, which is kind of difficult and complicated. I have been using this solution for two years now and I still haven't gotten the hang of the reports."

"So far, we're very happy with the new integration. The only thing that I would like to see is for them to improve asset management so that it's more usable. We looked at it once and we didn't find it quite usable for us. That's why we didn't use it. We haven't looked into the new one yet but the asset management is something that can be improved even more and patch management is not as good as it could be."

"Monitoring needs improvement. At the moment we are looking for some advanced monitoring tools, which are using AI and machine learning as well. This product currently does not offer that."

"Currently, SysAid does not have a mobile application."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't know the exact cost, but I know it's reasonable. Its cost of entry is not bad. I've had other organizations sign up for it. I don't know how much they paid, but it wasn't bad. You charge for every object. You charge for AV, and you charge for servers. There is a charge for everything or every object in that. I know we make money from it, but I don't know what it is."

"I would rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten since it's not the cheapest one in the market."

"Don't get scared of the price tag because it's definitely worth it."

"Overall, the price is good. It's all about what you get for the base amount. From my perspective, you want to look at what you're getting out-of-the-box. SysAid does a good job of putting key stuff in the box for you."

"The pricing of SysAid is less than its competitors."

"Though I am not really sure about SysAid's prices, I know that it is competitive compared to some of the other products that our company looked at, like ConnectWise and ServiceNow."

"Once you're interested, talk with SysAid. You can have them come in and look at your company and advise you on the best solution. They will tell you what comes with each separate package and also advise you what application to activate. If you want something that they don't have, they have a department that can design something based on your unique requests."

"We saw our investment back at the end of year one."

"SysAid is a good solution, especially from a pricing perspective."

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with N-able MSP Manager?

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What is your primary use case for N-able MSP Manager?

I am deploying it for my company.I inherited an implementation with N-able MSP Manager that was not quite good. I faced problems managing the contracts, translating them into technical topics, and ...

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What advice do you have for others considering N-able MSP Manager?

I use N-able MSP Manager ticketing system.It has helped to prioritize tasks. At the level that I am aware of the product capabilities in N-able MSP Manager, I can't say that the centralized custome...

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Overview

Managing your business and providing excellent support shouldn’t bog you down. MSP Manager’s ease of use will free your team to deliver on your promise of great service.

Intuitive, lightweight ticketing with seamless RMM and N-central^®platform integrations.
Painless time tracking with convenient timers and functionality for recurring tickets and appointments.
Closed-loop email with automatic ticket monitoring and routing, with a streamlined Microsoft 365 setup via OAuth.
Complete customer and knowledge management with a branded portal.
Accounting integrations with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero.

N-able

SysAid is a robust IT Service Management (ITSM) platform powered by Agentic AI, automating the repetitive, time-consuming work that keeps teams stuck in reactive mode. Adding a powerful new operational layer to IT, AI Agents take the first action, freeing IT teams to focus on optimization, innovation, and bigger challenges. Go live in weeks with fast onboarding, no heavy migrations, or steep learning curves. SysAid’s AI is purpose-built for IT, with security and governance built in. With our award-winning support, you’re set up for success. ITSM run by AI, and you. Whether you're an SMB or an Enterprise, SysAid offers a customizable IT service delivery platform tailored to your unique needs, ensuring optimal performance and ROI at every stage of growth.

Sample Customers

Longleaf Systems, ITproMedia, Choice Technology, Halski Systems, Allixo Technologies, Nettech, Concept Technology

Disney, Sears Holdings Corporation, LAN Airlines, Schneider Electric, On Semiconductors, Toyota, Sky, KPMG, Georgetown University Law Center, Motorola, North York General Hospital, Volksbank, Xerox, Bacardi, Del Monte Fresh Produce, Manpower, Nucor, Ecobank

N-able MSP Manager vs. SysAid