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N-able Take Control vs. Action1

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricN-able Take Control

by N-able

Action1

by Action1

Overall rating4.54.9
Review count1501,249
Ease of use9.29.6
Ease of setup9.19.7
Quality of support8.99.4
Meets requirements9.39.4
NPS68.11594294.601128
Small Business70.7%38.8%
Mid-Market23.3%58.2%
Enterprise6.0%3.0%
Total page views2343,559
Total LLM citations1,27115,991

N-able Take Control

N-able™ Take Control Plus is a cloud-based remote control solutions built for MSPs and IT service businesses that need to securely access and troubleshoot end devices quickly with fast, powerful tech tools. N-able Take Control Plus offers: • Attended and unattended remote sessions • Fast connection in under 8 seconds • Support for Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® machines (MSPs can work from those platforms or their iOS® or Android® devices with our native app) • Customizable dashboards and reports • Effective diagnostics tools • Available branding, with tailored logos, post-session surveys,

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Remote Control
  • Easy Setup
  • Remote Access
  • Remote Support
  • Reliability

Action1

Action1 is an autonomous endpoint management platform trusted by many Fortune 500 companies. Cloud-native, infinitely scalable, highly secure, and configurable in 5 minutes—it just works and is always free for the first 200 endpoints, with no functional limits. By pioneering autonomous OS and third-party patching with peer-to-peer patch distribution and real-time vulnerability assessment without needing a VPN, it eliminates routine labor, preempts ransomware and security risks, and protects the digital employee experience. In 2025, Action1 was recognized by Inc.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Patch Management
  • Easy Setup
  • Software Deployment
  • Automation
  • Features