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We performed a comparison between Kaseya VSA and Zabbix based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most valuable features of this solution are automation, inventory, and patch management.""The most valuable piece of the puzzle for me is what they call Live Connect. It is the piece that allows you to support an end-user without having to take the keyboard and mouse.""I like the Live Connect module provided by Kaseya. It is a powerful module. I also like the Agent Procedure module. We work with it most of the time.""The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely.""The ease of access and ease of use was great.""The backup tool is highly useful, offering a fast and efficient way to retrieve and restore data.""The solution was scalable.""Patch management was very useful. Backdoor access to the clients was also very useful."

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"The most valuable feature is service assurance.""Zabbix can use old data to current data to set the threshold. We can use previous data to set the threshold.""Zabbix is quite stable once it is set up. We haven't had any post-setup issues.""We are able to monitor our virtual infrastructure, virtual machines, windows servers, databases, and the network using a simple network management protocol. We are able to pull almost all the metrics that we want, receive notifications, and have them integrate with telegrams for certain devices that are critical, such as UPSs.""It not only provides the preconfigured item monitoring feature, but it is also easy to configure custom items.""The most valuable feature is the monitoring of virtual machines.""There are lots of great features and functionality within the solution.""The pricing of the product is reasonable."

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Cons
"The deployment process could be better.""If you compare with other products, Manage Engine has some features that we like but are not present in Kaseya.""The stability of the solution is good but it can be improved.""The predefined reports are not up to the mark and you have to do a lot of customization.""The way it is laid out can be improved. If it could be a little more intuitive, it might be a little bit easier. Sometimes, it is hard to find features because they're called something weird, or they're in an interesting location that you wouldn't have thought that they'd be in.""The response to bugs is slow and software improvement comes slowly too. The lack of response to our feature requests made it feel like they were going into a black hole. Additionally, when we encountered bugs or issues with the VSA, they were slow to respond to those too.""I would like to see improved virtual infrastructure management.""There should be more Mac support. Whenever a new Mac operating system comes out, the support is very limited. It takes them a while to get things up to date. We're seeing more and more people move to Mac from the Windows environment for various reasons, but their support for Mac is very limited. A lot of it might have to do with Mac itself, but there are ways to improve upon that. That would be my biggest thing for improvement."

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"​I would like to better be able to monitor Oracle processes.​""When using this solution in enterprise monitoring, you are able to see that there are some issues with equipment that could be causing a problem. Sometimes you want to make a root command that you do not want to be executed automatically. What we have tried to do is open an SSH session directly from the solution's interface but it is not possible.""There are areas of improvement. The database grows really fast. So, when you install Zabbix, you have to deal with some issues, like the database. We become pretty big very fast.""The user interface could be better.""They should open an SSH session from the web interface.""The GUI could be more intuitive. Also, we'd like streaming telemetry. Zabbix might have this feature, but I haven't seen it yet. It took us a long time to get started because the documentation isn't very descriptive. We had to go through various sources like YouTube and forums to get this solution working.""If you want to use all of the features then you have to pay a licensing fee.""I had problems using Zabbix when working with SUSE Enterprise; many companies use SUSE."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing is quite good and we are satisfied with it."
  • "I think it costs more than ManageEngine."
  • "The dollar exchange rate in Brazil is very high, so the price should be better for our country."
  • "It depends on what products you want. Kaseya loves packages, and if you are packaging, it is more affordable. If you're not packaging, it tends to be a little bit more expensive than others."
  • "It is not expensive. Anyone can afford it. Most of the time, we get a discount for licenses. We had about 5,000 agents, and we received a discount on the price. There is only the licensing cost. If you use the on-prem version, you also have the infrastructure cost."
  • "With the on-prem, you buy the agent license. That's a one-time fee, and it varies depending on how many you have. You also pay annual maintenance on the number that you have. So, there are two fees involved: a one-time fee and a recurring fee."
  • "We pay a monthly fee, but it's a three-year contract divided by 36. They don't offer a true SaaS plan where you can add licenses monthly as you go. The cost is $7 per person per month, and we are paying about $1,700 a month."
  • "We were looking at a price of $22.50 cents per user."
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  • "It’s free of cost."
  • "It is a true open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs."
  • "The product is an open source and free solution."
  • "It's free software released under the GNU/GPL license."
  • "There are no licenses."
  • "We’re using the free version, which covers all our current needs."
  • "It is free, which allows us to reduce costs."
  • "I was using the free, Community Edition."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely.
    Top Answer:The solution's automation capabilities are not very strong. Therefore, I am looking for another system. Kaseya VSA is not very strong for updating and monitoring. The solution should have more… more »
    Top Answer:Kaseya VSA is used for maintaining laptops, patching the systems, and securing the platform.
    Top Answer:The template system in Zabbix is very beneficial as it saves time in configuration.
    Top Answer:Zabbix's licensing and pricing are good for our needs.
    Top Answer:To improve Zabbix, adding more features to support the monitoring of modern workloads like containers would be beneficial. Many environments are shifting away from traditional setups to remote and… more »
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    Overview

    Kaseya VSA (Virtual System Administrator) is a cloud-based IT management software that provides a comprehensive set of IT management tools for small and mid-sized businesses, including remote monitoring and management, help desk ticketing, patch management, and automated IT processes.

    VSA provides a centralized platform for IT administrators to manage and monitor multiple devices and endpoints, including desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices. The software offers real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and reporting capabilities to help administrators quickly identify and resolve issues.

    VSA also includes a help desk ticketing system for managing and resolving IT support requests, as well as a patch management module for keeping systems up-to-date and secure. Additionally, the platform offers a range of automated IT processes, including software deployment and inventory management, to help administrators streamline their work and improve efficiency.

    Kaseya VSA Features

    Kaseya VSA has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Remote monitoring and management: Kaseya VSA enables administrators to remotely monitor and manage multiple devices and endpoints, including desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices.
    • Help desk ticketing: The solution provides a help desk ticketing system for managing and resolving IT support requests.
    • Patch management: This feature automates the patch management process, helping organizations keep their systems up-to-date and secure.
    • Automated IT processes: Kaseya VSA offers a range of automated IT processes, including software deployment and inventory management, to help administrators streamline their work and improve efficiency.
    • Reporting and analytics: Real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and reporting capabilities help administrators quickly identify and resolve issues.
    • Mobile device management: Administrators can manage and secure mobile devices, including iOS and Android devices.
    • Integration with third-party tools: Kaseya VSA integrates with a range of third-party tools and platforms, including Active Directory, Exchange, and others, to provide a comprehensive IT management solution.

    Kaseya VSA Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Kaseya VSA. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Efficient: Because the solution successfully automates routine IT tasks and provides a centralized platform for IT management, organizations can streamline their IT operations and improve efficiency.
    • Security: Kaseya VSA has a range of security and compliance features, including endpoint security, data encryption, and reporting, so systems and data remain secure.
    • Resolve issues quickly: The solution’s real-time monitoring allows administrators to resolve issues before they spiral into bigger problems.
    • Cost-efficient: With its capability to automate routine IT tasks, organizations can reduce the need for manual labor and as a result save time and money.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Kaseya VSA is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it’s easy to use, has a good Live Connect feature, and its unified portal.

    A Team Lead at a tech services company explains what he finds most valuable about the solution: “The ease of access and ease of use was great. When Kaseya is deployed on the customer's computer, we have access to the customer. We just need the computer's name or ID, or sometimes, if the user has the same name as their first name, we can find them that way.”

    "The most valuable piece of the puzzle for me is what they call Live Connect. It is the piece that allows you to support an end-user without having to take the keyboard and mouse,” says another Automation Team Lead at a tech services company. 

    PeerSpot reviewer Allan E., Director Of IT / Purchasing Manager at Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board expresses, “One of the most appealing features is that it combines remote control, patch management, and software management into a single portal."

    Zabbix is an open-source monitoring software that provides real-time monitoring and alerting for servers, networks, applications, and services. 

    It offers a wide range of features including data collection, visualization, and reporting. 

    With its user-friendly interface and customizable dashboards, Zabbix helps organizations ensure the availability and performance of their IT infrastructure.

    Sample Customers
    Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
    1. IBM 2. Dell 3. Cisco 4. HP 5. Oracle 6. Microsoft 7. Amazon 8. Google 9. Facebook 10. Twitter 11. LinkedIn 12. Netflix 13. Adobe 14. VMware 15. Salesforce 16. SAP 17. Intel 18. AT&T 19. Verizon 20. T-Mobile 21. Vodafone 22. Ericsson 23. Nokia 24. Siemens 25. General Electric 26. Honeywell 27. Philips 28. Sony 29. Samsung 30. LG 31. Panasonic 32. Toshiba
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    Healthcare Company6%
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    Small Business73%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
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    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
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    Kaseya VSA is ranked 2nd in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) with 29 reviews while Zabbix is ranked 1st in Network Monitoring Software with 101 reviews. Kaseya VSA is rated 7.6, while Zabbix is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Kaseya VSA writes "Single portal management, cost-saving, with thorough technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zabbix writes "Allows any number of customizations but lacks functionality for finding root causes". Kaseya VSA is most compared with Microsoft Configuration Manager, ConnectWise Automate, NinjaOne, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services and Quest KACE Systems Management, whereas Zabbix is most compared with Centreon, Checkmk, SolarWinds NPM, Nagios Core and Nagios XI.

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