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NinjaOne alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave NinjaOne: cloud only, with no self-hosted deployment, and per-endpoint price is highest for small fleets of 50 or fewer devices. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NinjaOne, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ConnectWise ScreenConnect currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	ConnectWise ScreenConnect	Paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	3 of 3	51.2

1. ConnectWise ScreenConnectTop pick
Best for: Managed service providers and help desks supporting many endpoints with a few technicians
PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from NinjaOne
If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.
Pros
Licensed per concurrent technician, not per device
Self-hosted edition available
Backstage mode and command line for silent fixes
Cons
No free plan
Self-hosted servers need prompt security patching
Console takes time to learn and customise
Visit ConnectWise ScreenConnect Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is ConnectWise ScreenConnect a good NinjaOne alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Standard plan
$47 per concurrent tech/month, billed annually
Checked Oct 29, 2026screenconnect.com(opens source in a new tab)
Self-hosted option
Yes
Checked Oct 29, 2026screenconnect.com(opens source in a new tab)
Supported devices
Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile
Checked Oct 29, 2026screenconnect.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best NinjaOne alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best NinjaOne alternative for most people

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.

Best NinjaOne alternative for self-hosting

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.

Best NinjaOne alternative for Mac

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.

Best NinjaOne alternative for Windows

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.

Best NinjaOne alternative for Linux

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.

Best NinjaOne alternative for iPhone and Android

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.

Best NinjaOne alternative for working in the browser

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.

NinjaOne alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to NinjaOne?

ConnectWise ScreenConnect ranks first right now. If remote support is all you need, a dedicated remote access tool costs less than a full RMM.

Is there a free alternative to NinjaOne?

None of the 1 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to NinjaOne?

None of the 1 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which NinjaOne alternatives work on Linux?

ConnectWise ScreenConnect runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from NinjaOne?

The complaints we hear most: cloud only, with no self-hosted deployment; per-endpoint price is highest for small fleets of 50 or fewer devices; backup, ticketing and other modules add to the cost.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces NinjaOne, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.