NinjaOne vs ScreenConnect (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, NinjaOne grades higher than ScreenConnect: 2.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 26, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
NinjaOne grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
NinjaOne
Endpoint management platform with built-in remote access
ScreenConnect
Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician
Which one is for you
Pick NinjaOne if
- Fits if you manage a fleet of company computers and need patching and remote access together
- Works for managed service providers
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want one person's remote desktop, as it's priced and built per endpoint
- Watch out: full pricing isn't published and the range depends on region and products bought
- Tight if you need month-to-month billing, as it's available case by case
- Pricey if you add backup or mobile device management, as those are separate products on the quote form
Pick ScreenConnect if
- Fits if you're an MSP looking after many client businesses
- Works for teams that already run ConnectWise PSA or Automate and will pay for the add-ons
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you're one person with a few machines, since One is $30 a month, annual only
- Tight if you're on One and need more than 1 session at a time or 10 unattended agents
- Skip it if you need help desk integrations included, as ConnectWise PSA, Zendesk and Freshdesk are paid add-ons
- Watch out: Remote Access needs at least 25 agents and leaves out on-demand support sessions
- Pricey if several people connect at once, since each concurrent technician needs a $47 or $57 license
How we grade them
| 2.4GPANinjaOneFair | 2.2GPAScreenConnectFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CAbout $3.75 per endpoint a month at 50 or fewer endpoints, by quote. That's roughly $187 a month for a 50-device office, and full pricing isn't published. | DOne is $30 a month billed annually, annual only, for a single licence with 1 session at a time and 10 unattended agents. Past that, Standard is $47 per concurrent tech. For one technician doing the same job that's dearer than Zoho Assist or Splashtop, and many integrations cost extra on top. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day free trial, with no free plan after it. The pages read don't say whether a card is needed. | CNo free plan, but there's a free trial that needs no card. ScreenConnect doesn't say how long it lasts. |
| Features | BRemote access, monitoring, patching, automation, auto-remediation, Katana AI and a self-service portal with a mobile app. Nothing in the listing is missing for managing devices. | BOn-demand and unattended sessions, Backstage for fixing a machine silently in the background, a toolbox of scripts, a remote command line, session recording, two-factor sign-in and an on-premises option. Nothing in the listing is missing from the support job. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. Agents go on every endpoint, and policies and automation take setup. | CNo App Store rating on record. It's built for IT pros: agents to deploy, a toolbox of scripts, roles and permissions to set up. Expect a learning curve if you're not one. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, Windows, Mac and Linux, with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Intune, SentinelOne and ServiceNow links. No phone platforms are listed. | BWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android, with ConnectWise PSA, Automate, Zendesk, Freshdesk and Acronis. Many of those are paid add-ons, and there's no web app on record. |
| Best for | managing and fixing company computers from one console | MSPs supporting many client businesses |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: NinjaOne and ScreenConnect. How we grade
Price against what you get
NinjaOne starts at $1.50 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. ScreenConnect starts at $30 a month and scores 2.7.
They score the same, and NinjaOne starts $28.50 a month lower. Of the other remote desktop apps on the chart, none scores higher than NinjaOne for less, and 3 score higher than ScreenConnect for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- ScreenConnect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- NinjaOne also covers workflow automation.
At a glance
| NinjaOne | ScreenConnect | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required | $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial. | Free trial, no credit card required; length not stated |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | NinjaOne | ConnectWise, LLC |
| Price read from | ninjaone.com | screenconnect.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
Worth knowing
NinjaOne
- Full pricing is not published; the page gives a range and asks for a quote.
- The stated range applies to the commercial, non-FedRAMP instance and varies by region and products purchased.
- Month-to-month billing is available case by case, and non-promotional partners cancel with 60 days' notice.
- Backup, mobile device management and remote access are listed as separate products of interest on the quote form.
ScreenConnect
- Pricing is per concurrent technician, so each person connecting at the same time needs a licence.
- The One plan is a single licence limited to 1 session and 10 unattended agents, and is sold annually only.
- Remote Access licences need at least 25 agents and do not include on-demand support sessions.
- Many integrations, such as ConnectWise PSA, Zendesk and Freshdesk, are listed as paid add-ons.
Key features
NinjaOne
- Remote access
- The RMM page says technicians can take direct control of managed endpoints with one of four NinjaOne remote access solutions.
- Monitoring and patching
- Devices are monitored in real time with alerts, and Windows, macOS and Linux patching covers over 200 third-party applications.
- Automation and auto-remediation
- Condition-based scripts can fix stopped services, missed reboots and missing applications, and endpoint tasks such as app installs can be automated.
- Katana AI
- Katana AI summarizes device health and alerts across client environments and recommends scripts and next steps.
- Self-service portal and mobile app
- End users get a self-service portal for remote access and tickets, and technicians have a mobile app for client devices.
ScreenConnect
- On-demand and unattended sessions
- Start a support session with a user, or install access agents for round-the-clock access to desktops, laptops, servers and mobile devices.
- Backstage
- Troubleshoot and fix a machine silently in the background, without disrupting the person using it. Included from the Standard plan.
- Toolbox and command line
- Keep shared scripts and executables in a toolbox to run on remote machines during sessions, and run commands remotely.
- Security controls
- AES-256 encryption, two-factor authentication, role-based permissions, consent options, audit reports, and sign-in through LDAP, SAML or OAuth.
- Session recording and video auditing
- Record sessions on Standard; Premium adds video auditing and a remote diagnostics toolkit.
- On-premises option
- Besides the cloud service, ScreenConnect can be installed on your own server, with licensing arranged through sales.
Plans
NinjaOne
Per-device pricingCustom
Tiered by endpoint count: about $3.75 per endpoint a month at 50 or fewer, falling to $1.50 at 10,000, by quote.
ScreenConnect
One$30
per month, billed annually (annual only)
A single licence for individual use: 1 session at a time and 10 unattended access agents, with file transfer, remote printing and the toolbox.
Remote Access$35
per month for 25 agents, billed annually
Unattended access only, priced by the number of agents installed, from a minimum of 25; the cost per device falls as the count rises.
Standard$47
per concurrent tech / month, billed annually ($62 billed monthly)
Unlimited unattended agents, up to 3 sessions per tech, Backstage, remote command line, Wake-on-LAN, session recording, VoIP and mobile guests.
Premium$57
per concurrent tech / month, billed annually ($72 billed monthly)
Adds video auditing, a remote diagnostics toolkit, remote camera sharing (view) and up to 10 sessions per tech.
EnterpriseCustom
Custom and multi-year licensing, premium support and escalation, privileged access management and enterprise deployment options.
Ways to pay less
NinjaOne
No public discounts listed.
ScreenConnect
- Annual discount
Annual billing saves about a quarter
Standard is $47 per tech a month billed annually against $62 billed monthly, and Premium $57 against $72.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, NinjaOne or ScreenConnect?
As of Nov 12, 2026, NinjaOne is cheaper to start with: $1.50 a month, against $30 a month for ScreenConnect. NinjaOne starts at $1.50 to $3.75 per endpoint / month, by volume; quote required, and ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence).
Which has a free plan, NinjaOne or ScreenConnect?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither NinjaOne nor ScreenConnect has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do NinjaOne and ScreenConnect run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only NinjaOne lists a web app and only ScreenConnect lists iOS and Android apps. Both list macOS, Windows and Linux apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.