Atera vs. Magnetic

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Atera
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Atera is a platform that enables IT professionals to gain access, visibility, and control over all their networks and devices from anywhere. Users can manage their IT operation from patch management, IT automations, advanced reporting, alerts, helpdesk, ticketing, and it features dozens of integrations with familiar tools. Its pay-per-technician model enables IT teams and MSPs to pay a fixed price and scale operations across unlimited devices, all while reducing menial tasks so they…
$99
per month per user
Magnetic
Score 0.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Magnetic is a workflow management platform designed and built for agencies. It combines essential project management capabilities into a single system: account management, business development, traffic management, project management, project finances, time tracking, billing, HR management and resource scheduling. Magnetic is designed to help agencies waste less time, manage projects smarter, and deliver on time and within budget. The system offers a bird’s eye view into a…
$7
per month per user
Pricing
AteraMagnetic
Editions & Modules
MSP - Pro
$129
per month per user
IT Department - Professional
$149
per month per user
MSP - Growth
$179
per month per user
IT Department - Expert
$189
per month per user
MSP - Power
$209
per month per user
IT Department - Master
$219
per month per user
SOLO (Free)
$0
ESSENTIALS
$7
per month per user
PRO
$15
per month per user
ENTERPRISE
-
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AteraMagnetic
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee-$1,520 one-time fee per installation
Additional DetailsUnlimited devices. Prices per user, per month, billed annually.
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Community Pulse
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Features
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Application Performance Management
Comparison of Application Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Atera
10.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Magnetic
-
Ratings
Virtualization monitoring10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
IT Asset Discovery10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring Tasks
Comparison of Monitoring Tasks features of Product A and Product B
Atera
9.4
87 Ratings
23% above category average
Magnetic
-
Ratings
Remote monitoring9.386 Ratings00 Ratings
Network device monitoring8.774 Ratings00 Ratings
Activity Monitoring10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Management Tasks
Comparison of Management Tasks features of Product A and Product B
Atera
9.1
86 Ratings
21% above category average
Magnetic
-
Ratings
Patch Management8.785 Ratings00 Ratings
Policy-based automation8.873 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
Atera
7.8
1 Ratings
11% below category average
Magnetic
-
Ratings
Attended device access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Unattended device access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile device access1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Virtual device access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple-display support7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
AteraMagnetic
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(89 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.5
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(36 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AteraMagnetic
Likelihood to Recommend
Atera
As a one-person IT department, Atera is almost like having another person to help, especially as we integrate the AIT functionalities. We have several locations spread over nearly 200 miles, and Atera has enabled me to remote in and fix something that before would have had to wait until we could justify an all-day or overnight 300 mile round trip.
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Magnetic
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Pros
Atera
  • Support, if you need them they are there and they always have the answers you need.
  • The AI scripting features allow you to really hit the ground running. You can give it a prompt and it will give you a script that will be very close to what you need. All you have to do is polish it up and test it out.
  • I love having the ability to use multiple remote access tools, in the event a machine has an issue with one of them, or if a cloud service goes down, you have a fallback.
  • The shared script library is an amazing resource for troubleshooting and streamlining.
  • The development teams are open to adding features and have done so frequently based on user requests.
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Magnetic
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Cons
Atera
  • Some basic functions need some extra work
  • Some basic things are behind paywalls
  • Feature board is not credible. Ideas taking very, very long to implement
  • Atera has no clear road map
  • SNMP monitoring needs a make over and needs more options
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Magnetic
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Likelihood to Renew
Atera
As of right now, we have found nothing that can offer as many features as Atera does along with the affordability. They are doing monthly releases each month and not just making small changes (shared scripting library, chocolatey support, Install packages, Splashtop SOS support, Scheduled tickets to name a few). The uptimes are great and accessibility to the dashboard has yet to be limited. We are a happy customer and bordering on fanboy status now
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Usability
Atera
This has been a great platform to handle both service requests and device maintenance. Without it, we would have to do manual ticket creation through another platform that does not link with a RMM making the help desk inefficient and frustrating both Employees and the Executives of the company. The addition of AI makes all of this even easier!
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Magnetic
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Support Rating
Atera
Atera support provides answers to my questions lightning fast. They have never left me feeling like I'm out there on my own. I can ask questions by email, or by chat, or by opening a ticket with them and they are always on it quickly. They also have a forum where other Atera users can help you if you need it, and you can also add feature requests via the forum.
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Magnetic
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Alternatives Considered
Atera
Atera was the clear winner for us. The interface and tools were very easy to learn and setup. Atera's licensing incorporates good feature sets and value levels. Some of the other products were difficult to setup and lacked good flow between tools. The value proposition was also not as good.
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Magnetic
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Return on Investment
Atera
  • We have been able to add new employees/devices without increasing my staff to support them.
  • The value of charging per technician verses per device cannot be stated enough. Without that pricing, I wouldn't be able to budget enough to pay for all of the things I get with Atera.
  • They have a customer portal which allows the end user to check on submitted tickets, open new tickets and recommend any new features.
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Magnetic
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ScreenShots

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Magnetic Screenshots

Screenshot of The Project Dashboard is logically divided into 3 sections:

Budget
For tracking how a project is performing against what was agreed upon with the client, as well as key KPI’s such as Net Margin and Gross Margin.

Scheduling
Magnetic will predict if a project is going over- or underservice. Through key metrics such as Estimate to Complete and Estimate at Complete, Magentic helps users to understand if a project is going to be on or off track.

Financials
Displays projects’ financial performance through key financial indicators such as Actual Net/Gross Margin, un-billable work and supplier purchases.Screenshot of the navigable Resource Capacity dashboard in Magnetic, where users can apply filters based on department, position, or line manager. It provides instant visibility into available capacity, booked capacity across billable and non-billable work, opportunities, and leave time.Screenshot of the profitability dashboard financial tool, that offers a concise and real-time overview of a company's financial performance. It consolidates key metrics, providing a snapshot of revenue, costs, and profit margins. Customizable filters and dynamic charts enable stakeholders to analyze specific aspects of any business, fostering informed decision-making.Screenshot of Magnetic's comprehensive dashboard, providing tools to monitor and manage client engagements.

This helps users to stay informed and in control through Magnetic's interface, using valuable insights into a projects and client relationships for improved efficiency and client satisfaction.Screenshot of Magnetic's Revenue Forecast, used to monitor billings, monitor budgets for open projects, and factor in potential revenue from upcoming opportunities. With real-time tracking and analysis capabilities, Magnetic helps to drive informed decisions.Screenshot of customisable templates used to create precise cost estimates and time plans. This helps to ensure accurate client quotes and allocate tasks with optimal timings, maximising productivity and project success.