Bareos vs NinjaOne
Bareos
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| Figure | Bareos | NinjaOne |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €40/mo | $1.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 2 |
| Spec score · Cloud Backup Services | 9.4 (#1) | 8.8 (#12) |
| Company legal name | The maker is Bareos GmbH & Co. KG. | Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as NinjaOne, LLC., formerly known as NinjaRMM. |
| Documentation depth | The documentation covers installation, upgrades, WebUI, plugins, network protocols, encryption, security issues, APIs and release notes. | The public documentation site includes administration, API, backup, endpoint management, MDM, remote access, vulnerability management, reporting, PSA, ticketing and patch-management sections. |
| Extensibility | Bareos documents C-style File Daemon plugin entry points and a Python plugin API for extending backup behavior. | Documentation covers scripting, automation, custom fields, CLI and API access to documentation and asset data. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 298 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.7 out of 5 from 5,118 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | No rating out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 297 reviews |
| Security controls | The security page describes authentication, ACLs, console profiles, separate retention settings, checksums and verification jobs. | The Trust Center lists product security, API and integration controls, RBAC, SSO, network security, incident response, disaster recovery and threat management. |
| Self-hosting | Community binaries and source code are publicly downloadable, while subscription repositories provide maintained vendor packages. | NinjaOne documentation and licensing describe a hosted SaaS service; no self-hosted deployment option is stated. |
| What it does | Bareos is a networked client-server system for backing up, recovering and verifying data, including deployments running on one computer. | NinjaOne is a cloud unified IT operations platform combining endpoint management, autonomous patching, backup and remote access. |
Plans
Bareos
- CommunityFree
- Subscription€480 a year
- Subscription€480 a year
- Setup Review€800, paid once
- Training€810, paid once
- Consulting€900, paid once
- Basic Support€1,080 a year
- Bareos Health Check€1,800, paid once
- Standard Support€2,850 a year
- Advanced Support€5,700 a year
NinjaOne
- NinjaOne endpoint management$1.50 a month
- Per-device commercial pricing$1.50 a month
In their own words
Bareos
Bareos is backup software for computers and servers, with mixed backup scope and restore modes. It includes ransomware protection and supports Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosted environments. The Community plan is open source, requires no subscription, and provides access to the public repository and complete source code at free. The paid Subscription plan starts at €480 a year and has a minimum of 10 units. Bareos is made by Bareos, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The combination of computer and server backup can suit environments where both kinds of systems need protection. Its listed platform range includes desktop operating systems and web access, while self-hosted use is also supported. Buyers can choose the free Community edition or a paid annual subscription, whose stated minimum is 10 units.
NinjaOne
NinjaOne is a cloud-based IT operations platform for endpoint management, autonomous patching, backup, and remote access. It is designed for IT teams and managed service providers monitoring, protecting, and managing endpoints. Its RMM features include real-time monitoring and alerts, automated patching, endpoint task automation, and condition-based auto-remediation. NinjaOne says its RMM can patch Windows, macOS, and Linux and update more than 200 third-party applications. Mobile device management covers Android and Apple devices, with enrollment, policy controls, and real-time visibility. Backup is available for endpoints, servers, and SaaS, with compliance support for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Named integrations include CrowdStrike, Microsoft Intune, ServiceNow, SentinelOne, Slack, Okta, and Splashtop. The company states that it is FedRAMP Moderate Authorized, SOC 2 compliant, and ISO 27001 certified, and advertises free, unlimited support plus 24x7 support localized in seven languages. A 14-day trial is offered. Pricing is on request; the listed endpoint management plan starts at $1.50 a month per device at 10,000 endpoints and increases to 3.75 USD at 50 or fewer endpoints.