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Action1 vs. Norton Security

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The short version

Action1 starts at Free per seat, versus Norton Security at $30. Norton Security carries the higher aggregate rating (9.8/5 vs 4.7/5).

Full comparison

Action1from Free
Norton Securityfrom $30 per month
Audyense Score29AS*Low29AS*Low
PositioningPatching endpoints is the unglamorous task that keeps breaches at bay, and Action1 makes it cloud-native and approachable.Norton Security is a multi-device and multi-OS protection software from Symantec.
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Editorially noted strength: Free up to 100 endpoints Cloud-native EasyYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.—
Editorially noted strength: free for the first 100 endpoints, cloud-native, and simple to deploy without servers.YesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.—
Application securityYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.—
Device managementYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.—
WebYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.—
CloudYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.—
Real-Time Threat Protection—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Encrypted Private & Financial Details—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Smart Firewall—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Device Management Portal—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Automatic Back-Ups—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
App Download Security Check—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Automatic Silent Updates.—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified——
Aggregate rating4.7 · No reviews yet9.8 · No reviews yet
Integrations——
Security & compliance——
Pros
  • Editorial review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Editorially noted strength: Free up to 100 endpoints Cloud-native Easy
  • Editorially noted strength: free for the first 100 endpoints, cloud-native, and simple to deploy without servers.
  • Application security
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Real-Time Threat Protection
  • Documented capability: Encrypted Private & Financial Details
  • Documented capability: Smart Firewall
  • Documented capability: Device Management Portal
Cons
  • It fits SMB IT teams and lean MSPs that need reliable patch management without a heavy RMM contract.
  • The focus is deliberately narrow: it patches and reports rather than trying to be a full endpoint suite.
  • For organizations under that free threshold, the value proposition is hard to beat, with usage-based
  • patch-focused, so it is not a replacement for a full RMM or endpoint suite.
  • Pick Action1 over a heavyweight RMM when patching is your primary need and you want to start free, then pay only as you grow past 100 devices.
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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