KACE Systems Management Appliance 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

KACE Systems Management Appliance

4.3

(3)

Pricing

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About KACE Systems Management Appliance

KACE SMA is an IT asset management software that helps businesses manage and safeguard all endpoint devices on a network. The solution provides automated endpoint-related administrative tasks, an inventory of all hardware and software, and patch management software for mission-critical applications and operating systems.

Additionally, KACE SMA includes various endpoint security tools, including automated patch management and deployment, on-demand Windows patch scheduling, and vulnerability management tools.

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KACE Systems Management Appliance Pricing and Plans

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KACE Systems Management Appliance Features

Popular features found in IT Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Capacity Management
Compliance Management
Incident Management
Issue Auditing
License Management
Maintenance Scheduling
Remote Access/Control
Server Monitoring
Ticket Management
More features of KACE Systems Management Appliance
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Notifications
Dashboard
IT Asset Management
IT Asset Tracking
IT Reporting
Patch Management
Scheduling
Security Tools

KACE Systems Management Appliance User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3

Ratings Breakdown

33%

67%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.7

Value for money

4.0

Customer support

4.0

Functionality

4.0

Have you used KACE Systems Management Appliance and would like to share your experience with others?

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Reviewer

Publishing

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed June 2024

KACE Systems Management Appliance K1000 Best Inventory Management Tool

Using KACE Systems Management Appliance was a great experience. It ensured device compliance, global asset tracking, and facilitated secondary replication server setup with KACE Replication. Additionally, its software distribution features significantly improved our device and inventory management.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I have used DELL KACE K1000 for more than 3 years, which helped us to manage our assets present in around 11 plus offices globally, The patch management feature ensures devices are regularly updated with the latest security patches and software updates to maintain security and performance.

Cons:

Pushing the agent installation from KACE Appliance was challenging but other than that K1000 was quite helpful in managing the inventory and compliance of the assest.

Jay P.

Verified reviewer

Hospital & Health Care

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2024

My KASE system Review

For over five years, we employed the KASE management appliance before transitioning to the KACE as a service. While the product is commendable and performs its intended functions adequately, it would benefit from some updates to enhance its overall effectiveness and user experience.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The ease of use, offering a seamless and intuitive user experience. The integration of built-in Dell features significantly enhances functionality, making it a standout choice for both personal and professional use. Additionally, the extensive customization options available allow users to tailor the device to their specific needs and preferences, ensuring a highly personalized and efficient workflow.

Cons:

The escalation in pricing, coupled with the protracted timeline for delivering new updates, has become a significant concern.

Reasons for choosing KACE Systems Management Appliance

The best set of features that we needed to manage our systems

Bryan S.

Verified reviewer

Hospital & Health Care

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2024

Great Product - Asset Management, Service Desk

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

KACE does a great job in regards to being able to manage endpoints. The Service Desk feature is also great, it allows you to build custom ticket queues for various departments. Also allows the creation of custom reports that can be autogenerated on a preferred schedule

Cons:

The managed installations feature can be a little tricky to figure out, but support is helpful to work with.

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