N-able vs Syncro:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, N-able and Syncro were level in searches among RMM platforms worldwide, with an estimated 26.9K versus 27.1K branded searches, at 12.1% and 12.2% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about RMM platforms, Syncro appeared in four of the five answers and N-able in three. N-able and Syncro were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Syncro and N-able are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Syncro, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, N-able in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top RMM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Syncro was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. N-able was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. N-able and Syncro were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
NinjaOne5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Datto5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Atera5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ConnectWise4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Syncro4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
N-able3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kaseya2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SuperOps2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which RMM platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best RMM platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best RMM platform for managed it services?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rmm platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rmm software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is N-able or Syncro more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for N-able and Syncro by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight RMM platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Syncro, N-able. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NinjaOne | ConnectWise | Kaseya | Syncro | N-able | Datto | SuperOps | Atera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.6% | 17.2% | 21% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.3% | 16.2% | 19.9% | 13.3% | 13.2% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 22% | 18% | 22% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.1% | 2% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 31% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.7% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.1% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 13% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 28% | 15.3% | 18.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 29.2% | 16% | 16% | 13.1% | 13% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 27% | 22.1% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12% | 9.9% | 2% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.2% | 19.5% | 16% | 10.7% | 11.7% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 25% | 25% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 14.2% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.2% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 12.1% | 10% | 2% | 0.05% |
How has the N-able and Syncro comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: N-able took it in January 2026, Syncro took it in April 2026, N-able took it in July 2026, Syncro took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, N-able’s share of searches among RMM platforms worldwide moved from 11.4% to 12.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 26.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Syncro’s share of searches among RMM platforms worldwide moved from 11.5% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for RMM platforms worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Kaseya overtook N-able to rank 3rd among RMM platforms worldwide, with 18.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Syncro overtook N-able to rank 4th among RMM platforms worldwide, with 12.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, N-able lost share of searches among RMM platforms worldwide, from 14.2% to 12.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using N-able’s and Syncro’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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