NinjaOne is a popular MSP RMM with strong patching and remote access. Lavawall® is built to either replace your RMM or augment it with cybersecurity, GRC, multi-cloud breach detection, and replacement-prioritization that pure RMMs do not include.
Where Lavawall® wins for MSPs
Built by an MSP and audit firm (ThreeShield, CISSP and CISA staff) — every feature exists because we needed it on our own clients.
GRC compliance automation across 15+ frameworks (CMMC 2.0, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, CIS Controls v8, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, PIPEDA, BC HIA, Alberta HIA, NERC CIP, IIROC, CPA Canada, Australian Essential Eight, Canadian privacy bundle).
Microsoft 365 / Azure / Entra ID and Google Workspace breach detection with endpoint correlation that pure-cloud and pure-RMM tools cannot do.
Application Control without a kernel driver — no BSOD risk, works on Remote Desktop Session Hosts, no cloud callback required.
Cross-platform parity: 7,500+ application catalog plus OS and firmware updates on Windows, macOS, and Linux from one agent and one console.
Replacement prioritization based on battery cycles and capacity, drive SMART data, TPM version, available RAM, and processor age — not just lifecycle dates.
SaaS / shadow-AI discovery against a curated 1,130+ application catalog using email metadata.
Multi-tenant remote support that runs in a phone browser with no operator agent, plus backstage shell access.
Per-named-agent helpdesk pricing (US$59/agent/month) with unlimited tickets — not per-seat.
Free white-label domain scanner ("Scout") to use as a sales tool with prospect-facing reports.
No high-water-mark billing, month-to-month, no minimums, free Canadian and US currency choice.
Where NinjaOne wins
Mature, polished RMM UX with broad feature coverage in scripting, monitoring, and remote control.
Large integration ecosystem and well-known brand recognition in the MSP channel.
Strong native remote access stack and integrated software-deployment workflows.
Marketplace of third-party integrations and a large community of existing technicians.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Lavawall® | NinjaOne |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-platform agent (Windows, macOS, Linux) | Yes — single agent on all three | Yes |
| Application patch catalog (third-party apps) | 7,500+ applications | Several thousand |
| GRC compliance framework mapping | CMMC 2.0, NIST CSF, CIS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, PIPEDA, BC/Alberta HIA, NERC CIP, IIROC, CPA Canada, Essential Eight (15+ total) | Limited — relies on add-on partners or third-party GRC tools |
| Microsoft 365 / Azure / Entra ID breach detection | Built-in ITDR with endpoint correlation | Limited — typically requires separate tools |
| Google Workspace breach detection | Built-in | Limited or absent |
| Application control without kernel driver | Yes — no BSOD risk, works on RDS hosts | Typically delivered via third-party (e.g., ThreatLocker) |
| Replacement prioritization (battery, drive, TPM, RAM, age) | Yes — built-in scoring across multiple signals | Limited — typically lifecycle-only |
| SaaS / shadow-AI discovery | Built-in (1,130+ SaaS catalog) | Typically requires CASB add-on |
| Multi-tenant remote support without operator agent | Yes — runs in mobile/desktop browser | Native remote control included |
| Backstage shell (terminal without GUI session) | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Month-to-month, no minimums, no high-water mark | Annual/monthly, terms vary |
| Free domain attack-surface scanner / sales tool | Scout (white-label, embeddable) | Not included |
| Help desk pricing model | Per named agent (unlimited tickets) | Per-seat |
| Native CAD billing for Canadian MSPs | Yes — native CAD with GST/HST/PST/QST | Typically USD-only |
Who should pick which?
Pick Lavawall® if…
You want one platform that covers cybersecurity, GRC, patching, M365 and Google Workspace breach detection, helpdesk, remote support, and reliability monitoring — not five-to-seven separate tools.
Your clients ask whether you meet CMMC 2.0, NIST CSF, CIS, SOC 2, HIPAA, PIPEDA, NERC CIP, or other frameworks and you want continuous evidence collection, not yearly fire-drills.
You support a mix of Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints and want one agent and one console that treat all three as first-class.
You are an audit firm, MSSP, or vCIO who needs proof-of-control evidence and co-branded reports for executive QBRs.
You operate in Canada and want native CAD billing, Canadian privacy framework coverage, and Canadian-resident data hosting (Calgary).
Pick NinjaOne if…
You only need a traditional RMM with deep, mature scripting and monitoring features and you already have separate tools for security, GRC, M365 monitoring, and helpdesk.
Your team is already deeply trained on the NinjaOne workflow and the switching cost outweighs the benefit of consolidation.
You need a specific NinjaOne-only integration that has no equivalent in Lavawall®.
Frequently asked
- Is Lavawall® a NinjaOne replacement or an add-on?
- Both options are supported. MSPs can run Lavawall® alongside NinjaOne during evaluation, then either consolidate onto Lavawall® or keep both — Lavawall® supplies cybersecurity, GRC, M365 breach detection, and replacement prioritization while NinjaOne continues to handle traditional RMM if preferred.
- Does Lavawall® patch the same applications as NinjaOne?
- Lavawall® maintains a public catalog of 7,500+ applications across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The catalog is published openly so MSPs can verify coverage against any application before adopting.
- How does Lavawall® pricing compare?
- Lavawall® is month-to-month with no minimums, no high-water-mark billing, and 14-day free trials. The pricing page lists current rates in USD and CAD. NinjaOne pricing is typically annual and tier-based.
- Can Lavawall® consolidate other tools beyond an RMM?
- Yes. A typical 50-device, 3-technician MSP runs five-to-seven separate tools. Lavawall® can replace the RMM/patch tool, the GRC starter (Vanta/Drata-class), application control (ThreatLocker-class), the M365 monitoring add-on, helpdesk (Zendesk-class), and remote support (Bomgar/BeyondTrust-class) with one platform.