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Comparison · Collab
KACE vs Skedda
A side-by-side editorial comparison of KACE and Skedda — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
KACE vs Skedda: at a glance
| Feature | KACE | Skedda |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Collab | Collab |
| Velocity score | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Top themes | endpoint management, patch management, security, mdm | workplace-management, occupancy-analytics, visitor-management, api |
| Last editorial update | 10h ago | 10d ago |
| Website | — | — |
What is KACE?
KACE patches the critical PHP2SHELL flaws on SMA 15.1 and 15.0 two days after disclosure.
KACE maintains two lines in parallel: on-prem SMA, with cumulative patches for both 15.0 and 15.1, and KACE Cloud, which ships device-management configuration updates and fixes. On October 23 SMA 15.1 Patch 2 and 15.0 Patch 5 addressed the critical PHP2SHELL vulnerabilities disclosed on October 21, and KACE Cloud added Windows 11 26H2 to Windows Feature Update Security configurations.
What is Skedda?
Skedda Companion can now be pushed to every laptop through MDM for full presence data.
Skedda's last quarter has been about making the data it collects visible and usable: Occupancy Insights, multi-venue comparison, richer visit exports, a read-only API beta and a redesigned Visits page. Skedda Companion 1.2 now installs through Intune, Jamf, Kandji or any MDM and enrols users automatically, so check-ins can be verified from laptop presence without QR codes or hardware.
KACE vs Skedda: editorial side-by-side
KACE
5.0COLLAB
KACE patches the critical PHP2SHELL flaws on SMA 15.1 and 15.0 two days after disclosure.
◆ Current state
KACE maintains two lines in parallel: on-prem SMA, with cumulative patches for both 15.0 and 15.1, and KACE Cloud, which ships device-management configuration updates and fixes. On October 23 SMA 15.1 Patch 2 and 15.0 Patch 5 addressed the critical PHP2SHELL vulnerabilities disclosed on October 21, and KACE Cloud added Windows 11 26H2 to Windows Feature Update Security configurations.
◆ Where it's heading
Security response sets the SMA rhythm: FreeBSD and PHP advisories reach both supported versions together, and turnaround here was two days. KACE Cloud keeps expanding OS and platform coverage after its September Apple Declarative Device Management release.
◆ Prediction
Expect further SMA cumulative patches as advisories land and the November Patch Tuesday catalog. The entries don't show when 15.0 support ends.
Skedda
6.3COLLAB
Skedda Companion can now be pushed to every laptop through MDM for full presence data.
◆ Current state
Skedda's last quarter has been about making the data it collects visible and usable: Occupancy Insights, multi-venue comparison, richer visit exports, a read-only API beta and a redesigned Visits page. Skedda Companion 1.2 now installs through Intune, Jamf, Kandji or any MDM and enrols users automatically, so check-ins can be verified from laptop presence without QR codes or hardware.
◆ Where it's heading
Skedda is shifting from a booking front end to a source of workplace attendance data. Companion's MDM rollout aims at complete presence coverage, which makes the occupancy analytics and API more valuable as more laptops report in.
◆ Prediction
Expect occupancy and presence data to reach the API, since Skedda said more API capabilities are planned and Companion now feeds richer attendance data.
Alternatives to KACE and Skedda
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Recent activity from KACE and Skedda
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 3d agoKACEKACE SMA 15.0 Cumulative Patch 5
- 3d agoKACEKACE Cloud supports Windows 11 26H2 feature updates
- 3d agoKACEKACE SMA 15.1 Cumulative Patch 2
- 11d agoSkeddaSkedda Companion updated to v1.2: auto-enroll users
- 11d agoKACEOctober 2026 Microsoft Patch Tuesday
- 14d agoKACEKACE SMA Agent 15.1.55 Release
- 14d agoKACEKACE SMA 15.1 Cumulative Patch 1
- 25d agoSkeddaSee visitor status and custom fields at a glance
- 1mo agoSkeddaBuild with the Skedda API ⚡
- 1mo agoSkeddaSpace type and Capacity filters
- 2mo agoSkeddaOccupancy Insights
- 3mo agoSkeddaImproved visit exports, now with custom field data
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between KACE and Skedda?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Skedda is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is KACE better than Skedda?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Skedda is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Collab products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to KACE?
Top KACE alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "KACE alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/kace for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Skedda?
Top Skedda alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Skedda alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/skedda for the full list with editorial commentary on each.