Atera vs Cinch RMM

AAtera8.4Visit Cinch RMM7.5Visit

Higher score A Atera #8 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Atera

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Cinch RMM #17 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cinch RMM

• Atera fits best

  MSPs wanting an all-in-one cloud RMM

• Cinch RMM fits best

  Teams wanting free RMM with broad basics

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Side by side

Feature	AAtera 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Cinch RMM 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.5
Ranking	#8 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software	#17 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for	MSPs wanting an all-in-one cloud RMM	Teams wanting free RMM with broad basics
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$83/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, 2FA
Integrations	13 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Atera 4/4 · Cinch RMM 4/4
Patch management	✓	✓
Unattended remote access	✓	✓
Script automation	✓	✓
Multi-tenant management	✓	✓
Specs
Managed endpoints	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment model	Cloud	Cloud
Supported operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited managed endpoints with per-technician pricing Monitoring, patching, scripting, remote access and ticketing in one platform Windows, macOS and Linux support with broad integrations	Free plan includes the full Cinch platform for up to 5 users Covers patching, scripting, remote access, alerts, backup, and monitoring Supports multi-tenant administration, mobile apps, API 2.0, and cloud integrations
Cons	No free plan Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers Broad functionality may exceed the needs of smaller teams	Paid plans list monthly prices billed annually Enterprise is designed for deployments with more than 100 users The broad platform may exceed the needs of teams seeking only core RMM
Our verdict	Atera is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and internal IT departments. It brings together real-time endpoint monitoring, remote management, automated patching, scripting, software… Read the review →	Cinch RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and cloud service providers. It manages endpoints, servers, virtual machines, network devices, and IT assets, with features for patching,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Atera — where it wins

  • Unlimited managed endpoints with per-technician pricing
  • Monitoring, patching, scripting, remote access and ticketing in one platform
  • Windows, macOS and Linux support with broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of smaller teams

• Cinch RMM — where it wins

  • Free plan includes the full Cinch platform for up to 5 users
  • Covers patching, scripting, remote access, alerts, backup, and monitoring
  • Supports multi-tenant administration, mobile apps, API 2.0, and cloud integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans list monthly prices billed annually
  • Enterprise is designed for deployments with more than 100 users
  • The broad platform may exceed the needs of teams seeking only core RMM

• AAtera8.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad cloud RMM for MSPs that combines endpoint operations with service management.

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• Cinch RMM7.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad cloud RMM with a free plan and core tools for managed IT teams.

  Visit Cinch RMMFull verdict →