ConnectWise RMM vs Atera

ConnectWise RMM8.7Visit AAtera8.4Visit

Higher score ConnectWise RMM #6 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ConnectWise

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

• ConnectWise RMM fits best

  Cloud RMM with strong automation

• Atera fits best

  MSPs wanting an all-in-one cloud RMM

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Side by side

Feature	ConnectWise RMM 8.7/10 Visit ↗	AAtera 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software	#8 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for	Cloud RMM with strong automation	MSPs wanting an all-in-one cloud RMM
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations	5 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConnectWise RMM 4/4 · Atera 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	Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros	Monitors Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints and networks Automates OS and third-party patching with remediation workflows Combines ScreenConnect access, scripting, APIs, and multi-tenancy	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
Cons	Pricing requires a customized quote from ConnectWise Advanced capabilities are divided across Essentials, Pro, and Premium Some network, cloud, and backup features are limited to higher plans	No free plan Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers Broad functionality may exceed the needs of smaller teams
Our verdict	ConnectWise RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and IT teams. It brings endpoint and network monitoring, operating-system and third-party patching, unattended ScreenConnect remote… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ConnectWise RMM — where it wins

  • Monitors Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints and networks
  • Automates OS and third-party patching with remediation workflows
  • Combines ScreenConnect access, scripting, APIs, and multi-tenancy

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a customized quote from ConnectWise
  • Advanced capabilities are divided across Essentials, Pro, and Premium
  • Some network, cloud, and backup features are limited to higher plans

• 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

• ConnectWise RMM8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud RMM suite for MSPs needing monitoring, patching, access, and automation.

  Visit ConnectWiseFull verdict →
• AAtera8.4/10 · 30-day trial

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

  Visit AteraFull verdict →