Datto RMM vs Atera

Datto RMM8.9Visit AAtera8.4Visit

Higher score Datto RMM #3 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Datto RMM

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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

• Datto RMM fits best

  Security-focused MSP endpoint management

• Atera fits best

  MSPs wanting an all-in-one cloud RMM

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Side by side

Feature	Datto RMM 8.9/10 Visit ↗	AAtera 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software	#8 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for	Security-focused MSP endpoint management	MSPs wanting an all-in-one cloud RMM
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	10 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datto 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	Combines monitoring, patching, remote control, scripting, and ransomware response Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with multi-tenant management Connects PSA, security, backup, networking, and documentation tools	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 contact with sales Cloud deployment may not suit teams needing an on-premises option Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrow RMM use cases	No free plan Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers Broad functionality may exceed the needs of smaller teams
Our verdict	Datto RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and small and midsize businesses. It gives technicians real-time endpoint monitoring and alerts, automated operating-system and application… 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

• Datto RMM — where it wins

  • Combines monitoring, patching, remote control, scripting, and ransomware response
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with multi-tenant management
  • Connects PSA, security, backup, networking, and documentation tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams needing an on-premises option
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrow RMM use cases

• 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

• Datto RMM8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud RMM suite for MSPs that need monitoring, automation, and security response.

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

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

  Visit AteraFull verdict →