Datto RMM vs Barracuda RMM

Datto RMM8.9Visit Barracuda RMM8.8Visit

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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Barracuda RMM #5 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Barracuda

• Datto RMM fits best

  Security-focused MSP endpoint management

• Barracuda RMM fits best

  Security-oriented managed network operations

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Side by side

Feature	Datto RMM 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Barracuda RMM 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software	#5 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for	Security-focused MSP endpoint management	Security-oriented managed network operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations	10 integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datto RMM 4/4 · Barracuda RMM 2/4
Patch management	✓	✓
Unattended remote access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Script automation	✓	✓
Multi-tenant management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Managed endpoints	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment model	Cloud	Hybrid
Supported operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Windows Server, macOS, Unix/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	Combines monitoring, security assessment, support, patching, and automation Supports hosted cloud deployments and on-premises components Connects with PSA, backup, security, and infrastructure tools
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	Pricing requires contacting sales Includes no published endpoint-based plan structure Its broad MSP focus may exceed simpler monitoring needs
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 →	Barracuda RMM is a remote monitoring and management platform designed for managed service providers overseeing customer networks and service groups. It centralizes network monitoring, security assessment, remote IT support, remote control,… 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

• Barracuda RMM — where it wins

  • Combines monitoring, security assessment, support, patching, and automation
  • Supports hosted cloud deployments and on-premises components
  • Connects with PSA, backup, security, and infrastructure tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Includes no published endpoint-based plan structure
  • Its broad MSP focus may exceed simpler monitoring needs

• Datto RMM8.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• Barracuda RMM8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A hybrid RMM platform for MSPs that combines network oversight, automation, support, and security options.

  Visit BarracudaFull verdict →