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Head-to-head · Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software

Datto RMM vs ConnectWise Automate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Datto RMM #4 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Datto RMM
ConnectWise Automate #7 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit ConnectWise

Datto RMM leads on 0 checks, ConnectWise Automate on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDatto RMM · 8.7/10

Datto RMM scores higher on our rubric for remote monitoring and maintenance software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Datto RMM is the better fit for MSPs needing cross-platform monitoring and remediation. ConnectWise Automate is the better fit for windows-focused teams automating endpoint operations.

  • Datto RMM fits best

    MSPs needing cross-platform monitoring and remediation

  • ConnectWise Automate fits best

    Windows-focused teams automating endpoint operations

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Side by side

Feature Datto RMM 8.7/10 Visit ↗ ConnectWise Automate 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #4 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software #7 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software
Best for MSPs needing cross-platform monitoring and remediation Windows-focused teams automating endpoint operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows
Support Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Phone
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datto RMM 1/4 · ConnectWise Automate 1/4
Patch management ✓ ✓
Remote access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scripting & automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile device management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported endpoints Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Monitors Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints in real time
  • Automates OS and application patching, scripts, and response policies
  • Connects with PSA, security, backup, documentation, and networking tools
  • Combines endpoint monitoring, patching, remote access and support.
  • Schedules scripts and automates monitoring and remediation workflows.
  • Supports client, site, policy and workflow management across deployments.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Cloud-only deployment may not fit on-premises requirements
  • Its broad toolset may exceed the needs of single-platform teams
  • Primarily supports Windows endpoints, narrowing OS coverage.
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales.
  • No integrations are specified in the product details.
Our verdict

Datto RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and small and midsize businesses. Technicians can monitor endpoints, receive alerts, deploy operating-system and application patches, run…

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ConnectWise Automate gives managed service providers tools to monitor and manage client endpoints, discover assets, deploy operating-system patches, automate remediation and access devices remotely. Its scripts, monitors, policies and…

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  1. Datto RMMRemote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. ConnectWise AutomateRemote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Datto RMM — where it wins

    • Monitors Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints in real time
    • Automates OS and application patching, scripts, and response policies
    • Connects with PSA, security, backup, documentation, and networking tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Cloud-only deployment may not fit on-premises requirements
    • Its broad toolset may exceed the needs of single-platform teams

  • ConnectWise Automate — where it wins

    • Combines endpoint monitoring, patching, remote access and support.
    • Schedules scripts and automates monitoring and remediation workflows.
    • Supports client, site, policy and workflow management across deployments.

    Where it doesn't

    • Primarily supports Windows endpoints, narrowing OS coverage.
    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales.
    • No integrations are specified in the product details.
  • Datto RMM8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud RMM suite for cross-platform monitoring, patching, automation, and response.

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  • ConnectWise Automate8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A Windows-focused RMM for MSPs that need endpoint control, scripting and patch workflows.

    Visit ConnectWiseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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