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Head-to-head · Remote Monitoring and Management Software

Datto RMM vs ConnectWise RMM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Datto RMM #3 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Datto RMM
ConnectWise RMM #6 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ConnectWise

Datto RMM leads on 0 checks, ConnectWise RMM on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 · 8.9/10

Datto RMM scores higher on our rubric for remote monitoring and management software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Datto RMM is the better fit for security-focused MSP endpoint management. ConnectWise RMM is the better fit for cloud RMM with strong automation.

  • Datto RMM fits best

    Security-focused MSP endpoint management

  • ConnectWise RMM fits best

    Cloud RMM with strong automation

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Side by side

Feature Datto RMM 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ConnectWise RMM 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #3 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software #6 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for Security-focused MSP endpoint management Cloud RMM with strong automation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 10 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datto RMM 4/4 · ConnectWise 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 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
  • 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
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 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
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…

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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…

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  1. Datto RMMRemote Monitoring and Management Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. ConnectWise RMMRemote Monitoring and Management Software 8.7Pricing on request

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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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