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Head-to-head · Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software

Datto RMM vs ITarian RMM

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Datto RMM #4 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Datto RMM
ITarian RMM #7 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $1.25 Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ITarian

Datto RMM leads on 0 checks, ITarian RMM on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 · 7.4/10
  • Free planonly ITarian RMM
  • Most featuresITarian RMM · 4 of 4

Datto RMM scores higher on our rubric for remote monitoring and maintenance software: 7.4 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

ITarian RMM offers free plan; Datto RMM doesn't publish it. ITarian RMM offers remote access; Datto RMM doesn't publish it. ITarian RMM offers scripting & automation; Datto RMM doesn't publish it. ITarian RMM offers mobile device management; Datto RMM doesn't publish it.

Datto RMM is the better fit for MSPs needing cross-platform monitoring and remediation. ITarian RMM is the better fit for teams seeking free cross-platform endpoint management.

  • Datto RMM fits best

    MSPs needing cross-platform monitoring and remediation

  • ITarian RMM fits best

    Teams seeking free cross-platform endpoint management

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Side by side

Feature Datto RMM 7.4/10 Visit ↗ ITarian RMM 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.8
Ranking #4 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software #7 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software
Best for MSPs needing cross-platform monitoring and remediation Teams seeking free cross-platform endpoint management
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Support Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datto RMM 1/4 · ITarian RMM 4/4
Patch management ✓ ✓
Remote access Not published ✓ (best)
Scripting & automation Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile device management Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported endpoints Not published Cross-platform
Deployment options Not published Cloud
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
  • Monitors endpoint status and performance with customizable tracking and real-time alerts
  • Combines patching, remote control, scripts, and application deployment
  • Free plan includes unlimited clients and team members
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
  • Cloud is the only listed deployment option
  • Paid billing is per endpoint, so costs scale with managed devices
  • Support is offered through email
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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ITarian RMM brings endpoint monitoring and management into a centralized console for managed service providers and internal IT teams. It covers status and performance tracking, real-time alerts, remote troubleshooting, scripts and…

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  1. Datto RMMRemote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 7.4Pricing on request
  2. ITarian RMMRemote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $1.25

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
  • ITarian RMM — where it wins

    • Monitors endpoint status and performance with customizable tracking and real-time alerts
    • Combines patching, remote control, scripts, and application deployment
    • Free plan includes unlimited clients and team members

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud is the only listed deployment option
    • Paid billing is per endpoint, so costs scale with managed devices
    • Support is offered through email
  • Datto RMM7.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit Datto RMMFull verdict →
  • ITarian RMM6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.25

    A free-to-start RMM tool with cross-platform monitoring, patching, and remote control.

    Visit ITarianFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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