Head-to-head · Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software
Datto RMM vs ITarian RMM
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 ↗ |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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