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Head-to-head · Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software

ITarian RMM vs ConnectWise RMM

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score 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

ITarian RMM leads on 4 checks, ConnectWise RMM on 0, 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 scoreITarian RMM · 6.8/10
  • Free planonly ITarian RMM
  • Most featuresITarian RMM · 4 of 4

ITarian RMM scores higher on our rubric for remote monitoring and maintenance software: 6.8 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

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

ITarian RMM is the better fit for teams seeking free cross-platform endpoint management. ConnectWise RMM is the better fit for IT teams managing multiple customer environments.

  • ITarian RMM fits best

    Teams seeking free cross-platform endpoint management

  • ConnectWise RMM fits best

    IT teams managing multiple customer environments

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Side by side

Feature ITarian RMM 6.8/10 Visit ↗ ConnectWise RMM 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.8 6.7
Ranking #7 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software #8 in Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software
Best for Teams seeking free cross-platform endpoint management IT teams managing multiple customer environments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Web
Support Email Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ITarian RMM 4/4 · ConnectWise RMM 1/4
Patch management ✓ ✓
Remote access ✓ (best) Not published
Scripting & automation ✓ (best) Not published
Mobile device management ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Supported endpoints Cross-platform Not published
Deployment options Cloud Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Monitors Windows, Mac and Linux endpoints
  • Automates OS and third-party application patching
  • Combines scripting, alerting and automated remediation
Cons
  • Cloud is the only listed deployment option
  • Paid billing is per endpoint, so costs scale with managed devices
  • Support is offered through email
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking on-premises RMM
  • Intune integration and network management start with Pro
  • ScreenConnect Remote Support is included in Premium
Our verdict

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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ConnectWise RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and IT teams. It brings endpoint and network monitoring, patching, unattended ScreenConnect access, scripting, alerting, remediation,…

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  1. ITarian RMMRemote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $1.25
  2. ConnectWise RMMRemote Monitoring and Maintenance Software 6.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • ConnectWise RMM — where it wins

    • Monitors Windows, Mac and Linux endpoints
    • Automates OS and third-party application patching
    • Combines scripting, alerting and automated remediation

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking on-premises RMM
    • Intune integration and network management start with Pro
    • ScreenConnect Remote Support is included in Premium
  • 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 →
  • ConnectWise RMM6.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud RMM suite pairing patching, remote access, scripting and remediation.

    Visit ConnectWiseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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