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