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Head-to-head · Remote Monitoring and Management Software

Kaseya VSA vs ConnectWise RMM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Kaseya VSA #1 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kaseya
ConnectWise RMM #6 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ConnectWise

Kaseya VSA 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 scoreKaseya VSA · 9.2/10

Kaseya VSA scores higher on our rubric for remote monitoring and management software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

On deployment model, Kaseya VSA gives you Hybrid where ConnectWise RMM offers Cloud.

Kaseya VSA is the better fit for established hybrid RMM deployments. ConnectWise RMM is the better fit for cloud RMM with strong automation.

  • Kaseya VSA fits best

    Established hybrid RMM deployments

  • ConnectWise RMM fits best

    Cloud RMM with strong automation

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Side by side

Feature Kaseya VSA 9.2/10 Visit ↗ ConnectWise RMM 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #1 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software #6 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Best for Established hybrid RMM deployments 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, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kaseya VSA 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 Hybrid Cloud
Supported operating systems Windows Server 2016-2025, Windows 10-11, macOS 13-15, CentOS 8.x, AlmaLinux 8-9, Rocky Linux 8-9, RHEL 8-9, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3+, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5+, openSUSE Leap 15.5+, Ubuntu 20.04-24.04 LTS Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros
  • Real-time monitoring with alerts and auto-remediation
  • Automated OS and third-party application patching
  • Multi-tenant management with broad Windows, macOS and Linux support
  • 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 contacting sales
  • Deployment spans hosted SaaS, private cloud and on-premises options
  • Linux support is limited to listed distributions and versions
  • 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

Kaseya VSA is a remote monitoring and management platform for managed service providers and internal IT teams. It centralizes endpoint monitoring, remote control, file access, patch management, scripting, automation, reporting and asset…

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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. Kaseya VSARemote Monitoring and Management Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. ConnectWise RMMRemote Monitoring and Management Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kaseya VSA — where it wins

    • Real-time monitoring with alerts and auto-remediation
    • Automated OS and third-party application patching
    • Multi-tenant management with broad Windows, macOS and Linux support

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Deployment spans hosted SaaS, private cloud and on-premises options
    • Linux support is limited to listed distributions and versions

  • 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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