Kaseya VSA vs Microsoft Configuration Manager

Kaseya VSA9.0Visit Microsoft Configuration Manager8.9Visit

Higher score Kaseya VSA #3 in Desktop Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Kaseya

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Microsoft Configuration Manager #5 in Desktop Management Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Microsoft

• Kaseya VSA fits best

  MSPs managing endpoints across multiple tenants

• Microsoft Configuration Manager fits best

  Windows-centric organizations using Microsoft infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	Kaseya VSA 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Microsoft Configuration Manager 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Desktop Management Software	#5 in Desktop Management Software
Best for	MSPs managing endpoints across multiple tenants	Windows-centric organizations using Microsoft infrastructure
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$1,455 usage-based
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Windows
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	17 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kaseya VSA 1/5 · Microsoft Configuration Manager 1/5
Endpoint inventory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Patch management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Remote support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance policies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Third-party patching	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported desktop OS	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included endpoints	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines monitoring, remote control, patching and scripting in one RMM. Policy-based patch scheduling includes overrides and maintenance windows. Partition management supports multi-tenant service-provider environments.	Deploys applications, operating systems, and software updates Combines inventory, compliance, endpoint protection, and remote control Co-manages devices with Microsoft Intune
Cons	Customized pricing makes plan costs harder to compare upfront. Broad endpoint coverage may exceed the needs of single-purpose teams. Support channels are limited to tickets, community and documentation.	Self-hosted deployment keeps it focused on on-premises or hybrid environments System Center licensing is server-based rather than a standalone per-device price Existing macOS client support is documented only through December 31, 2022
Our verdict	Kaseya VSA brings endpoint monitoring and management together for managed service providers and internal IT teams. It covers remote control and file access, operating-system and third-party application patching, script-based automation,… Read the review →	Microsoft Configuration Manager gives IT teams a central console for deploying applications, operating systems, and software updates across managed devices. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations that manage Windows… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Kaseya VSA — where it wins

  • Combines monitoring, remote control, patching and scripting in one RMM.
  • Policy-based patch scheduling includes overrides and maintenance windows.
  • Partition management supports multi-tenant service-provider environments.

  Where it doesn't

  • Customized pricing makes plan costs harder to compare upfront.
  • Broad endpoint coverage may exceed the needs of single-purpose teams.
  • Support channels are limited to tickets, community and documentation.

• Microsoft Configuration Manager — where it wins

  • Deploys applications, operating systems, and software updates
  • Combines inventory, compliance, endpoint protection, and remote control
  • Co-manages devices with Microsoft Intune

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosted deployment keeps it focused on on-premises or hybrid environments
  • System Center licensing is server-based rather than a standalone per-device price
  • Existing macOS client support is documented only through December 31, 2022

• Kaseya VSA9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad, multi-tenant RMM for MSPs; pricing requires a sales conversation.

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• Microsoft Configuration Manager8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad Windows management suite for organizations invested in Microsoft infrastructure.

  Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →