Head-to-head · Remote Monitoring and Management Software
N-able N-sight RMM vs Pulseway
N-able N-sight RMM leads on 0 checks, Pulseway on 0, and 5 are 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 scoreN-able N-sight RMM · 8.9/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresN-able N-sight RMM · 4 of 4
N-able N-sight RMM scores higher on our rubric for remote monitoring and management software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #9.
On deployment model, Pulseway gives you Hybrid where N-able N-sight RMM offers Cloud.
N-able N-sight RMM is the better fit for MSPs needing RMM plus service operations. Pulseway is the better fit for mobile-friendly monitoring and remediation.
- N-able N-sight RMM fits best
MSPs needing RMM plus service operations
- Pulseway fits best
Mobile-friendly monitoring and remediation
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Side by side
| Feature | N-able N-sight RMM 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Pulseway 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software | #9 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software |
| Best for | MSPs needing RMM plus service operations | Mobile-friendly monitoring and remediation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 30-day trial | Pricing on request · 14-day trial |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | 2FA |
| Integrations | 75+ integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features N-able N-sight RMM 4/4 · Pulseway 3/4 | ||
| Patch management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unattended remote access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Script automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-tenant management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Managed endpoints | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment model | Cloud | Hybrid |
| Supported operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | Windows 10+, Windows Server 2016+, Debian 10+, Ubuntu 20.04+, Raspberry Pi OS, CentOS 7+, RHEL 7+, Oracle Linux 7+, Fedora 33+, SLES 12 SP5+, OpenSUSE Leap 15.2+, AlmaLinux 8+, Rocky Linux 8+, Slackware 14.2+, Arch, macOS 13+, FreeBSD 12.4, pfSense 2.5.2 |
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| Our verdict | N-able N-sight RMM is a cloud-delivered remote monitoring and endpoint management platform for managed service providers and IT departments. It brings together real-time device monitoring, alerting, patch management, remote access,… Read the review → |
Pulseway is a remote monitoring and management platform for IT departments and managed service providers. It brings workstations, servers, networks, applications, and mobile devices into a centralized interface, with real-time monitoring,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
N-able N-sight RMM — where it wins
- Combines monitoring, patching, access, automation, and vulnerability remediation
- Supports multi-tenant management across clients and sites
- Adds ticketing, billing, integrations, and REST/GraphQL APIs
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- No free plan is available
- The trial is limited to 30 days and 10 device installations
Pulseway — where it wins
- Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, iOS, and Android access
- Combines patching, scripting, automation, and auto-remediation
- Includes network discovery, SNMP monitoring, dashboards, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Current plan prices and endpoint limits require a sales conversation
- No free plan is available for new users
- The wide feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler environments
- N-able N-sight RMM8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad cloud RMM platform for MSPs that also covers service operations.
Visit N-ableFull verdict → - Pulseway8.3/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
A broad RMM platform for teams that need monitoring and remediation from web or mobile.
Visit PulsewayFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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