Head-to-head · Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Pulseway vs MSP360 RMM
Pulseway leads on 0 checks, MSP360 RMM on 1, and 4 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 scorePulseway · 8.3/10
- Free planonly MSP360 RMM
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresMSP360 RMM · 4 of 4
Pulseway scores higher on our rubric for remote monitoring and management software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #13.
MSP360 RMM offers free plan; Pulseway doesn't. On deployment model, Pulseway gives you Hybrid where MSP360 RMM offers Cloud.
Pulseway is the better fit for mobile-friendly monitoring and remediation. MSP360 RMM is the better fit for MSPs needing low-cost RMM with ticketing.
- Pulseway fits best
Mobile-friendly monitoring and remediation
- MSP360 RMM fits best
MSPs needing low-cost RMM with ticketing
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Side by side
| Feature | Pulseway 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | MSP360 RMM 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #9 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software | #13 in Remote Monitoring and Management Software |
| Best for | Mobile-friendly monitoring and remediation | MSPs needing low-cost RMM with ticketing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 14-day trial | $1.75/device/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 15 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 15 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Pulseway 3/4 · MSP360 RMM 4/4 | ||
| Patch management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unattended remote access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Script automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-tenant management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Managed endpoints | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Cloud |
| Supported operating systems | 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 | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
MSP360 RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management service for managed service providers and IT departments. It centralizes Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint management in a web console, with real-time performance monitoring,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
MSP360 RMM — where it wins
- Community Edition covers up to 50 endpoints with no time limit
- $1.75 per endpoint/month adds patching, ticketing, and remote access
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, SNMP, PSA integrations, and an API
Where it doesn't
- Community Edition is available exclusively to MSPs
- The Community Edition is limited to 50 endpoints
- Its broad toolset may exceed the needs of teams wanting monitoring only
- 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 → - MSP360 RMM7.9/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A low-cost RMM with ticketing, patching, remote access, and a free community edition.
Visit MSP360Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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