ConnectWise Automate vs Action1
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software. Last verified July 5, 2026.
The short answer
ConnectWise Automate ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #8) for MSPs and internal IT teams monitoring, patching, and supporting fleets of endpoints and servers. Most powerful automation engine, tightest with ConnectWise PSA.
At a glance
| ConnectWise Automate | Action1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software | #8 / Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Deep automation in the ConnectWise stack | Cloud-native patching, free to start |
| Pricing | $$$ (quote-only; per-device with annual commitment) | $ (free for first 200 endpoints; then per-endpoint) |
| HQ | Tampa, United States | Houston, United States |
| Founded | 1982 | 2018 |
ConnectWise Automate
Most powerful automation engine, tightest with ConnectWise PSA.
www.connectwise.com/platform/unified-management/automateSee full entry in Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software
Action1
Best-in-class autonomous patching, free for 200 endpoints.
www.action1.comSee full entry in Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.