ConnectWise Automate vs Pulseway
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 #9) 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 | Pulseway | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software | #9 / Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8 |
| Best for | Deep automation in the ConnectWise stack | Mobile-first monitoring and control |
| Pricing | $$$ (quote-only; per-device with annual commitment) | $$ (per-device or per-technician; from ~$27/mo entry) |
| HQ | Tampa, United States | Charlotte, United States |
| Founded | 1982 | 2011 |
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
Pulseway
Genuinely capable mobile app for monitoring and remote fixes.
www.pulseway.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.