ConnectWise vs Atera

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best MSP Software Platforms (2026) and Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software. Last verified July 13, 2026.

The short answer

Atera ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Owners and technicians at managed service providers who monitor, patch, ticket, and bill across many client networks from one console / MSPs and internal IT teams monitoring, patching, and supporting fleets of endpoints and servers. Unlimited-device per-tech pricing undercuts the field for lean shops.

At a glance

ConnectWiseAtera
Top 11 rank#3 / The 11 Best MSP Software Platforms (2026)#2 / Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.78.9
Best forDeepest PSA for established MSPsPer-technician pricing for lean teams
Pricing$$$ (per-user, annual, custom quote)$$ (per-technician; from ~$149/technician/mo, unlimited devices)
HQTampa, USATel Aviv, Israel
Founded19822011

Atera

Unlimited-device per-tech pricing undercuts the field for lean shops.

www.atera.com

See full entry in Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software

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