How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- NinjaOne charges per device, from about $1.50 to $3.75 per device per month depending on volume, with no long-term contract required.
- Per-technician pricing wins when each technician manages roughly 50 or more endpoints, while per-device pricing suits small or fluctuating fleets.
- Atera at $129 per technician per month and Syncro at $129 are the most transparent per-technician picks, while Action1 is free up to 200 endpoints.
- Quote-only vendors like Datto, N-able, and Kaseya vary widely, so get pricing in writing and model your two-year endpoint projection before deciding.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Atera | Best overall per-technician RMM | $129 per technician per month | No |
 Syncro | Per-technician plus bundled PSA | $129 per technician per month | No |
 Datto RMM | Cloud-native MSP standardization | See website | No |
 N-able N-central | Unified RMM and security | See website | No |
 Pulseway | Mobile-first RMM | See website | No |
 Kaseya VSA | Enterprise automation at scale | See website | No |
 SuperOps | Unified PSA-RMM on shared data | $99 per technician per month | No |
 Action1 | Free patching up to 200 endpoints | $0 | Yes |
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The best ninjaone alternatives
#1Atera
Best for: Best overall per-technician RMM4.6/5 on
G2 (1,123 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit atera.com
Starting price$129 per technician per month
Free planNo
Atera is the top-rated overall RMM pick, with an all-in-one cloud platform covering remote access, patch management, IT automation, and reporting in an intuitive interface. Per-technician pricing at $129 per month billed annually covers unlimited endpoints, which wins big once each technician manages 50 or more devices. A 30-day trial lets teams test against a real client environment.
The PSA is light compared with Syncro or SuperOps, backup and recovery sit only on the two highest tiers, and integration options are less extensive than some rivals. For MSPs that want predictable per-technician pricing with unlimited endpoints, Atera is the best overall pick.
What we like- Per-technician pricing with unlimited endpoints
- All-in-one RMM plus ticketing
- 30-day trial
Watch out for- $129 to $169 per technician per month by tier
- PSA is light
- Backup only on two highest tiers
#2Syncro
Best for: Per-technician plus bundled PSA4.5/5 on
G2 (553 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit syncro.com
Starting price$129 per technician per month
Free planNo
Syncro combines RMM with a bundled PSA, including ticketing and MSP invoicing, at $129 per technician per month, or $107.50 billed annually. Unlimited endpoints per technician and deep PowerShell automation suit growing MSPs that want one platform for monitoring and business management. Third-party patching comes included, and Microsoft 365 management adds value for Microsoft-centric MSPs.
The PSA depth sits below dedicated tools like ConnectWise Manage, and the interface takes learning. For MSPs that want per-technician pricing plus a real PSA in one bill, Syncro is the strongest bundle.
What we like- Per-technician pricing with unlimited endpoints
- Bundled PSA with invoicing
- Deep PowerShell automation
Watch out for- Core at $129 per month, $107.50 billed annually
- PSA depth below ConnectWise
- Interface learning curve
#3Datto RMM
Best for: Cloud-native MSP standardization4.5/5 on
G2 (803 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit datto.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Datto RMM suits MSPs standardizing on a cloud-native platform tightly integrated with backup and business continuity tools. Monitoring, patching, and ransomware detection run from one console, and the Datto ecosystem covers backup, networking, and business management for MSPs that commit to the stack. A 14-day trial lets teams test before committing.
Pricing is quote-based with committed minimums and variable rates, and availability is MSP-only. For Datto-ecosystem MSPs that want RMM plus BCDR in one vendor, Datto RMM is the natural pick.
What we like- Cloud-native, low-maintenance RMM
- Ransomware detection
- Tight backup and BCDR integration
Watch out for- Quote-based with committed minimums
- MSP-only availability
- Variable pricing by volume
#4N-able N-central
Best for: Unified RMM and security4.4/5 on
G2 (567 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit n-able.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
N-able covers MSPs from small N-sight deployments to large multi-site N-central rollouts, with unified RMM and security including SentinelOne EDR integration. Third-party patching comes included, and the platform scales from a handful of sites to enterprise fleets. For MSPs that want security and RMM from one vendor, N-able is a strong enterprise pick.
Pricing is quote-based per device with annual commitments, and complexity runs high for small teams. For security-led MSPs at scale, N-able N-central is worth a quote.
What we like- Unified RMM and security
- SentinelOne EDR integration
- N-sight for small MSPs to N-central for large
Watch out for- Quote-based per-device subscriptions
- Annual commitments
- Complexity for small teams
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Pulseway suits small MSPs and IT admins who live on mobile, with monitoring, alerting, patching, and automation manageable from a phone. Real-time alerts keep admins ahead of problems without sitting at a desk, and the platform covers the core RMM job cleanly. A 14-day trial lets teams test mobile workflows.
Pricing is quote-based per device, with starter tiers near $27 per month, and the ecosystem runs smaller than Atera or NinjaOne. For mobile-first admins, Pulseway is the most phone-friendly RMM here.
What we like- Mobile management from your phone
- Real-time alerts
- Automation and patching
Watch out for- Quote-based per-device tiers
- Starter near $27 per month
- Smaller ecosystem than Atera
#6Kaseya VSA
Best for: Enterprise automation at scale4.0/5 on
G2 (327 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit kaseya.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Kaseya VSA targets enterprise automation with broad device coverage, third-party patching, EDR integration, and automation that scales across large fleets. Bundle discounts across the Kaseya stack, including Datto and IT Glue, make it attractive for MSPs already committed to Kaseya. For cost-focused MSPs on the Kaseya stack, VSA offers broad capability at bundle pricing.
Pricing is quote-based and annual, and best value needs Kaseya-stack commitment. For enterprise MSPs standardizing on Kaseya, VSA is the core RMM pick.
What we like- Enterprise automation and broad device coverage
- EDR integration
- Bundle discounts across the Kaseya stack
Watch out for- Quote-based annual pricing
- Kaseya-stack commitment for best value
- Complexity for small MSPs
#7SuperOps
Best for: Unified PSA-RMM on shared data4.4/5 on
G2 (205 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit superops.com
Starting price$99 per technician per month
Free planNo
SuperOps unifies PSA and RMM on a shared data model, so tickets, assets, and monitoring share one dataset rather than syncing across tools. The base plan starts at $99 per technician per month billed annually, undercutting Atera and Syncro, with a modern interface that MSPs praise. For growing MSPs that want a unified platform at a lower per-technician price, SuperOps is the value bundle.
It is a newer vendor than Atera or Datto, third-party patching runs via Chocolatey and Winget, and the ecosystem is smaller. For unified PSA-RMM at a lower price, SuperOps is a compelling pick.
What we like- Unified PSA-RMM on a shared data model
- Base plan from $99 per technician per month
- Modern interface
Watch out for- Newer vendor than Atera or Datto
- Third-party patching via Chocolatey and Winget
- Smaller ecosystem
#8Action1
Best for: Free patching up to 200 endpoints4.9/5 on
G2 (1,206 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit action1.com
Starting price$0
Free planYes
Action1 is free up to 200 endpoints with no time limit, which makes it the only genuinely free RMM-adjacent pick here. Patching, remote access, and endpoint management cover the core needs of small fleets and internal IT teams that do not need full MSP tooling. For a small business or a pilot fleet under 200 endpoints, Action1 costs nothing.
RMM depth sits below full platforms like Atera or NinjaOne, and enterprise features sit behind paid tiers. For free patching and basic management at small scale, Action1 is unmatched.
What we like- Free up to 200 endpoints with no time limit
- Patching and remote access
- Good for small fleets
Watch out for- RMM depth below full platforms
- Enterprise features gated
- Smaller MSP feature set
How we chose
We compared pricing models, PSA bundling, patching depth, trial terms, and scale for each tool, then checked them against recent RMM comparisons with prices verified in 2026. Tools made the list only if MSPs or IT teams can monitor and manage endpoints today with a published price or a widely reported pricing model. Where pricing sits behind a quote, we used See website rather than printing a contested figure. We also weighed pricing-model fit separately, since per-device and per-technician models reverse the ranking as fleet size changes.
Model both pricing models at your two-year projection
Per-technician pricing wins when each technician manages roughly 50 or more endpoints, while per-device pricing can be cheaper for small fleets or when device counts fluctuate. Run both models at your current count and at your two-year projection before deciding, since switching RMM platforms later is expensive: agents must be redeployed, policies rebuilt, and alert history lost. A 2026 benchmark found Atera at $7,152 per year and Syncro at $6,192 per year for 4 technicians and 450 endpoints, against NinjaOne at about $17,550 per year for the same fleet on per-device pricing, which shows how much the model matters at scale.
Also decide whether you need a PSA bundled or separate. Syncro and SuperOps bundle PSA with RMM, NinjaOne sells it separately, and Atera includes ticketing with a light PSA. If you already run ConnectWise PSA or Autotask, a standalone RMM like NinjaOne or Datto RMM may integrate better than replacing everything. Get answers in the quote document, not just on the sales call, and trial against a real client environment, not a lab. Also test remote access latency during the trial, since slow remote sessions frustrate technicians daily even when monitoring looks good. Measure session start times, screen responsiveness, and file transfer speeds on real client networks, not just in the vendor demo environment. Ask each vendor how agent updates roll out and whether endpoints can defer them during business hours before signing for every client and site. Test patching on a pilot group first.
Frequently asked questions
How does NinjaOne itself price its platform?
NinjaOne charges per device with no long-term contract required, with sample pricing from $3.75 per device per month at 50 or fewer endpoints down to about $1.50 per device per month at 10,000 endpoints, and volume benchmarks near $2.65 to $3.65 per device per month. PSA is sold separately, and a 14-day trial is available. NinjaOne is praised for ease of use, automation, patching, and cross-platform management.
Which NinjaOne alternative is free?
Action1 is free up to 200 endpoints with no time limit, covering patching and basic endpoint management. For larger fleets, no full RMM here is free, though Atera, NinjaOne, Syncro, Pulseway, and Datto RMM all offer trials from 14 to 30 days. Use Action1 for small fleets and trials for larger evaluations.
Should an MSP choose per-technician or per-device pricing?
Per-technician pricing wins when each technician manages roughly 50 or more endpoints, since the cost stays flat as endpoints grow. Per-device pricing can be cheaper for small fleets or fluctuating counts. Model both at your two-year endpoint projection, since switching RMM platforms later costs significant time and effort.
Do I need a PSA if I buy an RMM?
Not always, but most growing MSPs end up with both. Syncro and SuperOps bundle PSA with RMM, NinjaOne sells it separately, and Atera includes ticketing with a light PSA. If you already run ConnectWise PSA or Autotask, a standalone RMM may integrate better than replacing your PSA.
Can I try RMM software before buying?
Yes, Atera offers a 30-day trial, while NinjaOne, Syncro, Pulseway, and Datto RMM offer 14-day trials, and Action1 is free up to 200 endpoints with no time limit. Run the trial against a real client environment, not a lab, and test patching, alerting, and remote access under load before committing.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.atera.com
- https://www.syncro.com
- https://www.datto.com
- https://www.n-able.com
- https://www.pulseway.com
- https://www.kaseya.com
- https://www.superops.com
- https://www.action1.com
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