Adaptiva vs Atera comparison

Adaptiva and Atera are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Adaptiva is ranked #26 with an average rating of 8.0, while Atera is ranked #12 with an average rating of 10.0. Adaptiva holds a 1.1% mindshare in PM, compared to Atera’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Adaptiva users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Atera users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

Atera

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93% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Adaptiva

Ranking in Patch Management

26th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (17th)

Atera

Ranking in Patch Management

12th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Help Desk Software (13th), Network Monitoring Software (35th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (35th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (12th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (6th), AIOps (17th), Agentic Automation (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Adaptiva is 1.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Atera is 3.5%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Atera	3.5%
Adaptiva	1.1%
Other	95.4%

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Vikram

Works at Colgate-Palmolive

Really good in terms of content delivery and network bandwidth optimization

Using Adaptiva is really straightforward. Users need to have some end-user computing and networking knowledge to use the solution. The project or implementation team we worked with had good technical knowledge. I really liked the solution's performance. Adaptiva helped us with network bandwidth optimization and content delivery. Overall, I rate the solution eight and a half out of ten.

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Avi Vaserman

Owner at Sytex Ltd.

Quick setup and efficient automation boost IT consulting services

It would be beneficial if Atera implemented telephone support for general questions. When onboarding new clients and creating their portal, it would be helpful if presidents or company owners could see the current configuration progress step-by-step, rather than relying solely on email and ticket systems. The task system for technicians could be improved by adding recurring task capabilities. This would allow technicians to have checkmarks and task lists they can mark off as completed. While scalability meets growing needs, there haven't been many additions in the last two years. They are adding new features gradually, but there is always room for improvement.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Adaptiva is really good in terms of content delivery and network bandwidth optimization."

"Atera saves me money on a monthly basis because my cost is a fixed price per month per technician, and it doesn't matter how many computers I manage."

"Atera has helped me to provide more accurate solutions based on a given problem. For example, we base our solutions on event scenarios, like the alerts. We identify that there's a series of problems occurring in a particular area from the information provided by the alerts."

"I would say it's the number one tool for all ITMS."

"All corporations that have an IT department should look into and utilize this solution."

"Pricing is definitely my favorite part of it. It is also extremely easy to use."

"Just because it is low cost doesn't mean it is low quality."

"All of the features of Atera are valuable because they allow the customers to achieve their goals. It is easy to use, has good collaboration, and has zero maintenance."

"It's very easy to use, not just for me, but even for people who have claimed, "I'm not very good at IT." Once you have it installed and you have it set up, it pretty much works by itself. It really helps you do what you need to do. It's easy to use for a beginner, compared to some of the other larger RMMs that are a little bit more complicated."

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Cons

"It would be good if Adaptiva had everything on the cloud rather than having one server on-premises."

"I also use Apple Zoho, which does not require you to download anything. You can get help from Zoho. Atera, on the other hand, requires you to download an applet."

"It will be interesting if Atera can integrate all kinds of products. In North America, there are a lot of resellers, like Ingram Micro, Tech Data, Arrow Electronics, etc. It would be amazing if Atera could integrate with these products. If they could integrate with these products for MSPs, it would be much easier. Then, if you are buying something, and need to add something, you don't need to jump from place to place because this is a very quick sales instrument for use on a daily basis."

"I would like to see more mobile device management. iPad is a big one."

"The chat solutions need improvement because we first need to connect to the customer. This needs to improve so that there is a particular feature that can provide support to customers even if they are not connected to a computer."

"It will be interesting if Atera can integrate all kinds of products."

"Customization could be improved."

"Atera could be improved by adding more granular control over technician roles. We need more specific controls on what technicians can access, like limiting their ability to view certain sections or access devices and share files. This feature request has already been made. The IP asset management capabilities need improvement to better manage assets beyond just devices."

"I also use Apple Zoho, which does not require you to download anything. You can get help from Zoho. Atera, on the other hand, requires you to download an applet."

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"Atera's pricing stays fixed and predictable, enabling us to add more customers and unlimited monitored devices. We still have a number of clients who fit a break/fix IT model. This is something where clients are complaining more about having to pay extra month-by-month for technology services. With Atera's model, we don't have to be going out and asking for more from clients each month. Right now, with where we are at in terms of scale, this is very important to us."

"With Atera, the more you add, the cheaper the cost of the additional endpoints will be."

"Our company is a startup. The initial reason I looked into Atera was the fact that you pay by the technician, not per-device. That means you are able to jump right in with a service without having a large overhead."

"It comes with unlimited devices, so the fixed price cost is taken out of my budget. So, I'm all good."

"We pay per user. I am the only user. It is $150 per user. If I need to add one, it is not as costly as expanding with other providers."

"Pricing is my favorite part of it. It was per user, not per client."

"The price is reasonable for what we require."

"The solution cost approximately $200 Canadian per month."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

University

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Performing Arts

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	14

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Adaptiva?

Adaptiva is really good in terms of content delivery and network bandwidth optimization.

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What needs improvement with Adaptiva?

We had to install one server in our infrastructure at the data center. It would be good if Adaptiva had everything on the cloud rather than having one server on-premises. The solution's user interf...

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What is your primary use case for Adaptiva?

We tested the solution's software delivery capability during POC and got good results. We tested it in collaboration with McAfee, and it was very good. Apart from that, Adaptiva supports many other...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Atera?

The prices have increased over time. After expressing concerns about pricing to account managers, they offered a 30% discount option for annual commitments. The main benefit we see with this produc...

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What needs improvement with Atera?

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What is your primary use case for Atera?

We use it for maintenance support, patch management, the ticket system, ticketing, and automation in general. Atera enables us to take control quickly with different options. We can perform registr...

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Overview

The Fastest, Most Scalable Endpoint Management and Security Platform in the World
On premises or via the cloud – manage your Windows endpoints no matter where they are. With solutions for Microsoft Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, and VMware Workspace ONE, Adaptiva solutions scale to hundreds of thousands of endpoints without impacting the network or business traffic.

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Atera offers a comprehensive solution for MSPs and IT Professionals. The platform provides in one integrated solution: full remote monitoring and management (RMM), PSA, remote access, patch management, billing, reports, and so much more! Atera’s disruptive pricing model also helps managed IT service providers scale their business while providing continued best-in-class service. All plans include unlimited devices, meaning you only pay per technician.Everything you need, in one easy-to-use platform

Thousands of paying users in over 75 countries
Free 30-day trial, no credit card or commitment required
No hidden fees or restrictions, all plans include unlimited devices
Seamless integration with your favorite IT tools including: Splashtop, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, and ScreenConnect

What can Atera do for you?

Improve Efficiency. Atera delivers customers the tool suite for IT management. Everything you need in an all-in-one, easy-to-use platform.
Automation. Set alerts and proactively prevent issues for your clients. Minimize time spent on manual tasks and spend more time on what matters most, serving your customers.
Disruptive Pricing, Unlimited Devices. Per technician-based pricing with unlimited servers and workstations means you can cover it all, at one fixed price.

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