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Atera vs Kaseya VSA comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
Atera boosts client satisfaction and reduces costs by automating tasks, extending hardware lifespan, and offering integrated features.
Sentiment score
5.6
Kaseya VSA boosted efficiency, reduced support needs, and offered positive ROI, especially for remote operations post-COVID-19 pandemic.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
Atera's customer service is praised for its responsiveness, technical expertise, reliability, and effective multi-factor authentication and updates.
Sentiment score
5.6
Kaseya VSA support is knowledgeable but often slow, with delayed responses and room for improvement in issue resolution.
I would evaluate them as most likely all good because they help me a lot, and they most likely solve my issue.
Senior Technical Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The customer service provides a fast response.
Directeur Technique Services Managés - RSI at Groupe Folder
I would rate their support five out of ten because most of the time they are not able to resolve the issues.
Senior Manager at dinCloud, Inc.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Atera excels in scalability and versatility, managing endpoints efficiently, but users seek enhancements in ticketing and functionality.
Sentiment score
6.7
Kaseya VSA offers scalable cloud deployment but faces performance challenges at higher scales and some user contract concerns.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Atera offers stable, reliable performance with minimal downtime, regular updates, and rare minor issues, enhancing user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
6.9
Kaseya VSA is stable and improving, but some users report issues with connectivity, updates, and add-ons reliability.
 

Room For Improvement

Users seek improved access management, enhanced mobility, integration, customization, better controls, and scalability in Atera's platform features.
Kaseya VSA requires UI and patch management improvements, better security, device support, and enhanced technical support and automation features.
Some of the more advanced reports are locked behind higher pricing tiers, which feels restrictive.
IT Manager at Telstra
I would like to see improved or enhanced scripting capabilities where I can create scripts based on automation by using AI.
Senior Technical Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

Atera's per-technician pricing allows unlimited devices, offering cost-effective scalability and predictability, ideal for enterprise users.
Kaseya VSA offers competitive pricing and regional discounts, though contracts can be limiting, with mixed cost perceptions among users.
It's always expensive for the customer.
Directeur Technique Services Managés - RSI at Groupe Folder
 

Valuable Features

Atera offers powerful RMM, automation, and remote access features, with unlimited endpoints and AI Copilot for efficient IT management.
Kaseya VSA is valued for its security, remote management, automation, integration, cost-effectiveness, and comprehensive network administration features.
Unlimited endpoints for a flat monthly fee per tech is a model that makes sense for us, since we are not paying more every time we add a new endpoint.
IT Manager at Telstra
Atera's automation capabilities stand out because we can create new users and customers efficiently.
Owner at Sytex Ltd.
Regarding the patching and software management, for me, it's the best path.
Directeur Technique Services Managés - RSI at Groupe Folder
Kaseya VSA makes it easier for me to use, especially with the ability to control everything from the console.
Senior Technical Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Atera
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
5th
Ranking in Patch Management
11th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (11th), Network Monitoring Software (39th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (38th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (10th), AIOps (19th), Agentic Automation (8th)
Kaseya VSA
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
2nd
Ranking in Patch Management
10th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) category, the mindshare of Atera is 6.9%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaseya VSA is 13.5%, up from 12.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Kaseya VSA13.5%
Atera6.9%
Other79.6%
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
 

Featured Reviews

NC
IT Manager at Telstra
Remote monitoring has streamlined endpoint management and consistently reduced ticket resolution time
The best features Atera offers include the per-technician pricing, which is honestly one of the biggest things. Unlimited endpoints for a flat monthly fee per tech is a model that makes sense for us, since we are not paying more every time we add a new endpoint. The AI Copilot feature has been a nice addition that helps our techs summarize tickets and suggest fixes faster, which has cut our resolution times noticeably. The AI Copilot feature has specifically helped my team because the automation handles a lot of the routine work, such as patch deployments, maintenance tasks, and monitoring alerts. Atera has positively impacted my organization by transforming how our team operates day-to-day, and the pricing model is hard to beat. The outcomes or metrics showing how Atera has made a positive impact include the 30% reduction in ticket resolution time I mentioned earlier.
FN
Senior Manager at dinCloud, Inc.
Lightweight tool aids in remote management but needs better support
Primarily, we are using it for remote monitoring and management as an MSP. We are basically a reseller; we are a service provider, so Kaseya VSA is one of our tools which we use for our managed services The best features of Kaseya VSA are that it's lightweight over the machine and does not create…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
9%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Performing Arts
11%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with Atera?
Reporting is probably the main frustration. Some of the more advanced reports are locked behind higher pricing tiers, which feels restrictive. Atera can be improved in that the remote access can al...
What is your primary use case for Atera?
My main use case for Atera is remote monitoring and management across all our endpoints. We have devices spread across multiple sites, so having one platform where we can see everything, push patch...
What needs improvement with Kaseya VSA?
So far, everything is good, but regarding automation scripts, I would like to see improved or enhanced scripting capabilities where I can create scripts based on automation by using AI. So far, eve...
What is your primary use case for Kaseya VSA?
I am currently working with remote monitoring and management solutions, primarily for patch management. I could describe a few use cases for it, and I use it for that.
What advice do you have for others considering Kaseya VSA?
I will share my rich experience with Kaseya VSA with others, and I suggest using Kaseya VSA. I gave this review a rating of 9.
 

Comparisons

 

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Sample Customers

MSPs, IT consultants, and IT departments worldwide trust and use Atera. 
Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
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