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We performed a comparison between ConnectWise RMM and Kaseya VSA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most valuable features are RMM and patch management. However, the main reason we have been using this solution is that they are the only provider of RMM that has an outsourced NOC and help desk. This has been very useful.""The most valuable feature is the patching solution.""The user interface is the first valuable feature. The integration is the second valuable feature. The integration that you are doing with the products needs to be very certain. There shouldn't be any glitches. There are different software out there that will give you an option called scripting and ask you to do a hundred different things to set up a script for a particular customer. With Continuum, everything is done a single way. You just select the clients, script, and machine, and then you just go and deploy. The best part of Continuum is that it is not just a software company. It is a pure services company. It is an RMM software; it isn't used as a PSA. The software is just a part of the service offering. This is the difference between all other service providers out there and Continuum. Continuum is basically providing services. Continuum doesn't sell the software."

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"As a small IT shop, the weird feature that the VSA has that I have not found anywhere else is they have these little colored dots that tell you the status of the machine. Is it offline and powered up? Is it actively being used? Is it idle? A lot of our clients ask us to do things for them, but, of course, they don't really want us to be underfoot. So we always look for, "Hey, there's an idle machine. We can work on that one now." And to say it makes it easy, we can do that at a glance. In any other tool we've looked at, you have to go several layers deep to see if the machine is in use, and you could spend your entire day just trying to find a machine that was idle, whereas, with Kaseya VSA, you can tell at a glance.""The patch management and the remote support are very good, especially the remote support. There is a module built into the solution which allows remote control without necessarily interrupting the user. We could manage things in the background without them seeing or interacting with anything, which is a very useful feature.""The most valuable part of this solution is the security features that it offers.""I like the remote control, audit, inventory, patch management, software management, and monitoring features.""The way Kaseya VSA treats application vulnerabilities is good. They have released some new features that have been a benefit, such as updates from the Microsoft repository directory.""The solution was scalable.""The most valuable features of Kaseya VSA are remote control, live connect, and automation.""VSA installs an agent on every computer that allows users to create a help desk ticket with one click. That's why I chose VSA. Many users never create tickets when they have a problem. Sometimes I won't know about an issue until they run into me and say, "Hey, this has been broken for two months.""

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Cons
"They can include support for vaulting, where you can actually document the entire infrastructure, including servers, desktops, networks, passwords, maps, diagrams, and customer information. Continuum has integrated everything, and you have to use a PSA. Continuum has a ticketing system and an RMM. They could integrate the functionality for IT documentation. An MSP would want everything into one tool.""I would like to see the incorporation of the dashboards for other products that they work with into the main dashboard.""The solution could improve by offering better overall management and dashboards."

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"I believe we should include a VSA license to provide complete endpoint management.""Our main concern is related to security. Kaseya had a ransomware attack a few months ago, and it was a big concern for us because Kaseya was the main RMM tool that we were using. We faced a lot of difficulties accessing our users and systems. So, security is our main concern.""If you compare with other products, Manage Engine has some features that we like but are not present in Kaseya.""We actually upgraded the solution due to the fact that we needed the support for Apple devices. We haven't had a chance to test that part of the product just yet, however, that was our biggest criticism of the product prior to this most recent update.""Its scripting language kind of sucked. They have their own version of PowerShell inside VSA. if you want to reach out and grab endpoint information, for instance, to know how many end devices have a program installed, you actually have to write a script for that. It wasn't like how it is in CrowdStrike where you can just do a search, and it just happened. In VSA, you have to write your own script to do it. In terms of new features, an integrated MDM for mobile devices would be awesome.""There should be more Mac support. Whenever a new Mac operating system comes out, the support is very limited. It takes them a while to get things up to date. We're seeing more and more people move to Mac from the Windows environment for various reasons, but their support for Mac is very limited. A lot of it might have to do with Mac itself, but there are ways to improve upon that. That would be my biggest thing for improvement.""The main difference would be the addition of audio transfer between the end-user and the remote connectivity software. That is the one critical piece that we are currently lacking.""The agent-based monitoring solution can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The licensing works such that the more you add, the more it costs, but for the most part, the price starts at about $5 USD per client."
  • "It has a pay-as-you-go model. They don't have any minimum, maximum, or such sorts of commitments with any of their partners or customers. I don't believe they have any restrictions about using a specific number of agents. You don't have to use 100 agents or 200 agents to work with this. They have a lock-in period of three months, during which you cannot switch a service plan, which is fine."
  • "Continuum Command price is more expensive than competitors, it is three times the price of the next lowest and costs approximately $25 an endpoint. However, when you take that into account you receive the help desk and outsource NOC included it has a lot more value because competitors do not provide the outsourced NOC and help desk."
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  • "The pricing is quite good and we are satisfied with it."
  • "I think it costs more than ManageEngine."
  • "The dollar exchange rate in Brazil is very high, so the price should be better for our country."
  • "It depends on what products you want. Kaseya loves packages, and if you are packaging, it is more affordable. If you're not packaging, it tends to be a little bit more expensive than others."
  • "It is not expensive. Anyone can afford it. Most of the time, we get a discount for licenses. We had about 5,000 agents, and we received a discount on the price. There is only the licensing cost. If you use the on-prem version, you also have the infrastructure cost."
  • "With the on-prem, you buy the agent license. That's a one-time fee, and it varies depending on how many you have. You also pay annual maintenance on the number that you have. So, there are two fees involved: a one-time fee and a recurring fee."
  • "We pay a monthly fee, but it's a three-year contract divided by 36. They don't offer a true SaaS plan where you can add licenses monthly as you go. The cost is $7 per person per month, and we are paying about $1,700 a month."
  • "We were looking at a price of $22.50 cents per user."
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    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely.
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    Also Known As
    Continuum Command, Continuum RMM
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    Overview

    ConnectWise RMM is designed to let you remotely monitor and manage as many endpoints as you can close. Combined with the benefits of our unparalleled Network Operations Center (NOC), our proprietary IntelliMon software spares your tech’s time by automating the ticketing and alerting process, filtering out false positives and producing actionable tickets.

    Kaseya VSA (Virtual System Administrator) is a cloud-based IT management software that provides a comprehensive set of IT management tools for small and mid-sized businesses, including remote monitoring and management, help desk ticketing, patch management, and automated IT processes.

    VSA provides a centralized platform for IT administrators to manage and monitor multiple devices and endpoints, including desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices. The software offers real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and reporting capabilities to help administrators quickly identify and resolve issues.

    VSA also includes a help desk ticketing system for managing and resolving IT support requests, as well as a patch management module for keeping systems up-to-date and secure. Additionally, the platform offers a range of automated IT processes, including software deployment and inventory management, to help administrators streamline their work and improve efficiency.

    Kaseya VSA Features

    Kaseya VSA has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Remote monitoring and management: Kaseya VSA enables administrators to remotely monitor and manage multiple devices and endpoints, including desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices.
    • Help desk ticketing: The solution provides a help desk ticketing system for managing and resolving IT support requests.
    • Patch management: This feature automates the patch management process, helping organizations keep their systems up-to-date and secure.
    • Automated IT processes: Kaseya VSA offers a range of automated IT processes, including software deployment and inventory management, to help administrators streamline their work and improve efficiency.
    • Reporting and analytics: Real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and reporting capabilities help administrators quickly identify and resolve issues.
    • Mobile device management: Administrators can manage and secure mobile devices, including iOS and Android devices.
    • Integration with third-party tools: Kaseya VSA integrates with a range of third-party tools and platforms, including Active Directory, Exchange, and others, to provide a comprehensive IT management solution.

    Kaseya VSA Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Kaseya VSA. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Efficient: Because the solution successfully automates routine IT tasks and provides a centralized platform for IT management, organizations can streamline their IT operations and improve efficiency.
    • Security: Kaseya VSA has a range of security and compliance features, including endpoint security, data encryption, and reporting, so systems and data remain secure.
    • Resolve issues quickly: The solution’s real-time monitoring allows administrators to resolve issues before they spiral into bigger problems.
    • Cost-efficient: With its capability to automate routine IT tasks, organizations can reduce the need for manual labor and as a result save time and money.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Kaseya VSA is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it’s easy to use, has a good Live Connect feature, and its unified portal.

    A Team Lead at a tech services company explains what he finds most valuable about the solution: “The ease of access and ease of use was great. When Kaseya is deployed on the customer's computer, we have access to the customer. We just need the computer's name or ID, or sometimes, if the user has the same name as their first name, we can find them that way.”

    "The most valuable piece of the puzzle for me is what they call Live Connect. It is the piece that allows you to support an end-user without having to take the keyboard and mouse,” says another Automation Team Lead at a tech services company. 

    PeerSpot reviewer Allan E., Director Of IT / Purchasing Manager at Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board expresses, “One of the most appealing features is that it combines remote control, patch management, and software management into a single portal."

    Sample Customers
    Frontier Business Products, Itek Systems Management, ZLan, Karpel, MySherpa, Arvig, CCSI, Leap Managed IT, eProsper, Pensar, Gordon Flesch, LeadingEdge, NSI, Server Sentry, Computer Consultants, Keystone IT Consulting, Ekaru, Epic Technologies, Rouse Consulting, Empower Information Systems, Computer Solutions Group, The Critical Update, Voice Smart Networks, CMIT Solutions, Preferred Communication Systems, G2 Tech Group, Pulse Business Solutions, Greystone Technology Group, Clare Computer Solutions, Evolve IT Australia
    Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Retailer6%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm30%
    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Recreational Facilities/Services Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Construction Company6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise42%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business76%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise42%
    Buyer's Guide
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    ConnectWise RMM is ranked 11th in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) while Kaseya VSA is ranked 2nd in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) with 29 reviews. ConnectWise RMM is rated 9.0, while Kaseya VSA is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of ConnectWise RMM writes "Easy-to-use interface, simple integration, and good ROI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Kaseya VSA writes "Single portal management, cost-saving, with thorough technical support". ConnectWise RMM is most compared with ConnectWise Automate, N-able N-sight Remote Monitoring & Management, Atera, NinjaOne and N-able N-central, whereas Kaseya VSA is most compared with Microsoft Configuration Manager, ConnectWise Automate, NinjaOne, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services and Datto Remote Monitoring and Management.

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