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Kaseya VSA vs Microsoft Remote Desktop Services comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

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
5.6
Kaseya VSA boosted efficiency, reduced support needs, and offered positive ROI, especially for remote operations post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Sentiment score
4.7
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services improves access and productivity but opinions vary on cost-effectiveness and return on investment.
By unlocking a locked situation, I mean we couldn't connect to a server in any other way, so we had to use RDP.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has helped us to be efficient; we are a team of five serving the entire region of Africa and the Middle East, and it has truly improved our overall efficiency as a team.
System Engineer, Grid Software MEA at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has saved us considerable time because we don't have to be on-site for support and have more accessibility to the machines.
Managing Director
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.6
Kaseya VSA support is knowledgeable but often slow, with delayed responses and room for improvement in issue resolution.
Sentiment score
4.6
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has mixed reviews, with satisfactory support varying by user licensing, community resources, and response speed.
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.
I would rate the customer support of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services a 10.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Interacting with Amazon's customer support seems to route the request to the correct team almost immediately, resulting in quicker responses.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
If I have any issues related to the installation or initial setup, they have been great and a helping hand.
Senior FrontEnd Developer at Adobe
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Kaseya VSA offers scalable cloud deployment but faces performance challenges at higher scales and some user contract concerns.
Sentiment score
6.6
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is scalable and efficient, but licensing, management, and network constraints pose challenges for large organizations.
The scalability of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is 10 out of 10.
Head Of Product & Engineering (Cpto) at a real estate/law firm with 11-50 employees
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services scales very well; I could scale it to however many users I would want.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The scalability of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is high, as it is already providing me with the flexibility to access my system from anywhere.
Senior FrontEnd Developer at Adobe
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Kaseya VSA is stable and improving, but some users report issues with connectivity, updates, and add-ons reliability.
Sentiment score
8.0
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is stable with minimal issues, scoring highly in performance and reliability among users.
I have never faced any issues related to its working or its availability.
Senior FrontEnd Developer at Adobe
 

Room For Improvement

Kaseya VSA requires UI and patch management improvements, better security, device support, and enhanced technical support and automation features.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services needs better UI, stability, multi-monitor support, security, compatibility, and performance to enhance user experience.
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
I also understand that this tool is in an end-of-life state now, with Microsoft actively pushing people towards Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
On macOS, we sometimes experience keyboard connectivity issues.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services can be improved by better integrating it within Teams or providing a Teams integration to connect to customer support teams or other systems' accesses using Remote Desktop internally, rather than as a separate individual tool.
technology consultant at Bank of America
 

Setup Cost

Kaseya VSA offers competitive pricing and regional discounts, though contracts can be limiting, with mixed cost perceptions among users.
Enterprises experience varied Microsoft RDS pricing; costs depend on complex licensing and additional required licenses like RDS CALs.
It's always expensive for the customer.
Directeur Technique Services Managés - RSI at Groupe Folder
These licenses are not cheap, as they add up in cost.
Chief Technology Officer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
I understand it can get quite expensive and also complex to manage these different licenses.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I don't think there was any cost, as this was built into our experience with Windows and Azure.
Managing Director
 

Valuable Features

Kaseya VSA is valued for its security, remote management, automation, integration, cost-effectiveness, and comprehensive network administration features.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services enhances productivity with secure remote access, ease of use, and centralized management for flexible work environments.
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
The main benefits that Microsoft Remote Desktop Services provide to me include streamlining my working process, ensuring security, and offering flexibility to connect to virtual desktops and apps from multiple devices.
Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Using Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has helped my team save time and improve productivity because we had Microsoft servers that were impossible to connect from our MacBook Pro laptops, and once we started using RDP, we could connect and move forward to deliver the project.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The best features Microsoft Remote Desktop Services offers include providing me administrator access, certain inbuilt client tools, and the ability to remotely access enterprise applications, as well as helping me validate whether certificates exist or are missing, or near to expiry.
technology consultant at Bank of America
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaseya VSA
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (2nd), Patch Management (10th)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Se...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (3rd), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Kaseya VSA and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Kaseya VSA is designed for Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and holds a mindshare of 13.8%, up 9.0% compared to last year.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, on the other hand, focuses on Remote Access, holds 7.1% mindshare, down 11.7% since last year.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Kaseya VSA13.8%
NinjaOne10.7%
Datto Remote Monitoring and Management9.7%
Other65.8%
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services7.1%
TeamViewer8.6%
Microsoft Intune7.1%
Other77.2%
Remote Access
 

Featured Reviews

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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…
reviewer2795433 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Secure remote access has protected sensitive country data and supports strict compliance needs
I understand from the IT team managing Microsoft Remote Desktop Services that it is complex to set up the multiple roles, certificates, and networks required. Networking is quite complicated. Even though on the data center side it is quite simple, maintaining the farm of other connections that connect to that server is the complex piece. I understand there are more modern systems replicating what this solution does, which are easier to use, such as Azure Virtual Desktop within Microsoft Azure Cloud or Amazon WorkSpaces, which I have used before. Rather than having to manage all the complex networking, you could abstract it away a little further in the cloud for easier use. I also understand that this tool is in an end-of-life state now, with Microsoft actively pushing people towards Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365. I do not believe further features will be rolled out due to its end-of-life state, making it a legacy solution now.
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Top Industries

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

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise36
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has been easy. I don't think there was any cost, as this was built into our experience with Windows and A...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services could be improved by providing a way to make it configurable without using VPN from the actual service itself.
 

Also Known As

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Remote Desktop Services
 

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Sample Customers

Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
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