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Atera vs Automox

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

All-in-one RMM and PSA for MSPs.

Cloud-native patch management.

The verdict

Both Atera and Automox are credible it service management tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Atera if you want a lower starting price (from $149/mo), a longer free trial (30 days) and broader platform coverage. All-in-one RMM and PSA for MSPs.

Automox — Cloud-native patch management.

Atera vs Automox: side by side

DimensionAteraAutomox
Starting priceFrom $149/moWinnerCustom
Free planNoNo
Free trial30 daysWinner15 days
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forMsps, It TeamsIt Teams, Security Teams
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWinnerWeb
Rating4.6/54.5/5

Atera key facts

Vendor
Atera
Pricing
Subscription — From $149/mo
Free tier
Free trial (30 days)
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Msps, It Teams
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel

Automox key facts

Vendor
Automox
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
Free trial (15 days)
Platforms
Web
Best for
It Teams, Security Teams
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Boulder, CO, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Atera better than Automox?

Neither is universally better — Atera edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Atera or Automox cheaper?

Atera is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $149/mo. Atera starts at from $149/mo; Automox starts at custom.

Can Atera replace Automox?

Yes for most teams — both are it service management tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.