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Atera vs ConnectWise

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

All-in-one RMM and PSA for MSPs.

Business platform for MSPs.

The verdict

Both Atera and ConnectWise 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 a higher overall rating (4.6/5). All-in-one RMM and PSA for MSPs.

ConnectWise — Business platform for MSPs.

Atera vs ConnectWise: side by side

DimensionAteraConnectWise
Starting priceFrom $149/moWinnerCustom
Free planNoNo
Free trial30 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forMsps, It TeamsMsps
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Rating4.6/5Winner4.1/5

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

ConnectWise key facts

Vendor
ConnectWise
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Msps
Editor rating
4.1 / 5
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Tampa, FL, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Atera better than ConnectWise?

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 ConnectWise cheaper?

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

Can Atera replace ConnectWise?

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.