NinjaOne is the best kaseya alternative for most MSPs that want listed per-device pricing, at $1.50 to $3.75 per device per month, while Atera is the best per-technician pick at $129 per technician per month for Pro on annual billing. Kaseya VSA itself is quote only, with no listed price on its official product page, so every comparison starts with a sales conversation for Kaseya and for Datto RMM. Action1 is the best free starting point, with $0 for the first 200 endpoints, while ManageEngine Endpoint Central gives a free edition for up to 25 endpoints.
Kaseya VSA is a capable RMM, and the reason most teams look elsewhere is not a missing feature. It is the quote-only price, the contract terms, and the VSA 9 end of life date. The eight tools below cover three pricing models: per device, per technician, and free up to a set endpoint count. Read the billing unit first, because the same fleet can cost very different amounts under each model.
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Kaseya alternatives: comparison table
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| # | Name | Best for | Starting price | Free plan / trial | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaseya VSA | MSPs staying inside Kaseya IT Complete | quote only | No | Visit |
| 2 | NinjaOne | MSPs that want listed per-device pricing | $1.50 to $3.75 per device/month | Free trial (14 days) | Visit |
| 3 | Atera | Small MSPs with many endpoints per technician | $129 per technician/month | Free trial (30 days) | Visit |
| 4 | Syncro | Small MSPs that want RMM and PSA in one plan | $129 per user/month | Free trial (14 days) | Visit |
| 5 | SuperOps | Growing MSPs that want PSA, RMM and MDM together | $79 per technician/month | Free trial (14 days) | Visit |
| 6 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | IT teams that want a free edition and on-premises choice | $795 per year for 50 endpoints | Yes | Visit |
| 7 | Action1 | Small Windows fleets that want free patching | $0 for first 200 endpoints | Yes | Visit |
| 8 | Datto RMM | Kaseya shops migrating from VSA 9 | quote only | Free trial | Visit |
The 8 best kaseya alternatives, in detail
Kaseya VSA
Best for: MSPs staying inside Kaseya IT Complete
Kaseya VSA 10 is the current generation, and Kaseya describes it as one console to monitor, manage, automate and support distributed devices. It covers Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints, plus network device discovery and mobile device management for supported Apple and Android devices. Patch policies cover operating systems and third-party software, with role-based permissions and ransomware detection in the same platform.
- The official product page states that pricing depends on deployment model, device volume, packaging and required capabilities.
- Choose VSA if your PSA, documentation and backup already sit inside Kaseya IT Complete, and choose an alternative below if you want a price on the pag
Pros
- VSA 10 is current with SaaS and on-premises deployment
- Kaseya Assist generates workflows from plain language
- integrates with Autotask, BMS and IT Glue
Cons
- No listed price, so budgeting needs a sales quote
- VSA 9 reaches end of life on 31 August 2027, which forces a migration decision
NinjaOne
Best for: MSPs that want listed per-device pricing
NinjaOne lists a per-device range instead of a single list price. Its official pricing page states $1.50 per device per month at 10,000 endpoints, rising to $3.75 per device per month at 50 or fewer endpoints, for customers on the commercial, non-FedRAMP instance. At 50 endpoints, the top of the range works out to $187.50 per month.
- NinjaOne covers RMM, patching, scripting, remote access and automation, with MDM and backup sold separately.
- Choose NinjaOne if your endpoint count is stable and you want the per-device maths visible before a sales call.
- Choose a per-technician tool instead if your device count grows fast, because every new endpoint adds to a per-device bill.
Pros
- Listed per-device range on the official pricing page
- 14-day free trial
- no hard cap on licences
Cons
- Exact rate needs a quote, and tiers between 50 and 10,000 endpoints are not listed
- module prices for backup and MDM are not listed on the same page
Atera
Best for: Small MSPs with many endpoints per technician
Atera charges per technician, not per device, and every plan covers unlimited endpoints. Its official pricing guide lists MSP plans at Pro $129, Growth $179 and Power $209 per technician per month on annual billing, with a custom-priced Superpower plan above Power. Every plan comes with a 30-day free trial and no card is required.
- Pro includes RMM, patch management, helpdesk and ticketing, Windows support, Splashtop with two concurrent sessions, and billing and invoicing.
- Growth adds Mac and Linux support, unlimited Splashtop sessions and AnyDesk.
- The maths favour Atera when one technician manages hundreds of endpoints: one Pro licence at $129 per month covers 50 endpoints or 500 endpoints for t
Pros
- Per-technician pricing with unlimited endpoints on every plan
- 30-day free trial with no card required
- AI Copilot included in every plan at no extra cost from 1 June 2026
Cons
- Mac and Linux support starts on Growth at $179 per technician per month on annual billing, not on Pro
- Network Discovery costs extra below the Superpower plan
Syncro
Best for: Small MSPs that want RMM and PSA in one plan
Syncro combines RMM and PSA in one platform, so ticketing, billing, asset management, patching and remote access sit under one per-user fee. Core lists at $129 per user per month on annual billing, and Team lists at $179 per user per month on annual billing, with unlimited endpoints on both plans. Its patching engine covers Windows updates plus 80 or more common third-party applications, with policy-based schedules.
- Syncro also sells Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID as an add-on at $1.90 per user per month, and it works with either Core or Team.
- A 14-day free trial is available.
- One limit: a team that only needs RMM still pays for the PSA side of the bundle.
- Choose Syncro if you want one invoice for RMM and PSA, or Action1 if you only need patching.
Pros
- RMM and PSA in every plan with unlimited endpoints
- Core at $129 and Team at $179 per user per month on annual billing
- patching covers 80 or more common third-party apps
Cons
- Team costs $50 more per user per month than Core, and the higher plan holds the deeper reporting and ticket controls
- Cloud Backup is an add-on at $1.90 per user per month
SuperOps
Best for: Growing MSPs that want PSA, RMM and MDM together
SuperOps lists two rate cards: per technician for MSPs and per endpoint for internal IT teams. Its official blog lists annual MSP pricing at PSA Only $79, RMM Only $99, Pro $129 and Super $159 per technician per month. Each RMM licence covers 150 endpoints.
- For internal IT teams, the Prime plan starts at $1.50 per endpoint per month at the 100-endpoint minimum.
- A 14-day free trial is available.
- SuperOps combines PSA, RMM, MDM, IT documentation, automation and Monica AI in one platform, which matters for teams that manage phones and tablets.
- The $79 starting price needs care: it buys PSA Only, so a team that wants RMM as well starts at $99 for RMM Only or $129 for Pro.
Pros
- Listed annual prices for PSA Only, RMM Only, Pro and Super
- MDM included in MSP Suite
- each RMM licence covers 150 endpoints
Cons
- The $79 entry price is PSA Only, so RMM Only starts at $99 and Pro starts at $129
- cost rises with technician headcount even when endpoint count stays flat
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Best for: IT teams that want a free edition and on-premises choice
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is the only tool in this list with both a free edition and an on-premises option. The official pricing page states that the free edition manages up to 25 endpoints, and that the minimum entry tier starts at 50 endpoints. Professional starts annually at $795 for 50 endpoints, Enterprise at $945, UEM at $1,095 and Security at $1,695 for 50 endpoints.
- A 30-day free trial gives access to the full Security edition feature set.
- Professional covers patch management, application distribution and asset management.
- Enterprise adds a self-service portal and licence management, UEM adds remote data wipe and OS deployment, while Security adds vulnerability remediati
- Choose Endpoint Central if you have 25 or fewer devices and want a free tier, or if you need an on-premises deployment.
Pros
- Free edition manages up to 25 endpoints
- Professional starts at $795 per year for 50 endpoints
- cloud and on-premises deployment with monthly, annual and perpetual licensing
Cons
- Minimum entry tier starts at 50 endpoints
- servers are priced separately in tiered brackets
- EDR, Malware Protection and Ransomware Protection are separate add-ons
Action1
Best for: Small Windows fleets that want free patching
Action1 is a cloud-native autonomous endpoint management platform with the most generous free tier in this list. Its official pages state that the first 200 endpoints are free, fully featured, forever, with no card required, and that scaling above 200 endpoints requires a custom quote. The platform automates OS and third-party patching, vulnerability remediation, software deployment and removal, scripting and reporting across Windows, macOS and Linux.
- A 15-day evaluation trial gives unlimited endpoints with full support, and it reverts to the 200-endpoint free limit after the trial.
- The free tier has full feature parity with the subscription plans, and the gap is support: free tier users get community support, while the subscripti
- Choose Action1 if your fleet is under 200 endpoints and patching is the main job.
Pros
- Free for the first 200 endpoints with full features and no card required
- cloud-native with no VPN or on-premises hardware
- 15-day evaluation trial with unlimited endpoints
Cons
- Pricing above 200 endpoints is quote only, so larger fleets cannot budget from the page
- no built-in PSA, so ticketing and billing need a separate tool
Datto RMM
Best for: Kaseya shops migrating from VSA 9
Datto RMM is Kaseya’s other RMM, and it is the primary migration target Kaseya names for VSA 9 customers. Datto RMM bills per agent licence, and its help pages state that billing is based on the number of agents licensed. Advanced Software Management expands the third-party application catalog, but it is a module with pricing set through an account manager.
- From December 2025, Kaseya ended high watermark pricing for Datto RMM and moved to Committed Minimum Quantity billing, with changes reflected on invoi
- Under that model, billing is based on your Committed Minimum Quantity of licences, or your calculated licence use, whichever is higher.
- The 10 percent overage buffer is gone, and reductions to the committed minimum can only be made at contract renewal.
- Choose Datto RMM if you are already inside Kaseya.
Pros
- Script-based automation engine with a large policy library
- Advanced Software Management and Ransomware Detection available as modules
- deep integration with Autotask PSA and Kaseya 365
Cons
- No listed price, so budgeting needs a quote
- Committed Minimum Quantity billing means you pay the committed minimum even when use drops below it
- Advanced Software Management is an add-on with separate pricing
How we chose
We included only tools that are still sold as RMM or endpoint management products, with an official product or pricing page open on 12 November 2026. Prices and plan limits come from official vendor pricing pages and docs opened on that date, and where a vendor listed no price we wrote quote only instead of using a third-party estimate. We did not test any tool hands-on. The unique angle in this article is the billing change inside Kaseya: Datto RMM moved to Committed Minimum Quantity billing from December 2025 invoices, with no 10 percent buffer, and VSA 9 reaches end of life on 31 August 2027 with Datto RMM named as the primary migration target, so a Kaseya renewal is now a platform decision, not a price renewal.
Which Kaseya alternative fits your size and budget
| Situation | Best pick | Monthly maths from this article |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 endpoints, patching only | Action1 | $0 for the first 200 endpoints |
| Under 25 endpoints, free tier wanted | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | $0 for the free edition, then $795 per year for 50 endpoints on Professional |
| 50 endpoints, per-device billing | NinjaOne | $187.50 per month at $3.75 per device |
| 1 technician, many endpoints | Atera Pro or Syncro Core | $129 per technician or per user per month on annual billing |
| Growing MSP, PSA plus RMM plus MDM | SuperOps Pro | $129 per technician per month on annual billing, 150 endpoints per licence |
| Staying inside Kaseya, VSA 9 migration | Datto RMM | quote only, with Committed Minimum Quantity billing from December 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kaseya VSA cost?
Kaseya VSA is quote only. Its official product page states that pricing depends on deployment model, device volume, packaging and required capabilities, and that Kaseya provides tailored pricing through its sales team. Request a written quote that states the licence count, the modules included and the renewal terms before you compare it with a listed rival.
Which Kaseya alternative is best for a small MSP?
Atera Pro at $129 per technician per month on annual billing is the best pick for a small MSP with many endpoints per technician, because every plan covers unlimited endpoints. Syncro Core at the same $129 per user per month is the best pick if you also want PSA in the same plan.
Is there a free Kaseya alternative?
Yes. Action1 is free for the first 200 endpoints with full features and no card required, and ManageEngine Endpoint Central has a free edition for up to 25 endpoints. NinjaOne, Atera, Syncro and SuperOps offer free trials of 14 or 30 days, but none of them offers a free tier.
What happened to Kaseya VSA 9?
VSA 9 reaches end of life on 31 August 2027. Kaseya names Datto RMM as the primary migration target for VSA 9 customers, with VSA 10 as the alternate path. VSA 10 is the current generation, available as SaaS and on premises. Plan the move before the end of life date, not at renewal.
Why is Datto RMM billing different from other RMM tools?
Datto RMM moved to Committed Minimum Quantity billing from December 2025, with changes on invoices after 1 December 2025. You pay the higher of your committed minimum or your actual use, the 10 percent overage buffer is gone, and reductions to the committed minimum happen only at contract renewal.
Should I pick per-device or per-technician pricing?
Pick per-device pricing, such as NinjaOne at $1.50 to $3.75 per device per month, when your endpoint count is low and stable, because the bill follows the fleet. Pick per-technician pricing, such as Atera Pro at $129 per technician per month, when one technician manages hundreds of endpoints, because the bill follows headcount.
Sources
- https://www.kaseya.com/products/kaseya-vsa/
- https://www.ninjaone.com/get-quote/
- https://www.atera.com/blog/pricing-guide-for-msps/
- https://syncromsp.com/patching-software-it/
- https://superops.com/blog/gorelo-pricing
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/pricing.html
- https://www.action1.com/blog/comparison/sccm-alternatives/
- https://rmm.datto.com/help/en/Content/Troubleshooting/FAQs/CMQBilling.htm
Prices and features were read on each company’s own website in November 2026. They change often, so confirm the current offer on the official site before you sign up or buy.