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Alternatives to Datto RMM with a one-time purchase

The Datto RMM listing shows no one-time purchase. 7 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Datto RMM's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Datto RMM

  1. Getscreen.me

    Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan

    • Getscreen.me has a free plan. Datto RMM does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists an Android app.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  2. Jump Desktop

    Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan

    • Jump Desktop has a free plan. Datto RMM does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Jump Desktop lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Datto RMM also covers workflow automation and reports.
  3. Xshell

    SSH terminal for Windows with session, tab and file managers

    • Xshell has a free plan. Datto RMM does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Datto RMM lists a web app.
    • Only Datto RMM lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Xshell can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  4. Radmin

    Windows remote control software sold as a one-time license per PC

    • Only Datto RMM lists a web app.
    • Only Datto RMM lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Radmin can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Datto RMM also covers workflow automation and reports.
  5. LiteManager

    Remote desktop software with a free edition and lifetime licenses

    • LiteManager has a free plan. Datto RMM does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LiteManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Datto RMM lists a web app.
    • LiteManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  6. SecureCRT

    SSH, Telnet and serial terminal for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Only SecureCRT lists an iOS app.
    • Only Datto RMM lists a web app.
    • SecureCRT can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • SecureCRT also covers file sharing.
  7. Unified Remote

    Phone app that works as a remote control for a computer

    • Unified Remote has a free plan. Datto RMM does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Unified Remote lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Datto RMM lists a web app.
    • Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Datto RMM that you buy once?

Yes. Getscreen.me, Jump Desktop, Xshell, Radmin, LiteManager, SecureCRT and Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Datto RMM once instead of subscribing?

The Datto RMM listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

Getscreen.me, Jump Desktop, Xshell, LiteManager and Unified Remote are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Datto RMM: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.