Datto RMM vs Pulseway (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Datto RMM grades higher than Pulseway: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Datto RMM grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Datto RMM
Cloud RMM for MSPs and IT departments, with Microsoft 365 tools
Free trial
Which one is for you
Pick Datto RMM if
- Fits if you run IT for several clients and want policy-based automation
- Works for a team on Microsoft 365 and Intune
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a published price: you have to request one
- Skip it if you manage many Linux machines and want browser remote control, which covers Windows and macOS
- Watch out: ransomware detection needs its own licence and runs on supported Windows devices
- Watch out: Kaseya also sells Datto RMM inside its Kaseya 365 Endpoint subscription, so the buying route can differ
Pick Pulseway if
- Fits if you manage Windows and Mac machines and want remote control inside the tool
- Makes sense if you use ConnectWise or Autotask and want a link to them
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a published price: it comes from a demo
- Skip it if you manage Linux machines and need remote control, which the pages name for Windows and macOS
- Watch out: session recording is for Windows agents only
- Watch out: antivirus, backup, IT documentation and NOC services are listed as add-ons
How we grade them
| 2.0GPADatto RMMFair | 1.8GPAPulsewayWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published: the pricing page asks you to request pricing and says partners set their own, so there is nothing to grade and it sits at the ordinary C. | CNo price is published: the pricing address redirects to the home page and prices come from a requirements form or a demo, so it sits at the ordinary C. |
| Free plan and trial | DA trial is offered on request through a form, with its length and card rules unstated. No free plan. | FNo free plan or trial is listed; the pages push a demo. |
| Features | CMonitoring, patching, policy automation, remote access, Microsoft 365 and Intune management and network discovery. The listing shows gaps: Web Remote is for Windows and macOS, and ransomware detection needs its own licence. | CMonitoring, patching, automation, built-in remote control, network discovery and reporting. The listing shows gaps: Linux has no remote control named, session recording is Windows only and antivirus, backup and documentation are add-ons. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You deploy agents and set up policies before it is useful. | CNo store rating on record. You deploy agents and build automations. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb console with agents for Windows, Mac and Linux, and Microsoft 365, Intune and IT Glue integrations. No phone app is listed. | BWeb console and agents for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a mobile app on the tagline, and ConnectWise Manage, Autotask, Zendesk, PagerDuty, Slack, IT Glue and more. |
| Best for | cloud device management for IT providers | device management with built-in remote control |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Datto RMM and Pulseway. How we grade
Where they differ
- Pulseway also covers help desk.
In commonWebWindowsmacOSLinuxWorkflow automationReportsRemote desktop
At a glance
| Datto RMM | Pulseway | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Trial offered on request through a form; terms are not stated. | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Made by | Datto | Pulseway |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Datto RMM
- No prices are published; the pricing page asks visitors to request pricing and says partners set their own pricing plans.
- Web Remote is described for supported Windows and macOS devices, so Linux endpoints are managed without browser remote control.
- Ransomware detection needs its own license and runs on supported Windows devices.
- Datto describes itself as a Kaseya company, and Kaseya also sells Datto RMM inside its Kaseya 365 Endpoint subscription.
Pulseway
- No price is published: the pricing address redirects to the home page, and prices come from a requirements form or a demo.
- Remote control is described for Windows and macOS devices; Linux machines can be monitored but the page names no remote control for them.
- Session recording is available for Windows agents only.
- Antivirus, backup, IT documentation and NOC services are listed as add-ons.
Key features
Datto RMM
- Monitoring and alerting
- Watches availability, performance, services and processes on endpoints and network devices, and can raise tickets, fire webhooks or run responses.
- Patch management
- Automates Windows patching through policies, handles macOS and Linux updates with reusable components, and updates supported third-party apps.
- Policy-based automation
- More than 500 pre-built components install apps, run scripts and monitor conditions, deployed as quick or scheduled jobs.
- Web Remote
- Browser-based remote control for supported Windows and macOS devices, with chat and PowerShell where supported.
- Microsoft 365 and Intune
- Manages Microsoft 365 users (password resets, sign-in blocks, onboarding) and supported Intune-enrolled devices from the same console.
- Network discovery
- Discovers devices across site subnets, draws topology maps and monitors network devices through SNMP and ping.
Pulseway
- Monitoring and alerting
- Real-time monitoring of servers, networks, workstations and mobile devices, with customizable alerts.
- Built-in remote control
- Connects to Windows and macOS devices from Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, with multi-screen access, file transfer and optional session recording on Windows agents.
- Patch management
- Discovers and updates operating systems and third-party applications, on a schedule.
- Automation workflows
- Runs scripts, restarts services and applies automatic fixes when an alert fires.
- Network discovery and deployment
- Finds endpoints on a network and mass-deploys the Pulseway agent with pre-configured policies.
- Reporting
- Ready-to-use report templates plus an Advanced Templates feature for custom reports.
Plans
Datto RMM
Pricing could not be confirmed. See datto.com.
Pulseway
Pricing could not be confirmed. See pulseway.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Datto RMM or Pulseway?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Datto RMM has no price we could confirm, and Pulseway has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Datto RMM or Pulseway?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Datto RMM nor Pulseway has a free plan. Datto RMM has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.