Kaseya VSA vs Pulseway (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Kaseya VSA grades higher than Pulseway: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Kaseya VSA grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Kaseya VSA
Endpoint monitoring, patching and remote support for MSPs and IT
Paid
Which one is for you
Pick Kaseya VSA if
- Fits if you run IT for several clients and want scripted automation
- Makes sense if you want audit trails across many endpoints
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a published price: buyers get a quote or a demo
- Skip it if you want to try it first: no trial is listed
- Watch out: Kaseya has announced an end-of-life date for VSA 9 and points those customers to Datto RMM or VSA 10
- Watch out: Kaseya also sells endpoint management through its Kaseya 365 Endpoint subscription, so the licensing 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
| 2.0GPAKaseya VSAFair | 1.8GPAPulsewayWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published: the product page directs buyers to a quote or a demo, 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 | FNo free plan and no trial are listed; buyers get a quote or a demo instead. | FNo free plan or trial is listed; the pages push a demo. |
| Features | BAutomation workflows, monitoring, patch and software control, remote support, mobile device management and reports with audit trails. The listing shows no gap in the core work. | 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, build workflows and set up policies before it pays off. | CNo store rating on record. You deploy agents and build automations. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb console with Windows, Mac and Linux, plus IT Glue, BMS and Kaseya 365 connections. | 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 | endpoint monitoring and patching 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: Kaseya VSA and Pulseway. How we grade
Where they differ
- Pulseway also covers help desk.
In commonWebWindowsmacOSLinuxWorkflow automationReportsRemote desktop
At a glance
| Kaseya VSA | Pulseway | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Made by | Kaseya | Pulseway |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Kaseya VSA
- No price is published: the product page directs buyers to a quote or a demo.
- The product page names VSA 10; Kaseya's help desk has announced an end-of-life date for the older VSA 9 and points those customers to Datto RMM or VSA 10.
- Kaseya also sells endpoint management through its Kaseya 365 Endpoint subscription, so the licensing route can differ.
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
Kaseya VSA
- Automation workflows
- Scripts, tasks and visual workflows for maintenance and remediation, with Kaseya Assist generating a suggested workflow from a plain-language description.
- Monitoring and alerting
- Tracks device health, services, performance and availability through profiles and notifications, and can trigger automated responses.
- Patch and software control
- Patch policies for operating systems and third-party software, with deployment schedules, reboot messaging and status reports.
- Remote support tools
- Remote desktop, private RDP or on-demand sessions, plus terminal, PowerShell, file, registry, service and process tools from the device card.
- Mobile device management
- Enrolls supported Apple and Android devices, applies configuration profiles, deploys apps and runs remote commands.
- Reports and audit trails
- Built-in report templates and a no-code designer with scheduling and export, plus searchable audit logs.
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
Kaseya VSA
Pricing could not be confirmed. See kaseya.com.
Pulseway
Pricing could not be confirmed. See pulseway.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kaseya VSA or Pulseway?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Kaseya VSA has no price we could confirm, and Pulseway has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Kaseya VSA or Pulseway?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Kaseya VSA nor Pulseway has a free plan.
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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.