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ConnectWise Automate vs TeamViewer Remote Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

ConnectWise Automate
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
9th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
TeamViewer Remote Management
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) category, the mindshare of ConnectWise Automate is 6.8%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TeamViewer Remote Management is 4.1%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
 

Featured Reviews

Sean Saeb - PeerSpot reviewer
Responsive, integrates well with other applications, and the technical support is helpful
There is always room for improvement. I haven't had any problems, and they're doing a great job, in my opinion. They're doing quite well. In most cases, when we discover an issue, we report it to their engineers, who then schedule a fix. Normally, when we request something, I can see it happening within three to four months. This is a raw system. Of course, it has some flaws that could be improved. But, it's something that we will have to work with to get to the point where we need this, we request it and they do their best to make it happen. There is a lot of integration with other applications through Automate, and I believe they are working with all of the industry leaders to get the integration going. I am very pleased to be working with them.
Babawale Awojinrin - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows the incorporation of systems and integration of remote systems
The initial setup is straightforward and requires three to five minutes. It starts with determining the PC's architecture (64-bit or 32-bit), leading the user to know which version to download. Additionally, there are a number of factors that need to be considered like the number of technical users for remote access, the number of remote locations, and storage requirements. These factors will guide the user license purchase. We should always factor in costs, and there's potential for offering more accessible pricing, especially in markets like Africa and developing countries, given their business environment. On the other hand, there have been challenges stemming from the transition; the previous owners used a free tool like NGINX for remote operations. Transitioning to a paid remote tool is driven by security and enhanced features.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The database is great. It's a nicely ordered database."
"Maybe they could improve the capability to be multi-tenant."
"ConnectWise Automate's interface is pretty easy to use. It's pretty intuitive to get around and navigate it. It does what I need, which is usually connecting to the client and customers systems."
"Scripting and patch management are really important for us. Patch Manager is something that we use a lot, and we would love to have it continually improved. It is one of the most useful features for us for controlling patches and other things for different clients."
"It allows us to manage all client requests, jobs and invoicing."
"It's a very good IT tool for a company that provides IT services. It is very helpful for technicians to work with the tool to see all of the customers in one place and then manage all of the computers in one place."
"We use monitors to keep track of our machines. We use a pretty good portion of information from Automate."
"This product saves us a lot of time and increases our efficiency."
"We are able to connect to clients who are currently not connected to the VPN, and we are also able to do direct file transfers between the technician and the client."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of TeamViewer Remote Management was very simple."
"I use the product for remote access. We are IT service providers. In case anybody has problems with their computer, we use the solution to check them."
"The product helps us efficiently fix technical issues and maintain system downtime."
"The stability seems to be pretty good so far."
"We use the product to communicate."
"The product is secure."
"It enhances collaboration among my board members during board meetings, whether annual, regular, or irregular."
 

Cons

"The project management needs improvement and there's a section of the product called configuration that also needs to be improved."
"Technical support was helpful."
"Their support needs to be better."
"The fixed client for Automate is slow. The web client is not very intuitive."
"Patching and reporting need improvements, especially reporting. The reporting engine is quite outdated, so you end up having to use your own dashboard."
"In Patch Manager, there should be more reportability so that it is easier to see the updates that I have applied to a machine and when the next update will happen. A lot of times, it seems like all the information is kind of thrown all over the place, and you can't really see it all at the same time. There should be a simplified patch data view that allows us to quickly confirm that our various clients are getting patched as they should be."
"They could use some automated alerts particularly when we're talking about an MSP that might shoot over."
"They always change the GUI to some dumb-down version of tiles which are more "user-friendly", but slows my team down in the end."
"There have been some delays in the past due to unstable internet connection."
"Licensing has always been a concern, as it can be costly when we need simultaneous access for multiple users."
"The main issue with the solution is the stability problem arising from network issues."
"There could be stable connectivity for the product’s current technology."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"The price for the license could be improved, as well as the setup could be easier."
"There should be an enterprise version of the solution."
"Maybe TeamViewer could be improved with more scalability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I pay $85 a month per user for a ConnectWise package that contains multiple solutions."
"Pricing and licensing are reasonable."
"I believe Automate is available for around $2."
"From what I've overheard, it is pretty comparable to other solutions in terms of price."
"I have used the free version of the solution."
"Addition services could be lower priced."
"My company needs to pay towards the solution's annual licensing subscription costs. There are no extra costs in addition to the standard license fees of the product."
"We are now using the free version, but probably next year we are going to follow up with the paid version."
"Our licenses for TeamViewer Remote Management are being managed directly by our procurement team. If we need more licenses they handle it."
"The solution relies on cloud-based infrastructure so the price is tailored to each individual model used"
"The solution's license is expensive."
"My company uses the free version of TeamViewer Remote Management."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
59%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about TeamViewer Remote Management?
The fact that it's user-friendly and it has a chat option. These are my two favorite features.
What advice do you have for others considering TeamViewer Remote Management?
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. This is a great tool for remote access and communication since it's very reliable.
 

Also Known As

LabTech for IT Service Providers, ConnectWise Automate for Corporate IT Departments, ConnectWise Automate for IT Service Providers
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Sample Customers

I-M Technology, Mainstay Technologies, PC Works Plus, Integrity IT, Kerkhoff Technologies Inc., Marathon Consulting, Christenberry Sales Company, EDTS, Secom Technology, Ready to View, ARRC Technology, DaVinci Digital, JNR Networks, Quinn Technology Solutions, PCIT, Liberty Technology, Capital Computers & Networks, Atlanta Technology Force, Doberman Technologies, First Column Enterprises, CisCom Solutions
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