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ConnectWise PSA vs Datto Autotask Professional Services Automation comparison

 

Categories and Ranking

ConnectWise PSA
Ranking in Business Management Software
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (20th), Professional Services Automation (PSA) (2nd)
Datto Autotask Professional...
Ranking in Business Management Software
2nd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Business Management Software category, the mindshare of ConnectWise PSA is 41.3%, up from 38.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Datto Autotask Professional Services Automation is 29.0%, up from 27.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

JonMcWilliams - PeerSpot reviewer
Very useful for ticketing and billing purposes
In this case, we have the ability to fire on tasks. An email can be sent, and it is being received into the Kaseya tool or Autotask. Autotask then can parse the email appropriately and route it based on the rules that we set up. In that sense, it's very dynamic, and I can immediately identify which client is making a support request. It can route it to the appropriate queue and then send out the appropriate notifications. As work is done on the ticket, you can also notify the person requesting support or other pre-designated contacts so that they're kept in the loop. ConnectWise PSA is making its updates, and its integration with Office 365 has been really good. I like the fact that the solution integrates with IT Glue. ConnectWise PSA is making improvements, and it's a little bit more dynamic. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
JonMcWilliams - PeerSpot reviewer
A rock solid and scalable product for ticketing
We use the solution for ticketing.  I am impressed with the product's integration with other applications.  The product is counter-intuitive for me.  I have been using the product for three years.  There is no issues with the product's stability. It is a rock solid product.  The product is…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We're using the solution for ticketing and billing, and those features are useful."
"The platform is easy to use."
"The search function is really good. To have a single place where we have the account information stored is probably most valuable."
"The most valuable feature is the management of projects from start to finish."
"All the features of ConnectWise Manage are valuable. However, ticketing, customer management, customer communication, technician efficiency, calendars, coding, billing, invoicing, and contract management are available. It's a complete solution. Additionally, the company is responsive with the ability to progress or make necessary changes happen."
"The product has been pretty stable so far."
"We like the way that ConnectWise is completely integrated. So you when you identify an opportunity, you can save it, and ConnectWise pushes it through to the whole invoicing process."
"Contains every feature that a VAR or MSP would want."
"I am impressed with the product's integration with other applications."
 

Cons

"It needs to be easier to share tickets between users who need to work together."
"The tracking inventory or the way it tracks the products is not very good."
"ConnectWise PSA’s graphical interface is a little old."
"All other ticket systems can search previous tickets, whether they were homegrown in Oracle or something else. I'm talking about searching the actual contents of the discussions in the ticket. In ConnectWise, you can only search the summaries. It's ridiculous."
"Their reporting options aren't great. BrightGauge was something that we added on, and that enhanced the experience."
"A lot of times, it'll take a couple of moments for things to go through. If you're not patient about it, it may seem like things aren't working."
"The custom reporting needs to be improved."
"The technical support of ConnectWise PSA is not very good."
"The product is counter-intuitive for me."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is not based on my clients so much as it is on how many people I have accessing the system, and I think it's pretty good."
"I have one monthly license for all of the ConnectWise products I use, and it's $85 per user."
"There are some different add-ons and benefits that are optional and come at an additional cost."
"We're paying $940 a month for 14 users."
"The pricing of ConnectWise Manage is reasonable."
"The cost can be the main barrier. It's not a solution for a three person company. It just isn't going to be cost effective. Because ConnectWise Manage does have everything there, the licensing is a little bit restrictive as far as how they want to granularly assign licenses rather than having more of an all-inclusive package."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
29%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Manufacturing Company
5%
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Company Size

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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ConnectWise Manage?
In our case, the solution is priced out by the user we have in the system. The pricing is not based on my clients so much as it is on how many people I have accessing the system, and I think it's p...
What needs improvement with ConnectWise Manage?
The technical support of ConnectWise PSA is not very good.
 

Also Known As

ConnectWise Manage
Datto Autotask PSA, Autotask Professional Services Automation, Autotask PSA
 

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Sample Customers

IT Connexx, High Standards Technology Inc, Solvere One, MyIT, ConnectWise, Simpatico Systems, Fred IT Group, ECS, OneStop, K2 Technologies, Clark Integrated Technologies, Jmark, Geek on Wheels
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