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Kaseya VSA 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

Kaseya VSA
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.6
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Patch Management (6th)
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 February 2025, in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) category, the mindshare of Kaseya VSA is 8.1%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TeamViewer Remote Management is 4.0%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
 

Featured Reviews

Ben Blissett - PeerSpot reviewer
Broken from the beginning and never functioned as anticipated
They had a major issue that resulted at one point (the straw that broke the camel's back for us, although we'd been fighting with support for months by that point in time) in which every Kaseya VSA customer was offline for two weeks. This vulnerability pushed us over the edge. It never functioned as intended. If it functioned as it was supposed to, it would've been fantastic. However, the previous solution we used just performed reliably and so much better. I can't say that there was anything positive about my experience. The intent of the software, other than integrations, is to be able to just make an anytime secure direct connection to an endpoint. However, whenever we would connect, at least half the time, it would not record keystrokes properly, no matter what system we connected from. So if you're trying to enter a password, there'd be 2-3 seconds' latency in the response and then it would just spew out a bunch of letters and numbers you didn't type in. You would just try, try, try again to type in something, and just half the time it worked, half the time it didn't. If you brought up more than three or four endpoints simultaneously, it never worked. It was a major point of contention for us. For us, at least, it just didn't work. It just was broken. Scripting didn't fire, reports didn't come back, and monitoring wasn't there. A server goes down or a router goes offline, no notification. Stuff like that. Bush league.
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

"When compared to what we were previously using, one of the most appealing features is that it combines remote control, patch management, and software management into a single portal."
"The most valuable features of the solution are its ability to offer control remotely to its users and provide patching capabilities to users."
"The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely."
"The most valuable piece of the puzzle for me is what they call Live Connect. It is the piece that allows you to support an end-user without having to take the keyboard and mouse."
"The remote support is the most valuable aspect of the solution."
"The unique thing I like most about Kaseya VSA is the quick indicators that tell us if a machine is idle, in use, powered off, etc. This allows us to handle client tasks when their machine is idle."
"This solution is our RMM tool and we love the deployment features."
"Being able to connect to client computers without them necessarily needing to be there and being able to put in the patches and manage different information systems is valuable."
"It enhances collaboration among my board members during board meetings, whether annual, regular, or irregular."
"The most recent enhancements are quite remarkable."
"The fact that it's user-friendly and it has a chat option. These are my two favorite features."
"I've left Splashtop running for seven or eight hours connected to a system. I've left TeamViewer running for seven or eight hours to a connection or two. I have a hard time working out on four computers at a time, but three is not impossible for me. So even if I've had three computers connected it has been fairly stable."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of TeamViewer Remote Management was very simple."
"The screen-sharing feature is good. The latency is considerably lower compared to platforms like Zoom."
"The product helps us efficiently fix technical issues and maintain system downtime."
"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."
 

Cons

"The main difference would be the addition of audio transfer between the end-user and the remote connectivity software. That is the one critical piece that we are currently lacking."
"I would like to see improved virtual infrastructure management."
"The agent-based monitoring solution can be improved."
"Some configurations and abilities from the system are not of use. The solution should offer webinars or some sort of training offerings to help users learn what the system can do and how it can be done."
"The response to bugs is slow and software improvement comes slowly too. The lack of response to our feature requests made it feel like they were going into a black hole. Additionally, when we encountered bugs or issues with the VSA, they were slow to respond to those too."
"Its scripting language kind of sucked. They have their own version of PowerShell inside VSA. if you want to reach out and grab endpoint information, for instance, to know how many end devices have a program installed, you actually have to write a script for that. It wasn't like how it is in CrowdStrike where you can just do a search, and it just happened. In VSA, you have to write your own script to do it. In terms of new features, an integrated MDM for mobile devices would be awesome."
"The product's user interface is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The technical support of the solution is an area with shortcomings that needs improvement."
"The security could be improved."
"One of the defects that I have noticed with TeamViewer Remote Management is that if I am on a certain version and the person to whom I am connected is not on the same version, then it does not connect at times until I update the solution."
"There could be stable connectivity for the product’s current technology."
"If you have one version, like if you have version 14, and the client has version 15, you can't access his computer. If the client is on 14 and the technician is on 15, he can't access the end user who's at home. So there's a disparity in versioning."
"The security of the solution could be more secure."
"The connectivity could improve."
"When a user is engaged in a chat on a system with a remote user present, copying the chat content isn't easy."
"I have contacted customer service and support a couple of times, but it was not good."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is available on a yearly basis and is priced per node."
"You're going to pay for this solution, but you're going to get so much more out of it in reporting, asset management, and the ability to manage your clients. I would recommend giving Kaseya serious consideration and I would recommend implementing it."
"Kaseya VSA can be described as a fairly priced product."
"It depends on what products you want. Kaseya loves packages, and if you are packaging, it is more affordable. If you're not packaging, it tends to be a little bit more expensive than others."
"It is not expensive. Anyone can afford it. Most of the time, we get a discount for licenses. We had about 5,000 agents, and we received a discount on the price. There is only the licensing cost. If you use the on-prem version, you also have the infrastructure cost."
"Customers purchase the solutions because it is priced well. There are additional services that have an additional cost."
"I think it costs more than ManageEngine."
"The pricing is quite good and we are satisfied with it."
"I have used the free version of the solution."
"Addition services could be lower priced."
"Users need to pay a yearly license for TeamViewer Remote Management."
"Our licenses for TeamViewer Remote Management are being managed directly by our procurement team. If we need more licenses they handle it."
"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."
"My company uses the free version of TeamViewer Remote Management."
"We pay for a yearly license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Non Profit
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Healthcare Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kaseya VSA?
The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely.
What needs improvement with Kaseya VSA?
The network monitoring module today is not the best one. If it can improve, it would be better.
What is your primary use case for Kaseya VSA?
We are a reseller. I am conducting some research since we are a vendor for the Kaseya solution.
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.
 

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Sample Customers

Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
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