ConnectWise Automate vs Kaseya VSA (2026)
Our verdict
ConnectWise Automate vs Kaseya VSA: on our data-weighted scoring, ConnectWise Automate edges ahead (7.3 vs 7.1/10). ConnectWise Automate starts at Custom quote and is best for larger msps wanting deep customization and connectwise psa integration; Kaseya VSA starts at Custom quote and is best for msps standardizing on the kaseya it complete suite. Choose ConnectWise Automate for the stronger overall track record; consider Kaseya VSA if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
| ConnectWise Automate | Kaseya VSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | — | — |
| Best for | Larger MSPs wanting deep customization and ConnectWise PSA integration | MSPs standardizing on the Kaseya IT Complete suite |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 3.9/5 (450) | 4.1/5 (250) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 |
ConnectWise Automate
Pros
- Extremely customizable
- Powerful at scale
- Tight ConnectWise ecosystem
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Quote pricing
- Heavier admin overhead
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Kaseya VSA
Pros
- Broad automation
- Part of large integrated suite
- Scales to large fleets
Cons
- Licensing/contract complexity
- Past security incidents
- Quote pricing
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Choose ConnectWise Automate if…
You need larger msps wanting deep customization and connectwise psa integration. See the ConnectWise Automate pricing and review.
Choose Kaseya VSA if…
You need msps standardizing on the kaseya it complete suite. See the Kaseya VSA pricing and review.
In depth
Pricing: ConnectWise Automate vs Kaseya VSA
ConnectWise Automate bills on a quote model from Custom quote, while Kaseya VSA uses a quote model from Custom quote. Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Features & deployment
ConnectWise Automate ships 4 headline capabilities (Highly scriptable RMM, Patch management, Deep PSA integration, Monitoring templates) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Kaseya VSA ships 4 (RMM + automation, Patch management, Integrated endpoint security, Network monitoring), deploying Cloud + on-prem.
Ratings & verdict
ConnectWise Automate holds 3.9/5 (450 G2 reviews); Kaseya VSA holds 4.1/5 (250 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, ConnectWise Automate edges ahead (7.3 vs 7.1/10). Pick Kaseya VSA instead when msps standardizing on the kaseya it complete suite. See ConnectWise Automate alternatives or Kaseya VSA alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- ConnectWise Automate vs Kaseya VSA: which is better?
- ConnectWise Automate vs Kaseya VSA: on our data-weighted scoring, ConnectWise Automate edges ahead (7.3 vs 7.1/10). ConnectWise Automate starts at Custom quote and is best for larger msps wanting deep customization and connectwise psa integration; Kaseya VSA starts at Custom quote and is best for msps standardizing on the kaseya it complete suite.
- Is ConnectWise Automate cheaper than Kaseya VSA?
- ConnectWise Automate starts at Custom quote and Kaseya VSA starts at Custom quote (see the pricing rows for models and limits).