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Atera is an all-in-one IT management platform that combines remote monitoring and management (RMM), ticketing, and patch management with Robin, an autonomous AI agent, priced per technician with unlimited managed endpoints.
About Atera
Atera is an all-in-one IT management platform that combines remote monitoring and management (RMM), ticketing, and patch management with Robin, an autonomous AI agent, priced per technician with unlimited managed endpoints. IT departments and MSPs that want unlimited-endpoint RMM, ticketing, and patch management billed per technician instead of per device.
- Per-technician pricing with unlimited managed endpoints instead of per-device fees
- Remote monitoring and management (RMM) with full visibility and control across Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints
- Built-in ticketing and IT service desk with a self-service portal
- AI Copilot for technicians (script generation, ticket summarization) plus Robin, an autonomous AI agent that Atera says resolves device and cloud incidents end-to-end without technician involvement
- Automated patch management
- IT asset management and network discovery (device and SNMP monitoring, sold as an add-on)
- Analytical reporting dashboards and an App Center marketplace of third-party integrations
Top alternatives
See how the top Atera alternatives compare on use case fit and core strengths.
NinjaOne
NinjaOne is a unified IT operations platform combining RMM, patch management, backup, remote access, and service-desk ticketing for IT teams and MSPs.
Best for
IT teams and MSPs wanting a single console with quote-based, volume-tiered per-device pricing rather than Atera's flat per-technician model.
ConnectWise RMM
ConnectWise RMM is a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform for MSPs, built on the wider ConnectWise Platform of PSA, security, and automation tools.
Best for
MSPs wanting RMM tightly integrated with ConnectWise's PSA, ScreenConnect remote access, and NOC/Help Desk services.
Pricing
Free plan: no
Free trial: yes, 30 days
Entry paid plan
USD 149/ annual / seat
Annual billing required at this price.
Professional
USD 149 / annual / per technician/month
Billed annually; $169/technician/month if billed monthly. Unlimited endpoints. For teams managing corporate devices and networks.
Master
USD 219 / annual / per technician/month
Billed annually; $269/technician/month if billed monthly. For established teams needing greater compliance and more insights.
Enterprise
Custom quote for high-touch, enterprise-level service and integrations. Contact sales.
Enterprise: contact sales for custom pricing.
How to choose
Before switching to Atera, weigh it against its listed alternatives: NinjaOne (IT teams and MSPs wanting a single console with quote-based, volume-tiered per-device pricing rather than Atera's flat per-technician model); ConnectWise RMM (MSPs wanting RMM tightly integrated with ConnectWise's PSA, ScreenConnect remote access, and NOC/Help Desk services). Compare each against the workflow you actually run today — integrations, customization, and the effort required to migrate your existing data usually matter more than headline features. Confirm it runs on the platforms you need (Web, Windows, macOS, Linux) before switching.
If Atera's feature set above doesn't cover what you need, one of the alternatives compared here — NinjaOne, ConnectWise RMM — may be a closer fit.
Frequently asked questions
How does Atera's pricing model work?
Atera charges per technician rather than per device, so one technician license covers an unlimited number of managed endpoints. As of the last verified date, the Professional plan starts at $149/technician/month billed annually ($169 billed monthly), with a higher Master tier and a custom-quoted Enterprise tier.
Does Atera offer a free trial?
Yes. Atera offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required, giving full access to its RMM, ticketing, and AI features before choosing a plan.
Sources
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