Atera
7.8#5 in remote monitoring and management softwareFrom $169 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Atera | ManageEngine RMM Central |
|---|---|---|
| API | Atera provides an HTTPS REST API driven by OpenAPI 3.0, with token authentication and endpoints for agents, alerts, billing, contacts, contracts, customers, devices, knowledge base, rates and tickets. | The FAQ says third-party tools can be integrated through an API; no separate public SDK is identified there. |
| Integrations | Atera’s App Center includes integrations such as Acronis, Bitdefender, Homebrew, IT Glue, Splashtop, Domotz, Keeper and Zapier; July 2026 additions included Axcient, Emsisoft and Ironscales. | Documented integrations include ServiceDesk Plus MSP, Firewall Analyzer, Applications Manager, NetFlow Analyzer and Device Expert. |
| Licence | Atera’s terms grant a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable object-code licence and prohibit reverse engineering, copying and derivative works, indicating proprietary software. | The EULA describes binary object-code software owned by Zoho under a proprietary, non-exclusive licence rather than open-source licensing. |
| Patch management | Atera automates Windows, macOS, Linux and third-party software patching. | Automated patch deployment covers Windows, Mac, Linux and more than 1,000 third-party applications. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.5 out of 5 from 461 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,281 reviews. | 4 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 4.3 out of 5 from 98 reviews. | 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.5 out of 5 from 461 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.7 out of 5 from 67 reviews. | 3.2 out of 5 from 15 reviews for ManageEngine overall |
Atera plans
- ProPriced on request
- GrowthPriced on request
- PowerPriced on request
- SuperpowerPriced on request
- Professional$149 a year
- Professional$169 a month
ManageEngine RMM Central plans
- Free EditionFree
- FreeFree
- Enterprise Edition — 50 devices$1,195 a year
- Enterprise Edition — 50 devices, 1 user$1,195, paid once
- Enterprise Edition — 100 devices$2,145 a year
- Enterprise Edition — 100 devices, 1 user$2,145, paid once
Pick Atera if…
Atera suits MSPs and internal IT departments that need device management, service desk workflows, patching, and automation in one cloud platform. Its Windows, macOS, and Linux support may fit teams responsible for mixed operating systems.
Pick ManageEngine RMM Central if…
It suits MSPs that manage multiple client networks and need network, server, endpoint patching, mobile device, and remote access tools in one console. The free plan may suit teams managing up to 25 devices.