Compare RMMmax with Kaseya VSA as the platform that runs your endpoint operations – monitoring, remediation, patching, remote support and automation.
RMMmax combines native multi-OS agents and a full operational toolbox with public per-agent pricing. Kaseya VSA combines endpoint management, policy-based automation, patching and remote control within the wider Kaseya ecosystem. Evaluate the specific VSA edition and bundle you are buying; VSA, Datto RMM and Kaseya security or PSA products are not interchangeable.
Both products are evaluated as the RMM that manages your fleet. A feature name alone does not establish equal OS coverage, configuration depth or plan access.
| Capability / control | RMMmax | Kaseya VSA |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment model | Managed cloud RMM. Run your fleet directly without a separate RMM or customer-hosted RMM server. | Kaseya-managed RMM offerings; deployment and capabilities depend on the VSA edition. |
| Native agents and OS coverage | Windows, macOS and Linux agents. Individual tools remain OS-specific. | Endpoint coverage varies by VSA edition and agent version; confirm your Windows, macOS and Linux requirements. |
| Monitoring, inventory and alerts | Active agent polling, endpoint inventory and script-driven alerts. Console, toast and email notifications; paid-tier SMS is metered. | Endpoint monitoring, asset visibility and policy-based management. |
| OS patching and restart controls | Cross-OS Update Manager: scans, pending updates, patch scores, deployments and install history. Client, location or selected-agent schedules; Windows deferrals and restart options. | Automated OS patching and policy-based maintenance; verify the platform matrix for your VSA edition. |
| Third-party software | Chocolatey for Windows; Homebrew on supported macOS/Linux systems; Linux package-update workflows. Inventory, installation and updates depend on the package tool. | Third-party software patching and application deployment; confirm catalog coverage. |
| Scripting and operational data | PowerShell/Bash execution, private and community script libraries, recurring schedules and results. Custom Data Fields with collection, history and sensitive-value masking. | Policy-based automation, scripting and application deployment. |
| Remote control | Remote control through RustDesk on supported Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints. Included on Free and Pro; not Essentials. Compatible endpoint configuration is required. | Remote control for endpoint support; verify session capabilities in your selected edition. |
| Security and vulnerability context | Antivirus and Windows Defender workflows. BitLocker recovery/encryption visibility and NVD/CISA KEV CVE Intelligence on Free and Pro; not Essentials. | Security hardening and wider Kaseya security offerings; confirm what your VSA license or bundle includes. |
| Discovery and assets | Recon network discovery, ports/services and vulnerability findings on Free and Pro. Printer inventory and supported warranty lookups in the core toolbox. | Asset management and ecosystem integrations; verify discovery and custom-data workflows for your edition. |
| Reports and execution history | Branded PDF reports for entitled tools, with scope varying by tool. Review script, scan, patch and reboot results in client/agent context. | Operational visibility and reporting; validate the reports and exports you need. |
| AI/MCP automation and permissions | MCP-compatible assistant access with separate read, write and execute scopes. Included on Free; optional $0.50/agent/month list-rate add-on on paid plans. Base-plan tool limits still apply. | Automation capabilities depend on the edition and bundle; compare permitted actions and governance in a demo. |
| Pricing and account limits | Free: 5 agents / 1 user. Essentials: $1/agent/month / 3 users. Pro: $2/agent/month / unlimited users. Paid plans support up to 5,000 agents, with automatic volume discounts and peak-enabled-agent billing. | Request an edition-specific quote, including bundle contents, endpoint commitments, renewal and cancellation terms. |
| PSA, ticketing and billing | An RMM platform, not a PSA replacement. Evaluate your separate service-desk, ticketing and business-billing requirements. | PSA and other business-management tools are separate Kaseya products or bundle components; confirm licensing. |
On small screens, scroll the comparison horizontally. Tool availability is not a promise of identical behavior on every operating system.
Enroll representative endpoints. Test inventory and alert delivery, scan and install patches, run a scheduled script, complete a remote session, review security findings and produce a client report. Compare the licensed configuration that passes your test – not an isolated headline price.
USD list rates before automatic volume discounts. Paid plans are month-to-month; billing uses peak enabled agent count. MCP and SMS are separate paid services where applicable.
Free includes the full non-SMS toolbox within 5-agent / 1-user limits. Free teams must sign in at least once every 30 days to avoid retirement and permanent data purge. Paid plans have no inactivity retirement. See current plans, limits and pricing.
Yes. RMMmax runs independently with its own agents and provides monitoring, alerting, patching, software management, scripting, reporting and remote control on entitled plans. Pilot your required workflows and supported operating systems before migrating. A separate PSA or service desk may still be needed.
No. Native RMMmax agents manage endpoints directly. Optional integrations are a deployment choice, not a requirement for the platform. This page compares standalone RMM operation.
No. Free and Pro include Remote Control, BitLocker, CVE Intelligence and Recon; Essentials does not. Free includes MCP, while Essentials and Pro require the optional MCP add-on. Defender and BitLocker are Windows-specific; all tools require compatible endpoints and configuration.
Price the same fleet, users and required capabilities. RMMmax paid list rates are $1/agent/month for Essentials and $2 for Pro, plus $0.50 for optional MCP before volume discounts. Include competitor products, remote-access licenses, hosting, optional services and agreed contract terms. No universal savings claim is made.
Test OS support, patch and reboot behavior, alert routing, remote sessions, script results, security data and report exports. Verify permissions and plan access, and plan a phased rollout with a rollback path. Native agents and operational policies must be deployed and configured; migration is not automatic.
Reviewed October 13, 2026. RMMmax capabilities are grounded in the current platform and published plan matrix. Competitor summaries use official public product information; version, plan and contract terms can change. Unlisted functionality is not a claim that a competitor lacks it. Product names belong to their respective owners.
Sources: Kaseya RMM / VSA product information · RMMmax plans and pricing.
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