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ConnectWise RMM vs. KACE Asset Management Appliance

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ConnectWise RMM

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AConnectWise RMM is built upon the Asio platform and combines out-of-the-box automation coupled with robust automation that IT solution providers can use to deliver customized services to their customers. ConnectWise RMM aggregates both software and human elements, covers the spectrum of do-it-yourself (DIY) and do-it-for-you (DFY) delivery options, and integrates an intelligent automation engine. It’s a solution that reinvents how IT solution providers adopt, interact with and manage their…N/A

    KACE Asset Management Appliance

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/AKACE Asset Management Appliance (formerly Dell's Asset Manager) from Quest Software is an IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM) solution.N/A
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    ConnectWise RMMKACE Asset Management Appliance
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    Pricing Offerings
    ConnectWise RMMKACE Asset Management Appliance
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    ConnectWise RMMKACE Asset Management Appliance
    IT Asset Management
    Comparison of IT Asset Management features of ConnectWise RMM and KACE Asset Management Appliance
    Feature
    ConnectWise RMM
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    Ratings
    KACE Asset Management Appliance
    7.2
    3 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Software and hardware inventory tracking00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    License management00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Asset lifecycle monitoring00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Contract management00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Asset relationship management00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ConnectWise RMMKACE Asset Management Appliance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
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    User Testimonials
    ConnectWise RMMKACE Asset Management Appliance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ConnectWise
    ConnectWise RMM is well suited for my small IT business to keep track of my many clients that a company like mine with less than 5 employees to monitor in one interface. It is very easy to implement, monitor and setup alerts. The monitor of patching is one of the main reasons we went with ConnectWise RMM. We use their ScreenConnect software as wells.
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    Quest Software
    The KACE Management Appliance does many different things, but does not do them as well as other products. It is an all-in-one system for Asset tracking, software management, ticketing system, Contact management, and reporting. If you require basic functionality for these, then this product will meet your needs. But when you begin needing advanced/granular functions from the appliance, it will fall short.
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    Pros
    ConnectWise
    • Provides lightweight, easy to install software agent to deploy to client devices
    • Robust reporting, including hardware & installed software reports
    • Provides generally stable service for remote access to client devices
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    Quest Software
    • Gives you real time data to systems on my network.
    • I can get information on all applications running on devices on my network.
    • I can get information on what systems are not currently patched and up to date with MS and Virus definitions!
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    Cons
    ConnectWise
    • We lost some functionality with LogMeIn after moving to Command - starting services, adding users in the background on PCs
    • Setting up MAC users is not easy
    • resolving existing tickets in the portal - understanding the ConnectWise notes
    • Account Management - Since ConnectWise took over, we have no idea who our account management team is.
    • Patch Management needs more improvement
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    Quest Software
    • The UI is clunky and could use a redesign
    • Support is good but sometimes it's hard to get someone right away or a response in a timely manner
    • expand some support beyond dell and others to include something like Microsoft Surfaces, etc.
    • KB articles need a refresh, there are a lot of older things out there that don't apply anymore.
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    Usability
    ConnectWise
    No answers on this topic
    Quest Software
    The appliance and software does its job, as it's intended to. There aren't many other bells and whistles. integrates well with MFA (okta), integrates well with KACES SDA. The modules it has will suit most needs. If you have the money in the budge, i'd suggest going with professional services to help with the setup/integration. There are some parts that are cumbersome and may require support. Save yourself the headache
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    Alternatives Considered
    ConnectWise
    Automate (LabTech) would be the aforementioned "heavy-duty" kind of RMM tool. It's big, it's complex, and very capable compared to Continuum Command. That said, the impetus is very much on the service provider to configure and maintain nearly 100% of the product, whereas in Continuum Command there is a lot that is maintained by their team for you. Even without paying for the premium NOC services, the cloud-first construction and other specific features (like the Windows patch testing and delaying, etc.) are clear wins over the more traditional RMMs like Automate. Automate certainly wins in the technical prowess department. Its scripting engine and level of customization are unrivaled across basically all of the rest of the tools out there. As such, it will be very interesting to see what happens now that these two products live under the same roof. Hopefully, someday, a powerful hybrid of the tool that ConnectWise can focus all development on that harness the positives of each. Keep your eyes peeled...
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    Quest Software
    We were not able to get SCCM to stabilize and work, it would continually fail to add computers to groups and fail to install programs/updates to computers in a defined group. Continually, user community forums kept recommending to replace it with another solution. JIRA is a much more efficient ticketing system, and we migrated the ticketing system from KACE to JIRA.
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    Return on Investment
    ConnectWise
    • The product upgrades stay up to date with our business needs.
    • The product is an important part of our overall budget.
    • The product helps with the planning and success of our Department.
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    Quest Software
    • Original investment was very substantial but I believe will be well worth it in the long run!
    • DAM gives us a great view of what happening and whats on out network as far as PC, Laptops and Servers.
    • The reporting function will help with budget proposals to BOS for County Budgets and giving exact numbers of systems and software and devices on the County Domain
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