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Kaseya VSA vs Microsoft Remote Desktop Services comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.6
Kaseya VSA boosted efficiency, reduced support needs, and offered positive ROI, especially for remote operations post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Sentiment score
3.9
Users experience mixed ROI with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, valuing connectivity but noting high costs and available alternatives.
By unlocking a locked situation, I mean we couldn't connect to a server in any other way, so we had to use RDP.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.6
Kaseya VSA support is knowledgeable but often slow, with delayed responses and room for improvement in issue resolution.
Sentiment score
3.3
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is user-friendly, with mixed support experiences; community resources and in-house expertise are often preferred.
I would evaluate them as most likely all good because they help me a lot, and they most likely solve my issue.
Senior Technical Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The customer service provides a fast response.
Directeur Technique Services Managés - RSI at Groupe Folder
I would rate their support five out of ten because most of the time they are not able to resolve the issues.
Senior Manager at dinCloud, Inc.
We contacted them approximately six months ago about an issue, and they resolved the problem quickly within 30 to 40 minutes.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Kaseya VSA offers scalable cloud deployment but faces performance challenges at higher scales and some user contract concerns.
Sentiment score
6.3
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services scales well for small to medium businesses, but faces challenges with bandwidth in larger setups.
The challenge occurs when a large number of users are simultaneously on the whiteboards.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
My impression is that most of the solutions, especially today, make sense for large corporations with 2000 seats or more.
CEO & Owner at Mono AS
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Kaseya VSA is stable and improving, but some users report issues with connectivity, updates, and add-ons reliability.
Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is stable, reliable, rarely crashes, and generally maintains high performance, despite occasional initialization issues.
Miro Business - Enterprise is 100% stable and does not create any glitches or downtime for the organization.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Kaseya VSA requires UI and patch management improvements, better security, device support, and enhanced technical support and automation features.
Users seek enhanced stability, security, UI, network optimization, and cross-platform compatibility for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
I would like to see improved or enhanced scripting capabilities where I can create scripts based on automation by using AI.
Senior Technical Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
On macOS, we sometimes experience keyboard connectivity issues.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services can be improved by better integrating it within Teams or providing a Teams integration to connect to customer support teams or other systems' accesses using Remote Desktop internally, rather than as a separate individual tool.
technology consultant at Bank of America
AI capabilities are increasing day by day, so they could add AI capabilities in retrospectives.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

Kaseya VSA offers competitive pricing and regional discounts, though contracts can be limiting, with mixed cost perceptions among users.
Microsoft RDS pricing varies by licensing model; enterprises find it moderately costly yet valuable for comprehensive enterprise use.
It's always expensive for the customer.
Directeur Technique Services Managés - RSI at Groupe Folder
The metering and billing experience was very transparent, as we obtained Miro Business - Enterprise from the AWS Marketplace, which was excellent.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
These licenses are not cheap, as they add up in cost.
Chief Technology Officer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Kaseya VSA is valued for its security, remote management, automation, integration, cost-effectiveness, and comprehensive network administration features.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services provides secure, scalable remote access with seamless Windows integration, enhancing efficiency and management for businesses.
All modules are working well, and for me, it's a complete product.
Directeur Technique Services Managés - RSI at Groupe Folder
Kaseya VSA makes it easier for me to use, especially with the ability to control everything from the console.
Senior Technical Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Miro Business - Enterprise has demonstrated good scalability, and we have observed that project delivery has been impacted positively due to better collaboration and visibility of boards, increasing project predictability by 68% and deliverability by 70 to 78%.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
The best features Microsoft Remote Desktop Services offers include providing me administrator access, certain inbuilt client tools, and the ability to remotely access enterprise applications, as well as helping me validate whether certificates exist or are missing, or near to expiry.
technology consultant at Bank of America
The main benefits that Microsoft Remote Desktop Services provide to me include streamlining my working process, ensuring security, and offering flexibility to connect to virtual desktops and apps from multiple devices.
Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaseya VSA
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (2nd), Patch Management (10th)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Se...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (3rd), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Kaseya VSA and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Kaseya VSA is designed for Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and holds a mindshare of 15.8%, up 8.0% compared to last year.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, on the other hand, focuses on Remote Access, holds 8.2% mindshare, down 11.6% since last year.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaseya VSA15.8%
NinjaOne11.4%
Datto Remote Monitoring and Management10.8%
Other62.0%
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
Remote Access Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services8.2%
TeamViewer Business9.8%
Microsoft Intune9.1%
Other72.9%
Remote Access
 

Featured Reviews

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Senior Manager at dinCloud, Inc.
Lightweight tool aids in remote management but needs better support
Primarily, we are using it for remote monitoring and management as an MSP. We are basically a reseller; we are a service provider, so Kaseya VSA is one of our tools which we use for our managed services The best features of Kaseya VSA are that it's lightweight over the machine and does not create…
reviewer2797143 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Collaboration has needed richer AI retrospectives but has already transformed remote brainstorming
Miro Business - Enterprise provides multiple valuable features. My first favorite feature is the Infinite Canvas feature, which is exceptional. Second, the SSO (Single Sign-On) feature allows direct login via our internal tools. We use Auth0 in our organization, and it integrates seamlessly, saving us 40 to 50% of time on signing up into the organization after they log in. The software is highly communicable, and the AI features and template library are very advanced. The AI-powered tools for brainstorming and cluster ideating are game changers for our organization and give us an edge over other products in the industry. These features have helped us become more collaborative in the organization. Collaboration has increased by 50 to 60%, as Miro Business - Enterprise has given us a space for brainstorming and ideas on a whiteboard. This represents our first ROI. We have also experienced good facilitation that fosters a collaborative environment, with decreased costs compared to other solutions. Since we obtained it from the AWS Marketplace, we received a favorable cost with a 38% discount, making cost not an issue. Miro Business - Enterprise has demonstrated good scalability, and we have observed that project delivery has been impacted positively due to better collaboration and visibility of boards, increasing project predictability by 68% and deliverability by 70 to 78%.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Performing Arts
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Wholesaler/Distributor
6%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise32
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kaseya VSA?
The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely.
What needs improvement with Kaseya VSA?
So far, everything is good, but regarding automation scripts, I would like to see improved or enhanced scripting capabilities where I can create scripts based on automation by using AI. So far, eve...
What is your primary use case for Kaseya VSA?
I am currently working with remote monitoring and management solutions, primarily for patch management. I could describe a few use cases for it, and I use it for that.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
In limited use cases, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is free as it is defaulted by any Microsoft license. The paid version for enterprise requires RDS ( /products/amazon-rds-reviews ) CALs, or c...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services could be improved because we have keyboard compatibility issues with some platforms; on macOS, we sometimes experience keyboard connectivity issues, and it can be ...
 

Also Known As

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Remote Desktop Services
 

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Sample Customers

Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
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