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Kaseya VSA vs Pulseway comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

Kaseya VSA
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Patch Management (11th)
Pulseway
Ranking in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (51st), Server Monitoring (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) category, the mindshare of Kaseya VSA is 10.0%, down from 17.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pulseway is 3.0%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Kaseya VSA10.0%
Pulseway3.0%
Other87.0%
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
 

Featured Reviews

FN
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…
Pieter Plas - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Beerepoot Automatisering B.V.
A solution with a great monitoring system and ability to control access remotely
The initial setup was straightforward. Deployment depends on the size of a customer. We make the customer in the enterprise server, and there is a download per customer for the installation package. We can also roll it out very easily, and when we install it on one or two systems, it explores the network for more systems. We can then fire a deployment package on the other systems. So in one hour, we can do a lot. Most of the time, 90% of the work is very easy, and the last 10% are the business-critical systems from a customer. Also, we manually install important customer systems, like special applications where we like to monitor specific services in the server itself.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Regarding the patching and software management, for me, it's the best path."
"Patch management was very useful. Backdoor access to the clients was also very useful."
"Kaseya VSA makes it easier for me to use, especially with the ability to control everything from the console."
"The backup tool is highly useful, offering a fast and efficient way to retrieve and restore data."
"The most valuable piece of the puzzle for me is what they call Live Connect. It is the piece that allows you to support an end-user without having to take the keyboard and mouse."
"The product is quite affordable compared to other RMM solutions on the market and we only have a few complaints."
"We can schedule the patching of the endpoints."
"Overall, the support is good and I am happy with it."
"They provide a lot of features; it's good and easy software."
"It has been very helpful to get notifications about various issues with my servers and network to help me take action to resolve problems before they become major issues."
"It has made life a lot easier for the administrators."
"One of the applications I have used the most was to troubleshoot users and I've never faced difficulties or issues with the application itself."
"The setup is simple."
"It gives you remote control and has a mobile app."
"So this solution allows for 24/7 support and is very handy."
"The solution has great workflow and server modules."
 

Cons

"Its scripting language kind of sucked. They have their own version of PowerShell inside VSA. if you want to reach out and grab endpoint information, for instance, to know how many end devices have a program installed, you actually have to write a script for that. It wasn't like how it is in CrowdStrike where you can just do a search, and it just happened. In VSA, you have to write your own script to do it. In terms of new features, an integrated MDM for mobile devices would be awesome."
"I have encountered scalability issues."
"Some configurations and abilities from the system are not of use. The solution should offer webinars or some sort of training offerings to help users learn what the system can do and how it can be done."
"There should be more Mac support. Whenever a new Mac operating system comes out, the support is very limited. It takes them a while to get things up to date. We're seeing more and more people move to Mac from the Windows environment for various reasons, but their support for Mac is very limited. A lot of it might have to do with Mac itself, but there are ways to improve upon that. That would be my biggest thing for improvement."
"The reporting feature in Kaseya VSA could improve by being more user-friendly. The reporting overview is too wordy or the representation can be better."
"Sometimes, the product misinterprets the functionality of a machine."
"The audit and KNM tools could improve."
"Its scripting language kind of sucked."
"However, the solution does not allow you to make a script for just one customer, so it would be great if that is improved."
"There are some bugs or glitches."
"It would be nice if it also had a desktop application, similar to the phone app, which would allow me to monitor and control computers from my desktop."
"GUI needs to be improved and the solution lacks a process for monitoring VOIP calls."
"Sometimes the speed is a problem. When I've been remote controlling people, from time to time, there were some issues with people in Hong Kong."
"They have good technical support but it's not excellent."
"Support needs to be improved because we've sometimes had to wait 24 hours to get a response."
"Remote Desktop Assistance for Mac endpoints - not having this functionality is a major inconvenience in having to have two systems for clients using this platform."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The dollar exchange rate in Brazil is very high, so the price should be better for our country."
"We pay a monthly fee, but it's a three-year contract divided by 36. They don't offer a true SaaS plan where you can add licenses monthly as you go. The cost is $7 per person per month, and we are paying about $1,700 a month."
"The solution is robust and the price is good for the features that are provided."
"I think it costs more than ManageEngine."
"We were looking at a price of $22.50 cents per user."
"You're going to pay for this solution, but you're going to get so much more out of it in reporting, asset management, and the ability to manage your clients. I would recommend giving Kaseya serious consideration and I would recommend implementing it."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"It depends on what products you want. Kaseya loves packages, and if you are packaging, it is more affordable. If you're not packaging, it tends to be a little bit more expensive than others."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Performing Arts
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Construction Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
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Questions from the Community

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 advice do you have for others considering Kaseya VSA?
I will share my rich experience with Kaseya VSA with others, and I suggest using Kaseya VSA. I gave this review a rating of 9.
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Sample Customers

Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
Dell, Canon, Siemens, Harvard University, Northwestern University
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