ConnectWise RMM vs. SysAid

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ConnectWise RMM
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
ConnectWise 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
SysAid
Score 8.8 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
SysAid is presented as comprehensive ITSM platform with generative AI baked into every element of service management. With a fully conversational experience wrapped into the UI, SysAid aims to empower organizations to unleash their full potential for productivity.N/A
Pricing
ConnectWise RMMSysAid
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ConnectWise RMMSysAid
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsSysAid Copilot is available as an add-on for any plan. It bakes generative AI into every aspect of service management.
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Features
ConnectWise RMMSysAid
Incident and problem management
Comparison of Incident and problem management features of Product A and Product B
ConnectWise RMM
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Ratings
SysAid
8.9
178 Ratings
9% above category average
Organize and prioritize service tickets00 Ratings9.5177 Ratings
Expert directory00 Ratings7.9144 Ratings
Service restoration00 Ratings8.8125 Ratings
Self-service tools00 Ratings8.4171 Ratings
Subscription-based notifications00 Ratings9.6127 Ratings
ITSM collaboration and documentation00 Ratings9.1145 Ratings
ITSM reports and dashboards00 Ratings9.2154 Ratings
ITSM asset management
Comparison of ITSM asset management features of Product A and Product B
ConnectWise RMM
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Ratings
SysAid
8.2
154 Ratings
0% above category average
Configuration mangement00 Ratings8.9144 Ratings
Asset management dashboard00 Ratings8.6151 Ratings
Policy and contract enforcement00 Ratings6.9103 Ratings
Change management
Comparison of Change management features of Product A and Product B
ConnectWise RMM
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Ratings
SysAid
9.3
143 Ratings
11% above category average
Change requests repository00 Ratings9.3130 Ratings
Change calendar00 Ratings9.3109 Ratings
Service-level management00 Ratings9.3135 Ratings
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User Ratings
ConnectWise RMMSysAid
Likelihood to Recommend
7.3
(7 ratings)
9.2
(180 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(19 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(45 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(53 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(11 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(14 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(9 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(4 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
ConnectWise RMMSysAid
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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SysAid Technologies
SysAid just works. For the number of built in features, it is relatively easy to use and get started with. Getting started with SysAid is hassle free as well. Once setting up the RDS on prem, rolling out to all of the machines is a breeze. The cloud service takes over from there. Device scans will immediately begin sending data to SysAid cloud that provides hardware and software information.
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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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SysAid Technologies
  • Email integration. End-users can interact with the ticketing system exclusively through email, and admins can message exclusively within a ticket. All communications are linked directly to user accounts including SysAid admin accounts.
  • Ticket management is very customizable. You can add categories, statuses, action and communication automation, ticket sorting, and much more.
  • knowledge base links directly to tickets, so repeat issues are easy to solve.
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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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SysAid Technologies
  • The Help tool could use some refining. Particularly indicating the order in which steps must be done. A clear example is the creation of customized fields or lists.
  • Formatting of the ticket. There is no possibility to create dynamic tables, use more than one column. I would want to have more flexibility without having to pay for Professional Services
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Likelihood to Renew
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
This rating reflects our overall satisfaction with the platform’s performance, reliability, and flexibility in meeting our IT service management needs. SysAid has streamlined our ticketing processes, enhanced asset management, and improved operational efficiency through automation and reporting. The system’s adaptability across multiple departments has added significant value beyond IT. An excellent service tool.
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Usability
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
Whilst it delivers on most of the features it comes with, I feel Change Management needs a complete re-do as it is really complicated, and think it should be made to be straightforward. For the free services of their Market Place, they should develop a platform where one can just browse for the script (downloaded) and apply the patch, without having to go into various places in code to activate the service. or at least, build the integrations into the system and have [a] section under settings, or even straight from the Market Place, where one can just enable the service, and if required, be prompted to input additional information, including credentials.
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Reliability and Availability
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
Another of the benefits of sysaid is that it is highly available when working in on-premise environments.The only times the system is down is when a restart of the services is required to add a new feature. Apart from that, we have not had any problems.In the case of the cloud, the only condition I have seen where sysaid is not available is because the internet link is down or damaged.
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Performance
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
In the case of system performance, I have seen that no matter the number of assets and users, Sysaid responds in the same way and at the same speed. The reports that are scheduled do not have any details because they arrive directly to your email. In the same way, when it is integrated with other systems, for example through the API or by email, we have not seen any failure due to the integration. It works very well with or without integrations.
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Support Rating
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
SysAid support is fast and effective. They support their own product, so they know it well. I can expect a response to my request in less than 24 hours and often in less than an hour. Their sales, customer support, and technical support staff are experts in the area of the support request ticket, so we seldom are transferred to another support agent. Their system is well designed and one of the best of all the applications we use.
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In-Person Training
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
My team was greatly assisted and trained well. Despite the time zone difference the trainer made every effort to be available during times that were suitable for us and the assistance and help offered was extremely appreciated by my team. A wonderful experience by the team.
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Online Training
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
The training I received was very good, they gave me tasks to carry out and then they checked what I had done.It was gratifying that the instructor noticed that I had made very fast progress because I had done the implementation myself and it was very fast. At least I remember that after 5 days I had already finished almost 90% of all the implementation tasks.
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Implementation Rating
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
It is recommended that it be synchronized with the active directory for a better experience, also using the network scanning tools are very useful both to maintain your hardware and software inventory. See all the documentation found on the portal where they suggest good practices for the use of SysAid and exploit it from the first time
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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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SysAid Technologies
There are many items offered on the other platforms that SysAid does not have. However, for a smaller or medium-sized business that needs a simple and easy way to get tickets flowing and allow users to help themselves, this is an excellent way to start.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
When we purchase it, the plans were different and mainly we acquired lifetime licenses. in the past year, we migrated to the cloud version. In both cases, the pricing structure was accurate, although they could provide some extra flexibility to pay for exactly what we need in the business.
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Scalability
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
Le doy esta calificación porque los módulos que contiene se pueden usar para casi cualquier departamento, tanto gestión de tickets como inventarios de equipos, hemos utilizado una versión gratuita en Ingeniería para gestionar sus tiempos en las tareas asignadas, es lo único que utilizan pero podrían usar fácilmente el módulo de inventario para su herramienta y el módulo de proyectos también
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Professional Services
ConnectWise
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SysAid Technologies
We have used SysAid since 2008. Through out these years, we find that SysAid support is very helpful and professional. The respond that we get is very fast and they will help us until we have solved our problem that we reported to them. So far, we are very happy with SysAid support.
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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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SysAid Technologies
  • How easy it is to configure the app to our existing ITIL process. The ability to pick what services we would like to have as well as the ability to integrate using API as well as the marketplace.
  • Intuitive interface. Integration to Outlook. Easy reporting.
  • It has a very user-friendly interface and effective management capabilities.
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ScreenShots

SysAid Screenshots

Screenshot of the IT Ticketing DashboardScreenshot of the AI ChatbotScreenshot of a Ticket JourneyScreenshot of the Workflow DesignerScreenshot of the interface for monitoring and fine tuningScreenshot of an AI Case Summarization