ConnectWise Automate vs NinjaOne
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software. Last verified July 5, 2026.
The short answer
NinjaOne ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for MSPs and internal IT teams monitoring, patching, and supporting fleets of endpoints and servers. Cleanest console in the category with dependable patching and integrations.
At a glance
| ConnectWise Automate | NinjaOne | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software | #1 / Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Deep automation in the ConnectWise stack | Fast, modern all-round RMM |
| Pricing | $$$ (quote-only; per-device with annual commitment) | $$ (quote-only per-device; commonly ~$3 to $4 per endpoint/mo) |
| HQ | Tampa, United States | Austin, United States |
| Founded | 1982 | 2013 |
ConnectWise Automate
Most powerful automation engine, tightest with ConnectWise PSA.
www.connectwise.com/platform/unified-management/automateSee full entry in Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software
NinjaOne
Cleanest console in the category with dependable patching and integrations.
www.ninjaone.comSee full entry in Best Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.