NinjaOne vs ConnectWise Automate Pricing (2026)
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NinjaOne vs ConnectWise Automate

RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management) pricing comparison · 2026

NinjaOne pricing ranges from $0–$6/month, while ConnectWise Automate ranges from $1–$4/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management)
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NinjaOne
NinjaOne uses per-device pricing starting around $4/device/month for the Standard plan wit
verified 7d ago
$505 $9.3K
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ConnectWise Automate
ConnectWise Automate pricing is custom-quoted across all three tiers: Standard/Essentials,
verified 27d ago
$505 $9.3K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
ConnectWise saves $8.7K vs NinjaOne · 25 seats
Cheapest $505
Spread 95%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Usage-based
Custom rates
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Usage-based
Custom rates
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What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$9.3K/yr
Vendr · n=39 avg 29% negotiated
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$505/yr
Vendr · n=18
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 13 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 4 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 1w ago
Confidence Limited confidence
Sources 6 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Remote Access Licensing
    $1-$2/device/month
    1 source
  • Backup and Storage Costs
    $3/device/month + $40/TB storage
    1 source
  • Endpoint Security (EDR/AV) Licensing
    $3.60-$5/device/month
    2 sources
  • Volume-Based Pricing Tiers
    15-40% higher cost for small deployments
    2 sources
  • Annual Price Increases
    2.75-5% annual price increase
    1 source
3 documented
  • External Vendor for Advanced Scripting
    10-20% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Third-Party Add-ons for Core Functionality
    $5-$15/user/month
    1 source
  • Slow Support Resolution
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
9.1/5 (166)
Best for
General users
Watch out
No public pricing - must contact sales for quotes
TrustRadius
8.8/5 (5)
Best for
Small MSPs
Watch out
UI is clunky and has not been updated in years
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management)

NinjaOne

$0–$6
/month
1 plan · Free tier
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VS
RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management)

ConnectWise Automate

$1–$4
/month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — NinjaOne uses pricing while ConnectWise Automate uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

NinjaOne

$0–$6 / month
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vs

ConnectWise Automate

$1–$4 / month
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NinjaOne and ConnectWise Automate both operate in the rmm (remote monitoring & management) category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan NinjaOne ConnectWise Automate
Standard Free /month Custom
Professional — Custom
Enterprise/Premium — Custom

Market Intelligence

NinjaOne

Median annual cost
$9,252
Average negotiated discount
29%
Based on
39 deals

ConnectWise Automate

Median annual cost
$505
Based on
18 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

NinjaOne 5 hidden costs

medium
Remote Access Licensing $1-$2/device/month
high
Backup and Storage Costs $3/device/month + $40/TB storage
critical
Endpoint Security (EDR/AV) Licensing $3.60-$5/device/month
high
Volume-Based Pricing Tiers 15-40% higher cost for small deployments
medium
Annual Price Increases 2.75-5% annual price increase
See all NinjaOne hidden costs →

ConnectWise Automate 3 hidden costs

medium
External Vendor for Advanced Scripting 10-20% of license costs
low
Third-Party Add-ons for Core Functionality $5-$15/user/month
medium
Slow Support Resolution 5-10% of license costs
See all ConnectWise Automate hidden costs →

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