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Atera

RMM, ticketing and IT automation billed by technician with unlimited endpoints

Research-based score
4.2
Research-based score
Features and capabilities4.5

Official RMM, help desk, patching, remote tools, script automation and bundled AI Copilot cover typical MSP workflow, though OS and reports vary by tier.

Usability and implementation4.2

Broad independent Atera customer sample supports all-in-one accessibility with some trouble on remote workflows, reporting and onboarding.

Pricing and value transparency4.2

Official per-technician MSP annual/monthly plans and unlimited endpoints are transparent; add-ons and distinct IT rates complicate apples-to-apples TCO.

Integrations, security and trust4.0

Accounting/remoting integrations and vendor SOC/ISO security claims are documented but edition boundaries, audit access and independent attestation scope remain unchecked.

Scored by Aditya Verma

Quick facts

Vendor
Atera Networks Ltd.
Pricing model
paid
Plan pricing
MSP Pro: $129/technician/mo billed annually; $139 monthly (unlimited managed endpoints; IT plans priced separately)
Free plan
Not confirmed
Free trial
Yes — check eligibility
Last verified
10/29/2026

About Atera

Atera is an integrated cloud IT operations suite for managed service providers and internal IT teams. It combines remote monitoring and management with ticketing/help desk, alerts, patch automation, scripting, remote access, reporting and optional network/security add-ons. Rather than metering each endpoint, current public MSP plans charge by technician and advertise unlimited devices: Pro $129, Growth $159 and Power $209 per technician per month on annual billing, versus $139, $189 and $249 respectively on monthly billing. The internal IT department plans are different and start at $149/technician/month when billed annually. A 30-day trial is available. MSP Pro is Windows-focused; macOS/Linux coverage and other functionality are tier-dependent, so the cheapest plan is not an all-platform baseline. AI Copilot is included with all current plans but separate autonomous AI and discovery products may cost extra. G2 and Capterra reviewers praise broad coverage and predictable endpoint economics while noting learning curve, platform limits and technical edge cases.

Best for

Cost-conscious MSPs and internal IT teams with many devices per technician that want monitoring, patching, remote access and a help desk in one subscription.

Atera pros and cons

Pros

  • Per-technician pricing with unlimited endpoints provides understandable economics when each technician supports many devices.
  • RMM, ticketing/PSA-like service workflows, script automation and remote desktop tools are bundled in core plans.
  • Official MSP and internal IT price grids publish both annual-commitment and month-to-month USD rates.
  • AI Copilot has been included across current plans since June 2026; 30-day no-credit-card trial supports workflow evaluation.
  • G2 and Capterra reviews generally praise all-in-one management and consolidating device/ticket context.

Cons

  • −The entry MSP Pro plan is Windows-focused; macOS and Linux device support appears in higher tiers.
  • −Network discovery, advanced security, additional remote tools and other optional modules may create extra per-tech or per-user charges.
  • −Automated remediation and help-desk workflows take setup; some reviewers describe reporting or remote-session limitations.
  • −MSP and internal IT price lists differ; a buyer must not assume the $129 MSP entry rate applies to corporate IT plans.
  • −Distinct AI Copilot versus Robin/autonomous AI packaging needs clarification before attributing agentic automation to the base subscription.

Features

Reports and audit trails
Tiered; Growth/Power enhanced
Custom reports and long retention are not in every plan.
Device health monitoring
All MSP plans
Device telemetry and supported OS features vary; entry Pro emphasizes Windows.
IT automation profiles
Core RMM
Complex rules require dry runs and safe rollback process.
Remote desktop and scripting
RMM core
Pro Splashtop concurrency and other remoting options have plan restrictions.
Automatic patch policies
All MSP plans, subject to OS
Confirm supported third-party patch catalog and reboot scheduling.
Help desk and ticket lifecycle
Core MSP and IT plans
Exact contract/billing and ITIL depth differs from dedicated enterprise PSA.
Cross-platform endpoint management
Windows in Pro; Mac/Linux higher MSP tiers
Feature parity varies by OS; verify technical matrix.
Network discovery add-on
Optional priced add-on
Not part of ordinary base plan.
AI Copilot
Included all current plans per June 2026 update
Availability/quotas and distinct autonomous AI products should be confirmed.

Platforms

Mobile technician accessmacOS endpointsLinux endpointsWeb/browser consoleWindows endpoints

Integrations

QuickBooks Online Xero Splashtop AnyDesk Microsoft 365

Pricing — verified 10/29/2026

What you’ll actually pay

MSP Pro
USD 139.00/month
USD 129.00/month with annual billing

Per technician. $139 when billed monthly, or $129/month per technician with annual billing. Unlimited endpoints, monitoring, RMM, ticketing, scripting and Windows support; Splashtop is subject to two concurrent sessions.

MSP Power
USD 249.00/month
USD 209.00/month with annual billing

Per technician. $249 billed monthly, or $209/month equivalent billed annually. Adds further reporting, customization and governance beyond Growth.

MSP Superpower
See pricing details

Contact Atera for enterprise-scale MSP pricing and exact advanced functions.

Internal IT Professional — separate rate card
USD 169.00/month
USD 149.00/month with annual billing

IT department pricing starts at $169 per technician/month on monthly billing or $149/month equivalent annually; this is not the MSP Pro plan. Higher Expert and Master IT tiers price separately.

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Official pricing / availability source · Checked 29 October 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.

Editorial verification: 10/29/2026. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.

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Atera — frequently asked questions

Is Atera priced per endpoint?
No. Atera prices by technician and advertises unlimited endpoints in each applicable subscription; MSP and corporate IT teams have different price tables.
How much is Atera Pro for MSPs?
The official Pro MSP tier lists $129 per technician per month when billed annually, or $139 per technician when billed monthly.
What are Atera Growth and Power prices?
Growth is $159 annually billed monthly-equivalent or $189 monthly; Power is $209 annual equivalent or $249 monthly, each per technician.
Does Atera include PSA or help desk?
Atera includes ticketing/help-desk and related MSP workflows alongside RMM, remote access and patch management. Validate invoicing and contractual PSA requirements.
Can Atera manage macOS and Linux?
Yes on applicable tiers, but the current MSP Pro base listing emphasizes Windows. Growth and higher MSP plans list macOS/Linux support.
Does Atera have a free trial and a free plan?
Atera offers a 30-day free trial; its ongoing business plans are paid, with no established permanent free RMM tier.
Is AI Copilot included?
Vendor support says AI Copilot became included in every plan in June 2026. Autonomous AI features and add-ons should be quoted separately.
Has Toollers tested Atera?
No. Research notes and any Toollers score are provisional desk assessments sourced to current pricing, product documentation and separately attributed customer reviews.

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