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At-a-glance

Syncro is a well-built platform for MSPs that want RMM and PSA in a single tool;. particularly strong for those building an M365 security practice on the Team Plan. But there's no AI at any Syncro tier. DeskDay gives you a full AI-native PSA, with canvas automation, and multi-channel customer support at $59/tech.

Area
Syncro
DeskDay
Positioning

Integrated RMM + PSA platform with unlimited endpoints per tech; strong M365 security on Team Plan; built for MSPs wanting one platform for monitoring and service desk

Modern, chat-first, AI-native PSA that integrates with best-of-breed RMMs; no forced bundle

Best For

Small-to-mid MSPs wanting RMM and PSA in one bill with unlimited endpoint coverage and growing M365 security practice

MSPs that already have an RMM (or want to choose their own) and need a best-in-class AI-native PSA at a predictable price

Deployment Speed

Guided setup for RMM and PSA together

Same day to a few days with guided onboarding

Learning Curve

Well-reviewed for ease of use; more to configure when setting up both RMM and PSA together

Clean, modern, speed-focused UI built for fast tech adoption

Cost Efficiency

Core Plan $129/tech (annual); includes RMM+PSA but you pay for RMM whether you need it or not; no AI included at any plan tier

Full AI-native PSA at $59/tech, 54% lower than Syncro Core; Helena AI included from day one

Pricing Comparison

Platform
Pricing Structure
Notes
Core Plan
$129/user/month (annual) $159/user/month (monthly)
RMM + PSA in one plan. Unlimited endpoints. No per-device fees. Includes helpdesk, billing, inventory, live chat agent, branded portal, Splashtop remote access. No AI features. 14-day free trial.
Team Plan
$179/user/month (annual) $209/user/month (monthly)
Everything in Core + full M365 security management (Entra ID, CIS baselines, security posture scoring, branded security reports), real-time ticket automations, live metrics dashboard, session recording, network discovery.
Standard Annually
$59/tech/month billed annually
Full PSA suite with Helena AI, canvas-based automation, multi-channel support, all included. AI agents as an add-on.
Standard Monthly
$79/tech/month billed monthly
Full suite PSA. Flexible billing. Minimum 2 seats. AI agents as an add-on.
Enterprise
$499 (includes 5 seats) + $69/additional seat
Full suite PSA with custom branding for end-user apps. AI agents as an add-on.

Core Feature Comparison

Category
Syncro
DeskDay
Service Desk

Queue-based helpdesk and ticketing with SLA management, automated routing (Team Plan), and a live chat agent for real-time client communication; no chat-first interface

Chat-first service desk built for speed and adoption

User Interface

Modern, clean, well-reviewed UI; more complex to navigate when PSA and RMM modules are both in use

Clean, modern, speed-focused UI; purpose-built for MSP techs

RMM (Remote Monitoring)

Full RMM included in every plan, endpoint management, automated patch management, custom alert profiles, scripting engine, policy inheritance, Splashtop remote access, remote backgrounding tools, remote CMD/PowerShell

Not a core feature. DeskDay integrates with NinjaOne,Datto RMM, Level, N-able N-central for RMM data; MSPs pay for RMM separately and choose their preferred tool

M365 Security Management

Team Plan only. Entra ID sync and identity actions (password/MFA reset, session revoke, user block), CIS-aligned M365 security baselines, configuration drift alerts, security posture scoring, branded client security assessment reports, automated license billing

Not a core feature. DeskDay is PSA-focused

Project Management

No project management module.

Built-in project management, easy to use

Billing & Invoicing

Automated billing and invoicing included in both plans; estimates, recurring billing, payment collection, and client billing automation without a separate tool

Contracts and invoicing without heavy setup; integrates with QuickBooks and Xero

Inventory Management

Hardware and software asset inventory tracking across client base; included in both plans

Not a core feature.

Announcements

No dedicated announcement feature for techs or customers

Native announcements for techs and customers

Support Email Handling

Email-to-ticket conversion with configurable routing supported

Up to 5 custom support email addresses

SLA & Time Tracking

SLA-driven ticketing with escalation rules; time tracking integrated with billing workflows

Advanced SLA tracking with automated time capture

Workflow Automation

Real-time ticket automations on Team Plan (routing, escalation, SLA enforcement); Core Plan has basic automation only; Zapier integration for cross-app workflows; no visual canvas builder

Visual, no-code canvas workflow builder; included at every plan

AI & Automation

No AI features at any Syncro plan tier; no AI triage, no reply drafting, no sentiment analysis; automation is rule-based

Helena AI built-in from day one; no add-on, no tier upgrade required. AI agents as add on.

AI Reply Drafting

Not available

AI-powered drafting of ticket replies included

AI Sentiment Analysis

Not available

Available & included

AI Ticket Triage & Dispatch

Not available; routing is rule-based (Team Plan automation); no ML-based triage

Available. AI agent handles triage & dispatch natively

AI-Guided Resolutions

Not available

Available. Helena surfaces past resolutions and KB articles in context

Multi-Channel Support

Live chat agent for real-time client communication; email and portal; no Microsoft Teams integration for customers; no customer mobile or desktop apps

Email, web, Microsoft Teams, mobile & desktop apps; all included

SSO (Techs & Customers)

SSO supported via Entra ID on Team Plan

Native SSO for techs and customers (OIDC / SAML 2.0 / JIT)

Customer / End-User Web Portal

Branded white-labeled client portal for ticket submission and status tracking

Fully branded, ready-to-use portal

Microsoft Teams App (Customers)

Not available. No Teams integration for customers

Custom-branded Teams app for customers

Mobile Apps (Customers)

No dedicated customer-facing mobile app; portal via mobile browser

Branded iOS & Android apps for end-users

Mobile Apps (Techs)

iOS & Android tech app; manage tickets, view alerts, and access device details on the go

Branded iOS & Android apps for techs

Desktop Apps (Customers)

Not available

Branded Windows & Mac apps for end-users

Documentation & KB

Built-in documentation module: SOPs, runbooks, and configuration notes; integrates with Hudu for deeper IT documentation

Built-in KB with AI-powered suggestions via Helena

Quality Assurance

No QA module or ticket scoring

Built-in QA scoring across tickets, projects, and timesheets

Reporting & Analytics

Customizable reports on SLA, ticket volume, and asset status; Power BI templates for deeper analytics; real-time ticket view metrics dashboard on Team Plan only

Real-time dashboards, QA scoring, SLA insights; included

Integrations

Hudu, Pax8, Domotz, Zapier, QuickBooks, Stripe, Splashtop; growing ecosystem focused on MSP security and billing stack

NinjaOne, Level, N-able N-central, QuickBooks, Xero, Hudu, and more

Onboarding Experience

14-day free trial, no credit card; guided setup; 24/5 live support from day one

Guided, self-serve, same-day/week possible. 14-day free trial

Support Model

24/5 live support; real support technicians, no bots; community forum and knowledge base

Direct chat and email support, community forum

Update Frequency

Active development; 2025 year-in-review highlights M365 security, automation, and network discovery improvements

Continuous, feedback-driven updates

Who Should Choose What

Scenario
Better Fit
You want RMM and PSA in one bill with unlimited endpoints and no per-device fees
You want to deliver branded M365 security assessments to clients from within your PSA/RMM tool
You want AI-assisted service desk (reply drafting, sentiment, intelligent triage & dispatch) built into your PSA
You already have an RMM and need a PSA that doesn't force you to pay for another one
You support customers via Microsoft Teams, mobile app, or desktop app
You need project management, QA scoring, and canvas-based automation in your PSA
If DeskDay sounds like a good fit for you, start your free trial with us today!