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At-a-glance

Atera is a strong platform for MSPs that want RMM and PSA under one roof, particularly if you manage a high volume of endpoints per tech. But for MSPs already running other RMMs, every Atera seat includes RMM you're already paying for elsewhere.

DeskDay takes a different approach: a full AI-native PSA at $59/tech, with no overage billing and no tier upgrade required for AI.

Area
Atera
DeskDay
Positioning

Unified RMM + PSA platform with unlimited endpoints per tech; per-tech pricing regardless of device count; Robin AI available on higher tiers

Modern, chat-first, AI-native PSA. Helena AI copilot included at every plan from day one; integrates with best-of-breed RMMs; no forced bundle

Best For

MSPs with high endpoint density (200+ devices per tech) who want RMM and PSA in one tool with no per-device fees

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

Deployment Speed

30-day free trial, no credit card; guided setup for both RMM and PSA together

Same day to a few days with guided onboarding

Learning Curve

Modern UI, well-reviewed for ease of use; more to configure when setting up both RMM and PSA modules

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

Cost Efficiency

Pro starts at ~$149/tech/month; Robin AI overage billed per action on top of base price; DeskDay is up to 73% lower with Helena AI included at every plan

Full AI-native PSA at $59/tech; up to 73% lower than Atera Pro; Helena AI included at every plan with no overage billing and no usage caps

Pricing Comparison

Platform
Pricing Structure
Notes
MSP Pro
~$149/tech/month (annual)
RMM + PSA included. Unlimited endpoints. Basic remote access, ticketing, patch management. Robin AI available as a separate paid add-on with per-action overage billing.
MSP Growth
~$179/tech/month (annual)
Everything in Pro + advanced reporting, broader integrations, more automation. Robin AI available as a separate paid add-on. Some 2025 automation features moved to Power in April 2026.
MSP Power
~$219/tech/month (annual)
Full feature set including network discovery, advanced scripting, full SLA tracking. Robin AI bundled quota included; per-action overage billing applies when quota is exceeded.
MSP Superpower
Custom quote (contact sales)
Enterprise tier. Full features, premium support, negotiated Robin AI allowances. Starts north of ~$300/tech/month according to MSP community reports.
Standard Annually
$59/tech/month billed annually
Full PSA suite with Helena AI copilot, canvas-based automation, multi-channel support; all included. AI agents as an add-on.
Standard Monthly
$79/tech/month billed monthly
Full suite PSA with Helena AI copilot, canvas-based automation, multi-channel support; all included. Flexible billing. Minimum 2 seats. AI agents as an add-on.
Enterprise
$499/ month with an annual commitment
Full suite PSA with Helena AI copilot, canvas-based automation, multi-channel support, custom branding for end-user apps; all included. AI agents as an add-on.

Core Feature Comparison

Category
Atera
DeskDay
Service Desk

Queue-based helpdesk and ticketing with SLA management, automated routing, and real-time ticket tracking

Chat-first multi-channel service desk built for speed and adoption with workflow automation, time tracking, and more.

RMM (Remote Monitoring)

Full RMM in every plan; endpoint management, automated patch management, alert profiles, scripting engine, policy management, network discovery (Power+), remote access via Splashtop and AnyDesk

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

Unlimited Endpoints

True unlimited endpoints per technician seat; 50 or 5,000 devices, same price; break-even vs per-device competitors is around 200 endpoints per tech

Not applicable. DeskDay is PSA-only; endpoint counts don't affect pricing

AI & Automation

Robin AI: on Power/Superpower, a bundled quota is included; on Pro/Growth, Robin is a separate paid add-on; all tiers subject to per-action overage billing when quota is exceeded. Overages of $200–$600/tech/month reported in production environments

Helena AI copilot built-in from day one at every plan; no add-on, no overage, no tier upgrade required. AI agents are available as add-ons.

AI Reply Drafting

Available via Robin; drafts ticket replies and suggests responses based on past tickets; quota and overage apply

AI-powered drafting of ticket replies, included at every plan

AI Ticket Triage

Robin handles triage natively

Helena triages, routes, and suggests resolutions for tickets

AI Sentiment Analysis

Not a dedicated Robin feature

Available & included with Helena

AI-Guided Resolutions

Robin surfaces similar past tickets and flags known-issue patterns in ticket context

Helena surfaces past resolutions, vendor and KB articles in context

Project Management

No built-in project management module; Atera is focused on RMM and service desk operations

Built-in, easy-to-use project management

Billing & Contracts

Basic contract management and automated billing; QuickBooks and Xero integrations

Full contracts and invoicing with QuickBooks and Xero integration; time entries tie to billing

CRM

Basic account and client management; not a full CRM

Not a core feature; focused on service desk operations

Workflow Automation

Rule-based automation with trigger/action workflows; scripting engine for endpoint automation

Visual, no-code canvas workflow builder included at every plan. Rule-based automation with trigger/action workflows

SLA & Time Tracking

SLA management with escalation policies. Power plan unlocks full SLA tracking usefulness for billable work

Advanced SLA tracking with automated time capture; included at every plan

Multi-channel Support

Email-to-ticket, customer portal, and live chat widget; no Microsoft Teams integration for customers; no customer mobile or desktop apps

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

Microsoft Teams App (Customers)

Not available

Custom-branded Teams app for customers

Mobile Apps (Customers)

No dedicated customer-facing mobile app

Branded iOS & Android apps for end-users

Mobile Apps (Techs)

iOS & Android app for techs — manage tickets, view alerts, access device details on the go

Branded iOS & Android apps for techs

Desktop Apps (Customers)

Not available

Branded Windows & Mac apps for end-users

Announcements

No dedicated announcement feature for techs or customers

Native announcements for techs and customers

Quality Assurance

No QA module or ticket scoring

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

Customer / End-User Web Portal

Branded customer portal for ticket submission, status tracking, and self-service

Fully branded, ready-to-use portal

SSO (Techs & Customers)

SSO supported

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

Knowledge Base & Documentation

Built-in IT documentation and KB; scripts and runbooks stored in the RMM platform

Built-in KB with AI-powered suggestions via Helena

Reporting & Analytics

Real-time dashboards, technician utilization reports, SLA compliance, device health reports, and billing analytics; Power tier unlocks most useful reporting depth

Real-time dashboards, QA scoring, SLA insights, tech utilization reports, and more included at every plan

Integrations

Splashtop, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, QuickBooks, Xero, Webroot, Bitdefender, Acronis, and a growing marketplace; deep Atera ecosystem integrations

NinjaOne, Level, N-able N-central, QuickBooks, Xero, Datto RMM, Hudu, and more. MSP-stack focused

Contract & Pricing Terms

Annual commits with ~15% discount vs monthly; multi-year commits negotiable on Power+; Robin AI overage rates are not published; quoted on sales call; budget for overage surprises in first 90 days

Month-to-month available; 14 day free trial; pricing fully transparent

Onboarding Experience

30-day free trial, no credit card; guided setup; RMM and PSA onboarding together can take longer than PSA-only

Guided, self-serve, same-day/week possible

Support Model

In-app support, help center, community forum; dedicated support on higher plans

Direct chat and email support, help center, community forum

Update Frequency

Active development. April 2026 pricing update; Robin AI bundling changes; ongoing RMM feature releases

Continuous, feedback-driven updates

Who Should Choose What

Scenario
Better Fit
You manage 200+ endpoints per technician and want unlimited device coverage with no per-device fees
You want RMM and PSA in a single tool with one login and one bill
You want AI included in your PSA at a flat, predictable price; no overage billing, no tier upgrade required
You already have an RMM (NinjaOne, N-able, etc.) and need a best-in-class PSA without paying for another RMM
You want multi-channel customer support including Teams, mobile app, and desktop app
You need project management, QA scoring, and canvas-based automation built in
You want full AI features at $59/tech rather than $149–$219/tech + per-action overages
If DeskDay sounds like a good fit for you, start your free trial with us today!