Compare Datto RMM and SmartDeploy

At a Glance
Datto RMM
Datto RMM
Star Rating
(731)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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SmartDeploy
SmartDeploy
Star Rating
(152)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that SmartDeploy excels in ease of use, with users highlighting its intuitive interface and deployment options. One user mentioned, "It is a new and better way to image computers for your business," showcasing how it simplifies the imaging process.
  • Users say that Datto RMM offers robust administration capabilities, allowing for extensive management across multiple devices. Reviewers appreciate the ability to "create a script and deploy it to all the different sites across the USA," which enhances operational efficiency.
  • According to verified reviews, SmartDeploy stands out for its quality of support, with users consistently praising the assistance they receive. One user noted, "Support has always been great," indicating a strong partnership in business operations.
  • Reviewers mention that Datto RMM, while slightly less user-friendly, still provides effective tools for managing devices. Users appreciate that it is "easy to use and tools that work fine," although some find it less intuitive than SmartDeploy.
  • G2 reviewers highlight SmartDeploy's impressive implementation process, with many users noting how simple it is to create images and deployment packs. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their workflows.
  • Users report that while Datto RMM has a larger market presence, SmartDeploy's focus on the mid-market allows it to cater specifically to those needs, with users feeling that it meets their requirements effectively, as one user stated, "What I like best about SmartDeploy is the ease of use and all the features it has."
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Datto RMM
No pricing available
SmartDeploy
Starter
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Free Trial
Datto RMM
Free Trial is available
SmartDeploy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
658
9.3
114
Ease of Use
8.9
703
9.3
115
Ease of Setup
8.8
611
9.1
100
Ease of Admin
8.9
504
9.5
98
Quality of Support
8.4
595
9.5
106
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
477
9.6
97
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
655
9.5
109
Features by Category
OS Imaging & DeploymentHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.9
97
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
8.9
89
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.4
91
Imaging
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
9.1
72
Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
7.9
559
Not enough data
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
9.1
551
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
9.2
546
Not enough data
8.5
534
Not enough data
8.5
533
Not enough data
8.6
541
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
31
Not enough data
Service Management
8.8
540
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
7.3
33
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.2
29
Not enough data
6.9
28
Not enough data
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.0
27
Not enough data
6.7
25
Not enough data
6.7
25
Not enough data
6.7
26
Not enough data
7.7
483
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
475
Not enough data
8.3
476
Not enough data
7.2
456
Not enough data
8.5
467
Not enough data
8.5
462
Not enough data
8.6
470
Not enough data
Maintenance
9.1
473
Not enough data
7.1
445
Not enough data
Communication
8.0
461
Not enough data
6.0
432
Not enough data
5.9
429
Not enough data
6.5
432
Not enough data
Security
7.8
440
Not enough data
8.1
448
Not enough data
Device Support
6.1
438
Not enough data
7.6
448
Not enough data
7.7
448
Not enough data
Performance
8.2
458
Not enough data
Endpoint ManagementHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
7.0
265
7.2
6
Generative AI
7.0
264
7.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Datto RMM
Datto RMM
SmartDeploy
SmartDeploy
Datto RMM and SmartDeploy are categorized as Patch Management and Endpoint Management
Unique Categories
SmartDeploy
SmartDeploy is categorized as OS Imaging & Deployment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Datto RMM
Datto RMM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.0%
SmartDeploy
SmartDeploy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
71.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Datto RMM
Datto RMM
Information Technology and Services
44.5%
Computer & Network Security
23.7%
Computer Networking
2.2%
Manufacturing
2.1%
Hospital & Health Care
2.1%
Other
25.5%
SmartDeploy
SmartDeploy
Education Management
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.0%
Higher Education
7.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Other
62.0%
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Discussions
Datto RMM
Datto RMM Discussions
What is datto RMM used for?
2 Comments
Anthony W.
AW
We use Datto for patch management and limited software deployments. We also occasionally will use it to remotely access a workstation. Read more
What can RMM see?
2 Comments
Matt S.
MS
Datto RMM has insight into everything once you install the agents, Everything from computer specifications, activity logs,all the way up to being able to...Read more
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SmartDeploy
SmartDeploy Discussions
I have troubles with trying to use the capture images from machines so I keep a backup image of some machines.
1 Comment
AZ
All you need is to create 1 image in a VM client, then copy that image for each type of image or software use. IE: Engineering, Office365 users, etc. Then...Read more
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