Atera vs ConnectWise:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Atera and ConnectWise were level in searches among RMM platforms worldwide, with an estimated 41.5K versus 40.5K branded searches, at 15.7% and 15.4% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about RMM platforms, Atera appeared in all five answers and ConnectWise in four. Atera was mentioned before ConnectWise in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Atera and ConnectWise are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Atera, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Atera, named ahead of ConnectWise in every answer
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Top RMM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Atera appeared in all five answers. ConnectWise was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Atera was listed before ConnectWise in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
NinjaOne5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Atera5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Datto5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ConnectWise4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Syncro4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
N-able3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kaseya2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SuperOps2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which RMM platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best RMM platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best RMM platform for managed it services?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rmm platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rmm software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Atera or ConnectWise more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Atera and ConnectWise by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight RMM platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Atera, ConnectWise. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | NinjaOne | Atera | ConnectWise | Kaseya | Syncro | N-able | Datto | SuperOps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.1% | 17.7% | 14.1% | 17.3% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.2% | 16.9% | 13.5% | 16.5% | 11.1% | 11% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 18% | 18.4% | 14.7% | 18% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.4% | 14.8% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 9.7% | 10.8% | 7.9% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.1% | 19.4% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.4% | 18.1% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.7% | 19.1% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 23.5% | 19.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 22% | 18.5% | 18% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.5% | 19.7% | 15.7% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.3% | 14.6% | 21.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 12.1% | 7.8% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 23% | 15.7% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 1.7% |
How has the Atera and ConnectWise comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: ConnectWise took it in August 2026, Atera took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Atera’s share of searches among RMM platforms worldwide moved from 17.7% to 15.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50.8K to 41.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ConnectWise’s share of searches among RMM platforms worldwide moved from 14.1% to 15.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for RMM platforms worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, NinjaOne overtook ConnectWise to become the leader among RMM platforms worldwide, with 23% of the searches.
In September 2026, Atera overtook ConnectWise to rank 2nd among RMM platforms worldwide, with 15.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, ConnectWise lost share of searches among RMM platforms worldwide, from 21.3% to 15.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Atera’s and ConnectWise’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Atera
2 branded search terms
- atera
- atera rmm
ConnectWise
1 branded search term
- connectwise
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