Xcellerate RMM vs Pulseway
Pulseway made mobile-first monitoring popular. Xcellerate RMM matches the day-to-day workflow and adds an open core with far deeper inventory.
Open source vs proprietary
Pulseway (a Kaseya company) is closed. Xcellerate RMM's AGPL core can be audited, extended and self-hosted for free.
Beyond monitoring
AppDeploy package management, onboarding profiles, IPAM+, switch maps and a plugin framework — a complete platform, not just alerts on your phone.
Extended inventory
MSSQL/Oracle/MySQL instances, certificates, scheduled tasks, local users, listener ports and BitLocker keys — inventoried automatically.
| Capability | Xcellerate RMM | Pulseway |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source core you can audit | Yes | No |
| Self-hosted deployment option | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited technicians at no extra cost | Yes | No |
| SSO & MFA included — no SSO tax | Yes | Partial |
| Extended inventory: databases, certificates, BitLocker keys, listener ports | Yes | No |
| OS + third-party patch management | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in remote access | Yes | Yes |
| Automation & scripting engine | Yes | Yes |
| Network inventory: switches, ports, VLANs & IPAM | Yes | Partial |
| White-label reporting | Yes | Partial |
| Open REST API & data export | Yes | Yes |
| Transparent public pricing | Yes | Yes |
The bottom line
Pulseway is convenient; Xcellerate RMM is complete. If you're outgrowing alert-centric monitoring, the open platform is ready.
Switching is easier than you think
Our migration team moves your devices, policies and scripts — most fleets are fully migrated within two weeks.
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