Open source solutions are frequently asked about by MSPs. The appeal is clear: more customization possibilities and cheaper prices. However, there is a reality check.
If you have the technical know-how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot it yourself, Open Source RMM can function. Your team will need developers who can customize the software, integrate it with your other tools, and resolve problems as they arise.
When you take into account the time and experience needed, the total cost of ownership for open source RMM for the majority of MSPs ends up being more than commercial RMM tools and PSA software alternatives.
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