Datto RMM vs DNSFilter

Crowdsourced pricing, contract minimums, API sync depth and verified MSP sentiment for both products — no vendor marketing copy.

Kaseya

$2.90

per endpoint / mo

Support3.0/5

Billing integrity2.0/5

API stability3.0/5

Quote range $2.90–$3.40 · 3 data points

Community pick

$1.10

per endpoint / mo

Support4.0/5

Billing integrity5.0/5

API stability4.0/5

Quote range $1.10–$1.10 · 2 data points

Quick verdict

DNSFilter wins on aggregate MSP sentiment, API grade and tenancy depth — but Datto RMM is cheaper per unit in some quoted tiers.

Integration between them

53/100

Pricing model	per endpoint / mo	per endpoint / mo
List price / unit	$2.90	$1.10
Reported quote range	$2.90 – $3.40	$1.10 – $1.10
Reported seat minimum	100 units	None
Contract term	1–3 year lock	Month-to-month
API grade / tenancy	API B · tenancy 4/5	API A · tenancy 5/5
Contract gotchas	100 endpoint minimum, commonly 36-month term. Bundle discounts unwind if you drop any single Kaseya SKU. Auto-renewal notice windows are strict.	Roaming client required for off-network coverage. Traffic reporting retention tiered.

What actually flows between Datto RMM and DNSFilter today. No documented native integration between Datto RMM and DNSFilter.

Bidirectional ticket / alert sync
No vendor-supported path; needs a webhook relay or automation platform.
Asset / device mapping
Assets must be reconciled manually or via CSV import.
Alert escalation rules
Escalation logic has to live in one system; expect duplicated rule sets.
Billing reconciliation
Neither product owns billing — reconcile through your billing/PSA layer.
Webhook / event support
Both sides expose event webhooks (API grades B and A).

Verified 3,200 Endpoints • 11 Techs
“The product is fine. The contract is the product risk — read the auto-renew clause twice before signing.”

Verified 1,500 Endpoints • 5 Techs
“Cheap insurance. Blocks a surprising amount before EDR ever sees it.”

Is Datto RMM cheaper than DNSFilter?: Datto RMM lists at $2.90 per endpoint / mo and DNSFilter at $1.10 per endpoint / mo. Because the pricing models differ, compare them at your own size: Datto RMM quotes range $2.90–$3.40 and DNSFilter quotes range $1.10–$1.10.
Do Datto RMM and DNSFilter integrate with each other?: There is no documented native integration between Datto RMM and DNSFilter. Expect to relay events through webhooks or an automation platform such as Rewst.
Which has the better API, Datto RMM or DNSFilter?: Datto RMM carries an API grade of B and DNSFilter a grade of A. DNSFilter is the stronger option for automation and custom reporting.
Which seat minimums and contract terms apply?: Datto RMM: 100 unit minimum, 1–3 year lock. DNSFilter: no minimum, month-to-month.
Which should an MSP choose between Datto RMM and DNSFilter?: Choose Datto RMM if you value comstore scripting; choose DNSFilter if you value very fast resolvers. The deciding factor is usually how each one fits the rest of your stack, which the compatibility report scores directly.