ConnectWise ScreenConnect Alternative: No Concurrent Technician Licensing, Patching and DLP Included
ScreenConnect is licensed by concurrent technicians and its core is remote access. If you want patching, inventory, and DLP on the same platform, consider Moftgate.
Remote access, patching, inventory, and DLP in one agent
3 Core Reasons to Choose Moftgate Over ConnectWise ScreenConnect
Compare technical architecture and total cost of ownership before making your vendor decision.
UEM, DLP, DSPM, and WORM backup in one process. No agent sprawl, conflicting drivers, or high CPU drain.
Deploy 100% on-premises or in air-gapped networks. Zero external cloud lock-in and complete data sovereignty.
First year free for up to 200 endpoints with all features. Transparent pricing without per-module hidden fees.
Executive Evaluation & Why Look for an Alternative?
ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a mature, fast remote access product. It offers both cloud and self-hosted deployment, which is a real strength. Licensing rests on concurrent technicians, so cost grows with the team. Patch management, inventory, and data leak prevention usually need other ConnectWise products or third-party tools. Moftgate brings remote desktop, patching, inventory, and DLP into one agent and offers the first 200 endpoints free for the first year. Confirm the current scope of ScreenConnect plans with the vendor.
Why Choose Moftgate Over ConnectWise ScreenConnect?
No Concurrent Technician Licensing
ScreenConnect licences rest on concurrent technicians or sessions.
Management Beyond Remote Access
ScreenConnect’s core is remote access.
Integrated DLP and Immutable Backup
Remote access products do not include data leak prevention.
200 Endpoints Free for the First Year
ScreenConnect works on paid plans.
Feature Comparison Matrix
Technical and architectural differences between Moftgate and ConnectWise ScreenConnect
| Feature / Capability | Moftgate | ConnectWise ScreenConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Licence model | ✓Per device; no per-technician fee | Per concurrent technician or agent |
| Free start | ✓First 200 endpoints free for the first year | Paid plans (confirm current status) |
| Patch management | ✓Built in | Usually needs a separate product |
| Integrated DLP | ✓Built in | Not in the product scope |
| Immutable backup (WORM) | ✓Built in | Not in the product scope |
| Run on your own servers | ✓On-premises option | Self-hosted option available |
One Budget for Remote Access, Patching, and DLP
ScreenConnect cost grows with concurrent technicians. When you add products for patching, inventory, and DLP, the total rises. Calculate it against your own needs.
Simple Migration from ConnectWise ScreenConnect to Moftgate
Measure Sessions
List your peak concurrent sessions and technician count.
Pilot
Test remote access, patching, and DLP on 10-20 devices.
Staged Migration
If the pilot succeeds, move the remaining devices.
Who is Moftgate Ideal For?
- ✓Support teams that hit concurrent session limits
- ✓Companies that want patching and inventory in the same tool as remote access
- ✓Security teams that want to combine remote support with data leak prevention
When to Choose ConnectWise ScreenConnect vs When to Choose Moftgate
When to Choose ConnectWise ScreenConnect:
If your organization already has multi-year enterprise agreements covering the complete ConnectWise ScreenConnect suite, or requires specialized legacy tooling deeply embedded into your existing workflow, staying with ConnectWise ScreenConnect may minimize migration overhead.
When to Choose Moftgate:
If you want a modern lightweight agent (<5% CPU), 100% On-Premises data residency, integrated DLP & SSPM on a single agent, and a free for the first year first 200 endpoints tier, Moftgate delivers a strong ROI.
About This Comparison
- Prepared by
- Moftgate Product Team
- Last reviewed
- Sources
- Public documentation and pricing pages of ConnectWise ScreenConnect.
Moftgate is a competing product, so this comparison reflects our perspective. Vendors can change features and pricing at any time. If you spot an error, let us know.
Questions About Migrating from ConnectWise ScreenConnect
What is a ConnectWise ScreenConnect alternative?
Moftgate is a ScreenConnect alternative that offers remote desktop, patching, inventory, and DLP in one agent. The first 200 endpoints are free for the first year.
How is ScreenConnect licensed?
By concurrent technician or agent count. In a self-hosted install, licensing rests on concurrent sessions. Confirm current terms with the vendor.
Can ScreenConnect run on my own server?
Yes, there is a self-hosted option. You then own the server, updates, and security management.
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