ConnectWise PSA
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What is ConnectWise PSA
ConnectWise PSA is a professional services automation platform designed primarily for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT service organizations. It centralizes service desk ticketing, project management, time and expense tracking, billing, and customer/account records in one system. The product emphasizes workflow automation, contract and SLA management, and integration with other IT operations and business tools to support end-to-end service delivery.
End-to-end MSP service workflows
ConnectWise PSA combines ticketing, projects, time entry, procurement, and invoicing in a single operational system. This supports common MSP processes such as contract-based billing, SLA tracking, and recurring services. For organizations that deliver IT services at scale, the breadth of service operations coverage is typically deeper than sales-focused CRM tools.
Strong billing and contract controls
The platform includes agreement/contract management, rate cards, and billing workflows tied to time, tickets, and projects. This helps align service delivery activity with invoicing and revenue recognition processes used by service providers. It is well-suited to environments that need detailed service-to-bill traceability and standardized billing cycles.
Integration ecosystem for IT services
ConnectWise PSA is commonly deployed alongside other MSP and IT operations tools through integrations and APIs. This enables workflows such as ticket creation from monitoring events, synchronization with accounting systems, and linking customer records across systems. The integration-first approach can reduce manual re-entry when the surrounding toolset is already in place.
Complex setup and administration
Implementing workflows, boards, agreements, and billing rules often requires significant configuration and ongoing administration. Organizations without prior PSA experience may need external consulting or dedicated internal expertise. This can increase time-to-value compared with simpler CRM or help desk products.
Sales and marketing features are secondary
While it contains CRM-style account and opportunity tracking, it is not primarily designed for full-funnel sales execution or marketing automation. Teams that need advanced pipeline analytics, campaign automation, and lead scoring may require additional specialized tools. This can create a multi-system process for revenue operations outside the service delivery lifecycle.
User experience can feel dense
Because the product covers many operational areas, the interface and navigation can be information-heavy for occasional users. Technicians and project staff may need training to follow standardized processes for time entry, ticket updates, and billing-related fields. Usability constraints can affect adoption if workflows are not carefully tailored.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Custom pricing — contact ConnectWise for a quote | Ticketing; Project & opportunity management; Asset management (Configuration); Finance & billing; Email connector; Workflow automation; Calendar synchronization; Mobile application. |
| Standard (Most popular) | Custom pricing — contact ConnectWise for a quote | Everything in Basic, plus ConnectWise Chat; Agreement management; Procurement & inventory; GL integration; Change approvals; User-based billing; Knowledge base; Office 365 billing/monitoring/management. |
| Premium | Custom pricing — contact ConnectWise for a quote | Everything in Standard, plus Marketing campaign management; Cloud database access; Sandbox; Cisco Simple IT billing/monitoring; Cloud infrastructure billing/monitoring. |
Notes: ConnectWise PSA (ConnectWise Manage) pricing is provided via a custom quote; the official ConnectWise pricing page directs prospective customers to request a quote or talk to sales.
Seller details
ConnectWise, LLC
Tampa, Florida, USA
1982
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https://www.connectwise.com/
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