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Atera vs ThreatLocker

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

All-in-one RMM and PSA for MSPs.

Application allowlisting and zero trust endpoint control

The verdict

Both Atera and ThreatLocker are credible it service management tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Atera if you want a lower starting price (from $149/mo). All-in-one RMM and PSA for MSPs.

Choose ThreatLocker if you'd rather have a higher overall rating (4.8/5). Application allowlisting and zero trust endpoint control

Atera vs ThreatLocker: side by side

DimensionAteraThreatLocker
Starting priceFrom $149/moWinnerCustom
Free planNoNo
Free trial30 days30 days
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forMsps, It TeamsSmb, Msp, It Teams
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Mac, Linux, Api
Rating4.6/54.8/5Winner

Atera key facts

Vendor
Atera
Pricing
Subscription — From $149/mo
Free tier
Free trial (30 days)
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Msps, It Teams
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel

ThreatLocker key facts

Vendor
ThreatLocker
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
Free trial (30 days)
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux, Api
Best for
Smb, Msp, It Teams
Editor rating
4.8 / 5
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Orlando, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Atera better than ThreatLocker?

Neither is universally better — ThreatLocker edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Atera or ThreatLocker cheaper?

Atera is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $149/mo. Atera starts at from $149/mo; ThreatLocker starts at custom.

Can Atera replace ThreatLocker?

Yes for most teams — both are it service management tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.