Free Tiers & Trials in MSP Software (2026)
Can you try before you buy? We checked every tracked tool for a genuine free tier or a free trial.
23%
Offer a free tier
71%
Offer a free trial
214
Tools checked
| Category | Tools | Free tier | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch Management | 12 | 3 (25%) | 10 (83%) |
| RMM | 12 | 1 (8%) | 10 (83%) |
| PSA | 9 | 0 (0%) | 7 (78%) |
| Endpoint Security & EDR | 10 | 0 (0%) | 10 (100%) |
| MDR / XDR | 8 | 1 (13%) | 2 (25%) |
| MDM / UEM | 9 | 2 (22%) | 9 (100%) |
| Backup Software (Endpoint/Server) | 8 | 1 (13%) | 7 (88%) |
| SaaS Backup (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace) | 9 | 1 (11%) | 7 (78%) |
| BCDR / Disaster Recovery | 8 | 1 (13%) | 5 (63%) |
| Remote Access | 7 | 5 (71%) | 6 (86%) |
| IT Documentation | 9 | 2 (22%) | 7 (78%) |
| Network Monitoring | 9 | 4 (44%) | 9 (100%) |
| ITSM / Help Desk Ticketing | 8 | 4 (50%) | 7 (88%) |
| SIEM | 9 | 5 (56%) | 7 (78%) |
| Security Awareness Training | 8 | 1 (13%) | 8 (100%) |
| Password Manager (Business) | 6 | 1 (17%) | 6 (100%) |
| Identity & Access (MFA / SSO) | 8 | 3 (38%) | 7 (88%) |
| DNS Filtering | 9 | 3 (33%) | 6 (67%) |
| Email Security | 6 | 1 (17%) | 5 (83%) |
| ZTNA / Business VPN | 8 | 3 (38%) | 3 (38%) |
| IT Asset Management | 9 | 5 (56%) | 7 (78%) |
| SOC-as-a-Service | 6 | 0 (0%) | 1 (17%) |
| Dark Web Monitoring | 7 | 0 (0%) | 2 (29%) |
| Firewall (Small Business) | 6 | 0 (0%) | 4 (67%) |
| MSP Platform / Automation / Billing | 6 | 2 (33%) | 1 (17%) |
| GRC / Compliance Automation | 8 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Methodology: a "free tier" is a permanently free plan; a "free trial" is any time-limited no-cost evaluation. Both are read from the tool's public pricing page. Refreshed as the registry updates.
Data as of July 20, 2026. Sources: action1.com, automox.com, manageengine.com, manageengine.com, pdq.com, patchmypc.com, ninite.com, ninjaone.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.