Companies that use Connectwise Manage

Source: Analysis of 100 job postings that mention Connectwise Manage

My analysis shows that ConnectWise Manage is primarily purchased by leadership roles in MSPs (Managed Service Providers), specifically Directors of Professional Services, Sales Operations Directors, and Service Delivery Managers. These leaders are building or scaling IT support organizations, with strategic priorities around resource optimization, SLA compliance, and client retention. Only 5 postings represent true leadership roles making buying decisions, while the overwhelming majority are individual contributors who will use the platform daily.

The day-to-day users are predominantly technical support staff, with IT Support Specialists representing 37% of roles and various help desk positions making up another 20%. These practitioners use ConnectWise Manage for ticket management, time tracking, resource scheduling, and client documentation. I noticed repeated mentions of creating tickets, logging time entries, monitoring SLA dashboards, and maintaining accurate client records. The platform serves as the operational backbone for MSPs delivering multi-client support.

The pain points reveal a focus on efficiency and accountability. Companies emphasize "ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget," "monitor service tickets to ensure resolution occurs within defined SLA," and "maintain accurate timesheets." One posting stressed "responsible for entering time and expenses in ConnectWise Manage," highlighting the platform's role in billable hour tracking. The recurring theme is operational control in fast-paced, multi-client environments where visibility and process adherence directly impact profitability.

Source: Analysis of tech stacks from 1,568 companies that use Connectwise Manage

I noticed something striking about ConnectWise Manage users: they're almost exclusively managed service providers (MSPs) and IT service companies. The correlated tools paint a clear picture of businesses that manage technology infrastructure for other companies rather than building their own software products. The presence of alternative PSA platforms like Datto PSA, Syncro, and HaloPSA at such high rates tells me these companies are constantly evaluating professional services automation tools, which sits at the core of how MSPs run their operations.

The pairing with IT Glue and Hudu is particularly revealing. These are documentation platforms specifically built for MSPs to track client networks, passwords, and configurations. When you're managing dozens or hundreds of client environments, you need centralized documentation that technicians can reference during support calls. ScreenConnect, a remote access tool, completes this workflow perfectly. An MSP receives a ticket in ConnectWise, pulls up client documentation in IT Glue, then uses ScreenConnect to remotely fix the issue. This is the daily rhythm of MSP work.

The full stack reveals companies that are service delivery focused rather than product or marketing led. These aren't startups trying to achieve viral growth or enterprise sales teams closing six-figure deals. They're relationship-driven businesses that win clients through referrals and local presence, then retain them through reliable service delivery. They're likely established small to mid-sized businesses, since they've invested in professional-grade tools but are still comparison shopping between similar platforms (hence why competitive PSAs appear so frequently together).

Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 1,568 companies that use Connectwise Manage

I noticed that ConnectWise Manage users are overwhelmingly IT services companies, specifically managed service providers (MSPs) who handle technology infrastructure for small and medium-sized businesses. They're not building products or selling software. They're providing hands-on IT support, managing networks, implementing cybersecurity solutions, and acting as outsourced IT departments. Companies like Sourcepass, McLane Intelligent Solutions, and Connetic describe themselves as providers of "managed IT services" where they monitor systems, fix problems, and keep client technology running smoothly.

These are established, mature small businesses rather than startups. The employee counts cluster heavily in the 11-50 range, with some reaching 51-200. Many mention decades of experience, like EZ Micro's "over 30 years" or MVP Network's "over 20 years." Very few show venture funding. They're profitable service businesses that have grown organically by building long-term client relationships in their local markets, whether that's Buffalo, San Diego, or London.