Connectwise — Invent
Invent treats the contract as a financial instrument. It calculates Total Contract Value (TCV), Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), and Net Present Value (NPV) before the customer ever signs.
| Feature | ConnectWise RMM Inventory | NinjaOne | Datto RMM | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low (Complex) | High (Intuitive) | Medium | | Data Depth | Very High | High | Medium | | PSA Integration | Best in Class (Native) | Good (via API) | Good (Datto PSA) | | UI/UX | Dated | Modern | Modern |
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ConnectWise Invent was built specifically to kill that data entry bottleneck.
the official partner application to see technical requirements. Explore the Developer Documentation for API specifics. Invent treats the contract as a financial instrument
As the IT landscape becomes more complex with AI-driven operations and advanced cybersecurity threats, the need for integrated systems is higher than ever. ConnectWise Invent continues to evolve, adding support for newer products like ConnectWise Asio, the company’s next-generation platform. This evolution ensures that both vendors and MSPs can stay ahead of the curve by building on a unified, scalable foundation.
The native quoting tool in Manage is functional for break-fix tickets, but it fails at recurring service agreements. It treats a 36-month contract as a single line item. ConnectWise Invent continues to evolve, adding support for
Disclaimer: Features and product names are based on the ConnectWise ecosystem as of the current release cycle. Pricing and specific integrations (such as Pax8, Ingram, etc.) require active subscriptions and API enablement.
The most common question from ConnectWise Manage users is: "Why can't I just use the built-in Quote button?"
For an MSP, the primary benefit of the Invent program is the reduction of "tool sprawl." When a vendor is part of ConnectWise Invent, the MSP can expect:
