IT Automation Software: ranks 51–73
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Ranks 51–73 of 73 tools, best first
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Best forIntegrated endpoint management without public pricing
A broad endpoint suite for heterogeneous environments, with contact-sales licensing.
4.3/10★★☆☆☆Visit baramundi -
Best forManaged patching with rollback and asset reporting
Managed patching, rollback, and asset reporting across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Configuration management
- Remediation automation
- Patch management
4.2/10★★☆☆☆Visit Heimdal -
Best forMulti-vendor network configuration automation
A focused platform for discovering, governing, and automating complex multi-vendor networks.
- Configuration management
4.2/10★★☆☆☆Visit Gluware -
Best forWindows enterprise update governance
A focused choice for governed Windows updates, deployments, and endpoint compliance.
4.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit Microsoft -
Best forWindows software deployment specialists
A focused Windows deployment tool with useful automation, reporting, and a free plan.
- Remediation automation
- Patch management
3.9/10★★☆☆☆Visit PDQ Deploy -
Best forWindows-centered job and file automation
A broad Windows-centered automation suite with substantial annual per-server pricing.
3.8/10★★☆☆☆Visit VisualCron -
Best forAffordable hybrid Windows and Linux management
Affordable hybrid endpoint management with broad deployment, patching, and inventory tools.
- Configuration management
- Patch management
3.7/10★★☆☆☆Visit OPSI -
Best forEnterprise workflow automation with SLA controls
A broad automation platform for teams managing complex, SLA-sensitive workflows.
3.6/10★★☆☆☆Visit ActiveBatch -
Best forOpen-source PXE provisioning
A focused self-hosted choice for automated OS installation and server provisioning.
3.5/10★★☆☆☆Visit Cobbler -
Best forBudget Linux and FreeBSD patch compliance
Low-cost patch and compliance automation with focused coverage for Linux and FreeBSD.
- Remediation automation
- Patch management
3.3/10★★☆☆☆Visit PatchMon -
Best forCross-platform UEM at a low entry price
Broad cross-platform endpoint control with a low starting price.
3.2/10★★☆☆☆Visit Hexnode -
Best forSoftware deployment across mixed operating systems
A practical mixed-OS deployment tool with strong core controls but limited integrations.
3.1/10★★☆☆☆Visit WAPT -
Best forLinux lifecycle and staged patch management
A broad lifecycle platform for staged Linux patching, with Windows management through Ansible.
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit orcharhino -
Best forSimple open-source SSH configuration changes
A focused open-source option for previewing and applying server changes over SSH.
- Configuration management
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit Clad -
Best forMulti-cloud cost and provisioning automation
Multi-cloud cost governance and provisioning automation with a permanent free tier.
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit CloudBolt -
Best forMicrosoft-centric runbook automation teams
A Microsoft-focused runbook platform with deep System Center integration and high licensing cost.
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit Microsoft -
Best forRebootless Linux security patching
Specialized Linux live patching with controlled rollouts, air-gapped support, and automation integrations.
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit KernelCare -
Best forOpen-source bare-metal cluster provisioning
A specialized, self-hosted toolkit for provisioning and managing bare-metal clusters.
- Configuration management
- Remediation automation
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit xCAT -
Best forOpen-source Puppet-compatible configuration automation
A Puppet-compatible open-source option for desired-state configuration across mixed platforms.
- Patch management
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit OpenVox -
Best forCloud endpoint patching across major operating systems
A cross-platform cloud console for patching, endpoint control, and IT operations.
- Patch management
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Try Syxsense Manage -
Best forWindows update deployment operations
Deep Windows patching with scheduling, queues, reboots, and offline deployment.
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit BatchPatch -
Best forOCI container image storage and security
A focused OCI registry for teams managing container images, charts, access and scanning.
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit Oracle Cloud -
Best forGoverned endpoint experience remediation
A governed way to investigate digital experience issues and verify remediation.
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit Entranix
No tools match those filters.
Compare at a glance
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | baramundi Management Suite | No | 4.3 | |
| 52 | Heimdal Patch and Asset Management | 4.2 | ||
| 53 | Gluware | No | 4.2 | |
| 54 | Microsoft Configuration Manager | No | $1,455 usage-based | 4.0 |
| 55 | PDQ Deploy | Yes | $1,950/user/yr | 3.9 |
| 56 | VisualCron | No | $3,299/yr | 3.8 |
| 57 | OPSI | Yes | 3.7 | |
| 58 | ActiveBatch | 3.6 | ||
| 59 | Cobbler | Yes | Free | 3.5 |
| 60 | PatchMon | Yes | $1/device/mo | 3.3 |
| 61 | Hexnode UEM | No | $2.20/device/mo | 3.2 |
| 62 | WAPT | Yes | 3.1 | |
| 63 | orcharhino | No | 3.0 | |
| 64 | Clad | Yes | Free | 3.0 |
| 65 | CloudBolt | Yes | 3.0 | |
| 66 | System Center Orchestrator | No | $1,455 usage-based | 3.0 |
| 67 | KernelCare Enterprise | No | 3.0 | |
| 68 | xCAT | Free | 3.0 | |
| 69 | OpenVox | Free | 3.0 | |
| 70 | Syxsense Manage | No | 3.0 | |
| 71 | BatchPatch | No | 3.0 | |
| 72 | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Container Registry | Yes | 3.0 | |
| 73 | Entranix Digital Employee Experience | 3.0 |
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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