# Best IT Automation Software in 2026: our top 5 — what are you using?

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**Category:** IT & Infrastructure
**Created:** [September 24, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/best-it-automation-software-in-2026-our-top-5-what-are-you-using/145 "2026-09-24T09:42:18Z")
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Our editors rank **72 tools** in [IT Automation Software](https://www.itechguides.com/best/it-automation-software/) from their official pricing, plan and product pages. The current top 5:

1. **[ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.itechguides.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/)** — 9.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $795 · 30-day trial  
A mature platform for patching, endpoint control, mobile management, and remediation.
2. **[Puppet](https://www.itechguides.com/products/puppet/)** — 9.2/10 · Free plan  
Puppet combines policy-as-code, drift remediation, patching, and compliance across hybrid infrastructure.
3. **[OpenText Automation Center](https://www.itechguides.com/products/opentext-automation-center/)** — 9.1/10 · Pricing on request  
Enterprise IT orchestration spanning workflows, provisioning, remediation, and compliance.
4. **[AWS Systems Manager State Manager](https://www.itechguides.com/products/aws-systems-manager-state-manager/)** — 9.0/10 · Free plan  
A free AWS service for scheduled, desired-state automation across managed infrastructure.
5. **[Rundeck](https://www.itechguides.com/products/rundeck-cloud-automation-software/)** — 8.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $125/user/mo · 14-day trial  
A governed runbook automation platform with open-source access and paid support options.

Full ranking, filters and every tool: [https://www.itechguides.com/best/it-automation-software/](https://www.itechguides.com/best/it-automation-software/)

What are you using right now, and what made you pick it? If a tool you rely on is missing, name it below.

— iTechGuides team · editorial ranking only (paid placements are never part of it) · updated Sep 2026