Action1
Action1: Action1 combines endpoint deployment, patching, remediation, and configuration workflows in one cloud service. Ranked #12 of 43 in Application Deployment Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan · 15-day trial; best for cloud deployment plus patch and vulnerability workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 15-day trial
- Best forCloud deployment plus patch and vulnerability workflows
- Free planYes
- Founded2018 · Houston, Texas, United States
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Manages Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints from a cloud console
- Combines patching, vulnerability remediation, deployment, and reporting
- Free plan covers the first 200 endpoints with no feature limits
Where it doesn't
- Deployments above 200 endpoints require quote-based paid pricing
- Configuration management is a separate add-on subscription
- Free-plan support is limited to the Action1 Discord community
Our verdict on Action1
Action1 is a cloud-native endpoint management and IT automation platform for organizations managing Windows, macOS, and Linux devices. Administrators can use its browser-based cloud console and installed agent to manage remote and off-network endpoints without on-premises infrastructure or VPNs. Its focus is broader than patching alone: the platform covers operating-system and third-party application patching, vulnerability detection and remediation, software deployment and removal, configuration enforcement, inventory, compliance reporting, and endpoint administration.
Pricing is straightforward at the entry level. The Free plan covers the first 200 endpoints forever, includes no feature limits, and provides community support through the Action1 Discord. A paid subscription is required for more than 200 endpoints and supports additional endpoints and paid support, with pricing provided by quote. A 15-day free trial is also available. Configuration management is documented as a separate add-on subscription, so organizations should account for that distinction when evaluating the platform’s configuration and drift-remediation capabilities. The platform also connects with REST API, PowerShell, Microsoft Intune, and Group Policy workflows.
Action1’s standout value is the way deployment and remediation workflows sit alongside patch management. Scheduled patch deployment can use approvals, maintenance windows, and update rings, while endpoint policies support configuration enforcement and drift remediation. REST API and PowerShell automation add options for administration beyond the web console. It fits IT teams that want cloud-based control across mixed operating systems, especially when software deployment, vulnerability response, and patch-compliance reporting belong in the same workflow. Smaller organizations can start on the free plan; larger teams should be prepared for quote-based pricing and the separate configuration-management subscription.
Your product? Our editors can test Action1 in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
Action1 pricing
All 2 Action1 plans and prices →
Action1 fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported operating systems | Not verified |
| Remote app removal | Not verified |
| Scheduled deployments | Not verified |
| Third-party app patching | Not verified |
| Device limit | Not verified |
| Deployment method | Not verified |
| Free trial | 15 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Duo, Google, REST API See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 15-day trial (source) |
| Website | action1.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Action1 integrations
Action1 lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Active Directory
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Okta
- Duo
- REST API
See all Action1 integrations →
Alternatives to Action1
- ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusA patch-led deployment choice for small mixed-platform estates.8.3
- KACE Systems Management ApplianceA broad endpoint-management appliance for teams that need patching, inventory and software distribution.8.2
- Ninite ProA low-cost Windows tool for bulk application deployment, updates, and third-party patching.8.1
See all Action1 alternatives →
Also Ranked In
Action1 is ranked in 5 of our directories.
Used Action1? Be the first to review it
The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used Action1 for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.
Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears
Featured on iTechGuides
Action1 is listed in our Application Deployment Software directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.
<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/action1/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/action1.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update