ADDeploy Manager
ADDeploy Manager: A free, agentless option for Windows deployment through AD and Group Policy. Ranked #33 of 43 in Application Deployment Software by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free AD- and GPO-based Windows deployment.
At a glance
- Editor score5.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree AD- and GPO-based Windows deployment
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Supported operating systemsWindows
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free AGPL-3.0 license with no per-device pricing
- Targets organizational units and manages linked GPOs
- Generates deployment and uninstall PowerShell scripts
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Windows environments only
- Requires self-hosting and existing AD infrastructure
- Agent-based deployment is not part of the current workflow
Our verdict on ADDeploy Manager
ADDeploy Manager is a self-hosted Windows desktop application for system administrators and IT teams that deploy software through Active Directory Group Policy Objects. It supports MSI, EXE, and PowerShell installers, with organizational-unit browsing and targeting for directing applications to selected Windows devices. Its agentless approach uses existing Active Directory, network shares, PowerShell, and RSAT rather than a cloud management service.
The published plan structure is straightforward: the Free plan costs $0 per month and includes the AGPL-3.0 license, self-hosting, no per-device pricing, PowerShell script generation, and Active Directory GPO management. The deployment workflow also includes installer-format detection, silent-argument discovery, application and version detection rules, GPO creation and linking, and generated uninstall scripts for MSI, registry, Winget, or custom commands. Application bundles and deployment dependencies help organize multi-application rollouts.
Its ecosystem fit is centered on Microsoft administration tools. Integrations include Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, RSAT, Winget, Microsoft Store, and Docker Compose. Winget catalog integration can support software sourcing, while optional self-hosted centralized logging provides a way to track installation results. This makes ADDeploy Manager a sensible choice for teams that already operate a Windows domain and prefer scriptable, infrastructure-controlled deployment without per-device fees. It is less suitable for organizations seeking cross-platform management, cloud-first administration, or an agent-based deployment model.
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ADDeploy Manager fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported operating systems | Windows |
| Remote app removal | Yes |
| Scheduled deployments | Not verified |
| Third-party app patching | Not verified |
| Device limit | Not verified |
| Deployment method | Agentless |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, RSAT, Winget, Microsoft Store, Docker Compose |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | addeploymanager.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
ADDeploy Manager integrations
ADDeploy Manager lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Active Directory
- Group Policy Objects
- RSAT
- Winget
- Microsoft Store
- Docker Compose
Alternatives to ADDeploy Manager
- 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
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