Installomator

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.5 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Mac admins automating vendor app installs via MDM
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Deployment targets
  Desktop
• Facts checked
  24 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Downloads current app versions from vendor sources and checks before updating
  • Verifies signatures, notarization and Apple Developer Team IDs
  • Works with Jamf Pro, Mosyle, Addigy, Intune and Workspace ONE

• Where it doesn't

  • Supports macOS rather than other desktop operating systems
  • Requires administrators to run a command-line script with application labels
  • Support channels are community and documentation

Our verdict on Installomator

For IT teams managing applications across Macs, Installomator is an open-source shell script for downloading, verifying, installing and updating vendor applications. Administrators invoke it with an application label, either from the command line or through a mobile-device-management system. It is a focused deployment tool rather than a general software catalog: its value is in automating repeatable installs and updates while retaining checks around the software being installed.

The workflow covers common macOS installer formats. Installomator can place DMG and archive applications in /Applications and use macOS installer tooling for PKG packages. Before updating, it checks installed and online versions; it also verifies signatures, notarization and Apple Developer Team IDs. Configurable prompts, notifications and process handling give administrators options for managing what users see during installation. The project is open source and has a free plan, so the published model does not hinge on selecting a paid tier.

MDM compatibility is a practical fit for organizations managing Macs centrally: listed integrations include Jamf Pro, Mosyle, Addigy, Microsoft Intune, Workspace ONE and Jamf School. Deployment is still centered on a labeled command-line script, so teams looking for a graphical app store or a cross-platform installation service should consider a different approach. Support is through community and documentation, which may not suit buyers expecting dedicated support channels. Choose Installomator when macOS vendor-app deployment, update checks and verification are the priorities; look elsewhere if your fleet spans operating systems or you need a managed support relationship.

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Installomator pricing

Installomator fact sheet

Installomator integrations

Installomator lists 6 integrations on its own site.

• Jamf Pro
• Mosyle
• Addigy
• Microsoft Intune
• Workspace ONE
• Jamf School

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Alternatives to Installomator

• Jamf ProJamf Pro pairs Apple app deployment with enrollment, security controls, and fleet management.9.3
• NNinite ProA Windows app deployment service with per-machine pricing and offline command delivery.9.1
• WinGetA free, open-source Windows package manager for finding, installing, and maintaining apps.8.9

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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