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Octofleet

Free#40 of 61 in Desktop Management Software

Octofleet: Open-source fleet management with inventory, patching, monitoring, and remote access. Ranked #40 of 61 in Desktop Management Software by our editors (5.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for technical teams managing Windows and Linux fleets.

5.0/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    5.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Technical teams managing Windows and Linux fleets
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Patch management
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    23 Oct 2026
  • Where it wins

    • Tracks hardware, software versions, fleet performance, and vulnerabilities
    • Supports patch deployment, configuration remediation, and remote execution
    • Open-source, self-hosted deployment with a REST API
  • Where it doesn't

    • Windows and Linux agents are supported; macOS support is upcoming
    • Deployment uses Docker Compose and endpoint agents
    • Support channels are documentation and community

Our verdict on Octofleet

Octofleet is an open-source endpoint management platform for teams responsible for Windows and Linux machines. Its web dashboard and REST API bring inventory, monitoring, patch deployment, vulnerability tracking, configuration management, and remote access into one fleet-management toolkit. That breadth suits technical teams seeking to manage endpoints directly, particularly small and mid-market organizations that want an open-source option.

Management goes beyond asset lists: Octofleet tracks hardware and software versions, monitors fleet performance, and provides a patch catalog with deployment rings. Configuration baselines support drift detection and remediation, while vulnerability scanning includes CVE tracking. For operational work, teams can run remote jobs with PowerShell or Bash, and use a browser-based remote terminal and screen mirroring. These capabilities make Octofleet a fit for teams that want to combine routine maintenance and remote endpoint tasks rather than adopt a tool focused only on inventory or patching.

The product is described as fully self-hosted and open source, with no license fees. Deployment uses Docker Compose on the user's infrastructure, and endpoint agents report inventory and execute management tasks. Windows and Linux agent support is documented; macOS support is described as upcoming, so organizations managing a mixed fleet should account for that distinction. Support channels are documentation and community, and the listed compliance feature is two-factor authentication. Octofleet is a sensible option for technical teams comfortable operating a self-hosted service and agent-based fleet. Teams that need current macOS agent support or a different support model should consider alternatives.

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Octofleet pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

Octofleet fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Endpoint inventoryYes
Patch managementYes
Remote supportYes
Compliance policiesYes
Supported desktop OSNot verified
Third-party patchingYes
Included endpointsNot verified
DeploymentSelf-hosted, Cloud
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Linux
Compliance & security2FA
SupportDocs, Community
Built forSmall business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked23 Oct 2026

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