# Action1 > Cloud-native patch management for Windows, macOS and Linux, free forever up to 200 endpoints. Action1 is a cloud-native patch management and vulnerability remediation platform for Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints, free forever for the first 200 endpoints with no feature limits, and quote-only per-endpoint pricing above that (checked September 2026). Listing updated 6 September 2026. Checked by MSP Software 5 September 2026. - Page: https://mspsoftware.net/software/action1 - Vendor: Action1, https://mspsoftware.net/vendors/action1, website https://www.action1.com/ - Categories: RMM and patching (primary) - Free version: yes. - Deployment: cloud. Platforms: web, Windows, macOS and Linux. HQ: United States. - Support: email, phone, help desk, knowledge base, 24/7 and community. Training: documentation, videos and webinars. ## From the vendor Action1 is a cloud-native patch management and vulnerability remediation platform from Action1 Corporation, built for IT and security teams that need to patch Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints without VPNs or on-premises infrastructure. It covers OS and third-party application patching, vulnerability detection tied directly to available patches, software deployment from a built-in app repository, IT asset inventory, and unattended remote access, all from a single browser-based console. It suits organisations of any size that want autonomous, policy-driven patching rather than a manually triggered scan-and-deploy cycle, including MSPs managing multiple client tenants from one dashboard, and it is also used directly by large enterprises. Action1 is free forever for the first 200 endpoints, with no feature or time limits, which the vendor describes explicitly as not a trial; above 200 endpoints, pricing is quote-only through a sales form rather than published per-endpoint rates (checked September 2026). Action1 supports single sign-on into its own console via Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Duo and Google, and exposes a RESTful API secured with OAuth 2.0 so IT teams can pull data into a service desk or reporting platform; a documented Zapier integration connects Action1's vulnerability findings to Halo Service Solutions for ticketing, though the vendor does not publish a wider list of named PSA or RMM integrations. Action1 Corporation is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and is founder-led by Alex Vovk and Mike Walters, who previously built the cybersecurity company Netwrix. The platform currently patches Debian and Ubuntu among Linux distributions, with Red Hat and SUSE support listed as coming soon, and it does not cover mobile devices. MSPs should confirm during a trial or demo whether Action1's generic REST API and single Zapier connector are enough to fit an existing PSA workflow, since it lacks the deep, pre-built PSA integrations some rival RMMs publish, and should get a written endpoint-count quote in hand before committing beyond the free 200-endpoint tier. ## Our take Action1 stands out among RMM and patch tools for a free tier that covers 200 endpoints with the full product and no time limit, which makes it worth trialling before comparing it against NinjaOne or Automox on a demo call. It suits IT teams and MSPs whose main problem is getting OS and third-party patches out reliably across scattered, VPN-less endpoints, rather than teams that need deep network discovery, mobile device management or a built-in PSA. Because pricing above 200 endpoints is quote-only, get an exact per-endpoint number in writing before you scale past the free tier, and confirm Action1's REST API and single Zapier connector actually cover the PSA or ticketing tool you already run. ## Pricing Action1 does not publish a list price. ## Features | Feature | Supported | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Patch management | yes | Core product: automated OS and third-party patch deployment for Windows, macOS and Linux. | | Scripting | yes | Runs PowerShell and CMD scripts across managed endpoints through Action1's Automation feature. | | Remote access | yes | Built-in unattended remote desktop; no VPN, RDP or inbound firewall ports required. | | Monitoring and alerting | yes | Configurable, emailed alerts on patch status, software and hardware changes. | | Software deployment | yes | Installs and removes software from a built-in app store or custom MSI/EXE packages. | | Mobile device management | no | Covers Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints only; no mobile device management is documented. | | PSA integration | yes | RESTful API with OAuth 2.0 for service desk integration, plus a documented Zapier integration that creates Halo Service Solutions tickets from Action1 vulnerabilities. No wider list of native PSA connectors is published. | | Reporting | yes | Pre-configured and custom reports on patch status, software and hardware inventory, with scheduled delivery. | | Automation policies | yes | Ring-based rollouts, maintenance windows, approvals and automation policies for patch and script deployment. | | Third-party application patching | yes | Dedicated third-party application patching alongside OS patching, from a vendor-curated catalogue. | ## Integrations - HaloPSA, https://mspsoftware.net/software/halopsa - Microsoft Entra ID, https://mspsoftware.net/software/microsoft-entra-id - Okta, https://mspsoftware.net/software/okta - Duo, https://mspsoftware.net/software/duo - Google, https://www.action1.com/documentation/sso-authentication-with-google/ ## Alternatives - Level: RMM for Windows, macOS and Linux, priced at $2 per device a month after 10 free devices. https://mspsoftware.net/software/level. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/action1-vs-level - ManageEngine Endpoint Central: Endpoint management with patch deployment, MDM and security from $15.90 per endpoint per year. https://mspsoftware.net/software/manageengine-endpoint-central. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/action1-vs-manageengine-endpoint-central - ConnectWise Automate: A customisable, script-driven RMM from ConnectWise for Windows endpoints, priced by quote. https://mspsoftware.net/software/connectwise-automate - Atera: An all-in-one RMM, PSA and remote access platform priced per technician with unlimited managed endpoints. https://mspsoftware.net/software/atera. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/action1-vs-atera ## FAQ ### How much does Action1 cost? Action1 does not publish a list price. No MSP price reports have been approved yet. ### Does Action1 offer a free trial? There is a genuinely free version. ### What does Action1 integrate with? Action1 lists integrations with HaloPSA, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Duo and Google. ### Is Action1 cloud or on-premises? Action1 is cloud-hosted; there is no on-premises version. ### Is Action1 really free, or is it a trial? Action1's free plan covers the first 200 endpoints with no feature limits and no expiry date, which the vendor explicitly distinguishes from a time-limited trial. Above 200 endpoints, Action1 moves to quote-only pricing rather than a published per-endpoint rate, so an organisation growing past the free tier needs to request a quote through Action1's sales form. ### How is Action1 priced above the free 200 endpoints? Action1 does not publish a per-endpoint price for accounts above 200 endpoints; it takes the endpoint count and returns a custom quote instead. This differs from RMM tools that publish list pricing, so an MSP comparing options should request quotes from each vendor for the same endpoint count before deciding. ### Does Action1 support macOS and Linux, or only Windows? Action1 patches Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints from the same cloud console, including Windows Server. On Linux, Action1 currently supports Debian and Ubuntu, with Red Hat and SUSE support listed by the vendor as coming soon, so an organisation running those distributions today should confirm current coverage before relying on Action1 for them. ### Does Action1 integrate with a PSA or ticketing system? Action1 exposes a RESTful API secured with OAuth 2.0 that IT teams can use to pull patch and vulnerability data into a service desk, and it has a documented Zapier integration that creates tickets in Halo Service Solutions when Action1 detects new vulnerabilities. Action1 does not publish a broader list of native PSA or RMM integrations, so MSPs relying on a specific PSA should check the API documentation before assuming direct support. ### Who owns Action1? Action1 is a privately held, founder-led company; co-founders Alex Vovk and Mike Walters previously built the cybersecurity company Netwrix. Action1 is not owned by a larger parent vendor as of September 2026, and the company states on its own site that it is cash flow positive and growing toward $100 million in annual recurring revenue.