Action1
- Starting price
- $4/endpoint/mo
- Free trial
- Free tier + 15-day full trial
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Best for
- SMB and MSP teams whose #1 job is patching (free up to 200 endpoints)
Action1 is a patch management tool — from $4/endpoint/mo, rated 4.8/5 (~300 G2 reviews). Best for SMB and MSP teams whose #1 job is patching (free up to 200 endpoints).
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How Action1 scores
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Action1 vs the field
| Action1 | Automox | ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4/endpoint/mo | $3/endpoint/mo | Free tier available |
| Pricing model | per endpoint | per endpoint | per endpoint |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 15-day full trial | 14 days | Free tier + 30 days |
| Best for | SMB and MSP teams whose #1 job is patching (free up to 200 endpoints) | Cloud-native cross-OS patch + config automation for lean IT teams | Budget-conscious teams wanting on-prem or cloud patching with deep reporting |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.8/5 (300) | 4.5/5 (90) | 4.3/5 (80) |
| Capterra rating | — | — | — |
| Our score | 8.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
✓ Pros
- Genuinely free up to 200 endpoints with no feature gating
- Cloud-native — no on-prem servers
- Strong third-party app catalog
✕ Cons
- Windows-first (limited macOS depth)
- Support is a separate paid add-on on Growth
- Scales by endpoint count
Key Action1 features
- OS + third-party app patching
- Risk-based prioritization (CVE/CVSS/CISA KEV)
- Peer-to-peer patch distribution
- Vulnerability scanning
- Remote access
- Automated remediation
Action1 integrations
Notable native integrations and connectors Action1 supports.
- Splashtop
- ConnectWise PSA
- Autotask PSA
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Jira
Action1 at a glance
Action1 is a patch management tool — from $4/endpoint/mo, rated 4.8/5 (~300 G2 reviews). Best for SMB and MSP teams whose #1 job is patching (free up to 200 endpoints).
More on Action1
Action1 is a patch management platform deploying Cloud. It is built for smb and msp teams whose #1 job is patching (free up to 200 endpoints). It holds 4.8/5 (~300 G2 reviews) and starts at $4/endpoint/mo on a per endpoint model.
Key capabilities: OS + third-party app patching, Risk-based prioritization (CVE/CVSS/CISA KEV), Peer-to-peer patch distribution, Vulnerability scanning, Remote access, Automated remediation.
Go deeper: pricing breakdown, full review, and the best Action1 alternatives (top picks: Automox, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, ManageEngine Endpoint Central).
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Action1 cost?
- Action1 starts at $4/endpoint/mo. It's priced per endpoint. See the pricing page for every plan and limit.
- Does Action1 have a free trial or free version?
- Yes — Action1 has a free tier plus a 15-day full trial free trial.
- How is Action1 deployed?
- Action1 is available as Cloud.
- Who is Action1 best for?
- Action1 is best for SMB and MSP teams whose #1 job is patching (free up to 200 endpoints).
- Is Action1 any good?
- Action1 holds 4.8/5 across 300 reviews and scores 8.8/10 on our data-weighted ranking.
- What are the best Action1 alternatives?
- Top alternatives include Automox, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, PDQ Deploy & Inventory. See the full alternatives list for pricing and scores.
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