Action1 vs Automox — 2026 comparison
A side-by-side look at how Action1 and Automox compare on score, real user ratings, pricing and features.
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The verdict
Action1 and Automox are both Patch Management Software options worth comparing. Action1 ranks higher in our editorial score (90 vs 85 out of 100). Action1 has the larger review base (1,252 reviews across 2 sources). Action1 is best for small IT teams wanting a free tier up to 200 endpoints; Automox is best for cloud-first teams patching cross-OS without on-prem. Starting price: Action1 Free up to 200 endpoints, then ~$4/endpoint/mo, Automox From $1/endpoint/mo. See the full breakdown below, then read each review before you decide.
Pick Action1 if…small IT teams wanting a free tier up to 200 endpoints
Pick Automox if…cloud-first teams patching cross-OS without on-prem
Side by side
| Action1 | Automox | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 90/100 | 85/100 |
| User consensus | 4.9/5 (1,252) | 4.6/5 (434) |
| Starting price | Free up to 200 endpoints, then ~$4/endpoint/mo | From $1/endpoint/mo |
| Best for | small IT teams wanting a free tier up to 200 endpoints | cloud-first teams patching cross-OS without on-prem |
| Cross-OS (Win/Mac/Linux) | ||
| Third-party app patching | ||
| Cloud / no-VPN remote | ||
| Automation & scripting | ||
| Compliance reporting | ◑ | ◑ |
| Free tier or trial | – |
Action1
- Genuinely free for up to 200 endpoints with full functionality
- Fast ~5-minute cloud setup with clear patch/vulnerability dashboards
- – Built-in remote desktop is limited (no file transfer)
- – Reporting depth is limited and adding custom software is tedious
Automox
- Cloud-native cross-platform patching with reusable automation
- Lightweight agent, fast setup and responsive support
- – No solution for on-prem/air-gapped devices; no MDM
- – Limited reporting/integrations and occasional patch-status issues