No. 49 of 109 ·IT Asset Management Software

HCL BigFix

Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

HCL BigFix is ranked #49 of 109 in IT asset management software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

HCL BigFix plans and pricing

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HCL BigFix subscription Not published Subscription; term and quote depend on managed devices, offer or modules, deployment, onboarding, and services No public fixed price tiers · pricing requires a tailored quote hcl-software.com · 30 Sept 2026

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The record

Purpose: HCL BigFix combines endpoint management, security, automation, and digital employee experience capabilities in one platform.
Scale: HCL says BigFix supports more than 120 operating systems and provides near real-time endpoint visibility and control.
Patch and remediation: BigFix patches and remediates vulnerabilities across operating systems and third-party applications.
Compliance: BigFix Compliance continuously enforces security policies and automatically corrects configuration drift.
Endpoint inventory: BigFix Inventory provides real-time visibility into devices, software, licenses, and usage.
Integrations: HCL documentation provides integration guides for ServiceNow Data Flow and BigFix Insights for Vulnerability Remediation.
Security: BigFix digitally signs Fixlets and actions with SHA-256 based signatures, and its documentation says relay and agent communications can be encrypted using TLS.
Security certifications: HCL states BigFix v11 achieved NIAP certification and SCAP 1.3 validation, and that its embedded FIPS crypto module received FIPS 140-2 certification.
Support: The subscription includes Software Subscription and Support, including product updates, new features, content updates, bug fixes, and technical support during the subscription term.
Licensing: Workspace+ licensing is based on managed employee devices, while Enterprise+ licensing is based on managed virtual servers.
Notable limit: BigFix SaaS allows up to 50,000 devices per deployment, and agents must currently be installed individually on each device.
Trial: HCL offers a 30-day Endpoint Management Free Trial.
Audience: HCL describes Workspace+ for employee devices and Enterprise+ for servers, hybrid cloud, and critical operations.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best IT Asset Management Software in 2026#49 of 109
Best IT Automation Software in 2026#44 of 70
Best Bare Metal Provisioning Software in 2026#20 of 29
Best Unified Endpoint Management Software in 2026#22 of 27
Best Security Configuration Management Software in 2026#20 of 26
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Best Mobile Device Management Software in 2026#20 of 24
Best Runbook Automation Software in 2026#14 of 21

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Sources

hcl-software.com/bigfix/home· checked 30 Sept 2026
help.hcl-software.com/bigfix/10.0/integrations/index.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
help.hcl-software.com/bigfix/11.0/platform/Platform/Getting_S· checked 30 Sept 2026
hcl-software.com/bigfix/bigfix-trust-center· checked 30 Sept 2026
help.hcl-software.com/bigfix/bigfix_saas/BF_SaaS_User_Guide/a· checked 30 Sept 2026