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Action1 vs Azure Update Manager
Both stand on patch management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Teams managing up to 200 endpoints should consider Action1’s free plan for its patch, configuration, and remediation functions. Organizations managing more endpoints need quote-based paid subscription pricing; its stated endpoint support covers Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Azure Update Manager covers update management for both Azure VMs and Arc-enabled servers, with scheduling, third-party patching, and reboot controls. The free plan may be a starting point; Arc resources are billed according to connected and managed usage.
Visit Azure Update ManagerThe facts
| Action1 | Azure Update Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Azure Arc resources: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | action1.com | azure.microsoft.com |
| On patch management software | #10 of 47 | #14 of 47 |
Action1: what it does well
- Manages Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints.
- Includes patch management and configuration management.
- Offers remediation automation.
- Free plan covers up to 200 endpoints.
- Cloud deployment is available.
What to know first
- Free plan is capped at 200 endpoints.
- Paid subscription pricing is quote-based above 200 endpoints.
- The pricing note specifies a 15-day trial.
Azure Update Manager: what it does well
- Has a free plan.
- Supports Windows and Linux.
- Includes third-party patching.
- Supports scheduled deployments and forced reboots.
What to know first
- The listed platform is web.
- Arc charges can reach $5 per server per month.
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