Side by side
Action1 vs CreateInstall
Both stand on application deployment 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.
Visit Action1Choose CreateInstall if you need Windows installer creation with command-based steps, script support, and control over installation details. Freeware has command and branding restrictions, while Light costs less than Full but does not include every command.
Visit CreateInstallThe facts
| Action1 | CreateInstall | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | CreateInstall Light: $59, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | action1.com | createinstall.com |
| On application deployment software | #13 of 44 | #17 of 44 |
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.
CreateInstall: what it does well
- Creates both application installers and self-extracting archives.
- Gentee supports installation scripts and customized actions.
- Two compression algorithms can be applied to different file groups.
- Licensed installers can be distributed without additional royalties.
- Full permits an unlimited number of installers.
What to know first
- Freeware has unavailable commands and branded dialog boxes.
- Light omits some commands available in Full.
- Purchased licenses include updates and support for 12 months.
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