Side by side
Action1 vs Kudu
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.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
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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Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Kudu combines local system maintenance with optional fleet management and compliance tools. The desktop app is free; cloud plans add per-device costs and billing rules for recently connected Windows machines.
Visit KuduThe facts
| Action1 | Kudu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $5 per device a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Kudu |
| Website | action1.com | usekudu.com |
| On patch management software | #11 of 49 | #7 of 49 |
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.
Kudu: what it does well
- Free, open-source desktop app for three operating systems
- Cleanup records show selected, removed, skipped, or failed items
- Storage History compares folder snapshots over time
- Cloud dashboard includes remote commands and maintenance automation
- Telemetry excludes sensitive categories; process sharing is opt-in
What to know first
- Cloud Basic costs $5/device/mo
- Cloud Pro costs $9/device/mo
- Devices offline for 30 days pause and stop counting toward billing