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ADDeploy Manager vs OPSI
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.
Free plan Self-hostedWindows
Choose ADDeploy Manager if you administer Active Directory and PowerShell and want an all-features, self-hosted deployment tool with no per-device limit. Its startup scripts apply at the next machine boot, so it may not suit a need for real-time deployments now; the maker describes the BEACON agent for that as coming soon.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
OPSI covers deployment, inventory, patching, and configuration in a single client-management system. Check the license limits and minimum device purchase against the size of your setup.
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| ADDeploy Manager | OPSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | addeploymanager.com | opsi.org |
| On application deployment software | #6 of 44 | #2 of 44 |
ADDeploy Manager: what it does well
- Supports MSI, EXE, PS1, and Winget packages.
- Includes a visual OU browser and GPO management.
- Lists more than 22 PowerShell templates.
- Built-in catalog includes more than 50 apps.
- Free plan includes all features with no per-device limit.
What to know first
- Requires Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2016+.
- Requires Active Directory, RSAT Group Policy tools, and an accessible SMB network share.
- GPO startup scripts run at the next machine boot.
- Real-time deployment via the BEACON agent is coming soon.
OPSI: what it does well
- Automates software distribution and operating-system installation.
- Inventory can collect hardware details without an installed OS.
- Centralizes administration across multiple sites.
- Browser-based web interface needs no client-side installation.
What to know first
- Basic is limited to 30 devices per user.
- Basic is limited to one setup per user.
- Professional and Enterprise require at least 100 devices.
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