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Action1 is an autonomous endpoint management platform trusted by many Fortune 500 companies. Cloud-native, infinitely scalable, highly secure, and configurable in 5 minutes—it just works and is always free for the first 200 endpoints, with no functional limits. By pioneering autonomous OS and third-party patching with peer-to-peer patch distribution and real-time vulnerability assessment without needing a VPN, it eliminates routine labor, preempts ransomware and security risks, and protects the digital employee experience. In 2025, Action1 was recognized by Inc. 5000 as the fastest-growing private software company in America. The company is founder-led by Alex Vovk and Mike Walters, American entrepreneurs who previously founded Netwrix, a multi-billion-dollar cybersecurity company.

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Atera, the first and only Agentic AI platform for IT management, offers IT teams and MSPs a digital workforce of AI agents to preemptively and autonomously manage their entire IT operations. Its all-in-one platform combines RMM, helpdesk, ticketing, and automation to reduce downtime, improve SLAs, and free IT teams to focus on strategic work over mundane tasks. At the core of Atera’s platform are two powerful AI agents built to enhance every layer of IT operations. AI Copilot helps technicians troubleshoot devices, run diagnostics, and generate actionable solutions in real time. IT Autopilot delivers 24/7/365, autonomously resolving Tier-1 issues and reducing IT workload by up to 40%. It acts like a personal AI technician for every employee, freeing your team to focus on what really matters. Trusted by 13K+ customers in over 120 countries, Atera scales with your needs while maintaining the highest security and compliance standards.

Why Atera is Better than Action1

Atera is better than Action1 for teams that need complete IT operations rather than a platform centered primarily on patching and vulnerability remediation. Action1 provides strong cross-platform patch management and real-time vulnerability visibility, while Atera combines RMM, patching, remote support, help desk, ticketing, reporting, PSA, billing, and AI-driven automation. Atera’s per-technician pricing also supports unlimited endpoints, making it attractive to growing IT departments and MSPs that want broader functionality and predictable costs from one platform.

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Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

IT administrators, MSPs

Audience

Ideal for internal IT departments or managed service providers (MSPs)

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0 USD/per device/per month
Pricing is available upon request
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

30-DAY FREE TRIAL
Fixed cost — per technician-based pricing with unlimited endpoints.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.9 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Cloud-based with no need for complex on-premises infrastructure. Smooth deployment and quick agent installation across devices. Real-time visibility into endpoints with detailed inventory and reporting. Patch management is automated and highly customizable. Remote access and script execution make troubleshooting effortless. Intuitive dashboard with an easy-to-navigate interface. Strong security compliance features (audit logs, alerting, RBAC). Excellent scalability for growing organizations.
  • The ease of deployment, and the ability to have different endpoint groups really makes administration so much easier.
  • Simple visibility of missing patches and vulnerabilities that need addressing Grouped into categories nicely with a "SLA" to prioritise The ability to deploy scripts remotely very easily
  • Free plan 200 endpoints Very fast deployment (≈1 minute per device) Intuitive and centralized interface with customizable reports Strong automation: scripts, data collection, update rings Scalable and fast patch management, great WSUS replacement Clear roadmap and frequent improvements
  • Easy to setup and get working. The critical vulnerabilities webinars are very helpful and give great insight into what needs to be patched etc.

Cons

  • Requires stable internet connectivity for optimal performance. Some advanced features may take time to configure for first-time users. Limited offline functionality compared to traditional on-prem tools.
  • I cant fault the platform for anything. the ease of use is simply superb!
  • The only real con was at initial signup - finding documentation to get started wasn't the most obvious. Saying that the software was simple enough to just dive in
  • Remote access is basic (no file transfer, chat, or reliable multi-monitor support) Requires manual effort for custom software packaging/updates Occasional issues with vendor driver detection Pricing increases steeply beyond 200 endpoints due to support requirements Some limitations exist, but can often be mitigated with workarounds or external tools
  • Great product so far, not noticed anything that can be marked as a con.

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • Atera is very useful for remote monitoring and IT management. It combines many tools in one platform like ticketing, remote access and monitoring. Dashboard is clean and easy to navigate. Setup process is not very difficult and works well for small teams. Remote support feature is fast and reliable. It helps save time in daily IT tasks
  • Atera is best IT management tool I have used so far. It has all in one RMM, PSA and ticketing in single platform. As a MSP we handle huge number of hosts, this makes great tool to work with and even our client have positive feedback. Customization and automation is very easy and works efficiently. Even customer support is helpful to any problems.
  • Atera is an IT management platform with RMM, ticketing, patching, and AI tools for streamlined workflows.
  • Atera offers help desk and ticketing feature where issues can be resolved quickly. Atera provides patch management feature that is very important. It is fast to access and control remote devices with Atera.
  • Atera offers several benefits, especially for IT professionals and managed service providers: 1. **All-in-One Platform**: It combines remote monitoring, management, and ticketing in a single tool, making operations smoother and more efficient. 2. **User-Friendly**: The platform is designed to be easy to navigate, which helps reduce the time needed to get up to speed. 3. **Scalable**: Whether you’re a small IT firm or a larger MSP, Atera grows with your business, adapting to your needs. 4. **Automated Billing**: Its built-in billing system automates invoicing and recurring charges, simplifying financial management. 5. **Customizable**: You can tweak various features to fit your specific requirements and workflows. 6. **Cost-Effective**: Atera’s subscription model with no per-device fees can be more budget-friendly, especially for businesses managing many devices.
  • It was pretty much easy to use and set up. You can set up a ton of automations on here so that when tickets are filed into your helpdesk, it will be organized and distributed in the right category without any issues. You won't have to really lift a finger until after you set everything up. It was a bit confusing at first but once you get a hang of it, you can make everything automatic
  • So, I have been using Atera for pushing updates/patches to VM's & for RMM features on Hyderabad location. Atera is actually the platform which has been implemented prior me joining the organization. its features which are PAM like are also helpful for remote access of employee machines and servers as well as providing remote support to users. The asset management is also a well-used tool by us.
  • Atera has performed extremely well for our SNMP and SQL monitoring. The onboarding process was extremely easy and the integrations with Acronis backup were smooth. I liked its user interface, it is modern and intuitive. The remote OS patch management works great.
  • We needed a tool that could provide PAM like remote access, push scripts, update the OS and drivers, monitoring and reporting, manage inventory, and support helpdesk capabilities. Atera does all of this efficiently. we explored other remote monitoring and management tools, but they were either too complicated or didn't align with our organizational needs.
  • Atera is user-friendly, and the team consistently introduces new features. The per-tech pricing model ensures affordability for startups and scalability as you grow. Additionally, their support is excellent. Atera continues to expand its partnerships and integrations.”

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Action1
Founded: 2018
United States
www.action1.com

Company Information

Atera
Founded: 2011
Israel
www.atera.com

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Categories

Discover Action1 Endpoint Management Software, the cloud-native solution designed for secure, efficient management of work-from-anywhere enterprises. With its streamlined patching, deployment, monitoring and remote access, Action1 eliminates the need for extensive training. Its modern, lightweight design avoids unnecessary bloat, offering dozens of pre-built apps, scripts, reports and alerts to simplify IT tasks. Trusted by organizations worldwide, Action1 is SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certified, ensuring the highest security standards. Empower your team with an easy-to-use platform that keeps your business agile and protected

Experience the ease of Action1 Enterprise Patch Management Software. We offer unified cross-OS and third-party patching with real-time assessment of missing patches and compliance status. Customize application patching through an intuitive Software Repository, all without needing a VPN—even for remote, off-site devices. With bandwidth-efficient P2P software update distribution, Action1 ensures seamless, efficient patch management across your enterprise. Keep your systems secure and up-to-date with a solution designed for modern IT environments.

RMM

Safeguard your organization with Action1 Vulnerability Management and Remediation Software, combining real-time vulnerability detection with built-in remediation capabilities. Conduct a free initial vulnerability assessment for unlimited endpoints and seamlessly patch OS and application vulnerabilities without requiring a VPN. Automate compensating controls to address risks efficiently while maintaining compliance with industry standards. Backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 and GDPR certifications, Action1 ensures secure, trusted protection for your IT environment. Stay ahead of threats with an all-in-one solution designed for proactive vulnerability management.

Categories

IT Management Features

Capacity Monitoring
Compliance Management
Event Logs
Hardware Inventory
IT Budgeting
License Management
Patch Management
Remote Access
Scheduling
Software Inventory
User Activity Monitoring

Patch Management Features

Alerts/Notifications
Automatic Approval
Automatic Patch Deployment
Automatic Scans
Compliance Management
Custom Patches
Dashboard
Network Wide Management
Patch Prioritization
Patch Testing
Remote Access/Control
Vulnerability Scanning

RMM Features

Deployment Management
For MSPs
IT Asset Management
Mobile Access
Network Monitoring
Patch Management
Real-time Alerts
Remediation Management

Remote Desktop Features

Chat
Cross-Platform Access
File Transfer
Group View
Mobile Device Access
Multi Monitor Support
Record Remote Sessions
Remote Print
Remote Wake
User Management

Vulnerability Management Features

Asset Discovery
Asset Tagging
Network Scanning
Patch Management
Policy Management
Prioritization
Risk Management
Vulnerability Assessment
Web Scanning

IT Management Features

Capacity Monitoring
Compliance Management
Event Logs
Hardware Inventory
IT Budgeting
License Management
Patch Management
Remote Access
Scheduling
Software Inventory
User Activity Monitoring

Patch Management Features

Alerts/Notifications
Automatic Approval
Automatic Patch Deployment
Automatic Scans
Compliance Management
Custom Patches
Dashboard
Network Wide Management
Patch Prioritization
Patch Testing
Remote Access/Control
Vulnerability Scanning

RMM Features

Deployment Management
For MSPs
IT Asset Management
Mobile Access
Network Monitoring
Patch Management
Real-time Alerts
Remediation Management

Remote Desktop Features

Chat
Cross-Platform Access
File Transfer
Group View
Mobile Device Access
Multi Monitor Support
Record Remote Sessions
Remote Print
Remote Wake
User Management

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Features

Baseline Manager
Diagnostic Tools
Full Transaction Diagnostics
Performance Control
Resource Management
Root-Cause Diagnosis
Server Performance
Trace Individual Transactions

Help Desk Features

Alerts / Escalation
Automated Routing
Community Forums
Customizable Branding
Document Storage
Email Integration
Incident Management
Interaction Tracking
IT Asset Management
Knowledge Base
Known Issue Management
Live Chat
Multi-Channel Communication
Multiple Brands / Products
Network Monitoring
Real-time Chat
Self Service Portal
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Ticket Management

IT Asset Management Features

Asset Tracking
Audit Management
Compliance Management
Configuration Management
Contract/License Management
Cost Tracking
Depreciation Management
Inventory Management
IT Service Management
Maintenance Management
Procurement Management
Requisition Management
Supplier Management

IT Service Features

Contract Management
Incident Management
IT Asset Management
Knowledge Management
Release Management
Self Service Portal
Service Catalog
Service Reporting
Ticket Management

ITSM Features

Asset Tracking
Availability Management
Change Management
Configuration Management
Contract/License Management
Dashboard
Incident Management
Problem Management
Project Management
Release & Deployment Management
Self Service Portal

MSP Features

Backup Management
Billing & Invoicing
CRM
Dashboard
Help Desk
Issue Management
Live Chat
Patch Management
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Project Management
Remote Access
Remote Systems Monitoring
Scheduling

Network Mapping Features

Color Codes / Icons
Compliance Management
Device Auto Discovery
Hierarchical Mapping
Location-Based Mapping
Map Exporting
On-Demand Mapping
Reporting/Analytics
Self-Updating Maps
Web Traffic Reporting

Network Monitoring Features

Bandwidth Monitoring
Baseline Manager
Diagnostic Tools
Internet Usage Monitoring
IP Address Monitoring
Real Time Analytics
Resource Management
Server Monitoring
SLA Monitoring
Uptime Monitoring
Web Traffic Reporting

Network Troubleshooting Features

Alerts / Escalation
Bandwidth Troubleshooting
Change Management
Configuration Management
Connectivity Management
Data Visualization
Historical Audit
Mobile Network Troubleshooting
Network Analysis
Network Monitoring

Professional Services Automation Features

Billing & Invoicing
Client Portal
Collaboration Tools
CRM
Document Management
Portfolio Management
Project Management
Proposal Generation
Quote Management
Resource Management
Time & Expense Tracking

Remote Support Features

Diagnostic Tools
File Transfer
Live Chat
Real-time Chat
Remote Control
Screen Sharing
Session Recording
Session Transfer
Surveys & Feedback

SaaS Management Features

License Management
Onboarding
Renewal Management
SaaS Operations Management
Shadow IT Detection
Spend Management
Subscription Management
Usage Tracking / Analytics
Vendor Management

Server Management Features

CPU Monitoring
Credential Management
Database Servers
Email Monitoring
Event Logs
History Tracking
Patch Management
Scheduling
User Activity Monitoring
Virtual Machine Monitoring

Service Desk Features

Change Management
CMDB
Incident Management
IT Asset Management
Knowledge Base
Mobile Access
Procurement Management
Remote Control
Self Service Portal
SLA Management

System Monitoring Features

Alerts / Notifications
Antivirus Management
Data Backup / Recovery
Device Monitoring
Inventory Management
Patch Management
Policy-based Automation
Remote Monitoring
Reporting / Analytics
Risk Analysis
Server Monitoring
Service Configuration Management

Integrations

ThreatAware
Zapier
Sysinfo PDF Recovery Tool
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AnyDesk
Bitdefender GravityZone
ChatGPT
IT Glue
Microsoft Azure
OpenText Core Endpoint Protection
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Salesforce
ScalePad
ScalePad Lifecycle Manager
ServiceNow
Setyl
Slack
TeamViewer
TechSuite
TurboDocx

Integrations

ThreatAware
Zapier
Sysinfo PDF Recovery Tool
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AnyDesk
Bitdefender GravityZone
ChatGPT
IT Glue
Microsoft Azure
OpenText Core Endpoint Protection
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Salesforce
ScalePad
ScalePad Lifecycle Manager
ServiceNow
Setyl
Slack
TeamViewer
TechSuite
TurboDocx
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