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About 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.	About Deliver high-quality remote security and support services. Create standardized service offerings with improving customers’ security posture in mind. As the first RMM tool with a built-in security assessment tool, MSPs can easily assess customer’s network and recommend services that are suitable for their customer. Monitor and manage all customers’ networks from a centralized dashboard. Schedule and automate routine tasks, remediate issues with over 200 pre-built scripts, and deliver multi-layered security services seamlessly. Promptly resolve customer issues with our free remote IT support tool, while tracking activities through the PSA ticketing tool of your choice. Comprehensive, brandable reports enable MSPs to easily demonstrate value to customers.
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 MSPs and IT Professionals
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $0 USD/per device/per month Free Version Free Trial	Pricing No information available. 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 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
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Company Information Action1 Founded: 2018 United States www.action1.com	Company Information Barracuda Founded: 2003 United States barracudamsp.com/product-details/barracuda-rmm-remote-monitoring-management/
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Categories Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM) Endpoint Management 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 Endpoint Protection IT Management Patch Management 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. Remote Desktop RMM Software Asset Management (SAM) Vulnerability Assessment Vulnerability Management 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 RMM
RMM Features Deployment Management For MSPs IT Asset Management Mobile Access Network Monitoring Patch Management Real-time Alerts Remediation Management Show More Features 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 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	RMM Features Deployment Management For MSPs IT Asset Management Mobile Access Network Monitoring Patch Management Real-time Alerts Remediation Management
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