Action1 vs. Iru Comparison


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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 Iru (formerly Kandji) is an all-in-one, AI-powered security and compliance platform designed to simplify IT management and strengthen enterprise protection. Built on the Iru Context Model, it unifies identity, endpoint, and compliance into a single intelligent system that understands users, devices, and applications in context. With passwordless workforce identity, advanced endpoint detection, and automated compliance, Iru delivers both security and efficiency without the complexity of multiple tools. Its integrated approach enables IT teams to secure access, prevent threats, and maintain continuous audit readiness—all from one intuitive platform. Trusted by over 5,000 companies including Plaid, Notion, Airbus, and Vercel, Iru transforms how modern businesses manage digital trust. The result is reduced IT workload, improved employee experience, and enterprise-grade protection built for the AI era.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience IT administrators, MSPs		Audience IT, security, and compliance leaders at modern enterprises seeking a unified AI-driven platform to manage identity, endpoint protection, and compliance automation efficiently and securely
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $0 USD/per device/per month Pricing is available upon request Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported		Pricing Custom Pricing. Iru offers you a unique trial process, building a personalized environment for you to test drive the features that matter most to your business. Contact us for a free demo. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
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 3.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 3.0 / 5 design 3.0 / 5 support 3.0 / 5 Read all reviews
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 Exceptional User Interface: Kandji's interface is a masterpiece of simplicity and functionality. Setting up and managing our devices was a breeze. Even for team members with limited technical expertise, navigating through the platform was intuitive and straightforward. Robust Security Features: We have complete peace of mind knowing that our devices are secure and compliant. Kandji offers a wide range of security features, such as encryption, two-factor authentication, and compliance enforcement, which ensures our sensitive data remains protected. Effortless Deployment and Configuration: With Kandji, deploying and configuring applications, settings, and policies across our fleet of devices is effortless. Its automation capabilities have saved us significant time and effort, allowing us to focus on more strategic tasks. Comprehensive App Management: The app management features of Kandji are top-notch. We can easily distribute, update, and remove applications seamlessly. The ability to manage both native and third-party apps from a single platform has made app deployment a breeze. Outstanding Customer Support: Kandji's support team is one of the best we've encountered. Their response time is rapid, and they always go the extra mile to resolve any issues or questions we have promptly. Kandji talks a good game. Their sales game is on point. They get you in the door with a slick dashboard and promises that everything works well.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Action1 Founded: 2018 United States www.action1.com		Company Information Iru (formerly Kandji) Founded: 2018 United States www.iru.com
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Categories Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM) Supported Endpoint Management Supported 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 Supported IT Management Supported Patch Management Supported 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 Supported RMM Supported Software Asset Management (SAM) Supported Vulnerability Assessment Supported Vulnerability Management Supported 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 Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM) Supported Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Supported Endpoint Management Supported Endpoint Protection Supported Identity and Access Management (IAM) Supported IT Asset Management Supported IT Management Supported Mobile Device Management (MDM) Supported Mobility Supported Patch Management Supported Process Mapping Supported RMM Supported Security Compliance Supported Single Sign On Supported
IT Management Features Capacity Monitoring Not Supported Compliance Management Not Supported Event Logs Not Supported Hardware Inventory Not Supported IT Budgeting Not Supported License Management Not Supported Patch Management Supported Remote Access Supported Scheduling Not Supported Software Inventory Not Supported User Activity Monitoring Not Supported Patch Management Features Alerts/Notifications Supported Automatic Approval Supported Automatic Patch Deployment Supported Automatic Scans Supported Compliance Management Supported Custom Patches Supported Dashboard Supported Network Wide Management Not Supported Patch Prioritization Supported Patch Testing Supported Remote Access/Control Supported Vulnerability Scanning Supported RMM Features Deployment Management Supported For MSPs Supported IT Asset Management Supported Mobile Access Not Supported Network Monitoring Supported Patch Management Supported Real-time Alerts Supported Remediation Management Not Supported Show More Features Remote Desktop Features Chat Not Supported Cross-Platform Access Not Supported File Transfer Not Supported Group View Not Supported Mobile Device Access Not Supported Multi Monitor Support Supported Record Remote Sessions Not Supported Remote Print Not Supported Remote Wake Not Supported User Management Supported Vulnerability Management Features Asset Discovery Not Supported Asset Tagging Not Supported Network Scanning Not Supported Patch Management Supported Policy Management Not Supported Prioritization Not Supported Risk Management Not Supported Vulnerability Assessment Not Supported Web Scanning Not Supported		Endpoint Protection Features Activity Log Supported Antivirus Not Supported Application Security Supported Behavioral Analytics Not Supported Device Management Supported Encryption Supported Signature Matching Not Supported Web Threat Management Not Supported Whitelisting / Blacklisting Supported IT Management Features Capacity Monitoring Not Supported Compliance Management Supported Event Logs Supported Hardware Inventory Supported IT Budgeting Supported License Management Not Supported Patch Management Supported Remote Access Supported Scheduling Supported Software Inventory Supported User Activity Monitoring Supported Patch Management Features Alerts/Notifications Supported Automatic Approval Supported Automatic Patch Deployment Supported Automatic Scans Supported Compliance Management Supported Custom Patches Supported Dashboard Not Supported Network Wide Management Not Supported Patch Prioritization Not Supported Patch Testing Not Supported Remote Access/Control Supported Vulnerability Scanning Supported RMM Features Deployment Management Supported For MSPs Not Supported IT Asset Management Supported Mobile Access Supported Network Monitoring Not Supported Patch Management Supported Real-time Alerts Supported Remediation Management Supported Show More Features Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Features Behavioral Analytics Supported Blacklisting/Whitelisting Supported Continuous Monitoring Supported Malware/Anomaly Detection Supported Prioritization Supported Remediation Management Supported Root Cause Analysis Supported IT Asset Management Features Asset Tracking Not Supported Audit Management Not Supported Compliance Management Supported Configuration Management Supported Contract/License Management Not Supported Cost Tracking Not Supported Depreciation Management Not Supported Inventory Management Supported IT Service Management Not Supported Maintenance Management Supported Procurement Management Not Supported Requisition Management Not Supported Supplier Management Not Supported Mobile Device Management (MDM) Features Automatic Device Recognition Supported Data Management Supported Deployment Management Supported Inventory Management Supported Maintenance Utilities Supported Procurement Management Supported Remote Update / Installation Supported Software Management Supported Synchronization Management Supported Wireless Network Support Supported Mobility Features App Management Supported Barcode Scanning Not Supported Compliance Management Supported Content Management Not Supported Data Collection Not Supported Data Management Not Supported File Management Not Supported Forms Automation Not Supported Mobile Messaging Not Supported Remote Access Supported Remote Systems Monitoring Supported
Integrations Slack Supported ThreatAware Supported Sysinfo PDF Recovery Tool Supported Akitra Andromeda Not Supported Atomicwork Not Supported Compyl Not Supported Console Not Supported EZO AssetSonar Not Supported Groundskeeper Supported Lojycal Not Supported Microsoft 365 Not Supported Microsoft Azure Supported Microsoft Teams Supported Motileo Not Supported Okta Not Supported Rapid7 Command Platform Supported SecureW2 Not Supported Setyl Not Supported Tracebit Not Supported User.com Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 14 Integrations		Integrations Slack Supported ThreatAware Supported Sysinfo PDF Recovery Tool Not Supported Akitra Andromeda Supported Atomicwork Supported Compyl Supported Console Supported EZO AssetSonar Supported Groundskeeper Not Supported Lojycal Supported Microsoft 365 Supported Microsoft Azure Not Supported Microsoft Teams Not Supported Motileo Supported Okta Supported Rapid7 Command Platform Not Supported SecureW2 Supported Setyl Supported Tracebit Supported User.com Supported Show More Integrations View All 33 Integrations
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