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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 SmartDeploy is a leading provider of modern endpoint management solutions. With a flexible layered architecture, IT can achieve centralized, single-image management to support 50 - 50,000 endpoints. SmartDeploys award-winning technology combines the best of progressive solutions like SCCM, centralized solutions like VDI and legacy imaging solutions like Ghost, without the common drawbacks. More than 3,000 organizations trust SmartDeploy to deploy and manage their end user devices. With over 1500 ready-to-use driver packs from top manufacturers, SmartDeploy helps streamline your disk cloning for remote and in-house employees.
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 IT teams that manage 50 to 50,000 Windows machines
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 Pricing is available upon request Free Version Free Trial	Pricing $1020/50 machines Free, fully-functioning trial is available at the download on our website. 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 4.7 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 4.7 / 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 & Cons from Real Users Pros -Very easy to deploy images across various machines despite hardware differences. -Extremely easy to set up and use. -Driver packs are updated with almost all models. -The cloud deploying option is wonderful. -1 month trial with all features -Customer service and Sales teams are very helpful and supportive. - Easy to learn and use for imaging units. - Cloud integration allows us to image units in the filed, where we could not before. - Application Packs are very handy for rolling out software quickly. - And Platform Packs make sure we have the latest drivers and firmware on a newly imaged unit as well as a unit already deployed. Setup process was very easy and quick. Their site has tons of documentation and videos on how to get the product setup. Smart deploy cut down our imaging and setup times to a fifth of what it was before. Combined with WDS our imaging process from start to finish takes 15 minutes. Driver packs make deployment easy. Single gold image is all that is needed. Easy to customize answer file. Easy to create application packs. • Quick Golden Image Setup • Easy to Deploy local or Remote • No more manual Sysprep • Mgmt. of all machines in once location • Driver Packs deploy with EASE!!!! Cons -The user interface needs an update I guess. It looks a bit old-fashioned. -Lack of proper documentation. -Deploying your Anti Virus through your golden image is a little bit challenging. - No Single Management console if you have multiple servers as deployment servers (This feature was not available and was disclosed when we purchased). - Also no sync option for when you update an image to push it to a multiple server deployment setup (Really wish this were an option). - Custom Application Packs are a little tricky to build (But can be done). - Not ALL Platform Packs are the latest available drivers and firmware (But for the most part they are). Wish there was a way for multiple admins to be signed into SD at once on the same server. Nothing really. Would like more available pre-packaged apps. • More Built in Application Packs • No Cloud Mgmt. Tool (Hopeful in coming releases)
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 SmartDeploy Founded: 2008 United States www.smartdeploy.com
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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 Disk Cloning Disk Imaging Endpoint Management IT Asset Management IT Management Software Asset Management (SAM) Software Deployment
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 Show More Features 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 Show More Features Disk Imaging Features Backup Scheduling Bare-Metal Restore Compression Differential Backup Disk Cloning Encryption Image Deployment Incremental Backup Web Access / Restoration 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
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