Action1 is a cloud-native patch management platform that is free for the first 200 endpoints with full functionality, set up in minutes and widely praised as a modern replacement for WSUS.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Genuinely free for up to 200 endpoints with full functionality
- Fast ~5-minute cloud setup with clear patch/vulnerability dashboards
Cons
- – Built-in remote desktop is limited (no file transfer)
- – Reporting depth is limited and adding custom software is tedious
What users really rate it
Our 4.9/5 consensus is weighted by review volume across the public sources below (captured Jul 2026). We aggregate the numbers rather than send you off to a single site.
| Source | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Capterra | 4.9 / 5 | 238 |
| G2 | 4.9 / 5 | 1,014 |
| Consensus | 4.9 / 5 | 1,252 total |
Key features
- Cross-OS (Win/Mac/Linux)
- Third-party app patching
- Cloud / no-VPN remote
- Automation & scripting
- ◑ Compliance reporting (add-on/tier)
- Free tier or trial
How Action1 compares
See Action1 next to the other Patch Management Software we reviewed:
PDQOur score 87/100 · 4.8/5 users
NinjaOneOur score 86/100 · 4.7/5 users
AutomoxOur score 85/100 · 4.6/5 users
ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusOur score 84/100 · 4.6/5 users
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Action1 head-to-head
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How we rate Action1. The user rating is a consensus we calculate across public review platforms (weighted by volume); our score is a transparent 100-point rubric. We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you — it never affects our rating. Read our methodology →
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