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Best Action1 alternatives in 2026

Looking for an alternative to Action1? Whether you've outgrown it, find the pricing steep, or just want to weigh your options, these are the strongest device management (mdm/rmm) alternatives in 2026 — ranked on pricing, features, and who each one fits best. Action1 itself has a free tier, so we've flagged where each option is cheaper, simpler, or more specialized.

  1. 1
    ThreatLocker
    Best for: smb

    Application allowlisting and zero trust endpoint control A popular device management alternative to Action1 — custom. Particularly strong for smb.

  2. 2
    Hexnode
    Best for: it-teams

    If Action1 feels like overkill or over-budget, Hexnode is a leaner option. Cross-platform UEM. Pricing: from $1/mo.

  3. 3
    JumpCloud
    Best for: smb

    JumpCloud goes head-to-head with Action1 on features with a genuinely usable free tier. Cloud directory, SSO, and device management Best suited to smb. Free – $11/user/mo.

  4. 4
    Kandji
    Best for: it-teams

    A well-rated device management pick. Apple device management. Kandji starts at custom, making it a credible Action1 replacement.

  5. 5
    Scalefusion
    Best for: it-teams

    Unified endpoint management. A popular device management alternative to Action1 — from $2/mo. Particularly strong for it-teams.

  6. 6
    Addigy
    Best for: msps

    If Action1 feels like overkill or over-budget, Addigy is a leaner option. Cloud Apple device management. Pricing: custom.

  7. 7
    Automox
    Best for: it-teams

    Automox goes head-to-head with Action1 on features. Cloud-native patch management. Best suited to it-teams. Custom.

  8. 8
    Huntress
    Best for: smb

    A well-rated security privacy pick. Managed EDR and SOC for SMBs and MSPs Huntress starts at custom, making it a credible Action1 replacement.

Still considering Action1 itself? Read our Action1 review →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Action1 alternative?

ThreatLocker is our top-rated Action1 alternative for 2026. Application allowlisting and zero trust endpoint control Custom.

Is there a free Action1 alternative?

Yes — JumpCloud offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card.

Why switch from Action1?

Common reasons are price, a simpler feature set, better fit for a specific use case, or platform support. Each tool above notes where it has an edge over Action1.