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# Action1 vs Automox Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Action1** [

4.9/5(1,217)

](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews#reviews)

**Automox** [

4.5/5(326)

](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Action1**
Free Trial

**Starting at $0.00** 200 endpoints FREE forever · First 200 Endpoints Free - No Feature Limits

**Automox**
Free Trial

**$1.00** 1 Device Per Month · PatchOS

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Action1**
1 month

Based on 166 responses

**Automox**
1 month

Based on 20 responses

Return on Investment

**Action1**
3 months4 months sooner

Based on 162 responses

**Automox**
7 months

Based on 20 responses

Perceived Cost

**Action1**
$$$$$

**Automox**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Action1**
26%15% more

**Automox**
11%

Pros & Cons

**Action1**
[
Ease of Use (339)
](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1433355&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Patch Management (302)
](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1434835&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (144)
](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1434529&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Remote Access Issues (108)
](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1433088&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Automox**
[
Patch Management (64)
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1327804&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Automation (51)
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1328566&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Update Issues (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1327712&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1328651&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Action1**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3fd8f9158be4ebbfc181b2580fb709af/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud.png "Product Avatar Image")

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud

](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2d135d7a5affcbdc7f1afa698558c46a/active-directory-domain-controller-2016.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Active Directory Domain...

](https://www.g2.com/products/active-directory-domain-controller-2016/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2d135d7a5affcbdc7f1afa698558c46a/active-directory-domain-controller-2019.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Active Directory Domain...

](https://www.g2.com/products/active-directory-domain-controller-2019/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image")

ActiveDirectory Domain...

](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/integrations)

**Automox**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image")

ActiveDirectory Domain...

](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dda1fe9b8262073dcd5ec86bb9006586/axonius.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Axonius

](https://www.g2.com/products/axonius/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8eecbd20c17e56638eb03cb2ac0fd697/faronics-deep-freeze.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Faronics

](https://www.g2.com/products/faronics-deep-freeze/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_fef3b1fdd410099a829ad5d30808e4ab/jamf.png "Product Avatar Image")

Jamf

](https://www.g2.com/products/jamf/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/integrations)

Screenshots

**Action1**
 ![Action1 screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1304365/Image-1--Main-Dashboard%282%29.png)

**Automox**
 ![Automox screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/108611/Dashboard-082923.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Action1**

9.3

9.3985

**Automox**

8.8

8.8283

Ease of Use

**Action1**

9.5

9.51,005

**Automox**

8.9

8.9295

Ease of Setup

**Action1**

9.7

9.7995

**Automox**

9.0

9.0278

Ease of Admin

**Action1**

9.5

9.5850

**Automox**

8.8

8.8247

Quality of Support

**Action1**

9.3

9.3708

**Automox**

8.8

8.8255

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Action1**

9.6

9.6781

**Automox**

9.0

9.0232

Product Direction (% positive)

**Action1**

9.8

9.8939

**Automox**

9.4

9.4278

Features

Patch Management[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.4

39

9.5

13

Additional Functionality

Remote Monitoring & Management

9.6(won by 0.3)

19

9.3

5

Remote Update/Installation

9.7

25

10.0(won by 0.3)

10

Automatic Patch Deployment

10.0(tied score)

9

10.0(tied score)

6

Reporting & Statistics

9.7(won by 1.8)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

7

Patch Management

9.9

30

10.0(won by 0.1)

11

Status Tracking

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Network Wide Management

9.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

8.7(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

9.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Customization

9.3(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Dashboard

8.6(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Real-Time Updates

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.8

129

9.6

39

Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management

Behavioral Analysis

5.3

61

9.0(won by 3.7)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Adaptive

5.7

61

9.5(won by 3.8)

13

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Predictive

5.4

60

8.9(won by 3.5)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management

Patch Management

9.7(tied score)

117

9.7(tied score)

36

Oversees

9.2

78

9.8(won by 0.6)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Self-Healing

6.7

61

8.8(won by 2.1)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Centralized Dashboard

9.5

101

9.7(won by 0.2)

26

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.8

510

Not enough data

Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)

Device Management

9.2(won by default)

412

Not enough data

Asset Management

9.0(won by default)

174

Not enough data

ITIL Policy Compliance

8.4(won by default)

112

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring and Management

Remote Monitoring

8.9(won by default)

390

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

8.0(won by default)

370

Not enough data

Application Deployment

9.1(won by default)

419

Not enough data

Patch Management

9.7(won by default)

478

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

7.7(won by default)

113

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)

Workflow Management

7.9(won by default)

103

Not enough data

Service Management

Remote Access

8.1(won by default)

386

Not enough data

Service Management (Issue Prioritization)

7.1(won by default)

101

Not enough data

Ticketing

5.0(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)

Autonomous Task Execution

7.6(won by default)

129

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

6.9(won by default)

102

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

7.3(won by default)

107

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

5.8(won by default)

98

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

5.7(won by default)

98

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

6.1(won by default)

105

Not enough data

Decision Making

6.3(won by default)

107

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Build Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Auto Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

For MSPs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Support[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

439

Not enough data

Administration

Screen Sharing

8.4(won by default)

365

Not enough data

Unattended Remote Access

9.1(won by default)

386

Not enough data

Multi - Session Handling

7.6(won by default)

325

Not enough data

Multi-Monitor Support

8.2(won by default)

349

Not enough data

File Sharing

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Session Recording

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Maintenance

Remote Reboot

9.1(won by default)

389

Not enough data

Remote Printing

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Communication 

Text Chat

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

VoIP

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Video Conference Call

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Screen Annotations

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

8.0(won by default)

318

Not enough data

Compliance

8.8(won by default)

343

Not enough data

Device Support

Mobile Device Access

6.2(won by default)

317

Not enough data

Multi-Platform Support

7.0(won by default)

327

Not enough data

Cross-Platform

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Reporting

8.6(won by default)

373

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Session Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Troubleshooting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Diagnostic Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Desktop[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

455

Not enough data

Administration

Usage Information

8.6(won by default)

381

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

7.8(won by default)

338

Not enough data

Diagnostics

8.5(won by default)

360

Not enough data

Unattended Access

9.1(won by default)

394

Not enough data

Session Recording

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Session Transfer

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

File Sharing

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Cross-Platform Access

7.8(won by default)

344

Not enough data

Mobile Device Access

5.4(won by default)

315

Not enough data

Applications Management

9.1(won by default)

395

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

9.2(won by default)

403

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Monitor Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Remote Wipe

6.9(won by default)

312

Not enough data

Device Management

8.8(won by default)

367

Not enough data

Device Enrollment

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Print Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Desktop Virtualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Diagnostics Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Troubleshooting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data

Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificate Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Containment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Control

Device Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Isolation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Prevention

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Management

Incident Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Validation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Action1](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cce498d6eedd2c88f9ee42679f2640c0/action1.svg "Action1")](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews)

Action1

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

38.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

58.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

2.8%

[![Automox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fee9ce87086ac591975faff7adca0570/automox.png "Automox")](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews)

Automox

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

7.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

70.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

22.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

38.6%

7.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

58.6%

70.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

2.8%

22.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Action1](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cce498d6eedd2c88f9ee42679f2640c0/action1.svg "Action1")](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews)
Action1

Information Technology and Services

10.3%

Manufacturing

7.7%

Computer & Network Security

7.5%

Primary/Secondary Education

6.2%

Education Management

4.0%

Other

64.4%

[![Automox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fee9ce87086ac591975faff7adca0570/automox.png "Automox")](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews)
Automox

Information Technology and Services

18.6%

Financial Services

7.4%

Computer & Network Security

6.1%

Computer Software

6.1%

Banking

3.8%

Other

58.0%

FAQs

## Action1 vs Automox FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Automox vs Action1?

Action1 stands out from Automox with a higher G2 rating, more reviews, and stronger reviewer-cited strengths in ease of use and setup.

| | [Automox](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews) | [Action1](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.5/5 (315 reviews) | 4.9/5 (1174 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Patch Management (95 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (375 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Automox and Action1 compare?

Action1 is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Automox:** Reviewers note Automox is competitively priced for its features, but some mention the extra cost compared to bundled solutions like Intune.
- **Action1:** Reviewers consistently highlight the free tier for up to 200 endpoints and describe Action1 as highly affordable and cost-effective for small and mid-sized organizations.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers switched to Action1 from legacy tools like WSUS and Intune, citing better value and lower cost as key factors.

### What are the best alternatives to Automox and Action1?

The top 3 alternatives to Automox and Action1 are NinjaOne, Atera, and ManageEngine Endpoint Central.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Automox](https://www.g2.com/products/automox/reviews) | 4.5/5 (315 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers describe pricing as competitive but note extra cost versus bundled solutions. | Patch Management (95 all-time mentions) |
| [Action1](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews) | 4.9/5 (1174 reviews) | Mid-Market | Free for up to 200 endpoints, highly affordable for small businesses. | Ease of Use (375 all-time mentions) |
| [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) | 4.7/5 (5027 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive endpoint management |
| [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1247 reviews) | Small-Business | — | All-in-one RMM and PSA platform |
| [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1131 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Robust patching and device management |

### Which Patch Management features should I prioritize when comparing Automox and Action1?

Buyers should prioritize Patch Management, Automation, Ease of Use, Software Deployment, and Reporting when comparing Automox and Action1.

- **Patch Management:** Automox (95 all-time mentions), Action1 (330 all-time mentions)
- **Automation:** Automox (71 all-time mentions), Action1 (205 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Automox (64 all-time mentions), Action1 (375 all-time mentions)
- **Software Deployment:** Automox (15 all-time mentions), Action1 (212 all-time mentions)
- **Reporting:** Both products receive reviewer feedback on reporting, with Action1 noted for in-depth reporting and Automox for compliance reporting, though Automox has 15 all-time mentions of poor reporting as a trade-off.

### What are the pros and cons of Automox vs Action1?

Action1's headline strength is ease of use, while Automox is most recognized for patch management capabilities.

- **Automox strengths:** Patch Management (95 all-time mentions), Automation (71), Ease of Use (64), Easy Deployment (37), Cross-Platform Compatibility (14)
- **Automox trade-offs:** Access Issues (17), Poor Reporting (15), Slow Performance (14), Update Issues (14)
- **Action1 strengths:** Ease of Use (375), Patch Management (330), Easy Setup (225), Software Deployment (212), Automation (205), Reliability (151), Affordable (110)
- **Action1 trade-offs:** Missing Features (171), Remote Access Issues (111)

### Is Automox or Action1 better for small businesses?

Action1 is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment and a free tier for up to 200 endpoints.

- **Automox:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note ease of use and deployment but mention cost as a consideration for smaller organizations.
- **Action1:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently highlight Action1's free tier, affordability, and suitability for small businesses managing up to 200 endpoints.

### Which Patch Management platform has better integrations?

Automox and Action1 are at parity for integrations, with limited reviewer-cited integration mentions for both platforms.

- **Automox:** Reviewers mention integration with Axonius (1 all-time mention); some reviews note a desire for more integrations with tools like Jira and Teams.
- **Action1:** No specific third-party integrations are cited in reviewer feedback.

### How do Automox and Action1 compare on customer support?

Action1 leads Automox on Quality of Support by a margin of 0.5 points, a material difference per the Delta Rule.

- **Automox:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with positive experiences during onboarding and troubleshooting, though a few mention slow response on bug fixes and a desire for more integrations with support tools.
- **Action1:** Reviewers consistently praise Action1's support as responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful, with many citing positive experiences and rapid assistance, especially for small businesses and during initial setup.

### Which is easier to implement, Automox or Action1?

Action1 is easier to implement than Automox, with a 0.7-point higher Ease of Setup score, a material difference per the Delta Rule.

- **Automox:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and easy, with positive feedback on agent deployment and policy configuration, though a few mention initial learning curve and occasional setup challenges for specific platforms.
- **Action1:** Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight Action1's simple, fast, and intuitive setup process, with many noting agent installation takes minutes and onboarding is easy even for non-technical users.

### Which product has better Patch Management?

Action1 is favored for Patch Management, with higher reviewer scores and more all-time mentions for this feature.

- **Automox:** Patch Management (95 all-time mentions), Ease of Use score 8.9, Meets Requirements score 8.8
- **Action1:** Patch Management (330 all-time mentions), Ease of Use score 9.5, Meets Requirements score 9.3

Alternatives

**Action1 Alternatives**

 ![NinjaOne](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e10c660fadbf952719b697ec98bbed05/ninjaone.svg "NinjaOne")

[
NinjaOne
](/products/ninjaone/reviews)

 ![Remote Monitoring and Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0d43ac9ef8eabd2a36c4a9b8ed74ccb/remote-monitoring-and-management.svg "Remote Monitoring and Management")

[
Atera
](/products/remote-monitoring-and-management/reviews)

 ![ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f2a2afbb752a606964794b3d43d3fda/manageengine-endpoint-central.svg "ManageEngine Endpoint Central")

[
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
](/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews)

 ![Datto RMM](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/da4dafebced6fd70e2ee0dc64877752d/datto-rmm.svg "Datto RMM")

[
Datto RMM
](/products/datto-rmm/reviews)

**Automox Alternatives**

 ![NinjaOne](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e10c660fadbf952719b697ec98bbed05/ninjaone.svg "NinjaOne")

[
NinjaOne
](/products/ninjaone/reviews)

 ![ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f2a2afbb752a606964794b3d43d3fda/manageengine-endpoint-central.svg "ManageEngine Endpoint Central")

[
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
](/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews)

 ![Remote Monitoring and Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0d43ac9ef8eabd2a36c4a9b8ed74ccb/remote-monitoring-and-management.svg "Remote Monitoring and Management")

[
Atera
](/products/remote-monitoring-and-management/reviews)

 ![PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/19240e7693f3c298e23c52bfaad3f0fe/pdq-deploy-inventory.svg "PDQ Deploy & Inventory")

[
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
](/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews)