Xcellerate RMM vs Action1
Action1 shines at cloud patching with a generous free tier. Xcellerate RMM is a full RMM platform — patching is just one module.
Full RMM, not just patching
Action1 centers on patch management. Xcellerate RMM adds remote access, automation, network infrastructure, onboarding and extended inventory in one core.
Self-hosting freedom
Action1 is cloud-only. Xcellerate RMM runs wherever you want it — your servers or ours.
Free means everything
Action1's free tier caps endpoints; features stay the same but the platform is closed. Xcellerate RMM's free core is unlimited and open source.
| Capability | Xcellerate RMM | Action1 |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source core you can audit | Yes | No |
| Self-hosted deployment option | Yes | No |
| Unlimited technicians at no extra cost | Yes | Yes |
| SSO & MFA included — no SSO tax | Yes | Yes |
| Extended inventory: databases, certificates, BitLocker keys, listener ports | Yes | No |
| OS + third-party patch management | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in remote access | Yes | Partial |
| Automation & scripting engine | Yes | Partial |
| Network inventory: switches, ports, VLANs & IPAM | Yes | No |
| White-label reporting | Yes | Partial |
| Open REST API & data export | Yes | Yes |
| Transparent public pricing | Yes | Yes |
The bottom line
Keep Action1 if you only need patching. The moment you need a real RMM around it — remote access, automation, networking, deep inventory — Xcellerate RMM does it all in one open platform.
Switching is easier than you think
Our migration team moves your devices, policies and scripts — most fleets are fully migrated within two weeks.
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