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Action1 redefines patch management by enabling enterprises to rapidly discover and remediate vulnerabilities with a 99% patch success rate solution. Streamline your third-party patching, including custom software, through Action1’s Software Repository maintained in-house by security experts, and manage OS updates – fully integrated altogether with full feature-parity and uniformity. Identify vulnerabilities in real-time and remediate them by applying available patches, removing unsupported or legacy software, or centralizing documentation of compensating controls for vulnerabilities that cannot be patched. Optimize network traffic usage when large software packages up to 32Gb in size are deployed on the same network and deliver patches faster thanks to Action1’s P2P Distribution technology. Action1 is the easiest-to-use patch management platform on the market, which you can set up in 5 minutes and automate your patching right away through its intuitive UI. Thanks to its cloud-native architecture, Action1 is infinitely scalable and works equally well for office-based and remote employee endpoints, servers, and cloud workloads, requiring no VPN. Action1 is the first patch management vendor to achieve SOC 2, ISO 2

Description

Iru AI reimagines enterprise security and IT management with a unified, AI-driven platform that eliminates tool fragmentation and operational overhead. At its core is the Iru Context Model, a dynamic intelligence layer that connects identity, endpoint, and compliance management into one cohesive ecosystem. The platform offers passwordless authentication, device-bound access policies, and real-time vulnerability detection—creating a trust fabric that safeguards every user and device. Iru’s endpoint suite integrates management, detection, and response capabilities across Apple, Windows, and Android environments for holistic protection. Its Compliance Automation engine continuously maps and updates controls, ensuring organizations remain audit-ready while accelerating deal cycles. By merging automation with contextual intelligence, Iru empowers IT and security teams to make faster, smarter decisions. Companies gain a consolidated view of their infrastructure, reducing zero-day exploit risks and boosting productivity across teams. With a 4.75/5 G2 rating and adoption by thousands of high-growth enterprises, Iru delivers a future-ready foundation for secure, intelligent business operations.

API Access

Has API No

API Access

Has API No

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Integrations

Slack Yes

ThreatAware Yes

5X No

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes

Atomicwork No

Axonius No

Drata No

Google Workspace No

Josys Yes

Microsoft 365 No

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Slack Yes

ThreatAware Yes

5X Yes

Amazon Web Services (AWS) No

Atomicwork Yes

Axonius Yes

Drata Yes

Google Workspace Yes

Josys No

Microsoft 365 Yes

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Pricing Details

$0 USD/per device/per month

Pricing is available upon request

Free Trial No

Free Version Yes

Pricing Details

Custom Pricing. Iru offers you a unique trial process, building a personalized environment for you to test drive the features that matter most to your business.

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Free Trial Yes

Free Version No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App No

iPad App No

Android App No

Windows Yes

Mac Yes

Linux No

Chromebook No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App Yes

iPad App Yes

Android App No

Windows No

Mac Yes

Linux No

Chromebook No

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support Yes

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person No

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person No

Vendor Details

Company Name

Action1

Founded

2018

Country

United States

Website

www.action1.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Iru (formerly Kandji)

Founded

2018

Country

United States

Website

www.iru.com

Product Features

Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)

Endpoint Management

Introducing Action1 Endpoint Management Software, a cloud-based solution tailored for the secure and efficient operation of remote workforces. Featuring effortless patching, deployment, monitoring, and remote access capabilities, Action1 removes the complexity of extensive training. Its sleek and efficient design avoids unnecessary clutter, providing numerous pre-configured apps, scripts, reports, and alerts to streamline IT operations. Endorsed by businesses globally, Action1 holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, guaranteeing top-notch security measures. Equip your team with a user-friendly platform that ensures agility and protection for your organization.

Endpoint Protection

Activity Log No

Antivirus No

Application Security No

Behavioral Analytics No

Device Management No

Encryption No

Signature Matching No

Web Threat Management No

Whitelisting / Blacklisting No

IT Management

Capacity Monitoring No

Compliance Management No

Event Logs No

Hardware Inventory No

IT Budgeting No

License Management No

Patch Management Yes

Remote Access Yes

Scheduling No

Software Inventory No

User Activity Monitoring No

Patch Management

Discover the simplicity of Action1 Enterprise Patch Management Software. Our solution provides comprehensive patching across various operating systems and third-party applications, along with instant evaluations of patch deficiencies and compliance levels. Tailor your application patching through an easy-to-use Software Repository, eliminating the need for a VPN—even for devices located off-site. Thanks to our bandwidth-optimized P2P software update distribution, Action1 guarantees smooth and effective patch management throughout your organization. Safeguard your systems and maintain their currency with a solution tailored for contemporary IT landscapes.

Alerts/Notifications Yes

Automatic Approval Yes

Automatic Patch Deployment Yes

Automatic Scans Yes

Compliance Management Yes

Custom Patches Yes

Dashboard Yes

Network Wide Management No

Patch Prioritization Yes

Patch Testing Yes

Remote Access/Control Yes

Vulnerability Scanning Yes

Remote Desktop

Chat No

Cross-Platform Access No

File Transfer No

Group View No

Mobile Device Access No

Multi Monitor Support Yes

Record Remote Sessions No

Remote Print No

Remote Wake No

User Management Yes

RMM

Deployment Management Yes

For MSPs Yes

IT Asset Management Yes

Mobile Access No

Network Monitoring Yes

Patch Management Yes

Real-time Alerts Yes

Remediation Management No

Software Asset Management (SAM)

Vulnerability Assessment

Vulnerability Management

Protect your organization using Action1's Vulnerability Management and Remediation Software, which integrates real-time vulnerability identification with inherent remediation features. Start with a complimentary vulnerability assessment that covers an unlimited number of endpoints and easily patch vulnerabilities in your operating systems and applications without needing a VPN. Streamline risk management by automating compensating controls while ensuring adherence to industry regulations. Action1 is fortified by SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, and GDPR certifications, providing reliable and secure protection for your IT landscape. Stay proactive against potential threats with this comprehensive solution tailored for effective vulnerability management.

Asset Discovery No

Asset Tagging No

Network Scanning No

Patch Management Yes

Policy Management No

Prioritization No

Risk Management No

Vulnerability Assessment No

Web Scanning No

Product Features

Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Behavioral Analytics Yes

Blacklisting/Whitelisting Yes

Continuous Monitoring Yes

Malware/Anomaly Detection Yes

Prioritization Yes

Remediation Management Yes

Root Cause Analysis Yes

Endpoint Management

Endpoint Protection

Activity Log Yes

Antivirus No

Application Security Yes

Behavioral Analytics No

Device Management Yes

Encryption Yes

Signature Matching No

Web Threat Management No

Whitelisting / Blacklisting Yes

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

IT Asset Management

Asset Tracking No

Audit Management No

Compliance Management Yes

Configuration Management Yes

Contract/License Management No

Cost Tracking No

Depreciation Management No

IT Service Management No

Inventory Management Yes

Maintenance Management Yes

Procurement Management No

Requisition Management No

Supplier Management No

IT Management

Capacity Monitoring No

Compliance Management Yes

Event Logs Yes

Hardware Inventory Yes

IT Budgeting Yes

License Management No

Patch Management Yes

Remote Access Yes

Scheduling Yes

Software Inventory Yes

User Activity Monitoring Yes

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Automatic Device Recognition Yes

Data Management Yes

Deployment Management Yes

Inventory Management Yes

Maintenance Utilities Yes

Procurement Management Yes

Remote Update / Installation Yes

Software Management Yes

Synchronization Management Yes

Wireless Network Support Yes

Mobility

App Management Yes

Barcode Scanning No

Compliance Management Yes

Content Management No

Data Collection No

Data Management No

File Management No

Forms Automation No

Mobile Messaging No

Remote Access Yes

Remote Systems Monitoring Yes

Patch Management

Alerts/Notifications Yes

Automatic Approval Yes

Automatic Patch Deployment Yes

Automatic Scans Yes

Compliance Management Yes

Custom Patches Yes

Dashboard No

Network Wide Management No

Patch Prioritization No

Patch Testing No

Remote Access/Control Yes

Vulnerability Scanning Yes

Process Mapping

RMM

Deployment Management Yes

For MSPs No

IT Asset Management Yes

Mobile Access Yes

Network Monitoring No

Patch Management Yes

Real-time Alerts Yes

Remediation Management Yes

Security Compliance

Single Sign On

Biometric No

Credential Management No

Identity Federation No

Multifactor Authentication No

Password Management No

Policy Management No

Social Sign On No

User Management No

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