Alternatives to Installomator

An open-source shell script that downloads, installs and updates standard applications on managed Macs. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Installomator.

  • Munki

    An open-source set of tools for managing software installs and removals on macOS client machines.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSSelf-hosted

    Munki manages installs and removals on Macs from a repository on a plain web server, which you must set up and maintain instead of pulling vendor downloads directly.

  • AutoPkg

    A command-line automation framework for downloading, packaging and distributing macOS software.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSCommand line

    AutoPkg is a recipe-based command-line framework that downloads and packages Mac software for distribution, so it prepares packages rather than installing them on clients itself.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • Jamf Pro

    A device management and security platform for Macs, iPhones, iPads and other Apple devices in organisations.

    PaidProprietaryWeb

  • Outset

    A macOS utility that automatically runs scripts and packages at boot, at user login or on demand.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

  • Nudge

    An open-source macOS app that repeatedly prompts users to install required macOS security updates.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

  • SimpleMDM

    A hosted mobile device management service for enrolling, configuring and updating fleets of Apple devices.

    PaidProprietarymacOSiOSWeb

  • Mosyle

    A hosted device management and security platform for Apple devices used at work and in schools.

    PaidProprietarymacOSiOSWeb

  • NanoMDM

    A minimalist open-source Apple MDM server, inspired by MicroMDM, that you run yourself.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedCommand line