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Tactical RMM vs Automox: catalog facts
Tactical RMMAutomox
Free

Free to self-host under the source-available Tactical RMM License.

Paid

Commercial service with a free trial and demos on request.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Web
  • Remote desktop, shell and file browser through MeshCentral
  • Scheduled scripts and automated checks with alerting
  • One patch policy covers Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Patches third-party software as well as the OS
  • Source-available license, not OSI open source
  • You run and maintain the server yourself
  • Cloud-only service, no self-hosted option mentioned
  • Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
Self-hosted Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License: Tactical RMM License License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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