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Tactical RMM vs Pulseway: catalog facts
Tactical RMM	Pulseway
Free Free to self-host under the source-available Tactical RMM License.	Freemium A free tool is available, with paid plans and add-ons for more features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Remote desktop, shell and file browser through MeshCentral Scheduled scripts and automated checks with alerting	Monitoring, remote control and patching in one platform Patches third-party apps as well as operating systems
Source-available license, not OSI open source You run and maintain the server yourself	Security, backup and ticketing are paid add-ons Aimed at IT teams and MSPs rather than home users
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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