Best IT Automation Software in 2026 · page 2

Chef Infra

Chef Infra is configuration management software for automating infrastructure setup and maintaining a defined system state.

JAMS Scheduler

JAMS Scheduler centralizes IT processes in one console for scheduling, automating and monitoring batch jobs and cross-platform workflows.

VisualCron

VisualCron is a self-hosted automation, integration, and task scheduling tool for Windows environments.

Automic Continuous Delivery Automation

Automic coordinates application releases with deployment status and release reports.

baramundi Management Suite

Android app: baramundi manages endpoints, patches devices, and deploys software.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central

ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a web-based endpoint management product with a hybrid deployment model.

Syxsense Manage

Android app: Syxsense Manage combines endpoint management and patching, including Windows, Mac, and Linux updates.

AWS Systems Manager State Manager

Applies defined settings to managed nodes and AWS resources on a chosen schedule.

StackStorm

StackStorm is a free, open-source platform for integrating services and automating actions in response to events.

BMC Control-M

BMC Control-M is application and data orchestration software with SaaS, self-hosted, or hybrid deployment options listed for Enterprise.

OpenVox

Applies declared system settings locally or through a server, with Puppet-compatible manifests and modules.

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle Enterprise Manager 24ai manages Oracle Database and Engineered Systems across data centers and cloud environments.

Action1

Handles endpoint updates, settings, and automated fixes.

BatchPatch

BatchPatch remotely manages Windows updates and other actions across multiple computers.

Clad

Clad is free, open-source declarative configuration management for servers, using a Terraform-style plan and apply workflow.

CloudBolt

CloudBolt CMP offers policy-based resource provisioning and standardized workflows.

Cobbler

Cobbler automates Linux network installations and helps manage provisioning, updates, and configuration tasks.

Gluware

Gluware is a network automation and orchestration platform for complex, multi-vendor enterprise networks.

HCL BigFix

HCL BigFix combines endpoint management, security, automation, and digital employee experience capabilities in one platform.

PDQ Deploy

xCAT

xCAT provisions and manages physical and virtual machines for clusters and data centers.

WAPT

Heimdal Patch and Asset Management

Heimdal handles OS and third-party app patches alongside asset management.

SUSE Multi-Linux Manager

SUSE Multi-Linux Manager provides a central console for patching, content lifecycle management, and monitoring across mixed Linux environments.

HPE Morpheus Enterprise

HPE Morpheus Enterprise is self-hosted software for provisioning and automating workloads across virtual machines, containers, and clouds.