Cimian
5.9#33 in application deployment softwareFree planFree planSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Cimian | ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The project describes integration with Microsoft Intune, including .intunewin packages, and cloud storage such as AWS S3 and Azure Blob Storage. | The integrated console lists Tenable Security, Tenable Vulnerability Management, Rapid7, ServiceDesk Plus, CrowdStrike and Analytics Plus integrations. |
| Purpose | Cimian is an open-source system for managing and automating Windows software installations through a web server based repository of packages and metadata. | Patch Manager Plus automates patch management tasks from scanning and assessment through deployment and reporting. |
Cimian suits organizations managing Windows software across a few machines or thousands of systems. It is for administrators comfortable with self-hosted repositories, YAML configuration, and Windows deployment agents.
It suits administrators responsible for patching Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints, including third-party applications. The Free edition is listed for small businesses with up to 20 workstations and five servers.