opsi
Open-source device management from Mainz for Windows, Linux and macOS, with software distribution, patching, OS installation and inventory in the free core
Quick Overview
| Company | uib GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software |
| Headquarters | Mainz, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Your own servers, or opsi Cloud in data centers in Germany |
| Open Source | Open source core (licence text not checked); extensions are paid |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes - on-premise installation on your own server |
| Main Features | Software distribution, patch management, OS installation, configuration management, hardware and software inventory, multi-site depot servers, license management extension, Linux and macOS agents |
| Pricing | Core free. Professional from 4,99 € per device per year net (Education 2,99 €), Enterprise 8,99 € (Education 4,99 €), opsi Cloud 11,99 € (Education 7,99 €); extensions need 100 devices minimum; Basic license free up to 30 devices |
| Best For | In-house IT teams that want a self-hosted deployment and patching tool without per-device fees for the core |
| Replaces | ConnectWise Automate (software deployment and patching part), Microsoft Configuration Manager |
Detailed Review
opsi is a device management tool built by uib GmbH in Mainz. The vendor describes it as open source and made in Germany, with an installed base that includes schools, municipalities and banks. The core handles automated software installation, Windows and third-party patching, unattended OS installation, configuration management and inventory.
Unlike a service-provider RMM, opsi is aimed at one organisation managing its own fleet. It does not market multi-customer billing or PSA integration, so it fits an internal IT department more than an MSP.
Core Features Without a Licence
The vendor states that the core features can be used without a licence: automatic software distribution and patch management, automatic OS installation, configuration management, hardware and software inventory, and support for multiple locations. Larger sites can run their own depot servers so that packages are served locally.
Windows 7 to 11 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2022 are listed for installation, as are common Linux distributions.
Paid Extensions
Extensions add what larger organisations ask for: a directory connector for Active Directory, Samba 4 and OpenLDAP, license management, user roles, WAN and VPN support, two-factor authentication, single sign-on, an audit log and a macOS agent. The Basic license unlocks a set of them free for up to 30 devices, including commercial use, while Professional and Enterprise are priced per device per year with a 100 device minimum.
Hosting Options
You can run the server yourself or let uib operate it in opsi Cloud, which the vendor says uses data centers in Germany. The vendor's website privacy policy names Hetzner as its web host. Support contracts are sold separately, starting with a 720 € introductory package.
Limitations to Consider
opsi is a client management tool for a single organisation and is not a multi-tenant MSP platform: there is no per-customer billing or PSA integration described on the vendor pages. It has no remote monitoring of servers and networks, so pair it with a monitoring tool such as Checkmk or Zabbix. Several useful extensions, including the macOS agent, WAN support and single sign-on, sit in the Enterprise tier, and the extensions require licensing at least 100 devices.
Who Should Use opsi
In-house IT teams and schools with a fleet of Windows, Linux and macOS machines who want a self-hosted deployment and patching tool, accept a package-based way of working and would rather pay for support than per-device core licences.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Core features free of licence fees
- Self-hosted, with a German cloud option
- Windows, Linux and macOS clients
- Prices published per device per year
- Support directly from the developer
Cons
- Not built for multi-customer MSP use
- No server or network monitoring
- Software is deployed as packages, which needs packaging work
- Some extensions only in the Enterprise tier
Alternatives to opsi
Other European remote monitoring and management (rmm) software worth comparing before you decide:
baramundi
Germany · Endpoint management suite with inventory, patching and OS deployment
Aagon ACMP
Germany · Client management in four editions from Starter to Expert
Acronis RMM
Switzerland · RMM for service providers, built into the Acronis cyber platform
Heimdal
Denmark · Patch management, EDR and DNS security under one console
See all European remote monitoring and management (rmm) software or compare them directly against ConnectWise Automate (software deployment and patching part) on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The core features are usable without a licence. Extensions such as license management, Linux agent and the directory connector need a Basic license (free for up to 30 devices) or a paid Professional or Enterprise license.
Only partly. It replaces software deployment, patching, OS installation and inventory for a single organisation, but it does not offer multi-tenant MSP features or server monitoring.
Yes. uib offers opsi Cloud as managed hosting of the server with data centers in Germany, from 11,99 € per device per year net for business customers, starting at 100 devices.