Sitemap.
Every page of OpenMSP, grouped by section.
Pages
Blog
- What Is the ELK Stack? Self-Hosted Logging for Small IT Teams
- Wazuh Deployment Guide for MSPs: Sizing, Clustering, and Costs
- The Open Source MSP Stack: TacticalRMM, Wazuh, and ITFlow vs a $50K Commercial Stack
- ScreenConnect to MeshCentral: The MSP Migration Guide
- ScreenConnect's Price Hike: Why MSPs Are Moving to MeshCentral
- Open Source AI Agents for MSPs vs Vendor Agent Marketplaces
- Tactical RMM Alternatives: Where MSPs Go When They Outgrow It
- Netdata Review for MSPs: Fast Metrics, Real Costs
- MSP360 Review for MSPs: Backup, RMM, Price
- Prometheus Monitoring for MSPs: The Practical Review
- Checkmk Review for MSPs: Pricing, Editions, and Fit
- Grafana Loki Review for MSPs
- LibreNMS Review for MSPs: Features, Limits, and Fit
- How One IT Pro Built a Free, Open-Source ITSM Platform at His Kitchen Table
- Zabbix Review for MSPs: Free Until You Count the Hours
- Wazuh Review for MSPs: The Operational Reality
- Zammad Review for MSPs: Helpdesk Fit, Pricing, and Limits
- FreeScout Review: Self-Hosted MSP Help Desk
- Passbolt Review for MSPs: The Open Source Team Vault, Tested
- ITFlow Review for MSPs: The Free Open-Source PSA in 2026
- RustDesk Review for MSPs
- MeshCentral Review for MSPs
- Tactical RMM Review for MSPs (2026)
- Open Source ITSM: 13 Free Service-Desk Tools for 2026
- Open Source IT Inventory Management: 5 Tools Compared for 2026
- AI Ticket Triage for MSPs: OS Tools vs Proprietary Platforms
- MeshCentral: Remote Access Without the Vendor Tax
- RustDesk Alternatives for MSPs (2026)
- How to Migrate from Datto RMM to TacticalRMM
- Snipe-IT: The Free Open Source IT Asset Manager for MSPs
- Fleet MDM Review - Open-Source Device Management Built on osquery
- How to Start and Grow an MSP Business
- Is Open Source PSA Software Mature Enough for Your MSP?
- Best Free IT Asset Management Software - Tools That Work for MSPs
- Free Open-Source Ticketing Systems for MSPs (2026)
- How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup: The Stuff Google Doesn't Surface
- Open Source RMM Software: 30+ Tools and 5 Stacks for MSPs
- How TacticalRMM Went From Side Project to the RMM 5,000+ MSPs Run in Production
- Why Open Source Will Define IT Services
- Why Big MSPs Are Quietly Moving to Open Source (And Not Talking About It)
- Debunking the Biggest Myths About Open Source MSP Tools
- Unlocking Opportunity in Small MSPs with Open Source
- Wazuh SIEM vs. Commercial Solutions for MSPs
- Open Source MSP Software: 34 Tools, Every Repo Verified
- The Key to Fixing MSP Margins: Open Source and AI
- Open Source IT: A New Era for Service Providers
- The Evolution of SaaS: Why Data, Relationships, and Open Source Are Key
- Breaking Free from Vendor Payouts with AI and Open Source
- Major League GitHub: The Open Source Talent Leaderboard
Authors
Podcasts
Vendors
- Acronis Cloud Backup
- Acronis Cyber Backup
- Alienvault Ossim
- Amanda Network Backup
- Amavis Email Security
- Ansible Opensource
- Apache Guacamole
- Apt Advanced Package Tool
- Arctic Wolf Networks
- Atera
- Authentik
- Azure Active Directory
- Backblaze B2
- Bacula Systems
- Bareos
- Barracuda Email Security Gateway
- Bitdefender Gravityzone
- Bitwarden
- Blackpoint Cyber
- Bookstack
- Borgbackup
- Breeze
- Cacti
- Carbon Black
- Cas
- Checkmk
- Chef Infra
- Chkrootkit
- Chocolatey
- Cisco Anyconnect
- Cisco Duo Beyond
- Cisco Meraki
- Citrix Gateway
- Clamav
- Clonezilla
- Connectwise Automate
- Connectwise Control Soc
- Connectwise Manage
- Crowdstrike Falcon
- Cyberdrain
- Datto Autotask Psa
- Datto Cloud Continuity
- Datto Rmm
- Datto Siris
- Documize Ce
- Dolibarr
- Duo Security
- Duplicity
- Elastic Stack
- Erpnext
- Ferrumgate
- Fleet Mdm
- Flyve Mdm
- Fog Project
- Foreman
- Freeipa
- Freeitsm
- Freescout
- Freshdesk
- Fusionauth
- Fusionresolveit
- Gitbook
- Gluu
- Google Workspace
- Gorelo
- Grafana Loki
- Graylog
- Grr Rapid Response
- Guardz
- Headwind Mdm
- Helk
- Homebrew
- Hudu
- Huntress
- Icinga
- Ipfire
- Itflow
- It Glue
- Jamf Pro
- Jumpserver
- Kaseya Bms
- Kaseya Vsa
- Keepass
- Keeper Security
- Keycloak
- Kimai
- Librenms
- Logrhythm Nextgen Siem
- Lynis
- Macrium Reflect
- Maester
- Mailscanner
- Manageengine Mdm Plus
- Manageengine Opmanager
- Manageengine Patch Manager Plus
- Mautic
- Meshcentral
- Micromdm
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Defender Xdr
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Mimecast Email Security
- Mimedefang
- Misp
- Mizo
- Msp360
- N8n
- N Able N Central
- Nagios
- Netbird
- Netdata
- Netlock Rmm
- Nineminds
- Ninjaone Patch Management
- Observium
- Odoo
- Okta
- Openam
- Openbao
- Opendesk
- Openedr
- Openframe Agentic Msp
- Openframe Km
- Openframe Psa
- Openframe Rmm
- Openframe Siem
- Openframe Tenant Management
- Opennms
- Openproject
- Openvpn
- Openziti
- Opnsense
- Osquery
- Palo Alto Globalprotect
- Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xdr
- Palo Alto Prisma Access
- Pandora Fms
- Passbolt
- Passportal
- Pfsense
- Pia
- Piler
- Pomerium
- Powershell
- Prelude Siem
- Prometheus
- Proofpoint Essentials
- Proxmox Mail Gateway
- Prtg Network Monitor
- Puppet
- Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
- Redo Rescue
- Remmina
- Rescuezilla
- Restic
- Rkhunter
- Rspamd
- Rudder
- Rundeck
- Rustdesk
- Salt Project
- Secureratingiq
- Security Onion
- Sentinelone
- Serva
- Shibboleth
- Shuffle
- Sigma
- Slide
- Smallstep
- Snort
- Socfortress Copilot
- Socfortress Waf Platform
- Solarwinds Npm
- Solarwinds Patch Manager
- Sophos Intercept X
- Sophos Xdr
- Spamassassin
- Spiffe Spire
- Splashtop
- Splunk Enterprise Security
- Stackstorm
- Strongswan
- Suitecrm
- Superops
- Syncthing
- Tacticalrmm
- Teamviewer
- Teleport
- Tenzir
- Terraform
- Thehive
- Tigervnc
- Todyl
- Tracecat
- Uptime Kuma
- Urbackup
- Veeam Backup Replication
- Velociraptor
- Wazuh
- Webroot Endpoint Protection
- Winget
- Wireguard
- Wsus Offline Update
- Yum
- Zabbix
- Zammad
- Zeek
- Zenarmor
- Zerotier
- Zitadel
- Zscaler Private Access
- Information Technology It
- Mobile Device Management
- Saas Management
- Backup And Disaster Recovery
- Cloud Backup Solutions
- Productivity And Collaboration Suites
- Network Operations Center Noc
- Remote Monitoring And Management
- Remote Access And Support Tools
- Patch Management
- Automation And Scripting
- Network Management And Monitoring
- Operations Overhead Ops
- Professional Services Automation
- Documentation And Password Management
- Security Operations Center Soc
- Security Information And Event Mgmt Siem
- Remote Access Secure Remote Access For Soc
- Endpoint Detection And Response Edr
- Endpoint Security Antivirusepp
- Extended Detection And Response Xdr
- Identity And Access Management Iam
- Managed Detection And Response Mdr
- Email Security
- Zero Trust Network Access Ztna
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
What is OpenMSP?
OpenMSP is The MSP Knowledge Hub & Community Platform designed specifically for Managed Service Providers seeking to optimize their technology stack, reduce vendor costs, and discover open-source alternatives. We combine a comprehensive vendor directory, open-source solution catalog, and integrated community discussions to help MSPs make informed decisions.
Is OpenMSP really free?
Yes, completely free. Browse vendors and tools, read comparisons, and join community discussions - no cost, no registration required. OpenMSP is community-supported and focused on empowering MSPs to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency through open-source technology.
How does OpenMSP help MSPs reduce costs?
We help MSPs identify cost-effective alternatives to expensive commercial solutions, provide transparent vendor information, and connect you with proven open-source alternatives. Our platform enables MSPs to make informed decisions about their technology investments.
Do I need to create an account to use OpenMSP?
No account required for browsing vendors, reading comparisons, or accessing community content. Creating a free account with SSO (Microsoft, Google, or Slack) allows you to participate in discussions and save your favorite tools.
Platform Information
How does OpenMSP make money?
OpenMSP is currently community-supported. We focus on providing value to the MSP community first. Any future monetization will keep the core platform free for MSPs while maintaining our independence and commitment to unbiased information.
What makes OpenMSP different from other resources?
We focus exclusively on MSP needs with transparent vendor information and open-source alternatives. No vendor partnerships or sponsored listings - just honest, community-driven information to help MSPs make better technology decisions. Our biggest value is our community where MSPs help each other with questions, setup guidance, and sharing real-world experiences.
How is vendor and tool information verified?
Our community of MSP professionals helps verify and update information. We also maintain direct research on tools and vendors to ensure accuracy. Community members can report outdated information, and we work to keep everything current.
Who is behind OpenMSP?
OpenMSP was founded by Michael Assraf, who has extensive experience in the MSP industry and product leadership. As the former CEO & Founder of Vicarius, Michael grew a startup from $0 to $9M ARR with 500+ customers and deep experience working with MSPs, partners, and fundraising. OpenMSP represents his commitment to empowering the MSP community through better technology decisions and cost optimization.
Open-Source Tools & Alternatives
How do you evaluate open-source tool quality?
We assess tools based on active development, community size, documentation quality, production deployments by MSPs, and available support options. Tools must meet strict criteria for reliability and enterprise readiness.
Can I get support for open-source tools?
Many open-source projects offer multiple support options including community forums, commercial support from vendors, professional services, and our community discussions where experienced MSPs share implementation guidance.