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Automation and Scripting

Automation and Scripting

Showing 1-12 of 19 vendors• Open source vendors listed first

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n8n

Automation and Scripting
Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
92
9B
Open Source
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Red Hat Ansible

Automation and Scripting
Enterprise IT automation platform that simplifies the deployment and management of applications and IT infrastructure at scale across hybrid cloud environments.
74
7B
Open Source
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Salt Project

Automation and Scripting
Event-driven automation and configuration management platform owned by Broadcom (formerly VMware/SaltStack)
39
3B
Open Source
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Terraform

Automation and Scripting
Open-source infrastructure-as-code tool for provisioning and managing multi-cloud resources with declarative config. Compare Terraform for MSP automation.
89
3B
Open Source
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Chef Infra

Automation and Scripting
Configuration management and infrastructure automation platform that transforms infrastructure into code.
34
565M
Open Source
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Puppet

Automation and Scripting
Infrastructure automation platform for enforcing desired state configuration, continuous compliance, and secure DevOps at scale. Review Puppet for MSPs.
88
561M
Open Source
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Rundeck

Automation and Scripting
Open-source runbook automation for IT operations with self-service job scheduling, access control, and audit logging. Compare Rundeck for MSP workflows.
57
312M
Open Source
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StackStorm

Automation and Scripting
Event-driven open-source automation with IFTTT-style rules, workflow orchestration, and ChatOps integration. Compare StackStorm for MSP operations.
43
297M
Open Source
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Foreman

Automation and Scripting
Open source infrastructure lifecycle management tool for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of physical and virtual servers.
78
65M
Open Source
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Tracecat

Security Information and Event Mgmt. (SIEM)
Open-source AI automation platform for security and IT teams - alternative to Tines and Splunk SOAR.
20
42M
Open Source
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Rudder

Automation and Scripting
Open-source configuration management and continuous compliance automation with a web UI and policy-driven approach. Compare Rudder for MSP operations.
49
41M
Open Source
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CyberDrain

Automation and Scripting
Community-driven MSP platform providing CIPP (CyberDrain Improved Partner Portal) for Microsoft 365 multi-tenant management and automation.
70
24M
Open Source

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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

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.
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.