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What it is

config.XO extends Microsoft PowerShell Desired State Configuration to manage Windows and Linux node configurations. It evaluates managed servers and clients against their intended state and corrects drift automatically. Teams can assign configurations to groups or individual hosts, create their own configurations and modules, or use a web wizard to build DSC configurations without writing code. It supports on-premises physical hosts and virtual machines, as well as internet-connected public-cloud virtual machines; proxy configuration is possible. Listed Windows versions are Server 2022, 2019 and 2016, plus Windows 11 and 10. Configuration runs can install packages through application.XO. The cloud service is agent-based and lists patch management, policy as code and compliance reporting alongside drift detection. Uploaded DSC configurations are encrypted with an XOAP-provided certificate, but user-uploaded compiled MOF files are not encrypted. XOAP says its service is hosted in Europe, is GDPR compliant, encrypts management connections and does not store actual user credentials. Free includes three managed systems; Standard is €449.00 per month or €4,999 billed annually.

Spec sheet

Purpose
config.XO extends Microsoft PowerShell Desired State Configuration to manage Windows and Linux node configurations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Security
Uploaded PowerShell DSC configurations are encrypted using a certificate provided by XOAP; compiled MOF files uploaded by users are not encrypted.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Headquarters
Cologne, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · xoap.io
Application integration
Configuration runs can run package installations using application.XO, which is based on PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Configuration wizard
A web-based wizard can create DSC configurations without requiring users to write code.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Custom modules
Users can create their own configurations or modules and apply them where needed.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Data security
XOAP says its service is hosted in Europe, is GDPR compliant, encrypts management connections, and does not store actual user credentials.Read 29 Sep 2026 · xoap.io
Drift correction
Managed servers and clients are continuously evaluated against their desired state, and configuration drift is corrected automatically.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Grouping
Configurations can be assigned to groups or individual hosts.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Node registration
Windows nodes are registered by running a PowerShell script that installs the XOAP DSC module and configures the local configuration manager.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Pricing limit
The Free XOAP plan includes 3 managed systems, and the Standard plan includes 10 with additional systems available.Read 29 Sep 2026 · xoap.io
Supported environments
The module supports on-premises virtual machines, physical hosts, and public-cloud virtual machines with internet access; proxy configuration is possible.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io
Windows versions
The documentation lists Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016, plus Windows 11 and Windows 10 as supported versions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.xoap.io

Plans and prices

Free Free Free forever 1 workspace · 1 admin user · 1 cloud connection · 1 hypervisor · 3 managed systems · 1 API key Read 29 Sep 2026 · xoap.io
Standard €449 a month Or €4,999 billed annually 10 admin users · Unlimited cloud connections · Unlimited hypervisors · 10 managed systems, with more available Read 29 Sep 2026 · xoap.io
Custom Priced on request Contact sales Customized plan · Extended enterprise support · Technical engineering Read 29 Sep 2026 · xoap.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automatically corrects configuration drift.
  • Web wizard creates DSC configurations without code.
  • Supports on-premises and public-cloud environments.
  • Includes patch management and compliance reporting.

Limits

  • Free plan includes only three managed systems.
  • Standard costs €449.00 per month.
  • Uploaded compiled MOF files are not encrypted.

Who it suits

It suits teams managing Windows and Linux configurations across on-premises and public-cloud systems. The free plan is limited to three managed systems; larger deployments can consider Standard, which includes ten with more available.

Verdict

config.XO combines automated state correction with configurable grouping and a code-free wizard. Check the managed-system limits and the different encryption treatment for DSC configurations and compiled MOF files before choosing a plan.

Where Specifiction places it

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