Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026

config.XO

Ch 087.1of 25 Configuration Management Tools

1Runs onAPI, Linux, Web, Windows
2CostsFree plan · paid from €449/mo
3Deployment modelcloud
4Agent modelagent based
5Drift detectionYes
6Patch managementYes
7Policy as codeYes
8Compliance reportingYes

8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: xoap.io

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Overview

config.XO is ranked #8 of 25 in configuration management tools on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at €449/mo.

config.XO plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Free forever 1 workspace · 1 admin user · 1 cloud connection · 1 hypervisor · 3 managed systems · 1 API key xoap.io · 29 Sept 2026

Standard €449/mo Or €4,999 billed annually 10 admin users · Unlimited cloud connections · Unlimited hypervisors · 10 managed systems, with more available xoap.io · 29 Sept 2026

Custom Not published Contact sales Customized plan · Extended enterprise support · Technical engineering xoap.io · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on configuration management tools

Free plan: Yesxoap.io
Deployment model: cloudxoap.io
Agent model: agent_basedxoap.io
Drift detection: Yesxoap.io
Patch management: Yesxoap.io
Policy as code: Yesxoap.io
Compliance reporting: Yesxoap.io
Supported platforms: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 11, Windows 10, Linuxxoap.io

Facts

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