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What it is

Fleet is an open-core platform for managing endpoints: IT teams can configure, update, and secure devices across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS. Its live device connection supports reports and audit logs for near-instant visibility. Fleet offers a catalog of maintained apps, automatic remediation for devices that fall out of compliance, and self-service access to approved software. Administrators can enforce FileVault, BitLocker, and LUKS2 encryption, remotely lock or wipe devices, and run checks against CIS benchmarks, SOC 2, ISO, or custom baselines. It can run on-premises, in the cloud, or in air-gapped environments; Free and Premium list self-hosting. Workflows can use the REST API, webhooks, or fleetctl, and integrations include tools such as Okta, Jira, and GitHub. The source code is public, and Fleet says its free version will always remain free. Free costs nothing and has no support. Premium is $7.00 per host per month; managed cloud is currently available only to customers with 700+ hosts.

Spec sheet

What it does
Fleet is an endpoint platform for managing devices, software, and vulnerabilities from one console.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Product
Fleet is an open-core device management platform for configuring, updating, and securing endpoints.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Intended users
Fleet says it is especially popular with enterprise IT and security teams.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Deployment
Fleet can run on-premises, in the cloud, or air-gapped, and the pricing page lists self-hosting for Free and Premium.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Integrations
Official integrations include Okta, Snowflake, Tines, runZero, Active Directory, Ansible, AWS, Azure, Chef, Elastic, GitHub, GitLab, Splunk, Jira, Munki, Puppet, Salt, Vanta, DigiCert, and Smallstep.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Compliance
Fleet can run live checks against CIS benchmarks, SOC 2, ISO, or an organization's own baselines.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Support
Free includes an open-source issue tracker and community Slack, while Premium includes unlimited confidential email support and phone and video call support.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Founded
2020Read 28 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
API authentication
API tokens are retrieved from the Fleet account page or login endpoint and sent in an Authorization Bearer header; default session duration is five days.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Automation and API
Custom workflows can use Fleet's REST API, webhook events, and fleetctl command line tool.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
CLI
fleetctl is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows and can manage hosts, apply configurations, run reports, and call the Fleet API.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Company profile
LinkedIn lists Fleet Device Management as privately held, founded in 2020, headquartered in San Francisco, with 51–200 employees.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company reach
LinkedIn says Fleet enrolls millions of laptops, tablets, phones, servers, and other devices in more than 90 countries.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Device coverage
Fleet supports macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS devices.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Device management
Fleet provides multi-platform MDM, enrollment, configuration, OS update enforcement, lock and wipe commands, and application deployment.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Documentation
Fleet publishes extensive documentation, guides, API reference, deployment architectures, GitOps configuration references, and enrollment instructions.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Extensibility
Custom workflows can use Fleet REST API endpoints, outbound webhooks, and fleetctl.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Funding
Crunchbase lists Fleet Device Management as a private Series B company that raised funding across four rounds from 37 investors; the total amount is not shown publicly on the page.Read 19 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
GitOps
Fleet supports GitOps configuration workflows and provides a fleetctl command-line tool for applying configuration as code.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Google Play app
Fleet's Android companion app installs IT-managed certificates so users can connect to a corporate network, and deployment through Fleet is required for certificate management.Read 19 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Google Play data safety
The Google Play listing states that the app shares no data with third parties and collects no data.Read 19 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Inventory and reporting
Fleet maintains a live connection to devices and provides reports and audit logs for near-instant visibility.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Licence
The free version of Fleet is MIT licensed; the repository also describes a separate commercial licence for paid features.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: onboarding
A G2 reviewer requested a free trial for beginners and better starting instructions.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: setup complexity
The same independent review said Fleet is not the easiest tool to set up and does not replace an RMM or PSA platform.Read 19 Oct 2026 · openmsp.ai
Linux limitation
Disk-encryption enforcement is limited to Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Fedora hosts, and Fleet Desktop officially supports GNOME and KDE Plasma.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Open source
Fleet says its source code is public and that its free version will always be free.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Praise: deployment
A G2 security manager praised quick setup, fast deployment, and consolidating Windows and Linux management in one platform.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: openness
An independent 2026 review highlighted Fleet's source-code access, cross-platform coverage, native GitOps workflow, and osquery foundation.Read 19 Oct 2026 · openmsp.ai
Praise: visibility
A G2 reviewer praised real-time identification of workstation and server changes, misconfigurations, outdated software, and vulnerabilities.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Project history
Fleet's 2020 announcement said development moved from Kolide's original repository to a new Fleet Device Management company using an open-core model.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Rating on G2
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
REST API
Fleet documents API routes for hosts, queries, policies, configuration, authentication, and other resources; requests normally use bearer API tokens.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Security audit
A June 2026 white-box penetration test of Fleet 4.86.0 found no critical-severity issues, and Fleet states all findings were resolved, accepted with rationale, or false positives.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Security certification
Fleet's site links to a SOC 2 Type 2 trust resource.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Security controls
Fleet can enforce FileVault, BitLocker, and LUKS2 disk encryption and remotely lock or wipe devices.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Security program
Fleet publishes a trust report, vulnerability disclosure process, repository security policy, and external security audit information.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Self-hosting
Fleet can run self-hosted using its static fleet and fleetctl binaries, with MySQL, Redis, and TLS certificate dependencies.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Software management
Premium includes application management for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus self-service installation and maintenance windows.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Software patching
Fleet offers a catalog of Fleet-maintained apps, automatic remediation for devices out of compliance, and approved software self-service.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Supported systems
Fleet lists support for macOS 15+, iOS/iPadOS 17+, Windows 10 21H2+ and Server 2012+, multiple Linux distributions, ChromeOS 112+, and Android 14+.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
System limitation
Fleet does not actively test or pursue bugs on operating-system versions older than its listed support versions.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Vulnerability management
Fleet offers continuous scanning, vulnerability scores, CISA KEV data, malware detection, and asset discovery features.Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com

Plans and prices

Free Free billed monthly Basic features · No support Read 20 Sep 2026 · fleetdm.com
Free Free $0 per host / month Basic features · no support · self-hosted deployment · REST API · webhooks · community support Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Premium $7 a month $7.00 per host / month Multi-platform MDM · application deployment · vulnerability scores · managed cloud · RBAC · audit logging · unlimited email support Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com
Custom Priced on request Talk to sales Large deployments · multi-tenancy · private update registry · SSO/SCIM · phone and video support Read 19 Oct 2026 · fleetdm.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Covers macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS.
  • Live device connection supports reports and audit logs.
  • Enforces FileVault, BitLocker, and LUKS2 encryption.
  • Free plan includes basic features.
  • Can run in air-gapped environments.

Limits

  • Free plan has no support.
  • Managed cloud requires 700+ hosts.
  • Premium costs $7.00 per host per month.

Who it suits

Fleet suits enterprise IT and security teams managing endpoints and enforcing device or compliance requirements. It also fits teams that need self-hosting or API-based workflow automation.

Fleet in depth

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Overview

Fleet is an endpoint management platform for IT and security teams that need to manage devices, software, and security posture together. It suits organizations that want deployment flexibility and live compliance checks; its main trade-off is that support and managed cloud access sit behind paid plans, with cloud currently limited to larger customers.

Key features

Live inventory and compliance

Fleet maintains a live connection to devices and turns it into inventory, reports, and audit logs. That is useful for teams that need a current operational view rather than periodic snapshots. Live checks against CIS benchmarks, SOC 2, ISO, or an organization's own baselines extend that visibility into compliance monitoring, though the value depends on having requirements the team can define and act on.

Software and security controls

A Fleet-maintained app catalog, approved software self-service, and automatic remediation for noncompliant devices combine routine deployment with policy enforcement. Fleet can enforce FileVault, BitLocker, and LUKS2 encryption, and remotely lock or wipe endpoints. Those capabilities make it a practical fit for teams responsible for both software hygiene and device security, rather than a narrow inventory tool.

Automation and integrations

Custom workflows can use the REST API, webhook events, and fleetctl command-line tool. Integrations include identity, security, IT operations, and developer tools such as Okta, Active Directory, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Jira, GitHub, and Ansible. That breadth gives teams ways to connect Fleet to existing processes, but designing those workflows still requires operational ownership.

Pricing

Fleet uses a freemium model. Free costs nothing and includes basic features, but no support. Free users get an open-source issue tracker and community Slack rather than confidential support, so this plan is best for teams able to self-host and resolve problems themselves. Fleet says its source code is public and its free version will always remain free.

Premium costs $7 a month, billed at $7.00 per host per month. It adds unlimited confidential email support, phone and video call support, and managed cloud access for eligible customers. The managed cloud option is currently available only to customers with 700+ hosts; self-hosting is also available. That threshold makes Premium's cloud route a poor fit for smaller organizations, even though its per-host price is clear.

Custom pricing is aimed at teams that can move quickly with large deployments. Fleet does not state a price for this plan, so it is a sales-led option rather than a straightforward price comparison.

Platforms

Fleet supports macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS devices. Its listed platforms also include API, web, and self-hosted. Deployment can be on-premises, in the cloud, or air-gapped, giving organizations with different infrastructure constraints a route to run it. Self-hosting is available on both Free and Premium.

Who it's for

Fleet is strongest for enterprise IT and security teams that want one system for endpoint inventory, app management, encryption enforcement, remote actions, and compliance checks. Its mix of self-hosted and air-gapped deployment is particularly relevant to organizations with infrastructure or security constraints. Teams that want a supported managed service below 700 hosts, or that need support on a free plan, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Pros: Live inventory and audit logs give teams a current view of enrolled endpoints.

Pros: App deployment, automatic remediation, encryption controls, and remote lock or wipe cover meaningful day-to-day security and management tasks.

Pros: Self-hosted and air-gapped deployment options suit organizations that cannot rely solely on a managed cloud service.

Cons: Free has no support, leaving users with community Slack and an open-source issue tracker.

Cons: Managed cloud access requires at least 700 hosts, excluding smaller customers from that option.

Cons: Custom pricing makes the large-deployment plan less transparent for initial budgeting.

Alternatives

Mac Management Software and Application Deployment Software are useful category lists for comparing options by focus. Consider FileWave if its Community Edition's free allowance of up to 15 computers, 15 tablets, and 15 Chrome devices better matches a small deployment. ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is worth considering when a free edition capped at 25 devices is a closer fit. Choose Relution if five devices are enough and you want its free option on shared cloud or on premises. AppTec360 Enterprise Mobility Management is another freemium alternative. SureAsset is a free option focused on asset lifecycle management, hardware and software license tracking, and API access and automation. Zentral is a freemium alternative with a listed Zentral Santa plan at €3 a month, billed 3€ Device/Month. LogMeIn Resolve IT Asset Management is a freemium alternative. Mosyle Manager is a freemium option focused on iOS/iPadOS or macOS, with a free plan that has no device limit.

Verdict

Fleet is a strong choice for IT and security teams that need live endpoint visibility alongside software management, encryption controls, and compliance monitoring, especially when self-hosting or air-gapped deployment matters. Its free plan lowers the barrier to adoption, but teams that need dependable support or managed cloud should weigh the per-host Premium price and the 700-host cloud threshold before committing.

Verdict

Fleet combines device inventory, software management, security controls, and compliance checks in one endpoint platform. The Free plan is self-hosted with no support; Premium adds paid support and managed cloud access for eligible customers.

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