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Tactical RMM review (2026)
Updated 10 November 2026
Verdict: Tactical RMM is a capable, self-hosted RMM with a strong Windows agent, good scripting and MeshCentral-powered remote control. It suits MSPs and IT shops that are mostly Windows and comfortable running a Linux server. It's no longer the "free open-source RMM" older articles describe: the pricing page lists paid plans only and calls the software source-available.
Disclosure: written by the team behind bananana.dev, which competes with Tactical RMM. Facts below were read on tacticalrmm.com and docs.tacticalrmm.com on November 10, 2026.
What it is
A self-hosted (or vendor-hosted) remote monitoring and management platform built with Django, Vue and Go. It integrates MeshCentral for remote desktop, terminal and file transfer.
What it does well
- Windows management: the Windows agent covers Windows 7 to 11 and Server 2008 R2 to 2025, with checks, tasks, scripts and patching.
- Scripting: a large community script library and good automation.
- Self-hosting: you can run the whole stack on your own server.
- Remote control: MeshCentral underneath is proven.
Where it falls short
- Mac and Linux: agents exist (systemd Linux; macOS Intel and Apple silicon), but the docs list "Mac and Linux Agents" under sponsorship features, so plan on a paid plan for a mixed fleet.
- Cost for small setups: no free plan is listed. Self-hosted plans start at $55/month (0 to 199 endpoints) and go to $155/month; hosted plans run $65 to $280/month.
- Setup: you're running a Linux server with a reverse proxy and DNS; it's not a one-click install.
- No official phone app that we could find; you use the web UI.
Pricing (November 2026)
| Plan | Self-hosted | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $55/mo or $600/yr | 0 to 199 endpoints |
| Essentials | $80/mo | |
| Professional | $105/mo | |
| Business | $155/mo | |
| Hosted | $65 to $280/mo | Run by the vendor |
Who should pick it
- Windows-heavy MSPs who want self-hosting and deep scripting.
- Teams already using MeshCentral who want RMM features on top.
Who should look elsewhere
- Homelabs and tiny offices under 10 machines: bananana.dev is free for 10 devices on your own server, with Mac and Linux included, and has phone apps.
- Remote access only, free: MeshCentral on its own.
- No server to run: Level (10 devices free) or Action1 (200 free).
See also: Tactical RMM alternatives and bananana.dev vs Tactical RMM.
FAQ
Is Tactical RMM still free?
Its pricing page lists paid self-hosted plans from $55/month and no free plan.
Is Tactical RMM open source?
Its pricing page calls it source-available.
Does Tactical RMM support macOS and Linux?
Yes, with agents for systemd Linux and macOS, listed in its docs as sponsorship features.