Your Macs. Always Up to Date. Zero Effort.
If you can make toast, you can manage Mac software with Automata Deploy.
Just pick your apps from our catalog, and the rest happens automatically — no scripts, no packaging, no IT headaches. It's the smarter way to keep every Mac in your organization running smoothly.
MEET Automata Deploy
Automata Deploy is the ultimate solution for application deployment and management for the Mac!
Your Macs Need Automated Software Management
Most businesses rely on software that isn't available in the Mac App Store — tools like Zoom, Acrobat, or Google Chrome that employees need every day. Without a solution in place, keeping that software current and secure across every Mac falls on someone's shoulders. A third-party Mac app catalog like Automata Deploy automates the entire process, freeing your team to focus on what actually moves the business forward.
Exceptional Value
Automata Deploy gives you instant access to a catalog of over 300 popular apps — and keeps them updated automatically.
At less than a dollar per Mac per month, it's built for schools and businesses of any size, with or without an MDM.
Our Standard App Catalog
We are continually adding more apps to our standard catalog, driving increased value for our customers. Take a look at all of the applications available here.
Unparalleled Ease of Use
Managing Mac software with Automata Deploy is as easy as making toast. No scripts, no technical expertise, no complicated tools — just an intuitive point-and-click interface that anyone can master, whether you're an IT pro or just someone keeping a small business running.
Outsource Your Mac Software Management
Packaging and updating Mac software is nobody's idea of a good time. Automata Deploy automates the tedious work of software management, freeing your IT staff to focus on the projects with real ROI. For leadership, that means enterprise-grade Mac app management at a fraction of the cost of doing it manually.
For organizations without a dedicated Mac expert, it delivers that same enterprise-grade experience without the enterprise-grade price tag.
Eliminate Software Update Tickets
The self-service Automata Software Center application allows end-users to install approved applications as-needed without a phone call to IT.
Technical Support
Automata Deploy is backed by real technical support, something you won't get from Homebrew or any other DIY solution.
Your Personal App Store
Replace the Mac App Store with the Automata Software Center by pairing Automata Deploy with a simple device restriction policy.
Your team gets a curated selection of approved apps — and your organization gets peace of mind, especially when it comes to controlling which agentic AI tools are running across your fleet.
The #1 Missing Feature from Apple Business
Apple Business is great, but it doesn't include a third-party app catalog and its inventory tools leave a lot to be desired. Automata Deploy picks up right where it leaves off, with seamless integration, a hosted installer, and a detailed inventory dashboard that gives you full visibility into your hardware and software across every Mac.
Beyond Patch Management
Automata Deploy is far more than a patch management tool. Deploy specific apps to specific teams, empower users to install what they need without admin privileges, and maintain full visibility into what's running across your entire fleet. With robust reporting tools covering app versions, hardware, and licensing compliance, it's a complete software management solution — not just an updater.
Compliance & High Performance Options Available
For organizations with strict compliance requirements like schools, healthcare providers, and financial institutions — Automata Deploy Pro offers an on-premises option that keeps all updates and deployments securely behind your firewall. A local caching server also means software installations happen over your LAN rather than the internet, making it an ideal choice for large fleets or environments where cloud-hosted solutions aren't an option.
MDM Agnostic
Automata Deploy is completely MDM agnostic — it works with Jamf, Intune, Apple Business, and more. Switching MDMs? No problem! Automata Deploy keeps running through the transition without interruption.
Add our on-premises caching server and large fleets get a performance boost too, delivering updates over your LAN instead of hammering the internet every time a new version drops.
Packaging As a Service
One common drawback of app catalogs is being locked into a fixed list of applications with no room for customization.
Automata Deploy Pro breaks that mold — while our standard catalog covers the most popular Mac apps, our on-demand custom packaging service means you're never limited to what's on the shelf.
Just provide the installer and licensing information and we'll handle the rest, so you can deploy virtually any software your organization needs.
How it works
Step 1:
Install the Automata Software Center application on your Macs.
You can do this using Apple Remote Desktop, Mobile Device Management, Shell Script, or interactively on device.
Step 2:
Select the applications to install via the Automata Software Catalog website.
Identify applications to install & update automatically, optional applications that are available for self-service installation, or applications you want to remove.
Step 3:
Applications automatically install, update or become available for end-users to install via self-service.
The Automata Software Center installs and updates applications as-needed. End-users utilize the Automata Software Center to install approved optional applications.
FREE TRIAL NOW AVAILABLE
Ready to see it in action? We'd love to let Automata Deploy speak for itself. Request a free evaluation license and take it for a spin in your own environment — no strings attached.
Why Choose Automata Deploy
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Easy to Use
Intuitive web-based interface for managing all of your apps - no scripting required. If you can check a box, you already know how to use Automata Deploy!
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Affordable
Starting at under a dollar per device per month, Automata Deploy costs less than other solutions and is far more affordable than hiring a full-time Mac engineer.
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Secure
Package managers reach out to countless external domains to fetch software, making them a poor fit for managed networks. Automata Deploy routes everything through a single, trusted source that's simple to whitelist and approve.
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Automatic
Automate software installation, updating, and removal across your entire fleet of Macs with a single button click.
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Self Service
Empower your end-users to install the software they need, when they need it — without pestering IT.
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No Packaging
Never package Mac software again! Simply select from our catalog of the most popular applications. Need something we don’t have? We can package additional applications on request.*
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Version CTRL
Test and approve software updates. Choose to remain on an older application version when necessary.*
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Customizable
Build Manifests that target specific applications to different segments of your Mac fleet.*
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Reporting
Robust reporting available across your entire fleet. Hardware inventory, version compliance reporting, and software inventory reports are all included.
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Cloud Hosted
Ideal for updating software on remote and hybrid employees’ Macs, our cloud hosted solution ensures your Macs will get their updates no matter where they are.
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Munki
Automata Deploy is built on open-source Munki technology — reliable, secure, and trusted by Mac admins everywhere.
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MDM Optional
Automata Deploy is a low-cost add-on that pairs great with MDM. Not using an MDM? Automata Deploy can be installed on any Mac for software-only device management.
Optimized for Apple Business
Connecting Automata Deploy to Apple Business couldn't be simpler.
We host the installer so there's nothing to build or package — just copy and paste the link we provide directly into the macOS Packages section of Apple Business and you're up and running.
WHITE PAPERS
Ideal for remote and hybrid workforces. Learn how Automata Deploy is being used to rapidly deploy and update applications on MacBooks - no matter where they are.
Learn how academic institutions are effectively scaling their software delivery and maintenance efforts in large, multi-location school districts and with-in higher-ed using Automata Deploy.
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are choosing Automata Deploy to save time, money, and infrastructure costs. By leveraging our platform for software maintenance tasks, they can focus their time on the things that matter most — like customer support and break-fix.
Pricing
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Small Business - $499/Yr
• Up to 100 Macs
• Standard Application Catalog
• 1 Manifest
• Metrics & Reporting Dashboard
• Standard Technical Support
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Standard - $1,499/YR
• Up to 250 Macs
• Standard Application Catalog
• 1 Manifest
• Metrics & Reporting Dashboard
• Standard Technical Support
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From $9.99 per Mac/Yr
• Minimum Purchase - 250 Macs
• Everything included in Deploy
• Unlimited Manifests
• Custom Software Packaging
• Personalized Setup & Training
• On-Site Deployment Server
• Priority Support
• Education Discount Available
Questions?
Ready to streamline app management for your Mac devices?
Discover how Automata Deploy can save you time and money while keeping your team productive and compliant.
Read our FAQ to learn more or fill out the form to request more information or schedule a personalized demo.
Let us help you take the complexity out of managing your Mac fleet—contact us today!