Deploy Options
OpenSCM is available in two forms. Both are free — pick what fits your situation.
Cloud
Hosted at app.openscm.io
The fastest way to get started. Create an account and have your first agent reporting in under five minutes — no server to install or maintain.
| Systems | Up to 25 (free) |
| Setup time | ~5 minutes |
| Maintenance | Managed for you |
| Data location | OpenSCM infrastructure |
| Cost | Free |
What you get
- Full OpenSCM dashboard — policies, tests, reports, scheduler
- Multi-user support with role-based access
- Email notifications and support tickets
- Always running the latest release
How to start
- Go to app.openscm.io and create a free account
- Copy your server URL and organization slug from the setup page
- Install the agent on your systems — same packages as self-hosted
Self-Hosted
Run on your own infrastructure
Install the server anywhere — a VM, bare metal, or Docker. Your compliance data never leaves your network.
| Systems | Unlimited |
| Setup time | ~10 minutes |
| Maintenance | You manage it |
| Data location | Your infrastructure |
| Cost | Free |
What you get
- Unlimited systems, users, policies, and reports
- Complete data sovereignty — nothing leaves your network
- Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, Docker
- x86_64, ARM64, ARMv7, PowerPC
- Open source — inspect, contribute, fork
How to start
- Download the server package for your platform
- Follow the Installation guide
- Install agents on your systems
Need more than 25 systems on Cloud?
Cloud is currently free with no billing. If you need more capacity, reach out and we'll work something out.