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config.XO
Cologne, Germany
What it is
config.XO extends Microsoft PowerShell Desired State Configuration to manage Windows and Linux node configurations. It evaluates managed servers and clients against their desired state and automatically corrects configuration drift. Configurations can be assigned to groups or individual hosts, and users can create custom configurations or modules. A web-based wizard can build DSC configurations without requiring users to write code.
Supported environments include on-premises physical hosts and virtual machines, plus public-cloud virtual machines with internet access; proxy configuration is possible. Listed Windows versions include Server 2022, 2019, and 2016, as well as Windows 11 and 10. Configuration runs can install packages through application.XO. XOAP says the cloud service is hosted in Europe, is GDPR compliant, encrypts management connections, and does not store actual user credentials. Uploaded PowerShell DSC configurations are encrypted with a certificate provided by XOAP, while uploaded compiled MOF files are not encrypted. The Free plan includes three managed systems. Standard costs €449 per month or €4,999 billed annually and includes ten managed systems, with more available.
For and against
For
- Automatically corrects configuration drift
- Supports Windows and Linux nodes
- Offers a web configuration wizard
- Free plan includes three managed systems
- Standard plan allows more systems
Against
- Free plan is limited to three managed systems
- Standard costs €449 per month
- Uploaded compiled MOF files are not encrypted
The verdict
config.XO focuses on desired-state configuration management, with drift correction and a no-code web wizard. The free tier is limited to three managed systems, while Standard pricing and included capacity are listed.
Who it suits
config.XO may suit administrators managing Windows and Linux configurations across on-premises and internet-connected public-cloud systems. The web wizard may also help users build DSC configurations without writing code.
Plans and prices
Free
1 workspace · 1 admin user · 1 cloud connection · 1 hypervisor
Read 29 Sep 2026 · xoap.io
Standard
10 admin users · Unlimited cloud connections · Unlimited hypervisors · 10 managed systems, with more available
Read 29 Sep 2026 · xoap.io
Custom
Customized plan · Extended enterprise support · Technical engineering
Read 29 Sep 2026 · xoap.io
On the record
- Application integration
- Configuration runs can run package installations using application.XO, which is based on PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit.docs.xoap.io · read 29 Sep 2026
- Configuration wizard
- A web-based wizard can create DSC configurations without requiring users to write code.docs.xoap.io · read 29 Sep 2026
- Custom modules
- Users can create their own configurations or modules and apply them where needed.docs.xoap.io · read 29 Sep 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 · read 29 Sep 2026
- Drift correction
- Managed servers and clients are continuously evaluated against their desired state, and configuration drift is corrected automatically.docs.xoap.io · read 29 Sep 2026
- Grouping
- Configurations can be assigned to groups or individual hosts.docs.xoap.io · read 29 Sep 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 · read 29 Sep 2026
- Pricing limit
- The Free XOAP plan includes 3 managed systems, and the Standard plan includes 10 with additional systems available.xoap.io · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- config.XO extends Microsoft PowerShell Desired State Configuration to manage Windows and Linux node configurations.docs.xoap.io · read 29 Sep 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 · read 29 Sep 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 · read 29 Sep 2026
- Windows versions
- The documentation lists Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016, plus Windows 11 and Windows 10 as supported versions.docs.xoap.io · read 29 Sep 2026
