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Zentral
Hamburg, Germany
What it is
Zentral is an open-source hub for endpoint protection that collects and processes events from endpoint agents and device management connectors. For Apple device management, it combines MDM with community-driven patch management. Inventory from multiple sources is normalized into device snapshots and change events, while Osquery checks can update compliance status shown in the interface and XLS or CSV reports. Its Munki integration tracks failed or repeated installations and supports staged package rollouts. Santa rules manage allowed and blocked software, with support for a phased move from Monitor to Lockdown mode. Events can be filtered and routed to supported event stores, third-party SIEMs, Slack, or HTTP webhooks. A Terraform provider manages supported Munki, Santa, Osquery, and MDM settings as code, although MDM GitOps remains in private preview. Zentral can be deployed with Docker; its Custom plan is available as SaaS or Private Cloud. The listed Santa plan is €3 a month per device, and MDM is €5 a month per device.
For and against
For
- Combines Apple MDM and patch management.
- Unifies inventory from multiple sources.
- Can route events to SIEMs and webhooks.
- Supports staged Munki package rollouts.
- Offers SaaS, Private Cloud, and Docker deployment.
Against
- MDM configuration through GitOps is in private preview.
- Paid plans are priced per device per month.
The verdict
Zentral brings Apple device management, inventory, compliance checks, and endpoint event routing together. Its listed plans separate Santa and MDM capabilities, while MDM GitOps is not yet generally available.
Who it suits
Zentral is suited to Client Platform Engineers and IT Managers managing Apple devices, endpoint policies, and compliance. Its SaaS, Private Cloud, and Docker deployment options offer different ways to operate the service.
Plans and prices
Zentral Santa
SaaS · Support · Zentral Core · Santa + Exception Portal
Read 30 Sep 2026 · zentral.com
Zentral MDM
SaaS · Support · Zentral Core · Apple MDM
Read 30 Sep 2026 · zentral.com
Zentral Custom
SaaS or Private Cloud · Support · Zentral Core · Choose Apple MDM, Osquery, Munki, and/or Santa + Exception Portal
Read 30 Sep 2026 · zentral.com
On the record
- Apple management
- Zentral combines Apple MDM with a community-driven patch management system for managing Apple devices across their lifecycle.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Compliance
- Osquery checks can update device compliance status automatically, with statuses available in the GUI and XLS/CSV reports.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Event routing
- Events can be filtered and routed to supported event stores, third-party SIEMs, Slack, or HTTP webhooks.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- GitOps
- Its official Terraform provider manages supported Munki, Santa, Osquery, and MDM configuration items as code.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Hosting
- The Custom plan is offered as SaaS or Private Cloud, and the documentation says Zentral can be deployed with Docker.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists Santa, Osquery, Munki, Terraform, and Jamf as notable integrations.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The maker identifies Client Platform Engineers and IT Managers as audiences for Zentral.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Inventory
- Zentral normalizes inventory data from multiple sources into a unified view with device snapshots and change events.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Notable limitation
- The maker states that GitOps for MDM configuration is currently in private preview.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Patch management
- Its Munki integration detects failed or repeated installations, tracks incidents, and supports staged package rollouts using tags and shards.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Zentral is an open-source hub for endpoint protection that collects, normalizes, and processes events from endpoint agents and device management connectors.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Santa security
- Zentral manages Santa allow and block rules and supports a phased move from Monitor mode to Lockdown mode.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security attestation
- The maker's SOC 2 Type 2 status document confirms an attestation report covering Security, Availability, and Confidentiality Trust Services Criteria for May 17 to November 17, 2024.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker describes Enterprise support as including guided deployment and ongoing professional services, and paid plans list support.zentral.com · read 30 Sep 2026
