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Head-to-head · Patch Management Software

Automox vs JetPatch

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Automox #3 in Patch Management Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Automox
JetPatch #5 in Patch Management Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit JetPatch

Automox leads on 0 checks, JetPatch on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutomox · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresJetPatch · 3 of 3

Automox scores higher on our rubric for patch management software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Automox is the better fit for teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation. JetPatch is the better fit for mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations.

  • Automox fits best

    Teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation

  • JetPatch fits best

    Mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations

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Side by side

Feature Automox 8.9/10 Visit ↗ JetPatch 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #3 in Patch Management Software #5 in Patch Management Software
Best for Teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation Mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $1/device/mo $2.86/device/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 7 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Automox 0/3 · JetPatch 3/3
Third-party patching Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled deployment Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Offline device support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX; macOS connector/task support only
Reboot controls Not checked yet Schedule
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux operating-system patching
  • Adds third-party patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration enforcement
  • Includes Worklets, API access, software deployment, and remote control
  • Supports Windows, Linux, Solaris and AIX patch management
  • Adds risk prioritization, approval workflows and offline server patching
  • Integrates with ITSM, vulnerability, cloud and virtualization tools
Cons
  • The $1 starting price requires annual billing
  • Automate Essentials and Enterprise use custom pricing
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
  • End User Device focuses on Windows endpoints
  • macOS support is limited to connector and task support
  • Annual pricing is split across separate product plans
Our verdict

Automox is a cloud-native IT automation platform for IT and security teams managing laptops, desktops, servers, virtual machines, and containers. Its endpoint agent and centralized policies automate operating-system and third-party…

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JetPatch is an enterprise patch management platform for IT operations and security teams managing varied infrastructure. It discovers, assesses, deploys and reports patches across Windows, Linux, Solaris and AIX from a central console. Its…

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  1. AutomoxPatch Management Software 8.9Paid
  2. JetPatchPatch Management Software 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Automox — where it wins

    • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux operating-system patching
    • Adds third-party patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration enforcement
    • Includes Worklets, API access, software deployment, and remote control

    Where it doesn't

    • The $1 starting price requires annual billing
    • Automate Essentials and Enterprise use custom pricing
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans

  • JetPatch — where it wins

    • Supports Windows, Linux, Solaris and AIX patch management
    • Adds risk prioritization, approval workflows and offline server patching
    • Integrates with ITSM, vulnerability, cloud and virtualization tools

    Where it doesn't

    • End User Device focuses on Windows endpoints
    • macOS support is limited to connector and task support
    • Annual pricing is split across separate product plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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