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Head-to-head · Patch Management Software

Automox vs Patch My PC

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Automox #3 in Patch Management Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Automox
Patch My PC #8 in Patch Management Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Patch My PC

Automox leads on 0 checks, Patch My PC on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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
  • Free trialonly Patch My PC
  • Most featuresPatch My PC · 2 of 3

Automox scores higher on our rubric for patch management software: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Automox is the better fit for teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation. Patch My PC is the better fit for microsoft-centric teams patching applications.

  • Automox fits best

    Teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation

  • Patch My PC fits best

    Microsoft-centric teams patching applications

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Side by side

Feature Automox 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Patch My PC 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.2
Ranking #3 in Patch Management Software #8 in Patch Management Software
Best for Teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation Microsoft-centric teams patching applications
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $1/device/mo $3,500/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 7 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Automox 0/3 · Patch My PC 2/3
Third-party patching Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled deployment Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Offline device support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
Reboot controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Device limit Not checked yet 1000
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
  • Curated, tested catalog for third-party application updates
  • Publishes updates to Intune, Configuration Manager, and WSUS
  • Supports Windows packaging, macOS updates, and phased deployments
Cons
  • The $1 starting price requires annual billing
  • Automate Essentials and Enterprise use custom pricing
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
  • Advanced CVE visibility and threat analytics require Enterprise Premium
  • The ecosystem centers on Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and WSUS
  • The free Home Updater is restricted to non-commercial use
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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Patch My PC automates third-party application updates and deployments for organizations using Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, or WSUS. It is designed for IT teams managing Windows and macOS endpoints, with a curated and tested…

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  1. AutomoxPatch Management Software 8.9Paid
  2. Patch My PCPatch Management Software 8.230-day trial

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

  • Patch My PC — where it wins

    • Curated, tested catalog for third-party application updates
    • Publishes updates to Intune, Configuration Manager, and WSUS
    • Supports Windows packaging, macOS updates, and phased deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced CVE visibility and threat analytics require Enterprise Premium
    • The ecosystem centers on Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and WSUS
    • The free Home Updater is restricted to non-commercial use

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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