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Head-to-head · Patch Management Software

JetPatch vs Qualys Patch Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score JetPatch #5 in Patch Management Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit JetPatch
Qualys Patch Management #22 in Patch Management Software 6.6/10 From $2,995 · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Qualys

JetPatch leads on 1 check, Qualys Patch Management on 0, and 3 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 scoreJetPatch · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly Qualys Patch Management
  • Most featuresJetPatch · 3 of 3

JetPatch scores higher on our rubric for patch management software: 8.5 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #22.

On reboot controls, JetPatch gives you Schedule where Qualys Patch Management offers Defer. JetPatch offers offline device support; Qualys Patch Management doesn't.

JetPatch is the better fit for mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations. Qualys Patch Management is the better fit for security teams automating vulnerability remediation.

  • JetPatch fits best

    Mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations

  • Qualys Patch Management fits best

    Security teams automating vulnerability remediation

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Side by side

Feature JetPatch 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Qualys Patch Management 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 6.6
Ranking #5 in Patch Management Software #22 in Patch Management Software
Best for Mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations Security teams automating vulnerability remediation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2.86/device/yr From $2,995 · 30-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 11 integrations 2 integrations
Features JetPatch 3/3 · Qualys Patch Management 2/3
Third-party patching ✓ ✓
Scheduled deployment ✓ ✓
Offline device support ✓ (best) —
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX; macOS connector/task support only Windows, Linux, Mac
Reboot controls Schedule Defer
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Correlates vulnerabilities with patches and configuration changes
  • Patches Windows, Linux, Mac, and third-party applications
  • Supports recurring jobs, reboot controls, scripts, and API reporting
Cons
  • End User Device focuses on Windows endpoints
  • macOS support is limited to connector and task support
  • Annual pricing is split across separate product plans
  • Offline device support is not included
  • Paid pricing is quote-based and priced per asset
  • Managed assets use Qualys Cloud Agents
Our verdict

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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Qualys Patch Management is a cloud application for enterprise IT and security teams that need to identify missing patches, connect vulnerabilities to remediation actions, and deploy updates from a centralized platform. It supports Windows,…

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  1. JetPatchPatch Management Software 8.5Paid
  2. Qualys Patch ManagementPatch Management Software 6.6From $2,995 · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Qualys Patch Management — where it wins

    • Correlates vulnerabilities with patches and configuration changes
    • Patches Windows, Linux, Mac, and third-party applications
    • Supports recurring jobs, reboot controls, scripts, and API reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline device support is not included
    • Paid pricing is quote-based and priced per asset
    • Managed assets use Qualys Cloud Agents
  • JetPatch8.5/10 · Paid

    A broad patching platform for mixed-OS infrastructure, offline servers and integrated workflows.

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  • Qualys Patch Management6.6/10 · From $2,995 · 30-day trial

    A cloud patching platform that links vulnerability findings to controlled remediation jobs.

    Visit QualysFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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