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Head-to-head · Patch Management Software

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs Action1

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
3 checks side by side

Higher score ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus #1 in Patch Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ManageEngine

Action1 #2 in Patch Management Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Action1

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus leads on 0 checks, Action1 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 scoreManageEngine Patch Manager Plus · 9.4/10
Free planboth
Free trialboth
Most featuresManageEngine Patch Manager Plus · 2 of 3

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus scores higher on our rubric for patch management software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is the better fit for cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls. Action1 is the better fit for mixed-OS teams wanting broad patch automation.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus fits best
Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls
Action1 fits best
Mixed-OS teams wanting broad patch automation

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Feature	ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Action1 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Patch Management Software	#2 in Patch Management Software
Best for	Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls	Mixed-OS teams wanting broad patch automation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$245/yr	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	15 days
Free trial length	30 days	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 2/3 · Action1 0/3
Third-party patching	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Scheduled deployment	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline device support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Reboot controls	Schedule	Not checked yet
Device limit	50	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free edition supports up to 25 computers Patches Windows, macOS, Linux, and 1,100+ third-party applications Testing, approvals, reboot controls, and air-gapped workflows	Automates Windows, macOS, Linux, and third-party application patching Free forever for the first 200 endpoints with no feature limits Combines vulnerability remediation, configuration policies, and reporting
Cons	Paid plans are billed annually per 50 computers Advanced testing and approval features require Enterprise Plan choices vary between cloud and on-premises editions	Deployments above 200 endpoints require quote-based pricing Free-plan support is limited to the Action1 Discord community Configuration management is a separate add-on subscription
Our verdict	ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is patch management software for organizations managing desktops, laptops, servers, and remote endpoints. It automates patch scanning, assessment, downloading, deployment, compliance monitoring, and… Read the review →	Action1 is a cloud-native endpoint management and IT automation platform for organizations managing Windows, macOS, and Linux devices. It uses an installed agent with a browser-based cloud console, enabling administrators to manage remote… Read the review →

ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusPatch Management Software 9.4Free plan · 30-day trial
Action1Patch Management Software 9.1Free plan · 15-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus — where it wins
- Free edition supports up to 25 computers
- Patches Windows, macOS, Linux, and 1,100+ third-party applications
- Testing, approvals, reboot controls, and air-gapped workflows
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans are billed annually per 50 computers
- Advanced testing and approval features require Enterprise
- Plan choices vary between cloud and on-premises editions
Action1 — where it wins
- Automates Windows, macOS, Linux, and third-party application patching
- Free forever for the first 200 endpoints with no feature limits
- Combines vulnerability remediation, configuration policies, and reporting
Where it doesn't
- Deployments above 200 endpoints require quote-based pricing
- Free-plan support is limited to the Action1 Discord community
- Configuration management is a separate add-on subscription

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad patching toolkit with free coverage and detailed deployment controls.
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Action19.1/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
Broad OS and third-party patch automation with a free first-200-endpoint plan.
Visit Action1 Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update