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Head-to-head · Patch Management Software

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs Automox

  • 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
Automox #3 in Patch Management Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Automox

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus leads on 1 check, Automox on 0, and 2 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 planonly ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
  • Free trialonly ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
  • Most featuresManageEngine Patch Manager Plus · 2 of 3

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus scores higher on our rubric for patch management software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers free plan; Automox doesn't.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is the better fit for cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls. Automox is the better fit for teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation.

  • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus fits best

    Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls

  • Automox fits best

    Teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation

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Side by side

Feature ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Automox 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Patch Management Software #3 in Patch Management Software
Best for Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls Teams wanting inexpensive cloud patch automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $245/yr $1/device/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 2/3 · Automox 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
  • 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
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
  • The $1 starting price requires annual billing
  • Automate Essentials and Enterprise use custom pricing
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
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…

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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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  1. ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusPatch Management Software 9.4Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. AutomoxPatch Management Software 8.9Paid

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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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