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Head-to-head · Patch Management Software

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs JetPatch

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
JetPatch #5 in Patch Management Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit JetPatch

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus leads on 1 check, JetPatch 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 scoreManageEngine Patch Manager Plus · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
  • Free trialonly ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
  • Most featuresJetPatch · 3 of 3

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus scores higher on our rubric for patch management software: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

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

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is the better fit for cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls. JetPatch is the better fit for mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations.

  • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus fits best

    Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls

  • JetPatch fits best

    Mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations

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Side by side

Feature ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 9.4/10 Visit ↗ JetPatch 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Patch Management Software #5 in Patch Management Software
Best for Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls Mixed-OS fleets needing deep integrations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $245/yr $2.86/device/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 2/3 · JetPatch 3/3
Third-party patching ✓ ✓
Scheduled deployment ✓ ✓
Offline device support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX; macOS connector/task support only
Reboot controls Schedule Schedule
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, Linux, Solaris and AIX patch management
  • Adds risk prioritization, approval workflows and offline server patching
  • Integrates with ITSM, vulnerability, cloud and virtualization tools
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
  • 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

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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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. ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusPatch Management Software 9.4Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. JetPatchPatch Management Software 8.5Paid

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

  • 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
  • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad patching toolkit with free coverage and detailed deployment controls.

    Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →
  • JetPatch8.5/10 · Paid

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

    Visit JetPatchFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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