ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs Patch My PC

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus9.4Visit Patch My PC8.2Visit

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

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Patch My PC #8 in Patch Management Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Patch My PC

• ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus fits best

  Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls

• Patch My PC fits best

  Microsoft-centric teams patching applications

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Patch My PC 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Patch Management Software	#8 in Patch Management Software
Best for	Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls	Microsoft-centric teams patching applications
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$245/yr	$3,500/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 2/3 · Patch My PC 2/3
Third-party patching	✓	✓
Scheduled deployment	✓	✓
Offline device support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Reboot controls	Schedule	Not checked yet
Device limit	50	1000 (best)
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	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	Paid plans are billed annually per 50 computers Advanced testing and approval features require Enterprise Plan choices vary between cloud and on-premises editions	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	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 →	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… Read the review →

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

• 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

• 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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• Patch My PC8.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A strong fit for Microsoft environments that need curated patching across Windows and macOS.

  Visit Patch My PCFull verdict →