ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs Syxsense Patch Management

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus9.4Visit Syxsense Patch Management8.3Visit

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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Syxsense Patch Management #7 in Patch Management Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Syxsense

• ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus fits best

  Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls

• Syxsense Patch Management fits best

  Mixed-device organizations needing broad coverage

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Syxsense Patch Management 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Patch Management Software	#7 in Patch Management Software
Best for	Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls	Mixed-device organizations needing broad coverage
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$245/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 2/3 · Syxsense Patch Management 2/3
Third-party patching	✓	✓
Scheduled deployment	✓	✓
Offline device support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
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, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android environments Patches third-party applications including Adobe, Java, and Chrome Adds prioritization, maintenance windows, patch groups, and reboot scheduling
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	Pricing is handled through contact sales rather than published plans Patch deployment details focus on Windows, macOS, and Linux Private-network management requires a vRep proxy
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 →	Syxsense Patch Management is a cloud-hosted service for IT and security teams responsible for keeping mixed-device environments current. It discovers vulnerable devices and missing operating-system or third-party application updates, then… 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

• Syxsense Patch Management — where it wins

  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android environments
  • Patches third-party applications including Adobe, Java, and Chrome
  • Adds prioritization, maintenance windows, patch groups, and reboot scheduling

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact sales rather than published plans
  • Patch deployment details focus on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Private-network management requires a vRep proxy

• 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 →
• Syxsense Patch Management8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad patching service for teams managing desktop, mobile, and private-network devices.

  Visit SyxsenseFull verdict →