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Head-to-head · Software Update Tools

Patch My PC vs UCheck

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Patch My PC #2 in Software Update Tools 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Patch My PC
UCheck #7 in Software Update Tools 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit UCheck

Patch My PC leads on 0 checks, UCheck on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePatch My PC · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly UCheck
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresUCheck · 5 of 6

Patch My PC scores higher on our rubric for software update tools: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

UCheck offers free plan; Patch My PC doesn't.

Patch My PC is the better fit for IT teams managing third-party patches. UCheck is the better fit for affordable Windows software updating.

  • Patch My PC fits best

    IT teams managing third-party patches

  • UCheck fits best

    Affordable Windows software updating

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Side by side

Feature Patch My PC 9.2/10 Visit ↗ UCheck 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in Software Update Tools #7 in Software Update Tools
Best for IT teams managing third-party patches Affordable Windows software updating
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $3,500/yr $12/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community Email, Community, Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Enterprise
Features Patch My PC 0/6 · UCheck 5/6
Silent installation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Bulk app updates Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom app support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Portable version Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled scans Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Update rollback Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Operating systems Not checked yet Windows-only
Our review
Pros
  • Curated, tested third-party application catalog
  • Supports Intune, Configuration Manager, WSUS, Windows, and macOS
  • Scheduled, phased, and customizable application deployments
  • Bulk updates multiple applications with supported silent installation.
  • Premium adds scheduled scans, automatic updates, and new software installation.
  • Technician includes portable licensing, unlimited machines, and scripting.
Cons
  • Advanced reporting and threat visibility require Premium
  • Enterprise Plus costs $3,500 per year
  • The free Home Updater is restricted to non-commercial use
  • Windows-only support limits use across other operating systems.
  • The Free plan is for personal use and provides forum support.
  • Scheduled scans and enterprise use start with the $12 Premium tier.
Our verdict

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 that need to publish application updates, package software, manage…

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UCheck is a Windows software updater from Adlice Software for people and IT teams that need to check installed programs, identify available versions, and update multiple applications. It can scan software, perform bulk updates, silently…

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  1. Patch My PCSoftware Update Tools 9.230-day trial
  2. UCheckSoftware Update Tools 8.4Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Patch My PC — where it wins

    • Curated, tested third-party application catalog
    • Supports Intune, Configuration Manager, WSUS, Windows, and macOS
    • Scheduled, phased, and customizable application deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced reporting and threat visibility require Premium
    • Enterprise Plus costs $3,500 per year
    • The free Home Updater is restricted to non-commercial use
  • UCheck — where it wins

    • Bulk updates multiple applications with supported silent installation.
    • Premium adds scheduled scans, automatic updates, and new software installation.
    • Technician includes portable licensing, unlimited machines, and scripting.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only support limits use across other operating systems.
    • The Free plan is for personal use and provides forum support.
    • Scheduled scans and enterprise use start with the $12 Premium tier.
  • Patch My PC9.2/10 · 30-day trial

    A Microsoft-integrated patching platform with a free option and paid enterprise reporting.

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  • UCheck8.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A low-cost Windows updater with bulk, scheduled, portable, and command-line tools.

    Visit UCheckFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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