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Head-to-head · Software Update Tools

Patch My PC vs Version Tracker

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
5 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

Version Tracker #8 in Software Update Tools 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 6 features Try Version Tracker

Patch My PC leads on 0 checks, Version Tracker on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 Version Tracker
Free trialboth
Most featuresVersion Tracker · 4 of 6

Patch My PC scores higher on our rubric for software update tools: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Version Tracker offers free plan; Patch My PC doesn't.

Patch My PC is the better fit for IT teams managing third-party patches. Version Tracker is the better fit for security-focused Mac update management.

Patch My PC fits best
IT teams managing third-party patches
Version Tracker fits best
Security-focused Mac update management

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Patch My PC 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Version Tracker 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Software Update Tools	#8 in Software Update Tools
Best for	IT teams managing third-party patches	Security-focused Mac update management
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$3,500/yr	€32.90/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows	macOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Patch My PC 0/6 · Version Tracker 4/6
Silent installation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Bulk app updates	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Custom app support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Portable version	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scheduled scans	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Update rollback	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Curated, tested third-party application catalog Supports Intune, Configuration Manager, WSUS, Windows, and macOS Scheduled, phased, and customizable application deployments	Scans 51 software update sources in one dashboard CVE and Apple SOFA checks add security context Backups, restore, and snapshots support safer updates
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	Available only for macOS Free access becomes scan-only after the trial Paid plans differ on major and minor update coverage
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… Read the review →	Version Tracker is a macOS desktop application for finding and installing updates across installed applications, developer tools, package managers, system components, and other software sources. It suits Mac users who want a central… Read the review →

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
Version Tracker — where it wins
- Scans 51 software update sources in one dashboard
- CVE and Apple SOFA checks add security context
- Backups, restore, and snapshots support safer updates
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS
- Free access becomes scan-only after the trial
- Paid plans differ on major and minor update coverage

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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Version Tracker8.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A Mac-only updater with broad source coverage, security checks, and backup-based recovery.
Try Version Tracker Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update