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Head-to-head · Software Update Tools

Patch My PC vs Winget-AutoUpdate

  • 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
Winget-AutoUpdate #6 in Software Update Tools 8.5/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit site

Patch My PC leads on 0 checks, Winget-AutoUpdate on 0, and 5 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 trialonly Patch My PC
  • Most featuresWinget-AutoUpdate · 3 of 6

Patch My PC scores higher on our rubric for software update tools: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Patch My PC is the better fit for IT teams managing third-party patches. Winget-AutoUpdate is the better fit for managed WinGet automation.

  • Patch My PC fits best

    IT teams managing third-party patches

  • Winget-AutoUpdate fits best

    Managed WinGet automation

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Side by side

Feature Patch My PC 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Winget-AutoUpdate 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Software Update Tools #6 in Software Update Tools
Best for IT teams managing third-party patches Managed WinGet automation
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $3,500/yr Open source
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community Community, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Patch My PC 0/6 · Winget-AutoUpdate 3/6
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 —
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
  • Schedules silent bulk updates with selectable user notifications
  • Controls coverage with application allowlists and blocklists
  • Supports Intune, SCCM, Group Policy, logs, and PowerShell scripts
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, with no portable version
  • Depends on Microsoft WinGet for application updates
  • Requires administrative configuration for managed deployments
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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Winget-AutoUpdate is an open-source Windows utility for automating installed application updates through Microsoft WinGet. It is aimed at home administrators and organizations managing Windows devices that need scheduled, silent updates…

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  1. Patch My PCSoftware Update Tools 9.230-day trial
  2. Winget-AutoUpdateSoftware Update Tools 8.5Open source

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

  • Winget-AutoUpdate — where it wins

    • Schedules silent bulk updates with selectable user notifications
    • Controls coverage with application allowlists and blocklists
    • Supports Intune, SCCM, Group Policy, logs, and PowerShell scripts

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only, with no portable version
    • Depends on Microsoft WinGet for application updates
    • Requires administrative configuration for managed deployments
  • Patch My PC9.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

    Visit Patch My PCFull verdict →
  • Winget-AutoUpdate8.5/10 · Open source

    A free, open-source choice for scheduled, silent WinGet updates on Windows.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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