Best Patch Management Software · 2026
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs 
Patch My PC ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs Patch My PC: on our data-weighted scoring, Patch My PC edges ahead (7.8 vs 7.7/10). ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus starts at Free tier available and is best for budget-conscious teams wanting on-prem or cloud patching with deep reporting; Patch My PC starts at Custom quote and is best for sccm/intune shops needing automated third-party app updates. Choose Patch My PC for the stronger overall track record; consider ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus | Patch My PC |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| User reviews | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Adoption | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 6.0 |
| ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus | Patch My PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free tier available | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | per endpoint | per device |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 30 days | 30 days |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams wanting on-prem or cloud patching with deep reporting | SCCM/Intune shops needing automated third-party app updates |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.3/5 (80) | 4.7/5 (70) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.7 | 7.8 |
You need budget-conscious teams wanting on-prem or cloud patching with deep reporting.
You need sccm/intune shops needing automated third-party app updates.
Patch My PC bills on a per device model from Custom quote (30 days trial), while ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus uses a per endpoint model from Free tier available (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Patch My PC ships 5 headline capabilities (1, 000+ third-party app catalog, Native SCCM/Intune integration, Auto-packaging + publishing) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus ships 5 (Automated OS + 850+ third-party app patching, Test-and-approve workflows, Decline/rollback patches, Detailed compliance reporting), deploying Cloud + on-prem.
Patch My PC holds 4.7/5 (~70 G2 reviews); ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus holds 4.3/5 (~80 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Patch My PC edges ahead (7.8 vs 7.7/10). Pick ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus instead when budget-conscious teams wanting on-prem or cloud patching with deep reporting. See Patch My PC alternatives or ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus alternatives.