Patch management keeps OS and third-party apps current — the single highest-ROI security control. Choose on third-party app coverage, deployment flexibility and verification/reporting.
The patch management software landscape
We track 12 patch management software options, with published entry prices from $3–$4. Action1, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, ManageEngine Endpoint Central offer a free tier. All scores and prices below are recomputed from live data and stamped 2026-06-16.
What to look for
- Third-party application catalog breadth
- OS coverage (Windows/macOS/Linux)
- Ring/phased deployment + rollback
- Patch verification and compliance reporting
- Per-endpoint vs flat pricing
Top patch management software on our data
| Tool | Our score | Starting price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action1 | 8.8/10 | $4/endpoint/mo | 4.8/5 (~300 G2 reviews) |
| NinjaOne | 8.5/10 | Custom quote | 4.7/5 (~1.6k G2 reviews) |
| ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 8.0/10 | Free tier available | 4.4/5 (~350 G2 reviews) |
| PDQ Deploy & Inventory | 7.9/10 | Custom quote | 4.7/5 (~60 G2 reviews) |
| Patch My PC | 7.8/10 | Custom quote | 4.7/5 (~70 G2 reviews) |
| Automox | 7.7/10 | $3/endpoint/mo | 4.5/5 (~90 G2 reviews) |
Our pick: Action1
On the data we track, Action1 leads the patch management software category at 8.8/10 (4.8/5 (~300 G2 reviews)), from $4/endpoint/mo. The most generous free tier in patch management and a serious paid product beyond 200 endpoints. See the Action1 review, pricing and alternatives, or the full best patch management software ranking.