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ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

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What it is

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus automates patch management from scanning and assessment through deployment and reporting. It manages patches for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and the vendor says it can deploy updates for more than 1,100 third-party applications, including Adobe, Java, and WinRAR. Administrators can form test groups, test patches, and automatically approve them for production. Real-time audits and reports show patch compliance and endpoint patch status. The Free edition is listed for up to 20 workstations and five servers; the trial runs for 30 days and requires no credit card. Edition differences matter: antivirus definition updates, driver and BIOS updates, and automated patch testing and approval are unavailable in Professional but shown in Enterprise and Free. Enterprise is described as suitable for WAN patching and includes distribution server support for bandwidth optimization. Listed prices include Professional cloud at $34.50 a month and Enterprise cloud at $44.50 a month. Professional on-premises costs $245 a year; Enterprise on-premises costs $345 a year.

Spec sheet

What it does
Patch Manager Plus automates discovery, testing, approval, deployment and reporting for operating-system and third-party application patches from a central console.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Purpose
Patch Manager Plus automates patch management tasks from scanning and assessment through deployment and reporting.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Trial
The product page offers a 30-day free trial, while the download page says unlimited computers can be managed during that trial.Read 14 Oct 2026 · patch.manageengine.com
Integrations
The integrated console lists Tenable Security, Tenable Vulnerability Management, Rapid7, ServiceDesk Plus, CrowdStrike and Analytics Plus integrations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Support
The vendor provides an online support request form, separate support email addresses for on-premises and cloud customers, and telephone support numbers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Headquarters
Pleasanton, California, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Founded
1996Read 23 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
API examples
The API documentation supplies endpoint tables plus cURL, Java and Python request examples and response schemas.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Automated scanning
Managed computers are scanned periodically for missing patches, which are then tested and deployed through lightweight agents.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Company founded and size
LinkedIn lists ManageEngine as founded in 2002 with 5,001–10,000 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters in Del Valle, Texas.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company ownership
ManageEngine is the enterprise IT-management division of Zoho Corporation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Compliance support
ManageEngine states that Patch Manager Plus supports ISO 27001 controls for technical-vulnerability management and event logging.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Data location
The security policy states that on-premises customer data resides in the customer's own environment and that the product database resides in the customer setup.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Deployment controls
Administrators can customize patch policies, reboot behavior, maintenance timing and Self Service Portal availability.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Deployment models
Patch Manager Plus is offered as cloud-native or on-premises software, with downloadable 32-bit and 64-bit installers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · patch.manageengine.com
Edition limits
The comparison page marks antivirus definition updates, driver and BIOS updates, and automated patch testing and approval unavailable in Professional, while showing them in Enterprise and Free.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Free edition
The download page advertises a fully functional free version for up to 25 computers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · patch.manageengine.com
Legal name
Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as AdventNet, Inc., operating as a Zoho sub-organization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Licence
The EULA grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable binary software licence and states that Zoho retains ownership, so the product is proprietary rather than open source.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Limit: reporting and interface
Users report that reporting customization is limited and that the interface or scheduling can feel complex for newcomers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: stability and coverage
TrustRadius reviewers mention bugs after updates, limited Mac compatibility, occasional manual patch downloads and missing FedRAMP availability.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: storage
A Capterra reviewer reports that downloaded patches can consume substantial C: drive space and that failures lack clear explanations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: troubleshooting
Reviewers repeatedly report unclear failure details and say failed deployments can take extra effort to diagnose.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Network coverage
The service supports patching across LAN, WAN and DMZ networks and can reach work-from-home systems without a VPN.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
News: iOS update
The Apple listing records a revamped iOS app release with updated interface, patch workflows, reporting and automation improvements in January 2025.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Patch testing
Test groups can automatically test newly released patches and approve them for production deployment.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Praise: automation
Independent reviewers repeatedly praise centralized automated patching, scheduled deployments and reduced manual work.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: coverage
Reviewers praise support for Windows, macOS, Linux, BIOS, drivers and third-party applications, plus compliance reporting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Public API
A documented REST API uses OAuth 2.0 and JSON, with endpoints for patch installation, scans, approvals, automated deployment tasks, agents, computers and reports.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.6 out of 5 from 420 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.5 out of 5 from 198 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.6 out of 5 from 120 ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on Google Play
4.3 out of 5 from 107 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.2 out of 5 from 15 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.2 out of 10 from 37 reviews and ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Reporting
The product provides real-time audits and reports on patch compliance and endpoint patch status.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Rollback and decline
Patches can be declined or rolled back when they are unsuitable or cause problems.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Security controls
Security guidance covers HTTPS, third-party certificates, two-factor authentication, role-based access, certificate-based agent authentication and TLS 1.2 defaults.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Supported operating systems
The product supports patch management for Windows, Mac, and Linux.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Supported server software
The server and distribution server support Windows 10, Windows 11 and listed Windows Server releases through Windows Server 2025; PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server are supported databases.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Supported systems
The product manages Windows, macOS, Linux and more than 1,100 third-party applications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
System requirements
For 1–250 computers, the server baseline is a 2-core Intel Core i3-class processor, 4 GB RAM and 5 GB disk; agents require 512 MB RAM and 3 GB disk.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Target customers
The Free edition is listed as suitable for small businesses with up to 20 workstations and 5 servers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Third-party applications
ManageEngine says the product can deploy patches for over 1100 third-party applications, including Adobe, Java, and WinRAR.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
WAN deployment
The comparison page describes Enterprise as suitable for patching desktops in WAN and lists distribution server support for bandwidth optimization in Enterprise.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com

Plans and prices

Free edition Free Up to 20 workstations and 5 servers Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Professional Cloud $34.50 a month monthly 50 computers · 1 technician Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Professional cloud, monthly $34.50 a month monthly; 50 computers with 1 technician 50 computers · 1 technician Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Enterprise cloud, monthly $44.50 a month monthly; 50 computers with 1 technician 50 computers · 1 technician Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Professional On-Premises Annual $245 a year annual 50 computers · 1 technician Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Professional on-premises, annual subscription $245 a year annually; 50 computers with 1 technician 50 computers · 1 technician Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Enterprise On-Premises Annual $345 a year annual 50 computers · 1 technician · drivers, BIOS and antivirus updates · automated patch testing Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Enterprise on-premises, annual subscription $345 a year annually; 50 computers with 1 technician 50 computers · 1 technician Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Professional cloud, annual $345 a year annually; 50 computers with 1 technician 50 computers · 1 technician Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Enterprise cloud, annual $445 a year annually; 50 computers with 1 technician 50 computers · 1 technician Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Professional on-premises, perpetual $735, paid once one-time; 50 computers with 1 technician 50 computers · 1 technician Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Professional On-Premises Perpetual $735, paid once perpetual 50 computers · 1 technician Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automates scanning, assessment, deployment, and reporting.
  • Patches more than 1,100 third-party applications.
  • Provides real-time compliance and endpoint status reports.
  • Free edition covers up to 20 workstations and five servers.
  • Trial lasts 30 days without a credit card.

Limits

  • Professional lacks antivirus definition updates.
  • Professional lacks driver and BIOS updates.
  • Professional lacks automated patch testing and approval.

Who it suits

Patch Manager Plus suits administrators managing updates across Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints. The Free edition is listed for small businesses with up to 20 workstations and five servers; Enterprise is described for WAN patching.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is an endpoint patch-management tool for teams that want to scan, assess, deploy and report on updates in one workflow. It is strongest for administrators managing Windows, Mac and Linux alongside a broad catalog of third-party applications. The edition choice is consequential: Professional omits several update and automation capabilities that appear in Free and Enterprise.

Key features

Patch deployment and testing

Administrators can schedule deployments, set reboot schedules, create test groups and test patches before automatically approving them for production. That staged workflow is useful when update timing and validation matter across managed endpoints. But automated patch testing and approval, antivirus definition updates, and driver and BIOS updates are unavailable in Professional; buyers needing those capabilities should compare Enterprise and Free rather than assume the paid entry edition includes them.

Coverage, reporting and integrations

The product patches Windows, Mac and Linux and can deploy patches for more than 1,100 third-party applications, including Adobe, Java and WinRAR. Real-time audits and reports cover compliance and endpoint patch status, giving administrators visibility into rollout progress. Integrations connect with vulnerability detection and remediation, endpoint SLA management, analytics, IT asset visibility and SIEM audit-log forwarding; API access is also provided.

Deployment and security

Cloud and on-premises deployment are offered. Enterprise is positioned for patching desktops across a WAN and includes distribution server support for bandwidth optimization, making it the more suitable edition for geographically distributed environments. Security controls include SAML single sign-on, two-factor authentication, role-based access control, HTTPS transport and AES-256 encryption for sensitive database data. For on-premises customers, data and the product database reside in the customer's own environment.

Pricing

The Free edition costs nothing and covers up to 20 workstations and 5 servers, a defined small-business fit. It includes the cited Enterprise-level update capabilities, but its device cap makes it a poor match for larger estates.

Cloud Professional costs $34.50 a month or $345 a year; Cloud Enterprise costs $44.50 a month or $445 a year. Each price covers 50 computers with 1 technician. For on-premises use, Professional costs $245 a year or $735, paid once, while Enterprise costs $345 a year or $1,185, paid once; each covers the same 50 computers and 1 technician. Enterprise's premium buys the listed WAN distribution support and the update capabilities absent from Professional. The annual and perpetual on-premises options suit different purchasing preferences, while cloud pricing is available monthly or annually.

A 30-day free trial requires no credit card. Custom pricing applies beyond the published options.

Platforms

Patch management covers Windows, Mac and Linux. The broader platform list includes Android, iOS, API, web and self-hosted, alongside macOS; those entries should not be mistaken for additional operating-system patch coverage.

Who it's for

Patch Manager Plus fits small businesses within the Free edition's workstation and server caps, and IT teams that need scheduled patching, third-party application coverage and compliance reporting. Enterprise is the better fit for WAN deployments or teams that need automated approval, driver and BIOS updates, or antivirus definition updates. Professional is less compelling when those capabilities are central, despite being a paid option.

Pros and cons

Pro: More than 1,100 third-party applications extend patch coverage beyond operating systems.

Pro: Test groups, scheduled deployment and reboot controls support staged, coordinated rollouts.

Pro: Real-time compliance reporting and integrations spanning vulnerability remediation, asset visibility and SIEM audit logs support broader IT workflows.

Con: Professional lacks automated patch testing and approval, antivirus definition updates, and driver and BIOS updates, so buyers must weigh Enterprise or the capped Free edition.

Con: Free is limited to 20 workstations and 5 servers, while the listed paid prices cover 50 computers and 1 technician.

Alternatives

For a wider range of deployment and management choices, compare FileWave, which has a free Community Edition capped at 15 computers, 15 tablets and 15 Chrome devices. Open Computer Orchestration is another freemium option, with a free tier for 20 managed devices. Fleet is worth considering if public source code and a free version that remains free are priorities.

OPSI offers a free Community tier with unlimited devices, core features and one worker process. baramundi Management Suite is a paid alternative with a free trial. EMCO Remote Installer has a Windows-only free edition capped at five remote PCs at a time and five packages per multi-step deployment. InstallBuilder is a paid option with a free trial. Pckgr RMM offers a freemium option, with Pro starting at $10 a month for 10 devices.

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Verdict

Choose Patch Manager Plus if you need broad operating-system and third-party patch deployment with reporting, and its edition structure matches your environment. The no-card 30-day trial offers a way to assess the workflow; look elsewhere if Professional's omissions are deal-breakers and neither Enterprise nor the Free edition's caps fit.

Verdict

Patch Manager Plus covers operating-system and third-party patch deployment, with testing and reporting capabilities. Check the edition matrix before choosing: several update and automation capabilities are unavailable in Professional.

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