CreateInstall vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
CreateInstall
createinstall.com
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
manageengine.comSide by side
| Figure | CreateInstall | ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $20.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 13 |
| Spec score · Application Deployment Software | 8.1 (#12) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Free edition | The Free version can be installed and used without limits, though some commands are unavailable and its dialog boxes show CreateInstall branding. | The download page advertises a fully functional free version for up to 25 computers. |
| Integrations | The maker's pages reviewed describe built-in Gentee scripting and installer commands, but do not state third-party integrations. | The integrated console lists Tenable Security, Tenable Vulnerability Management, Rapid7, ServiceDesk Plus, CrowdStrike and Analytics Plus integrations. |
| Purpose | CreateInstall creates application installers and self-extracting archives, with installation steps specified as command sequences. | Patch Manager Plus automates patch management tasks from scanning and assessment through deployment and reporting. |
| Support | Customers can submit support tickets for questions, problems, or bug reports; the purchase includes 12 months of technical support. | The vendor provides an online support request form, separate support email addresses for on-premises and cloud customers, and telephone support numbers. |
| Supported operating systems | The site lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10 as system requirements and target operating systems. | The product supports patch management for Windows, Mac, and Linux. |
| Trial | The Full and Light versions are available as 30-day trials with access to all program features. | The product page offers a 30-day free trial, while the download page says unlimited computers can be managed during that trial. |
Plans
CreateInstall
- CreateInstall FreewareFree
- CreateInstall Light$59, paid once
- CreateInstall Full$119, paid once
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
- Free editionFree
- Professional Cloud$34.50 a month
- Professional cloud, monthly$34.50 a month
- Enterprise cloud, monthly$44.50 a month
- Professional On-Premises Annual$245 a year
- Professional on-premises, annual subscription$245 a year
- Enterprise On-Premises Annual$345 a year
- Enterprise on-premises, annual subscription$345 a year
- Professional cloud, annual$345 a year
- Enterprise cloud, annual$445 a year
In their own words
CreateInstall
CreateInstall has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
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.