Floodtide vs PatchShepherd
Floodtide
bhopstudio.com
PatchShepherd
roxykovu.comSide by side
| Figure | Floodtide | PatchShepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Software Update Tools | 8.1 (#5) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Purpose | Floodtide checks Mac applications for updates and lets users update supported apps in one place. | PatchShepherd combines software updates from package managers in one Windows dashboard so users can scan, review, and update apps together. |
| Support | Support is available by email or Discord, and both channels connect users with the person who wrote the code. | RoxyKovu says it typically responds to support inquiries within one to two business days. |
| Update sources | Floodtide checks Sparkle feeds, its signed catalog, Electron feeds, Homebrew Cask, GitHub Releases and the Mac App Store. | It supports WinGet and Microsoft Store apps, Chocolatey, Scoop, PowerShell Gallery, .NET global tools, npm, and pip, and can scan Windows Update if enabled. |
Plans
Floodtide
- 3 Macs£10.99, paid once
- 10 Macs£19.99, paid once
- For businessPriced on request
In their own words
Floodtide
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PatchShepherd
PatchShepherd has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.