Google Cloud VM Manager vs Patch My PC
Google Cloud VM Manager
cloud.google.com
Patch My PC
patchmypc.comSide by side
| Figure | Google Cloud VM Manager | Patch My PC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Patch Management Software | 8.8 (#4) | 8.8 (#6) |
| Integrations | VM Manager works with the Google Cloud console, Google Cloud CLI, direct OS Config API calls, and Terraform resources. | The service integrates with Microsoft ConfigMgr and Intune within existing management workflows. |
| Purpose | VM Manager manages operating systems for large Windows and Linux VM fleets running on Compute Engine. | Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment, and updating of third-party applications across managed devices. |
| Rating on G2 | The Google Cloud Infrastructure page reports an average based on 15 real user reviews but does not display a numeric aggregate rating. | 4.8 out of 5 from 736 reviews. |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | Google Cloud Platform is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,035 ratings. | 4.9 out of 5 from 217 ratings. |
| Rating on TrustRadius | Google Cloud Platform scores 9 out of 10 from 59 reviews and ratings. | 9.1 out of 10 from 4 reviews and ratings. |
| Support | Google Cloud support packages include options such as 24/7 coverage, phone support and access to a technical support manager; VM Manager questions can also be posted to Stack Overflow. | Patch My PC describes support staff as including former system administrators, cybersecurity experts, Microsoft veterans and MVPs. |
| What it does | VM Manager is a Google Cloud suite for managing Windows and Linux operating systems across large Compute Engine VM fleets. | Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment and updating of third-party applications through Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager and WSUS. |
Plans
Google Cloud VM Manager
- Free tierFree
- Usage-based VM ManagerFree
- VM ManagerFree
Patch My PC
- Home UpdaterFree
- Enterprise Plus$3.50 a year
- Enterprise Premium$5 a year
In their own words
Google Cloud VM Manager
Google Cloud VM Manager manages operating systems across Windows and Linux VM fleets running on Compute Engine. Its tools cover patch management, OS inventory and OS policies. Patch jobs apply updates on demand or on a schedule, report compliance, and can use selected approvals and pre- or post-patching scripts. OS inventory collects hostnames, OS and kernel versions, installed packages, available updates, Windows applications and OS vulnerabilities. OS policies centralize software configuration deployment, maintenance and reporting. Teams can use the Google Cloud console, Google Cloud CLI or OS Config API; Terraform can extend scope across projects. The service supports projects inside VPC Service Controls perimeters, but patch jobs operate on VMs in one project at a time. A free tier covers 100 VMs per Cloud Billing account per month, and limited-functionality mode is available at no cost for unlimited VMs. After the free tier, the listed charge is $0.003 per hour per VM with an active OS Config agent.
Patch My PC
Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment, and updates for third-party applications across managed devices. Its Publisher integrates with Microsoft ConfigMgr, Intune, and WSUS. Patch My PC Cloud is a SaaS portal aimed mainly at Intune customers and can also extend ConfigMgr capabilities. The pricing page lists a curated catalog of 3,782 supported products. Publisher can package applications for x86, x64, and ARM64 architectures; Cloud can create custom packages for ConfigMgr or Intune. Cloud can also publish macOS applications to Intune, including DMG and PKG apps for Intel and Apple Silicon. Enterprise subscriptions include unlimited support from in-house engineers, setup assistance, and environment reviews. The company says it aims to release updates on the same day as vendors, generally between 1:00 and 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. A 30-day business trial includes all features and supported products. Enterprise Plus starts at 3,500 USD per year for up to 1,000 devices; Enterprise Premium starts at 5,000 USD per year for up to 1,000 devices.