Ketarin vs PatchShepherd
Ketarin
ketarin.org
PatchShepherd
roxykovu.comSide by side
| Figure | Ketarin | PatchShepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Software Update Tools | 7.7 (#10) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Purpose | Ketarin automatically updates setup packages to maintain a collection that can be copied to disc or USB, rather than keeping the installed system up to date. | PatchShepherd combines software updates from package managers in one Windows dashboard so users can scan, review, and update apps together. |
| Support | The official site links to a user forum and a tutorial for learning how Ketarin works. | RoxyKovu says it typically responds to support inquiries within one to two business days. |
Plans
In their own words
Ketarin
Ketarin is a free, open-source Windows application for maintaining a collection of setup packages. It monitors webpage content, identifies changed files through download rules, and saves updated installers where you specify. The aim is to keep packages ready for copying to disc or USB, not to update software already installed. Rules can use a FileHippo-based service or your own definitions, including regular expressions. Applications can be grouped into user-defined categories, with flexible save paths. Entries support XML import and export. After downloads, Ketarin can run custom commands and PowerShell scripts. Listed features include an online database, scheduled scans, bulk updates, custom app support, silent installation, and a portable version. Written in C#, it targets .NET Framework 4.5 and uses SQLite. The homepage identifies version 1.8.11 as latest and links to a forum and tutorial. Source files use GPLv2 unless otherwise stated; resource images have reuse restrictions.
PatchShepherd
PatchShepherd has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.