OPSI vs Patch My PC
OPSI
opsi.org
Patch My PC
patchmypc.comSide by side
| Figure | OPSI | Patch My PC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.42/mo | $0.29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Patch Management Software | 9.0 (#2) | 8.8 (#6) |
| Spec score · App Installation | 9.0 (#2) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Application Deployment Software | 8.9 (#4) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Founded | 1995 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Mainz, Germany | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States |
| macOS support | The macOS Agent handles .app, .dmg, .pkg and .zip deployment, Apple updates and third-party update scripts. | Enterprise Plus includes macOS application deployment and updates through Intune. |
| Self-hosting | OPSI can be installed with Docker or a ready-to-use virtual machine, and its Docker helper scripts support Windows, Linux and macOS hosts. | Publisher can be installed on premises, while Cloud is delivered as SaaS; the lifecycle guide says one installation is used for ConfigMgr or Intune integration. |
| Support | uib offers phone and email support through support contracts, as well as training, workshops, and webinars. | Patch My PC describes support staff as including former system administrators, cybersecurity experts, Microsoft veterans and MVPs. |
| What it does | OPSI is a client-management system for Windows, Linux and macOS devices, using a Linux server for deployment, inventory and patching. | Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment and updating of third-party applications through Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager and WSUS. |
Plans
OPSI
- BasicFree
- CommunityFree
- Professional€4.99 a year
- Enterprise€8.99 a year
- Enterprise Cloud€11.99 a year
Patch My PC
- Home UpdaterFree
- Enterprise Plus$3.50 a year
- Enterprise Premium$5 a year
In their own words
OPSI
OPSI is an open-source client management system for software distribution, operating-system installation, inventory, patch management, and configuration. It can deploy Windows updates, MSI packages, setup programs, and system packages without interactive installation steps. It also automates installations of Windows client and server systems and common Linux distributions, including unattended and image-based setups.
Regular inventory collects hardware and software details, including hardware information from devices without an operating system. Administration can be centralized across multiple sites, each with its own depot servers, configurations, and software packages. Directory integrations support Active Directory, Samba 4, and OpenLDAP; single sign-on extensions support Microsoft Entra ID and Keycloak through SAML 2.0. OPSI-WebGUI runs in a modern browser without client-side installation. Community is free with unlimited devices and one worker process. Basic is free for up to 30 devices and one setup per user. Professional costs €499 a year and requires a minimum purchase of 100 devices; Enterprise costs €899 a year with the same minimum. Enterprise Cloud costs €1,199 a year, starting at 100 devices.
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.