ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus centralizes patching of Windows, Linux, macOS and third-party apps from one affordable console (on-prem or cloud), with a free edition for small environments.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Broad OS + third-party coverage from one budget-friendly console
- Cost-effective with reliable deployment and responsive support
Cons
- – Interface feels dated and navigation could be streamlined
- – Policy/report setup has a learning curve; reporting is weak
What users really rate it
Our 4.6/5 consensus is weighted by review volume across the public sources below (captured Jul 2026). We aggregate the numbers rather than send you off to a single site.
| Source | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Capterra | 4.6 / 5 | 407 |
| G2 | 4.5 / 5 | 191 |
| Consensus | 4.6 / 5 | 598 total |
Key features
- Cross-OS (Win/Mac/Linux)
- Third-party app patching
- ◑ Cloud / no-VPN remote (add-on/tier)
- Automation & scripting
- ◑ Compliance reporting (add-on/tier)
- Free tier or trial
How ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus compares
See ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus next to the other Patch Management Software we reviewed:
Action1Our score 90/100 · 4.9/5 users
PDQOur score 87/100 · 4.8/5 users
NinjaOneOur score 86/100 · 4.7/5 users
AutomoxOur score 85/100 · 4.6/5 users
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ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus head-to-head
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How we rate ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. The user rating is a consensus we calculate across public review platforms (weighted by volume); our score is a transparent 100-point rubric. We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you — it never affects our rating. Read our methodology →
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