# Automox vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Automox

| Attribute | Automox | ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.7 (53% (medium)) | 42.8 (54% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Automox is a cloud-based endpoint management platform that automates operating system and third-party software patching, enforces configuration policies, and remediates vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It provides organizations with policy-driven automation to manage security and compliance at scale. It is indexed under Patch Management.","source":"https://www.automox.com","question":"What is Automox?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Automox offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $1 per endpoint per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.automox.com/pricing","question":"Is Automox free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Automox supports the web, Windows and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.automox.com","question":"What platforms does Automox support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Automox, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.automox.com","question":"Can Automox be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Automox. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Automox not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.automox.com/platform/security/responsible-disclosure","question":"What security certifications does Automox have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Automox is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.automox.com","question":"Where is Automox available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"CloudSpend tracks cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, provides cost allocation and reporting, detects spending anomalies, and recommends optimization actions to reduce cloud expenses. It is indexed under Patch Management.","source":"https://www.manageengine.com/cloudspend/pricing.html","question":"What is ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $100000 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.manageengine.com/cloudspend/pricing.html","question":"Is ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.manageengine.com/cloudspend/pricing.html","question":"What platforms does ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.manageengine.com/cloudspend/pricing.html","question":"Can ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, including ManageEngine Site24x7, Zoho, REST API, AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.manageengine.com/cloudspend/pricing.html","question":"What does ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.manageengine.com/security-hardening-for-windows-active-directory.html","question":"What security certifications does ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.manageengine.com/cloudspend/pricing.html","question":"Where is ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Automox is a cloud-based endpoint management platform that automates operating system and third-party software patching, enforces configuration policies, and remediates vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It provides organizations with policy-driven automation to manage security and compliance at scale. | A cloud-based patching solution that automates the deployment of operating system updates and patches for over 900 third-party applications across Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"per_endpoint_subscription","macos_patching":true,"deployment_model":"saas","linux_os_patching":true,"windows_os_patching":true,"third_party_app_catalog":true,"custom_software_deployment":true}` | `{"macos_patching":true,"deployment_model":"saas","linux_os_patching":true,"windows_os_patching":true,"third_party_app_catalog":true}` |
| integrations.count | 80 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Splashtop","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"ManageEngine Site24x7"},{"name":"Zoho"},{"name":"REST API"},{"name":"AWS","native":true},{"name":"Microsoft Azure","native":true},{"name":"Google Cloud Platform","native":true},{"name":"ConfigMgr"},{"name":"Intune"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Patch OS","summary":"$1/endpoint/month with annual commitment","features":["Windows, macOS, and Linux operating system patching"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"endpoint","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Operating system patching for Windows, macOS, and Linux","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Automate Essentials","summary":"Custom pricing with volume discounts available","features":["All Patch OS features","630+ third-party patching titles","Software deployment","Advanced automation policies","Device configuration","API access"],"description":"Essential IT automation for endpoint device configurations and software updates","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing available","features":["All Automate Essentials features","AI-speed mitigation and automation worklets","FixNow immediate execution","Multi-organization management","Core remote control"],"description":"Enterprise-scale IT automation for endpoint configurations and software updates","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Automox Resolve"}],"summary":"From $1/endpoint/month with annual commitment. Custom pricing for Automate Essentials and Enterprise plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.automox.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-29T10:51:18.814Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"endpoint","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month","features":["Up to 3 cloud accounts","6 months daily data retention","1 year monthly-data retention"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_cloud_spend":"$3,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$100,000/year","features":["Up to 5 cloud accounts","6 months daily data retention","1 year monthly-data retention"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"annual_cloud_spend":"$100,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","features":["Up to 5 cloud accounts","15 months daily data retention","3 year monthly-data retention","MSP support","Workspace support"],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$250,000/year","features":["Flexible number of cloud accounts","Custom data retention"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":250000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Most Popular","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"annual_cloud_spend":"$250,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Elite","summary":"$500,000/year","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":500000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"annual_cloud_spend":"$500,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$1,000,000/year","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1000000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"annual_cloud_spend":"$1,000,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Custom","description":"For organizations managing over $1 million in annual cloud spend","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From free tier to enterprise. Subscription based on annual cloud spend threshold. 30-day free trial. Monthly and annual billing available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.manageengine.com/cloudspend/pricing.html","retrievedAt":"2026-09-05T21:11:32.390Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":100000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":1,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":100000,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2","status":"active"},{"name":"SOC 3","status":"active"},{"name":"TX-RAMP Level 2","level":"Level 2","status":"active"},{"name":"CSA STAR","status":"active"},{"name":"EU-US Data Privacy Framework","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI-DSS","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.manageengine.com/security-information-event-management.html |

## Capabilities (Patch Management)

| Capability | Automox | ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Saas | Saas |
| Windows os patching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Macos patching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux os patching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third party app catalog | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom software deployment | ✓ | - |
| Automated reboot scheduling | - | - |
| Patch rollback | - | - |
| Vulnerability scanner ingest | - | - |
| Offline endpoint patching | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Per endpoint subscription | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:08:16.091Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*