Automox vs SolarWinds Patch Manager
On the evidence we track, Automox leads this comparison with a composite score of 78/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for patch management. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Automox
LeaderAutomox 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.
SolarWinds Patch Manager
A centralized patching platform that simplifies deployment of Windows and third-party application updates through scheduling, approval workflows, and compliance reporting across servers and endpoints.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Automox
LeaderFrom $1/endpoint/month (annual). Annual plans save 25% versus monthly. Free trial available. Volume discounts for 200+ devices or multi-year contracts.
- Patch$1/endpoint/month with annual commitment (monthly option available)
- Windows, macOS, and Linux operating system patching
- Automate EssentialsContact sales
- Third-party software patching
- Software deployment
- Advanced automation policies
- Device configuration
- API access
- EnterpriseContact sales
- All Automate Essentials features
- 432+ plug-and-play Worklet automation scripts
- FixNow immediate execution
- Multi-organization management
- Core remote control
SolarWinds Patch Manager
Pricing not documented yet.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Automox
LeaderNot documented yet.
SolarWinds Patch Manager
- WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.