Automox vs SolarWinds Patch Manager
On the evidence we track, Automox leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. 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 with annual commitment. Custom pricing for Automate Essentials and Enterprise plans.
- Patch OS$1/endpoint/month with annual commitment
- Windows, macOS, and Linux operating system patching
- Automate EssentialsContact sales
- All Patch OS features
- 630+ third-party patching titles
- Software deployment
- Advanced automation policies
- Device configuration
- +1 more
- EnterpriseContact sales
- All Automate Essentials features
- AI-speed mitigation and automation worklets
- 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
Leader- Splashtop
SolarWinds Patch Manager
- WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)
Automox or SolarWinds Patch Manager: which one depends on you
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