# Automox vs SolarWinds Patch Manager

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Automox

| Attribute | Automox | SolarWinds Patch Manager |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.7 (53% (medium)) | 45.8 (2% (low)) |
| 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":"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. It is indexed under Patch Management.","source":"https://www.solarwinds.com/it-incident-response-software/pricing","question":"What is SolarWinds Patch Manager?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SolarWinds Patch Manager supports the web and Windows. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.solarwinds.com/it-incident-response-software/pricing","question":"What platforms does SolarWinds Patch Manager support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. SolarWinds Patch Manager can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.solarwinds.com/it-incident-response-software/pricing","question":"Can SolarWinds Patch Manager be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for SolarWinds Patch Manager. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SolarWinds Patch Manager not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.solarwinds.com/security-event-manager/use-cases","question":"What security certifications does SolarWinds Patch Manager have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":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 centralized patching platform that simplifies deployment of Windows and third-party application updates through scheduling, approval workflows, and compliance reporting across servers and 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}` | - |
| integrations.count | 80 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Splashtop","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true,"windows":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"]}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | no | - |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":1,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| 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.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.solarwinds.com/security-event-manager/use-cases |

## Capabilities (Patch Management)

| Capability | Automox | SolarWinds Patch Manager |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | 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 2026-10-16T18:31:23.480Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*