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ABC-Update vs Automox: catalog facts
ABC-Update	Automox
Free Freeware, also free for commercial use.	Paid Commercial service with a free trial and demos on request.
Windows, Command line	Web
Schedules updates and reboots outside working hours Reports missing updates and pending reboots	One patch policy covers Windows, macOS and Linux Patches third-party software as well as the OS
Windows only Focused on Microsoft updates rather than third-party software	Cloud-only service, no self-hosted option mentioned Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
Downloadable app	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License: Freeware	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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