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

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