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Automox vs Windows Server Update Services: catalog facts
Automox	Windows Server Update Services
Paid Commercial service with a free trial and demos on request.	Free Included as a role in Windows Server at no extra cost.
Web	Windows, Self-hosted
One patch policy covers Windows, macOS and Linux Patches third-party software as well as the OS	Built into Windows Server Central control over which Microsoft updates reach clients
Cloud-only service, no self-hosted option mentioned Aimed at organisations rather than individuals	Deprecated, with no new features planned Requires a Windows Server installation
Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account 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 September 23, 2026

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