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Windows Server Update ServicesManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
Free

Included as a role in Windows Server at no extra cost.

 Paid

Commercial software with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required.

Windows, Self-hosted Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Built into Windows Server
  • Central control over which Microsoft updates reach clients
  • Patches Windows, macOS and Linux from one console
  • Covers third-party applications, drivers and BIOS updates
  • Deprecated, with no new features planned
  • Requires a Windows Server installation
  • Commercial product aimed at organisations
  • Requires agents on managed machines
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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