ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs SolarWinds Patch Manager

Pulseway

NinjaOne

Automox

Heimdal Patch & Asset Management

Pazo

AppNeta

Compare ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and SolarWinds Patch Manager based on features, pricing, verified reviews, integrations & more on GetApp. Find out which software is best for your business in 2026.

NinjaOne simplifies IT for 35,000+ customers with one platform for endpoint management, autonomous patching, backup and remote access. 

Automox is a cloud-based cyber hygiene and patch management solution that helps enterprises streamline endpoint protection and minimize cyber threats across all devices. The centralized platform provides users with an overview of devices requiring patch approvals, system updates, or troubleshooting.

Heimdal Patch & Asset Management is an automated patch management tool for Windows, Linux, MacOS and 3rd party software that helps you manage vulnerabilities and strengthens your security. Its' inbuilt asset tracking capabilities offer full visibility into your software inventory.

Patch Manager Plus allows users to automate patching of Windows, Mac, Linux, and over 850 third-party applications offering complete automated patch deployment

Access Controls/Permissions

Activity Dashboard

Activity Tracking

Alerts/Notifications

Anti Virus

Approval Process Control

Audit Management

Automatic Patch Deployment

Automatic Scans

Cloud Application Security

Compliance Management

Customization

Dashboard

Encryption

Monitoring

Network Wide Management

Patch Management

Patch Prioritization

Patch Testing

Policy Management

Remote Access/Control

Reporting & Statistics

Reporting/Analytics

Scheduling

Search/Filter

Security Auditing

Self Service Portal

Status Tracking

Third-Party Integrations

Threat Intelligence

Two-Factor Authentication

User Management

Vulnerability Scanning

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

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iPhone

IT Analyst

Amazing product , very happy with the customer services, they are fast to respond and they know what they do.

Network Engineer

I really like the ease of use with this product, the reporting is layed out nicely, and the customer service is excellent.

Admin

Because of its amazing value, we can add it to our current suite of solutions without having to divert a sizable portion of our cash from other cybersecurity projects.

System Administrator

This has made the patching process a lot smoother during our trial. The management console is also super user friendly and very easy to navigate.

Infr Manager

The setup is easy to configure and the amount of tools for the cost is amazing.

ICT Architect

Overall this is an excellent product and with a bit of refinement feature updates to adjust to Azure AD only attached devices it will become a very powerful tool for security posture enforcement.

Sr Systems and Network Engineer

Overall it seems that this is absolutely a winner and we will most likely pull the trigger and purchase it.

Research and Development Engineer

It's difficult to figure out exactly what cause the problem.

IT-Consultant

The ability to effortlessly patch servers and workstations with windows patches as well as a huge number of 3rd party software.

IT Operations Manager

Excellent customer support and comprehensive patching.

IT Manager

Some 3rd party apps fail to download to the distribution server. Error msgs are not clear and don't link to further information.

It Support Specialist

Also, I really like that you had the different graphs, charts and the security bulletins that we could see and what Manage Engine recommended.

Computer Systems Administrator

The feature is missing is customize the signature on the scheduled reports and notification mail.

IT admin

Integrating ManageEngine was a breeze and the price of the software is either completely free (up to a generous 50 devices) or an inexpensive flat annual price for much larger organisations.

VP, Clinic Ops & IT

Patch Manager Plus is easy to use out of the box with some good pre-sets that can be used as building blocks for the future.

Sr. Systems Admin

It can be difficult to get in touch with the company.

Data Analyst

This product enables departments to study workflows and create reliable reports based on real-time insights. Integration with operating system and third part application is effective.

IT Project Leader

The easy setup and deployment integration of AD for the agents.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus screenshot: Patch Manager Plus scanning endpoints

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus screenshot: Patch Manager Plus system health summaries 

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus screenshot: Patch Manager Plus patch summary

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus screenshot: Patch Manager Plus patch deployment

Freelancers

Large Enterprises

Mid Size Business

Non Profit

Public Administrations

Small Business

Built directly for MSPs and internal IT teams, Pulseway delivers a powerful monitoring and management tool that gives you powerful Automation, Remote Control, OS and 3rd Party Patch Management, Endpoint and Security Management, Asset Reporting and Backup.

AppNeta is a SaaS-based application & network performance platform that allows continuous monitoring of end-user experience across any app, network or cloud

Mobile First
GPS Enabled
QR/NFC Support
Integrations Ready
AI Enhanced
Offline Support

SolarWinds Patch Manager is a server monitoring software that helps businesses manage the process of patching systems and applications. It provides a centralized platform for managing, deploying, and reporting on patches for Windows and third-party applications.

Alerts/Escalation

Compliance Tracking

Customizable Reports

Data Visualization

Incident Management

Inventory Management

IT Asset Tracking

Performance Monitoring

Server Monitoring

Vulnerability Assessment

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Protection

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

SolarWinds Patch Manager

Applications Administrator

This software takes WSUS and dominates it, that is the best way I can explain it. The reports you can get are accurate and amazing.

Network Administrator 

Every once in a while some devices, loose connection or is mis-configured, but after a few tweaks your back to patching as usual. Which is setup up and monitor if devices are patching.

Sr. Accountmanager

3Th party patchmanagement is also very important, not only Windows updates. Take over machines from the same portal/dashboard, as integration for our servicedesk works also nice.

Information Technology Project Manager & Quality Assurance

Automatization of patches and updates is a bliss with this software. Suitable for large eviroments or small ones.

Tech support is amazing, especially with their "tech walks" where they'll have a technician walk you through certain features.

Manager, Technology Infrastructure and Compliance

Support team was very attentive and helpful, trying to help me to overcome the problems. Apparently, my environment was too complex for this solution.

Field Service Engineer

Can be a bit awkward to navigate around, but once used a few times you know where parts are located.

Director of Information Technology

It depends solely on WSUS. That of course includes all the problems associated with WSUS.

You can automate the Cleanup Wizard, but that has it's own problems, which Patch Manage doesn't solve. You still need yet another product from another vendor to solve that problem.

Staff Engineer

Integrated well with other solarwind products.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs SolarWinds Patch Manager Comparison (2026)

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