Best Patch Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ESET Mobile Security for Android is ranked #1 of 45 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and SureAsset. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Automox at $0.08/mo.
Managing patches across devices calls for attention to coverage as well as rollout control. Compare device limits and supported platforms to assess what an option can cover, then consider scheduled deployment, reboot controls, and support for offline devices. Third-party patching is another point to weigh when your patching needs extend beyond built-in updates. ESET Mobile Security for Android, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, and SureAsset are among the entries. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add context on access and cost. Comparing these factors can help you assess the fit for your environment, including its device range, platform requirements, and preferred approach to deployment.
45 patch management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 ESET Mobile Security for Android Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 2 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$20.42/mo Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 3 SureAsset iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: Android, iOS/iPadOS, macOS, Windows 10/11, Linux, ChromeOS, Wear OS, VR, IoTThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 4 Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: defer
- 5 Infronest Problem Management iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0₹29,999/mo Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 6 HCL BigFix Patch iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, UNIX, iOS, AndroidThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: force
- 7 OpenText ZENworks Patch Management iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, AndroidThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: defer
- 8 Syxsense Patch Management iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 9 PatchPilot iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Supported platforms: Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL, AlmaLinux, Home Assistant OSReboot controls: schedule
- 10 PatchPilot iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Supported platforms: Linux, macOS, WindowsThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 11 Kudu No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$5/mo
- 12 Qualys External Attack Surface Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, MacThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: defer
- 13 OPSI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3€41.58/mo Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS
- 14 Uyuni No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Supported platforms: SUSE Linux Enterprise, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP, SLE Micro, SL Micro, openSUSE Leap, openSUSE Leap Micro, openSUSE Tumbleweed, Alibaba Cloud Linux, AlmaLinux, Amazon Linux, CentOS, Debian, openEuler, Open Enterprise Server, Oracle Linux, Raspberry Pi OS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu
- 15 Action1 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- 16 Tanium Deploy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOSThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: defer
- 17 WAPT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOSThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 18 Tenable One Attack Surface Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 19 Avast Essential Business Security No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Windows Server
- 20 Heimdal Patch & Asset Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 21 Ninite Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Supported platforms: Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, and equivalent Server versionsThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: none
- 22 SolarWinds Patch Manager No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Supported platforms: WindowsThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 23 SUSE Multi-Linux Manager No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Supported platforms: SUSE Linux Enterprise, SLE Micro, openSUSE Leap, SUSE Liberty Linux, AlmaLinux, Amazon Linux, CentOS, Debian, Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, UbuntuThird-party patching: YesReboot controls: schedule
- 24 Automox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$0.08/mo Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- 25 Canonical Landscape No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: Ubuntu Server, Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu CoreReboot controls: schedule
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Questions about this list
Which patch management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
ESET Mobile Security for Android is ranked #1 of 45 with a score of 7.9. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is second and SureAsset third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Automox has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.