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AI patch management software: what they are and who makes them
cloud-first multi-os patching, add-ons for microsoft-managed fleets, risk-led and enterprise-scale patching, self-run and single-platform tools: Automox, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, NinjaOne through GFI LanGuard.
Types of AI patch management software
Cloud-first multi-OS patching
Automox, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and NinjaOne manage Windows, macOS and Linux from a hosted console and charge per endpoint. They suit small and mid-sized IT teams and service providers that want agents rolled out quickly and a price they can estimate.
Add-ons for Microsoft-managed fleets
Patch My PC, SolarWinds Patch Manager and Microsoft Intune work with WSUS, Configuration Manager or the Microsoft cloud. They fit Windows-centric organizations that already own a Microsoft console and mainly need third-party application updates added on top of the console they run today.
Risk-led and enterprise-scale patching
SecPod Saner, Tanium Patch and GFI LanGuard lean on vulnerability data, risk ranking or very large estates. They are sales-led, with no printed prices, and suit security teams or very large estates that want patching tied to exposure rather than to a calendar.
Self-run and single-platform tools
opsi and Canonical Landscape cover a narrower job. opsi is a free German deployment server with patching in its core edition, and Landscape manages Ubuntu machines through an Ubuntu Pro subscription. Both reward teams with a sysadmin and a uniform environment.
Facts at a glance
| Tool | Publisher | Based in | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automox | Automox Inc. | United States | Trial + API |
| ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus | ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp. | Not stated by the vendor | Trial |
| NinjaOne | NinjaOne, LLC | United States | Trial |
| Patch My PC | Patch My PC, LLC | United States | Trial |
| Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Corporation | United States | Trial + API |
| opsi | uib GmbH | Germany | Free tier |
| SecPod Saner | SecPod Technologies | India | Trial |
| Tanium Patch | Tanium Inc. | United States | Paid |
| SolarWinds Patch Manager | SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC | Not stated by the vendor | Trial |
| Canonical Landscape | Canonical Ltd. | United Kingdom | Trial + API |
| GFI LanGuard | GFI USA, LLC | United States | Trial |
