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Automox: cost, fit and limits
Automox is a cloud-hosted endpoint patching and configuration service made by Automox Inc. that updates Windows, macOS and Linux devices from one console, with scripted automation and AI-assisted worklets on its upper tiers. It sells through per-endpoint tiers.
What to know first
Automox sells three tiers. Patch OS is $1 per endpoint per month with an annual commitment and covers operating system patching on Windows, macOS and Linux. Automate Essentials and Automate Enterprise are quoted, with volume discounts, and add third-party titles, deployment, API access and the AI features. A trial exists, and users who want to subscribe are sent to a support address, so plan a short sales exchange.
Automox at a glance
| Maker | Automox, Not stated on the vendor pages checked |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | $1 per endpoint per month (Patch OS plan, annual commitment) |
| API access | Yes |
| Category | Best AI Patch Management Software in 2026, rank 6 of 11 |
| Website | automox.com |
Who Automox is best for
Small IT teams with three operating systems
Patch OS prices Windows, macOS and Linux patching at one flat rate per endpoint, so a lean team can budget before talking to anyone.
Teams that script fixes
Worklets let administrators run scripted remediation across devices, and the Enterprise tier adds AI-speed variants and immediate execution for urgent changes.
Buyers who want remote access bundled
Automox Resolve, powered by Splashtop, adds remote sessions with file transfer on Windows and macOS, so support staff avoid buying a separate tool.
Automox plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Patch OS | $1 per endpoint per month, annual commitment | Windows, macOS and Linux operating system patching. Monthly pay-as-you-go is available, and the annual plan is listed as saving 25%. |
| Automate Essentials | Custom pricing with volume discounts | Adds 633-plus third-party patching titles, software deployment, advanced automation policies, device configuration and API access to Patch OS. |
| Automate Enterprise | Custom pricing with volume discounts | Everything in Essentials plus AI-speed Mitigation and Automation Worklets, FixNow immediate execution, multi-organization management and Core Remote Control. |
Checked November 2026.
What Automox does
- Operating system patching
- Patch OS handles Windows, macOS and Linux patching from the cloud console. Added endpoints are billed at the same annualized rate, prorated, which keeps mid-year growth simple to cost.
- Third-party patching
- Automate Essentials lists 633-plus third-party titles. These are not part of Patch OS, so a buyer who counts browsers and utilities as in scope should price the quoted tier.
- Worklets and AI-speed automation
- Worklets are scripted remediation tasks. The Enterprise tier names AI-speed Mitigation and Automation Worklets, though the pricing page does not describe how the AI chooses or writes them.
- Support assistants
- Standard support includes a Patch AI Support Assistant, and Turnkey Results support adds Ask Otto, an automation assistant powered by Otto AI. Both are support layers rather than patch engines.
- Access controls
- Single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and role-based access control are stated as free on all plans, which removes a common add-on charge. Teams often pay extra for these elsewhere.
How Automox handles your data
The pricing page lists SOC 2, SOC 3, TX-RAMP Level 2, CSA STAR, GDPR, EU-US DPF and PCI-DSS, but the trust site was not readable, so the scope of each is unconfirmed. The privacy policy says customer data is governed by the Master Services Agreement and that the company may use AI to process personal data, including to develop or deploy AI systems. It does not state whether customer data trains models. No product retention period was found, and the policy names no hosting region beyond the United States and service providers worldwide.
Where Automox falls short in practice
- Quoted tiers hide the real price. Only Patch OS has a printed price. Third-party titles, API access and the AI worklets sit in Essentials and Enterprise, so a realistic budget needs a quote and a volume discount conversation.
- Few named integrations. Splashtop is the only integration named on the pricing page, and other Automox Resolve modules are marked coming soon. Teams that need ticketing or security tool hooks should ask for the list.
- Trial path runs through support. Trial users who want to subscribe are directed to a support email address, so checkout is not self-serve on the page we read. Plan a short exchange with sales.
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Automox: common questions
How much does Automox cost per endpoint?
Patch OS is listed at $1 per endpoint per month with an annual commitment, as of November 2026. Automate Essentials and Automate Enterprise are custom priced with volume discounts, so their per-endpoint cost is not published. Licences for 200 or more devices or multi-year contracts attract volume discounts, according to the pricing page.
Does Automox patch third-party applications?
Yes, but not in the entry plan. Automate Essentials and Automate Enterprise list 633-plus third-party patching titles. Patch OS covers operating system patching only, so a buyer who needs browsers and utilities updated has to move to a quoted tier and ask for the title list.
What AI features does Automox name?
Three are named: AI-speed Mitigation and Automation Worklets in Automate Enterprise, a Patch AI Support Assistant under Standard support, and Ask Otto under Turnkey Results support. The pricing page does not describe how any of them works, so request a demonstration on your devices.
Does Automox use my data to train AI models?
The pricing page does not say. The privacy policy states that customer data is governed by the Master Services Agreement and that the company may use AI to process personal data, including to develop or deploy AI systems. Ask for the contract wording on model training before you sign.
Is there a free trial for Automox?
A trial is offered, though its length is not stated on the pricing page. Trial users who want to subscribe are directed to support. Monthly pay-as-you-go without commitment is also listed, while the annual plan is described as saving 25% against it.