The Patch My PC alternative

The SCCM & Intune Patch Management Built for Enterprise IT

Patch third-party applications across Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Intune with a catalog of 800+ titles, CVE-aware publishing, and admin workflows that stay inside the consoles your team already uses.

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800+Third-party apps supported

6—9hPatching time for most updates

2SCCM & Intune consoles

25Toolset for common IT tasks

What you get with Patch Connect Plus that Patch My PC doesn't offer

Web Console Access From Anywhere

Patch Connect Plus runs as a browser-based console, accessible from any machine on your network without logging into the server where the software is installed. Patch My PC's Publisher is a Windows desktop app installed on the WSUS/SUP server, requiring local admin rights and an RDP session for every change.

SCCM Right Click Tools — 28 Admin Actions

Patch Connect Plus adds 28 client admin and troubleshooting operations directly to the SCCM right-click menu: policy refresh, BitLocker status, remote reboot, command prompt access, software metering, and more. No separate tool needed. Patch My PC doesn't offer this functionality.

Pre/Post Deployment Scripts + Templates

Customise every deployment with pre- and post-processing scripts. Run environment checks before patching, trigger service restarts after, or log compliance events — all automated. Both tools support scripting, but Patch Connect Plus bundles deployment templates out of the box to standardise rollouts across teams.

No $5,000 Annual Minimum

Patch My PC requires a minimum annual spend of $5,000 (Enterprise Premium tier, up to 1,000 devices). Patch Connect Plus starts at $1.00 per device with no floor — practical for organisations of any size, from 200 to 200,000 endpoints.

Auto-Detection of New Applications

Patch Connect Plus continuously scans your network and automatically detects newly installed applications — then notifies you and can publish patches immediately. You're never caught off guard by shadow IT or new deployments that slip through your patch window.

Deployment Reports in Both Consoles

Get detailed compliance data — installed, missing, and failed patch status with error codes and resolution guidance — directly in both the SCCM and Intune consoles. Patch My PC's Advanced Insights reporting requires a separate subscription on top of the base product.

Patch Connect Plus vs Patch My PC

Feature
SCCM / ConfigMgr Integration	Native — no new infrastructure required	Native via WSUS + ConfigMgr Software Update
Microsoft Intune integration	Full Intune app deployment + patching	Cloud-based Intune deployment
Third-party app catalog	600+ applications Larger	~500+ applications
Patch release speed	Within 8 — 12 hours of vendor release	Often same-day after vendor release
CVE-based patch publishing	Import CVE IDs - auto-publish patches Unique	CVE info shown in reports; redirect CVE to publish workflow
SCCM Right Click Tools	25 admin actions from the console Unique	Not offered
Pre/post deployment scripts	Custom scripts + pre-built templates	Custom scripts supported
Deployment templates	Pre-defined templates included Advantage	Manual configuration, no built-in templates
Auto-detection of new apps	Continuous network scan + auto-publish	Detects new apps; auto-enables patching
Deployment reporting	Included — SCCM + Intune consoles, error codes	Advanced Insights requires separate subscription
App auto-detection in network	Detects + notifies of new installs	Detects and auto-enables matching apps
Skip-if-running / Force-quit	Included in deployment options	Supported
Multi-platform OS patching	Windows + third-party (via SCCM / Intune)	Primarily Windows; MacOS in Enterprise Plus tier
Minimum annual spend	No minimum — pay per device	$3,500 minimum regardless of device count
SCCM 1806+ catalog (.cab file)	Supported — native catalog ingestion	Supported
Automated Deployment Rules (ADR)	Full ADR support for third-party updates	ADR supported
On-premises deployment	Full on-premises support	On-premises + cloud (publisher)

Three features Patch Connect Plus has that Patch My PC doesn't

Vulnerability Management

Automate your vulnerability management by prioritizing patches based on CVE data. Ensure critical security holes are plugged first without manual intervention.

Administrative Tasks

Execute common administrative tasks directly from the SCCM console with a single click. Reduce the need for context switching and speed up daily operations.

Reporting Dashboards

Gain deep visibility into your patch compliance with ready-to-use reporting dashboards. Track every deployment across SCCM and Intune instantly.

Straightforward pricing. No surprise minimums.

Patch Connect Plus charges per device. Patch My PC requires a $5,000/year minimum spend—regardless of how many devices you manage.

$1/device

Per-device pricing (no minimum spend)
CVE-based patching included
SCCM Right Click Tools (28 actions) included
Deployment reports included — no add-on

$5,000/year minimum

Minimum spend required (regardless of devices)
CVE information in reports (not direct publishing)
No SCCM admin tools built-in
Advanced Insights reporting is a separate product

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Patch Connect Plus and Patch My PC?

Both products extend Microsoft SCCM/Intune for third-party patching. Patch Connect Plus emphasises a single console for SCCM and Intune, CVE-driven publishing into your existing catalog workflow, a bundled set of SCCM right-click admin actions, and per-device pricing without an annual minimum on common public tiers—areas where organisations should run a side-by-side pilot against their own change-management requirements.

What is the best Patch My PC alternative for SCCM environments?

ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus is the most direct alternative. It integrates natively with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune, covers 1100+ third-party applications, and adds unique capabilities like CVE-based patch publishing and SCCM Right Click Tools that Patch My PC doesn't offer. It also starts at $1 per device per year with no annual spending minimum.

Does Patch Connect Plus work with both SCCM and Intune?

Yes. Patch Connect Plus integrates natively with both Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM) and Microsoft Intune. IT administrators can create, publish, and manage third-party application patches across both platforms from a single console. This is especially valuable for organisations running co-managed environments or actively migrating from SCCM to Intune.

How does CVE-based patching work in Patch Connect Plus?

You can import specific CVE IDs into Patch Connect Plus and the product will automatically identify which applications in your catalog are affected by those vulnerabilities and publish the corresponding patches. This allows your security operations team to feed CVE data directly into your patching workflow — closing the gap between vulnerability discovery and patch deployment — without any manual triage or packaging.

What are the SCCM Right Click Tools in Patch Connect Plus?

Patch Connect Plus adds 28 administrative actions to the SCCM console right-click menu, grouped into three categories: on-demand client operations (policy retrieval, scan cycles, evaluation cycles), remote client troubleshooting (BitLocker status, running processes, services console), and system management (reboot/shutdown, PowerShell scripts, group policy update, Remote Software Center). These actions replace the need for separate admin utilities and are accessible directly from within Configuration Manager.

How long does it take to migrate from Patch My PC to Patch Connect Plus?

Most teams complete the initial setup and are publishing patches within a few hours. Patch Connect Plus installs on your existing SCCM or WSUS server — no new infrastructure is required. Your existing SCCM collections, deployment rules, and console remain unchanged. ManageEngine's onboarding team is available to guide you through the configuration at no additional cost as part of your subscription.

Is Patch Connect Plus more affordable than Patch My PC?

For most organisations, yes. Patch Connect Plus is priced at $1.00 per device per year with volume discounts as your endpoint count grows, and there is no annual minimum spend. Patch My PC's Enterprise Premium tier starts at a minimum of $5,000 per year (covering up to 1,000 devices). Additionally, Patch My PC's Advanced Insights reporting dashboard — comparable to the reporting included in Patch Connect Plus — is a separate subscription product.

Can Patch Connect Plus patch applications that weren't deployed through it?

Yes. Patch Connect Plus automatically detects applications installed across your network — including those deployed through other methods or present before Patch Connect Plus was installed — and can publish and deploy updates for them. You are not limited to patching only the applications you originally deployed through the tool.