# Best Automox Alternative for Third-Party Patch Management

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Already running SCCM or Intune? Patch Connect Plus adds 800+ third-party application catalogs directly into your existing console, with CVE-based publishing, deployment scripting, and unified reporting. No separate cloud platform. No second agent to manage.

- **800+** Third-party apps supported
- **6—9h** Patching time for most updates
- **28** SCCM Right Click Tools
- **$1** Per endpoint, per year

## What Patch Connect Plus offers that Automox doesn't

### Works inside SCCM & Intune, not alongside them

- Patch Connect Plus publishes third-party catalogs directly into the SCCM Software Updates node and Intune. Patches are managed using existing ADRs, deployment rings, and maintenance windows.
- No new console to learn, no parallel workflow to maintain. Automox is a fully cloud-native platform with its own console and agent, entirely separate from SCCM or Intune.

**Integration**

Native SCCM & Intune

**28**

**SCCM Right Click Tools included**

| FEATURE | Patch Connect Plus | Automox |
|---|---|---|
| SCCM / ConfigMgr integration | Native, publishes into Software Updates node | No SCCM integration; separate cloud console |
| Microsoft Intune integration | Publishes directly into Intune | No native Intune integration; separate console |
| Third-party app catalog | 800+ applications | Approximately 600 applications, gated behind higher tiers |
| Patch release speed | Within 6—9 hours of vendor release | Not publicly specified |
| CVE-based patch publishing | Import CVE IDs → auto-publish patches | CVSS and KEV data shown in dashboard; no direct publishing into SCCM or Intune |
| SCCM Right Click Tools | 28 admin actions in SCCM console | Not offered |
| Pre/post deployment scripts | Custom scripts per application + built-in templates | Worklets scripting library, runs inside Automox's own console |
| Agent | Lightweight agent; patches delivered through SCCM/Intune infrastructure | Proprietary agent on every endpoint; patches delivered through Automox cloud |
| Console | Browser-based, multi-user, 2FA | Cloud-based web console |
| OS support | Windows (via SCCM and Intune) | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free tier | 30-day full-feature trial | No free tier; free trial available on paid plans |
| Pricing (paid) | $1.00/endpoint/year, no minimum | Patch OS from ~$1/endpoint/month (OS only); third-party patching on Automate tiers, quote-based |
| Deployment reporting | Unified reporting inside SCCM/Intune | Cloud dashboard; separate from SCCM/Intune reporting |
| Vulnerability scanning | CVE-to-patch mapping; scanner integration via SCCM | Real-time CVSS/KEV-based vulnerability visibility built-in |
| Remote desktop | Via SCCM Remote Control (native) | Automox Resolve, a paid add-on powered by Splashtop |
| Patch distribution | Via SCCM distribution points, BranchCache, and Peer Cache | Cloud-delivered directly to agents |

Automox figures reflect publicly available pricing and review data as of 2026; confirm current terms directly with Automox before purchasing.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the difference between Patch Connect Plus and Automox?

Both products handle third-party patching, but they take fundamentally different architectural approaches. Patch Connect Plus integrates directly into Microsoft SCCM and Intune, publishing patches into the consoles your team already uses. Automox is a standalone, cloud-native platform with its own console, agent, and Worklet automation engine.