Floodtide
6.0#11 in software update tools£10.99 one-timemacOS
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Patch My PC
7.7#1 in software update toolsFrom $3.50 a yearFree planWebmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Floodtide | Patch My PC |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Floodtide checks Mac applications for updates and lets users update supported apps in one place. | Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment, and updating of third-party applications across managed devices. |
| Support | Support is available by email or Discord, and both channels connect users with the person who wrote the code. | Patch My PC describes support staff as including former system administrators, cybersecurity experts, Microsoft veterans and MVPs. |
Floodtide plans
- 3 Macs£10.99, paid once
- 10 Macs£19.99, paid once
- For businessPriced on request
Patch My PC plans
- Home UpdaterFree
- Enterprise Plus$3.50 a year
- Enterprise Premium$5 a year
Pick Floodtide if…
Floodtide suits Mac users who want scheduled checks, centralized installation, and rollback for supported applications. It also fits households or small groups covered by three- or ten-Mac licenses.
Pick Patch My PC if…
Patch My PC suits organizations managing third-party application updates through ConfigMgr, Intune, or WSUS. Home Updater is for non-commercial use on supported Windows 10-or-later 64-bit systems or Windows Server 2016 or later.