Katello
6.0#30 in patch management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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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 | Katello | Patch My PC |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Katello adds content management to Foreman’s server provisioning and configuration capabilities. | Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment, and updating of third-party applications across managed devices. |
| Support | Community support is available through the Discourse Support board and the public #theforeman Matrix room; the project says the Matrix room is not an official support channel. | Patch My PC describes support staff as including former system administrators, cybersecurity experts, Microsoft veterans and MVPs. |
Katello plans
- KatelloFree
Patch My PC plans
- Home UpdaterFree
- Enterprise Plus$3.50 a year
- Enterprise Premium$5 a year
Pick Katello if…
Katello suits Linux administrators managing repositories, lifecycle content, and updates across hosts. It is aimed at teams comfortable with Foreman’s complex tooling and Linux system administration.
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.