KernelCare Enterprise
5.9#32 in patch management softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitKernelCare Enterprise vs PatchMon
What both publish
| Fact | KernelCare Enterprise | PatchMon |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | KernelCare is available for x86-64 Intel and AMD systems and ARM64 systems. | The server is a Go binary with embedded React/Vite UI and uses PostgreSQL 17 plus Redis 7 for queued jobs. |
| Compliance | TuxCare states that its SOC 2 Type II report covers technical and internal operational controls regarding security and availability. | PatchMon supports OpenSCAP CIS benchmark scans with per-rule results, severity, remediation guidance, and score tracking. |
| Purpose | KernelCare provides security patches for supported Linux kernels that can be installed without rebooting the system. | PatchMon provides a central dashboard for patch monitoring across Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows fleets. |
KernelCare Enterprise plans
- EnterprisePriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
- StarterPriced on request
PatchMon plans
- Community EditionFree
- Starter$1 a month
- Plus$2 a month
- Max$3 a month
- PROPriced on request
Pick KernelCare Enterprise if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick PatchMon if…
PatchMon suits infrastructure teams responsible for mixed server fleets, from small startups to organizations with a thousand hosts. The self-hosted edition fits teams prepared to manage their own server operations.