MacUpdate Desktop
5.6#27 in software update toolsFrom $9.99 a yearmacOS
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Patch My PC
7.7#1 in software update toolsFrom $3.50 a yearFree planWebmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MacUpdate Desktop | Patch My PC |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States |
| Purpose | MacUpdate Desktop provides a centralized interface to discover, install, update, and uninstall macOS apps. | Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment, and updating of third-party applications across managed devices. |
| Support | MacUpdate lists support at [email protected] and directs users to its help page. | Patch My PC describes support staff as including former system administrators, cybersecurity experts, Microsoft veterans and MVPs. |
MacUpdate Desktop plans
- MacUpdate Desktop$9.99 a year
Patch My PC plans
- Home UpdaterFree
- Enterprise Plus$3.50 a year
- Enterprise Premium$5 a year
Pick MacUpdate Desktop if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.