Patch My PC
7.7#1 in software update toolsFrom $3.50 a yearFree planWebmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitPatch My PC vs RuckZuck
What both publish
| Fact | Patch My PC | RuckZuck |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Patch My PC automates packaging, deployment, and updating of third-party applications across managed devices. | RuckZuck is a Windows software package manager that installs and updates software from its repository. |
| Self-hosting | Publisher can be installed on premises, while Cloud is delivered as SaaS; the lifecycle guide says one installation is used for ConfigMgr or Intune integration. | The project documents support for private or disconnected repositories when users host their own RuckZuck server. |
Patch My PC plans
- Home UpdaterFree
- Enterprise Plus$3.50 a year
- Enterprise Premium$5 a year
RuckZuck plans
- RuckZuckFree
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.
Pick RuckZuck if…
RuckZuck suits Windows users who want to install and update apps through a graphical or command-line tool, including apps installed outside RuckZuck. It also fits users who need private or disconnected repositories and can host their own server.