# ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus the right Patch Management solution for you? Explore 386 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/179288/Patch-Manager-Plus/reviews --- ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 4.6 (386) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews RB Ron B System AdministratorTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The dashboard gives a solid at-a-glance view of patching status, and the level of detail available when configuring update policies lets you get as granular as you need with approval rules and rollout behavior.“ March 2, 2026 DM Dustin M Systems and Network AdminMedical Practice, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Other patching solutions always messed up the reboot order and it would cause chaos with users as would be unable to log in due to the patch software messing up. Because of this patching had to be done manually and that can be torture on Server 2016, that ended when we found Patch Manager Plus and it has been smooth sailing since.“ December 15, 2025 pr pyarelal r System AdministratorInsurance, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It provides reliable patch deployment, good visibility into system compliance, and strong automation capabilities that significantly reduce manual effort.“ January 28, 2026 MS Marco S Service Desk LeadMarketing and Advertising, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is slow, painfully slow - when remote users do come into the office we try to update their devices while they are on site - and using PMP we seldom complete the task.“ December 23, 2025 pr pyarelal r System AdministratorInsurance, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Its scheduling, reporting, and compliance features simplify vulnerability mitigation and reduce manual workload.“ January 28, 2026 Sushil K Assistant ManagerMedia Production, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes the manual Deployment will take too much of time, and if it fails to deploy, then the tool doesn’t provide clear error messages to fix the failure issue.“ April 12, 2026 AT Antonio T IT SpecialistMachinery, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It is very simple to have an entire overview of the status of patches for every workstation and server of the company and so it is simple to plan the patching phase.“ April 8, 2026 MS Mark S CTOFinancial Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “About the only cons I've seen is I don't see a way to control the interval of the patch scans or when they can happen. “ December 3, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 386 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Joanne H. IT Security Administrator E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great option for patching Windows devices" March 12, 2026 4.0 I really enjoy using it. Support are quick to respond when tickets are raised, however sometimes it is difficult to get past 1st line. They are helpful though. Pros Patch Manager Plus is a great way to keep on top of patching the estate. It is especially good with Windows devices. There is a wide range of 3rd party applications that are in support. I've found it easy to use, easy to set up automated testing and deployment and I generally like using it. It supports Mac and Linux devices so you can also keep these up to date. Cons My current issue is that the support for 3rd party repositories for Linux is lacking. So Patch Manager is pushing out the OS updates, but no package updates for commonly used programs like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and VS Code. Support have put these things forward to the engineering team to see if it can be added in future. Review Source MB Martin B. Endpoint Systems Developer Higher Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "PM+ Just What We Needed" April 10, 2026 5.0 We have been a customer since December 2025. I have been impressed with PM+ so far, Product is good and pretty robust, support is good. As an Enterprise customer, we are entitled to 4 Health checks a year (if required) one on site and the others remote. Pros Firstly, during start up the support received was fantastic and all questions were answered promptly and in a professional manner. The interface is a little bit intimidating at first, but within an hr or so was comfortable navigating the console; with support on hand to respond quickly. Deployment of Agent is comprehensive and with multiple methods of delivery available. PM+, provide many guides which is useful and negates the need to contact support. Setting up APD Policies is logical and straight forward. Deployment of Patches are quick; much quicker than our previous solution. PM+ have managed to capture and deliver many functions to ease the burden of Patch deployment. As part of our subscription (on Premise) we have a variety of tools to use, e.g. Remote Control, WOL, Remote Shutdown/Restart to name but a few. They are serval useful functions and controls within remote control. I also like the way PM+ provide you with a forum with which you can ask for new functions; which they will review and advise if possible. Pm+ is an affordable Patching Solution which; you get a lot of functionality for your ££££ Cons Like many consoles, there are a few quirks. Certain pages have a refresh where others do not, when searching for devices once you refresh it closes the search box, a minor annoyance. Dynamic Group creation suits our environment, however it not available to all functions within the console; although lesser favourable options are available but require more admin over head. Switched from [Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/193235/Patch-Management/) Recommended and cost, we are moving to intune and needed wanted a pathing solution for managing 3rd party applications Review Source MS Marco S. Service Desk Lead Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Budget friendly for small estates " December 23, 2025 2.0 Easy to use - I would recommened it for small sites, with no remote users - as soon as you add any network complexity it gets lost. Pros Budget friendly. The management console is simple, easy to navigate, and pulling meaningful reports is a walk in the park. Cons Updating remote devices is more than challenging, even using the secure gateway. It is slow, painfully slow - when remote users do come into the office we try to update their devices while they are on site - and using PMP we seldom complete the task. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Assistant Manager Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient and Reliable Patch Management Tool" April 12, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with has been very good and a very useful product. It’s a reliable tool for centralised patch management, allowing me to handle both operating system and third-party application updates from a single console Pros The Patch Manager has the ability to automatically scan for missing patches in the client machines and download and deploy them across platforms, without any manual effort with the help on Automatic Patch Deployment. This is also supported to the non-Microsoft applications. Cons 1.Sometimes the manual Deployment will take too much of time, and if it fails to deploy, then the tool doesn’t provide clear error messages to fix the failure issue. 2.We have mostly shared client machines, so multiple users are using the same machine, and some applications are installed on the user profile, like Zoom. And if another user is logged in, then the zoom of the other user's profile is not updated, and it will fail to deploy the patches. Switched from [Microsoft Azure](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/) The patch manager tool is very helpful for patching. Review Source RB Ron B. System Administrator Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Capable Tool With Room to Grow" March 2, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Patch Manager Plus has been positive. It covers the essentials well, the interface is mostly intuitive, and the pricing makes it an easy choice. Where it falls short is in restart scheduling and streamlining the patching workflow, though I was able to work around the restart limitations by writing custom scripts to get the behavior I needed. With some refinement in those areas natively, it could easily go from a good tool to a great one. Pros Patch Manager Plus offers a straightforward and mostly intuitive interface that makes it easy to get up and running quickly. One of its biggest strengths is the variety of agent deployment options, so there's a method for just about any scenario. The dashboard gives a solid at-a-glance view of patching status, and the level of detail available when configuring update policies lets you get as granular as you need with approval rules and rollout behavior. Third-party application patching is something we plan to implement, and the pricing is very reasonable for what you get. Cons While Patch Manager Plus does a lot well, there are a few areas I wish were better. The restart scheduling options feel limited, and I'd love to see more granular control over when and how reboots are handled. For example, in my environment I often need to waterfall server restarts due to production requirements, restarting certain servers first and waiting before moving on to the next group to avoid downtime, and that's not as easy to set up as I'd like. The update process itself could also be a bit more streamlined, as there are times where applying patches feels like it involves more steps than it should. Switched from [SolarWinds Patch Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/182264/Patch-Manager/) Solar winds did not provide good tools and the experience for use was quite terrible. Review Source AT Antonio T. IT Specialist Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Endpoint Central - Never without it" April 8, 2026 5.0 Great experience with product and support. Patches for the product are released very frequently and they cover every type of operating system. Pros The easy of use of the solution. It is very simple to have an entire overview of the status of patches for every workstation and server of the company and so it is simple to plan the patching phase. Cons Nothing because I never had a major issue or problem with the platform and in every situation the problems where solved very quickly. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Intune](https://www.capterra.com/p/230703/Microsoft-Endpoint-Manager-MEM/) Reason for choosing ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Intune lacks several features compared to Patch Manager Plus or requires high end licenses Review Source MD Michelle D. IT Procurement and Contract Manager Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Patch Management Review" February 23, 2026 4.0 I haven't had a lot of issues with the features, patches. I appreciate the main console setup showing a lot of data on the computers. Easy to keep the computers up to date. Integration with Asset Explorer is great, looking into their helpdesk system now. Pros Easy to use, support is consistent and follows through. Answers all my questions without issue. Like how it's integrated to Asset Explorer. Cons The computers don't always show that they have been restarted if the user restarts on their system on their own. Switched from [HCL BigFix](https://www.capterra.com/p/266614/HCL-BigFix/) The cost of Big Fix doubled in price so we decided to look at the cost of a different software. Review Source PR Peter R. Infrastucture Food & Beverages Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Additional 1 month Food company" March 5, 2026 5.0 GPO deployment was super easy, IT team patch level now super. I am looking for notification adjustment. Pros Easy to use and really efficient. The helpdesk is really helpfull. We have many choise in reports tab Cons Self service portal design is old style. It is a good idea to customize it with company logo, but the overall responsness is laggy. Switched from [TeamViewer ONE](https://www.capterra.com/p/194565/TeamViewer/) Patching is not efficient on Teamvier platform Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable patching solution with great value for money" March 11, 2026 4.0 Overall, my experience with has been very positive. It consistently performs well, reduces manual work, and improves patch compliance across the environment. Once configured, it runs smoothly and provides a dependable solution for ongoing patch management. Pros What I liked most about is the excellent balance between cost and functionality. It offers a very solid patch‑management engine that works reliably without requiring constant attention. The platform is easy to configure, intuitive to operate, and delivers consistent results across diverse systems, making daily maintenance much simpler. Cons The aspect I liked least is that the interface feels outdated compared to more modern management tools. While everything works reliably, the UI could be more polished, responsive, and aligned with current design standards. Navigation sometimes requires extras steps that could be streamlined for efficiency Review Source Neelesh D. Deputy Manager Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "PMP Usages " March 10, 2026 5.0 Reliable patching solution with useful automation, though performance can lag at times. my team is enjoying product. Pros Easy automated patching with broad app coverage and clear, intuitive reporting dashboard are good value for money Cons Slow patch scans at scale and occasional console glitches reduce efficiency. macOS patching & internet patching visibility also OEM connect with PMP will help more Review Source AM Ashish M. Information Security Banking Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good Patch Management Engine" November 28, 2025 5.0 Pros Patch Manager Plus is a centralized, automated patch-management software for enterprises. It lets IT admins manage updates for operating systems and third-party applications from a single console. ManageEngine +2 ManageEngine +2 It supports multiple OS platforms — Windows, macOS, and Linux — which makes it suited to heterogeneous environments with mixed devices. ManageEngine +2 info.manageengine.com +2 Along with OS patches, it supports patches/updates for a wide range of third-party applications (many hundreds) — e.g. popular apps like Adobe, Java, WinRAR etc. Cons Some reviews mention agent-related hiccups or slow UI/response times, especially when managing many endpoints, particularly Linux endpoints. SaaSworthy +2 Reddit +2 For very large or complex environments, the patch catalog (especially for third-party apps) may still miss less-common software — it’s strong for mainstream apps but may not cover all niche tools. Reddit +1 If not properly configured (deployment windows, reboot policies, test groups), poorly timed patches can disrupt users — as with any automated patching system. As with any agent-based patching tool: you need to deploy and maintain agent software on endpoints. If some endpoints are unmanaged (e.g. BYOD, unmanaged Linux servers), you may need complementary processes. Review Source EA Emre A. Senior Cyber Security Specialist Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Reliable and Secure Patch Management Made Simple" November 11, 2025 5.0 My overall experience has been very positive. Patch Manager Plus allows us to manage patches across different operating systems from a single centralized console and automates most of the process. It’s easy to use, reliable, and fully meets our enterprise requirements. It also adds significant value in terms of security and compliance. Pros What I like the most is the ability to manage patching across all operating systems from a single centralized console. The automated scanning, testing, and deployment processes work very smoothly. Support for third-party application patching is a major security advantage. Overall, it’s easy to use, reliable, and ideal for enterprise environments. Cons I haven’t noticed any major downsides so far. The product performs reliably and meets our patch management needs very well. Alternatives considered [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/230629/Tenableio/) Reason for choosing ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Ease of use and patch prioritization.... Review Source PH Prasanna H. Systems and Network Engineer Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Product " January 14, 2026 5.0 I can manage patches for Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single console. Easy to find new update and well organized. Pros Managing update is so simple and easy with . It's easy to find new updates. Cons This is a 100% good product but too many hot fixes. Occasionally lose connection to the central console. Review Source TR Tom R. Admin Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PMP Review" February 12, 2026 4.0 Works awesome. Patching deployment and policy configuration is easy and robust. Console is intuitive. Pros Ease of use and price point. The product is very easy to setup, configure and maintain. Requirements on the endpoint are light. Security of the console is robust. Cons Filled our needs perfectly. Nothing seemed to phase the package even during covid phase of our users. Review Source SH Simon H. IT Cloud Engineer Legal Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to setup" December 31, 2025 4.0 We've been trialling Patch Manager Plus to replace an existing patching solution and overall it appears to be a good solution, that's easy to setup and use, whilst also providing additional simple deployment options (BIOS/drivers updates) when compared to our existing solution. Pros Easy and quick to setup. Provides additional options such as the ability to deploy BIOS and driver updates through the same agent/console to clients. Cons Very little. We've encountered a few niggles during the trial which have mainly been down to our unfamiliarity with the product. Review Source DD Dobromir D. DevOps enginner Financial Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Good product" November 17, 2025 4.0 Overall satisfied with the product. Helps me a lot with general maintenance of software updates and security vulnerabilities. Pros I enjoyed the ease of use and how it was like a breeze to set up the and get it up and running in no time. Cons Options buried in the menus, I would expect key functionalities to be way easier to find but once you do it runs well. Review Source DT Daniel T. IT Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This Piece of software will fulfil all your patching needs" February 7, 2025 5.0 Very poitivie, The automated patch deployment just works leaving very little in terms of patch deployment failures Pros Cusomizable you were able to amend thresholds for healthy and vulnderable computers. Other features such as scheduled restarts Cons Although I had the cloud version I think the on prem solution would have been better Review Source RV Ronaldo V. Sales and IT Coordinator Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Will not be disappointed with this product" June 11, 2025 4.0 It operates effectively without intervention. All it needs is for the user to let it do its work and be reminded to reboot the computer. Pros Easy Admin Portal browser use. This software does the work, allowing our IT department to focus on more pressing IT needs Cons I like to update more than 50 nodes at once manually. Would like the agent to reboot the computer persistently. Review Source DR David R. Senior System Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Highly recommended patch management solution for operating system patches and third-party application updates." January 12, 2026 5.0 The software was rolled out in the test lab for evaluation and successfully tested. Everything is running as expected and to our satisfaction. Pros Fast to install and set up policies. Very affordable and extremely useful for patching third-party apps. Cons The update process for Patch Manager Plus via the update packages could be improved. Apart from that, I haven’t noticed any negative points. Review Source NB Nandkishor B. Lead - IT Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Manager Engine patch manager plus is a best tool" December 3, 2024 5.0 Patch manager help us lot to fix vulnerability in our infrastructure. Patch manager plus is a best tool to which fix all platforms i.e. Windows and Linux patching. Pros Patch manager scan system thougroly and provide best report accordinlgy. Cons One thing I didn;t like is that, it not recognise all the pending patches severity. Review Source DM Daniel M. Senior Technician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good Program, would recommend for MSPs" December 9, 2024 5.0 A positive experience as this allows us to keep devices up-to-date and monitored without contact manual intervention. Pros If configured correctly, it is very easy to navigate to devices and check the status of them. With the full MSP package, you can also remote into devices and perform troubleshooting and administrative work. Cons Some parts of the initial configure can be hard to parse, but there is documentation available in the portal, and it is possible to get in contact with support staff who are happy to assist. Review Source JG Jibi G. admin Civil Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Manage Plus" March 23, 2025 4.0 Pros centralized managing all these client from single source Cons Connectivity is the major fault by providing this Review Source AV Ananías V. Sistemas Financial Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Patch Manager Plus Cloud" October 24, 2024 5.0 Very complete, easy to use and very intuitive. Pros One of the advantages is that the person who configures it does not have to have much knowledge, it is easy to implement, and there are many deployment paths. Cons sometimes the cloud console is a bit slow. Review Source JA Julio A. Cyber Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Very good, Approved and recommended" November 26, 2024 5.0 I recommend helping to keep the environment up to date and free from known vulnerabilities. Pros Ease of use and web-based management With it, you have a view of all servers to create an update action plan. Cons Agent link expiration, should be longer Especially if you have third parties helping with the installation, you need to send the new link. Review Source JD Jeremy D. IT Coordinator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Advent Hospital " June 28, 2024 5.0 I find it amazing how it makes it easy for me to keep track of my patching in my organization Pros I like The way it displays yours information Cons i do not have any dislike about this product. 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