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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HCL BigFix

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ABigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A

    Patch My PC Patch Management

    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Software that extends Microsoft Configuration Manager to deploy and patch third-party applications. It is designed to handle the tedious task of packaging, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying applications in the environment. The software automates the creation and patching of third-party applications. Optionally, users can configure automatic deployment rules for complete automation and control over third-party patch management in the enterprise.

    $1

    per year per seat

    Pricing
    HCL BigFixPatch My PC Patch Management
    Editions & Modules
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    Basic
    $1
    per year per seat
    Enterprise
    $2
    per year per seat
    Intune Essentials
    $3.25
    per year per seat
    Enterprise Plus
    $3.50
    per year per seat
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HCL BigFixPatch My PC Patch Management
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    HCL BigFixPatch My PC Patch Management
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    HCLSoftware
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    HCL BigFixPatch My PC Patch Management
    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of HCL BigFix and Patch My PC Patch Management
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    Ratings
    Patch My PC Patch Management
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management Tools
    Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of HCL BigFix and Patch My PC Patch Management
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    Ratings
    Patch My PC Patch Management
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Vulnerability Intelligence00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Avast CloudCare
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    Action1
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    User Ratings
    HCL BigFixPatch My PC Patch Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HCL BigFixPatch My PC Patch Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    HCLSoftware
    HCL BigFix is well-suited:
    1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
    2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
    3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
      However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
    4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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    Patch My PC
    I highly recommend Patch My PC to businesses of all types and sizes. The tool is highly customizable and can meet the needs of any organization. It is easy to implement with Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune and can be set up within a matter of minutes.
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
    Incentivized
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    Patch My PC
    • Great customer support
    • Automation of application creation and updates
    • Easy to integrate and manage
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    Cons
    HCLSoftware
    • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
    • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
    Incentivized
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    Patch My PC
    • SAS solution
    • Be able to select a specific application version for deployment
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    Likelihood to Renew
    HCLSoftware
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    Patch My PC
    I consider Patch My PC a necessary tool for any environment I manage. I cannot imagine managing an environment without it, as the time and effort it saves is invaluable.
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    Support Rating
    HCLSoftware
    Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
    Incentivized
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    Patch My PC
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    Implementation Rating
    HCLSoftware
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    Patch My PC
    The implementation is super easy, specially if you're just Integrating it with Intune.
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    Alternatives Considered
    HCLSoftware
    We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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    Patch My PC
    Patch My PC is a tool developed and maintained by experienced systems administrators, who have a deep understanding of the workings of Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune. They know what it takes to successfully deploy applications to end-users, making the tool an ideal choice for managing software updates and deployments.
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    Return on Investment
    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
    Incentivized
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    Patch My PC
    • Saves countless hours on manually packaging applications
    • Saves countless hours on investigating what applications in your environment needs updated
    • saves you 1-3 headcounts in your department
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    ScreenShots

    HCL BigFix Screenshots

    Screenshot of HCL BigFix Inventory DashboadScreenshot of HCL BigFix Inventory - Spend OverviewScreenshot of DEX ScoreScreenshot of Modern Client ManagementScreenshot of Tenable Vulnerability

    Patch My PC Patch Management Screenshots

    Screenshot of The general tab is where you can configure the license key and other general settings including the WSUS Code Signing certificate for third-party software updates.Screenshot of You can enable different third-party products to publish to WSUS and sync into Configuration Manager in the updates tab. You can also right-click on all products, vendors, or specific products to enable custom right-click actions.Screenshot of Enable products for application creation and management using the ConfigMgr Apps tab in the Publisher. This feature will automatically package third-party applications and keep them up to date. You can deploy these applications using task sequences or collection deployments in Configuration Manager.Screenshot of The CVE import wizard in the Patch My PC Publisher can evaluate CVE in a file and let you know which ones are either in the Patch My PC catalog or already published to WSUS.Screenshot of The sync schedule controls how often the Publisher will download the catalog and publish new third-party updates and applications to ConfigMgr or Intune.Screenshot of The alerts tab will automatically send you email, Microsoft Teams, or Slack alerts when new updates or applications are created. These alerts will also include details like severity level, classification level, and CVE's.