ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

Score8.4 out of 10

43 Reviews and Ratings

What is ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?

Patch Manager Plus is an automated patch management solution that enables organizations to manage the entire patching lifecycle from a single console.

It supports patching across Windows, macOS, Linux, and over 1,100 third-party applications, helping IT teams keep endpoints secure and compliant. With Automated Patch Deployment (APD), organizations can streamline the complete patch management process by:

Scanning endpoints to identify missing patches
Testing and approving patches before deployment
Automating patch deployment with customizable deployment policies
Declining or excluding unwanted patches
Rolling back patches when required
Monitoring patch compliance and vulnerabilities through comprehensive reports and dashboards

Patch Manager Plus is available as both a cloud-native and on-premises solution, providing organizations with the flexibility to choose the deployment model that best suits their environment.

Categories & Use Cases

Desktop Management

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Most Frequent Users

Top 3 industries using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus.

Based on HG Insights installation data

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#1 most frequent

Manufacturing

17.0%

9 installations of 53

#2 most frequent

Information

15.1%

8 installations of 53

#3 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

13.2%

7 installations of 53

Pros

Automated patch deployment for OS and third-party applications
Scheduled patching and reboots to minimize disruption
Comprehensive reporting and dashboard features for auditing

Cons

Inconsistent patch deployment efficiency and status feedback
User interface and user experience (UI/UX) require enhancements
Limited support for certain third-party applications and Apple Mac devices

Manojkumar D View profile

Deputy Manager in Information Technology at Aequs Limited (1001-5000 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use ManageEngine Patch Manager plus to automate software and OS updates across our servers and workstations.
It solves the risk of unpatched security Vulnerabilities, cuts down manual IT workload, and keeps remote device updated off-site. The tool gives us centralized visibility so we can track patch compliance and run audit easily.

Pros

Automated third-party application patching for software like Chrome, Zoom, and Adobe without user intervention.
Scheduled patch deployment with customizable reboot policies to prevent disruption during work hours.
Comprehensive vulnerability reporting and intuitive dashboards for quick compliance tracking

Cons

Initial agent installation and synchronization can occasionally fail or lag on remote machine.
The web interface feel cluttered, making specific advanced settings hard to navigate quickly
Agent deployment troubleshooting logs could be clearer when a patch fails to install

Return on Investment

Time saving: Reduce routing patching overhead by around 60-70%, allowing IT administrators to focus on high-priority infrastructure initiatives instead of manual maintance
Rosk Reduction: Significantly minimizes security exposure critical updates and zero-day patches are deployed across endpoints within hours of release
Audit preparedness: Cuts down audit preparations time form days to few minutes by generating centralized reports instantly

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Solo Solar Software

Other Software Used

ManageEngine OpManager, ManageEngine ADAudit Plus, ManageEngine ADManager Plus

Samuel Boateng View profile

System Administrator in Information Technology at OmniBsic Bank (1001-5000 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

i use the ManageEngine Plus to deploy patches to my workstations. I also use it to scan my workstations for any vulnerabilities. i also use it to broadcast announcement i look forward to receiving fresh patch releases for my workstation. Its easily identifies affected workstations for it to be worked on.

Pros

Detecting vulnerable workstations
scanning for vulnerable workstations
providing patches to resolve vulnerable systems
identifies obsolete workstations to be cleared of the environment

Cons

i use kaspersky so i think patches can be released for kaspresky as well

Return on Investment

It makes my work very easy
it easily identifies vulnerable systems
provides patches to the vulnerable or affected machine

Usability

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (1001-5000 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Overall, the product performs well for centralized patch management. ManageEngine tests the patches before publishing them to customers. It also supports third-party application patches, which helps keep applications updated. Multi-platform support makes it even more versatile. provides vulnerability visibility, compliance reporting, patch testing, and rollback capabilities. Deployment is very straightforward.

Pros

Automates the entire patch lifecycle, including scanning, testing, approval, deployment, and reporting.
Supports patching for over 1,100 third-party applications, helping organizations close security gaps beyond OS updates.
Provides vulnerability visibility, compliance reporting, patch testing, approval workflows, and rollback capabilities.
Supports automated patch deployment (APD) with flexible scheduling and maintenance windows.

Cons

End point configuration management as per the PCI, NIST & CIS.
It does not provide the software inventory report of the end point.

Return on Investment

So far there have been no negative impact.
Meets all our business objectives with zero downtime.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Intune

Other Software Used

ManageEngine OpManager, ManageEngine ADAudit Plus, ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (51-200 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Patching all endpoints, including Windows 11 and macOS. Windows servers are not included here because of security reasons. The Intune offers regarding patching are far behind our organization needs.

Pros

Ease of deployment
Integration with on-prem domain and Entra ID
Flexibility of schedule deployment

Cons

Some UI navigations are not consistent
The UI does not align with other ManageEngine products

Return on Investment

Low cost of deployment
Low monthly subscription cost

Usability

Other Software Used

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus, ManageEngine M365 Manager Plus, ManageEngine OpManager, ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus

Verified User

Employee in Information Technology (501-1000 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus as our centralized patch management solution to maintain the security and stability of our infrastructure. Specifically, we leverage the platform to automate the deployment of critical updates, security patches, and hotfixes across our server operating systems. In addition to OS-level patching, we use its third-party application patching capabilities to keep non-OS software up to date, ensuring that common vulnerability vectors are systematically closed without requiring manual per-app updates.

Pros

Reporting

Cons

Add more 3rd party apps integration rather than manual.

Return on Investment

Optimizing internal resource utilization and reducing the high operational overhead associated with infrastructure maintenance.

Usability

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Most Frequent Users

Manufacturing

Information

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services