Item: Automox
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Automox

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Automated Patching of Windows and Linux Machines. Saves us time on having to manually patch. Ensures that all systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches and reduces the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited. Increases overall system security and minimizes the potential for cyber attacks.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Third Party Patching
Windows OS Patching
Remote Scripting

Cons

Remote Scripting

Return on Investment

Positive: Time Savings
Positive: Remote Scripts
Negative: Maintaining the Tool, some issues with the service starting on some older endpoints

Patching

Reduction in manpower needed for patching. Increased efficiency when it comes to patching.

Usability

The interface is simple, and there's not much to using it.

Alternatives Considered

ConnectWise Automate and NinjaOne

Automox is much more reliable and simpler, but it does only focus on one thing, patching. It comes up as one of the top patching tools in searches.

Key Insights

Do you think Automox delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Automox's feature set?

Yes

Did Automox live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Automox go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Automox again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Todoist, Google Workspace, Zoho Desk

Likelihood to Recommend

For a large enterprise with the funds, Automox hits the spot. The pricing, however prices out smaller businesses with the per endpoint pricing. Overall however, its a solid product.

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