# ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus the right Patch Management solution for you? Explore 387 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 (387) 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 SK Sunil K AGM ITMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “There were occasional challenges with troubleshooting failed deployments and navigating the UI. Despite a few limitations, it offers strong value for organizations looking for a cost-effective patch management solution.“ April 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 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 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 387 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 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 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 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 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 Vaibhav P. Security consultant Telecommunications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Robust and scalable" April 21, 2026 4.0 My overall experience with ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus has been a mix of positives and some challenges: On the positive side, it offers centralized automation, strong third‑party application support, and compliance reporting, which makes patching across diverse environments much easier. However, certain infrastructure components like ESXi and VCSA are not directly supported, requiring manual intervention or OEM involvement, which adds complexity. Overall, it’s a robust and scalable solution, but it works best when paired with clear processes for handling unsupported systems and dependencies. Pros It provides centralized and automated patching across diverse environments, reducing manual effort. Its scalability and compliance features ensure consistent security across multiple regions and platforms. It supports both OS and third‑party application patching, giving complete coverage in one solution. Cons Here are some of the cons or least‑liked aspects of using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus: Limited support for certain platforms – Infrastructure components like VMware ESXi and VCSA cannot be patched directly, requiring manual intervention or OEM involvement. Complex dependency handling – Third‑party applications often have dependencies that need additional approvals, which can slow down patch cycles. User interface and reporting limitations – While functional, the dashboards and reports can feel less intuitive compared to other enterprise patching tools. Scalability challenges in large environments – Managing distributed servers across multiple regions sometimes requires extra configuration and monitoring effort. 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 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 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 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 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 Chamath Dhanushka E. System Administrator Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Swiss Army Knife." April 3, 2026 5.0 It’s like having an extra junior admin on the team whose only job is to watch for vulnerabilities 24/7. Pros 1\. The Massive 3rd-Party Catalog. 2. Automated Patch Deployment. 3. Granular Reboot Policies. 4. Centralized Visibility. Cons 1.Remote/Roaming User Struggles. 2.Linux and Mac are "Second-Class Citizens. 3.The "Manual Download" Annoyance. Switched from [Windows 11](https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11/) WSUS is a not effective for our requirement. 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 DB Darin B. IT Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "So far, a great patching tool for my organization. " December 13, 2024 5.0 I was about to have a penetration test and all of my servers were missing patches. I started to try to do it manually but after the first one I realized that I needed help. I installed the demo, deployed the agents and in a matter of a few hours had a fully functioning application and was able to deploy patches that evening. Pros PMP has a very intuitive dashboard that helps you get a quick overview of your system status. The deployment policies are easy to configure with alot of pre and post deployment options. The agent is lightweight and easy to deploy and the price is unbeatable. Cons It seamed to have some issues with the patches for Windows Server 2012 R2, but I wouldn't hold that against the product. Our fault for not upgrading these servers to more recent and stable builds. Alternatives considered [NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/) Reason for choosing ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Patch Manager Plus had a better price, but mainly because of the full demo that they offered. NinjaOne offered a demo as well but I had to talk to sales people first to get the demo... didn't want to do all of that just for an eval. Review Source SV Sverre V. IT Admin Computer Networking Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "POC patch Manager Plus" July 2, 2025 4.0 Pros The ability to enable an automatic patch profile is a nice benefit over other providers, since this way the deployment does not take long, and you still have a great overview over the patches for each device! Cons We use Intune, would be great if we could get rid of the agent and go through Intune for updates. The mac installer also needs an extra file, if I make a PKG with the installer and the file, Intune doesn't recognize it as a signed app and gives failed install messages. Alternatives considered [Patch My PC](https://www.capterra.com/p/241733/Patch-My-PC/) Reason for choosing ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Automatic patching is not available at the alternative products. 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 DF Derek F. Director of Technology Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Patch Manager Plus" February 11, 2026 5.0 Love this products, It keeps my machines patched very well! I have tried a few patch managers and this one is by far the best. Pros Ease of Use. It breaks down everything very simple! Also the agent installs and reports on various OS systems/ Cons doesnt push out whole operating systems. Sometimes the machines take a while to process the updates, and it would be nice to know status updates sooner. Switched from [PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://www.capterra.com/p/174535/PDQ-Deploy/) not working anymore. Microsoft dropped it. Review Source AC Aaron C. Sys Admin Gambling & Casinos Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy, intuitive product " February 25, 2026 5.0 Great experience. Easy to use, simple and beautiful. Just works. Useful features, and good presentation. Pros Ease of use. Automatic patch download caching. Easy scheduled reboots. Integration with Tenable. I love being able to sort by how many missing patches, or being able so export reports, and seeing restart necessary status, Cons No dark mode, but how now been added. I wish app updates for Patch Manager Plus were more streamlined and automatic. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Associate Engineer Insurance Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Product with Strong Features" February 22, 2026 5.0 Pros I liked the overall stability and user‑friendly interface of Patch Manager Plus. The product simplifies patch deployment and provides good automation capabilities. It's a great tool for maintaining compliance and ensuring systems stay secure. Cons Some areas could be improved, especially real‑time monitoring. I feel the dashboard could show more live statistics to help quickly track patch progress and system status. Review Source RS Ryoga S. エンジニア Computer Networking Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Flexible patch management" November 27, 2025 5.0 I think it’s an excellent product because it supports a flexible design philosophy. As for operational impressions, I’ll be able to share more after I’ve had some hands-on experience. Pros It excels at automatically detecting the latest patches and keeping systems up to date at all times. The required settings are intuitive and easy to understand, and it can flexibly accommodate even complex requirements. In addition, its health checks highlight vulnerable areas, which improves operational efficiency. Cons If I had to point out one drawback, it’s that because it can flexibly handle complex requirements, some settings could feel buried. Once you review them, it’s unlikely you’ll miss anything, but I felt that intuitive, easy-to-understand options and more complex areas are mixed together. Review Source GV Guillermo V. Project Manager Information Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very complete Update Service!" June 11, 2025 5.0 I have experience in the past with this service (on-premise), but now (cloud solution) it's more simple to deploy and use Pros The potential that this tools has to create reboot jobs, update control and reporting of installed pacthes Cons The customization possibilities of the portal. This is maybe an important thing when we need to show the app to the company. Review Source WM Wilke M. architect and project manager Graphic Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Very useful an powerful tool for updating and security" December 5, 2024 5.0 My overall experience is being very positive. I'm using the cloud version enterprise and having good results in order to maintain the servers and workstations updates. The test and deploy feature allows the process of updating almost with no effort for the technical team. It is indeed a very powerful tool once you setup correctly and have and update policy approved to back you up. We are studying to have the whole suite of endpoint manager to help our customers and client facing the challenges of keeping their systems updated and more secure. Pros Windows Agents are very fast and reliable Pre and After tasks could save a lot of time when you talking about rollback and debugging Patch database is always updated Mobile client are very handy when you want to see the update status and even to show to your clients and customers Cons No custom report generator Managing Custom Groups and remote offices is not an easy task the information that you can filter in order to move machines to groups is very limited Hard to move workstations from one remote office to another Review Source ED Ed D. Network Analyst Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Patch management made easier" December 9, 2024 5.0 I have not been disappointed in the product since our purchase. Also our VP and managers love it. Pros The simplicity of the product is amazing. Cons Sometimes patches do not deploy if the patch is not configured and downloaded correctly. I also wish there was CBT for this application Alternatives considered [Qualys Cloud Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/82971/QualysGuard-Enterprise/)[NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/) Reason for choosing ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Cost was less and it was much easier to use. Switched from [System Center](https://www.capterra.com/p/70929/System-Center/) To complex and way over loaded with options Review Source dP diego P. ict manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "safe and value for money patch manager" November 18, 2025 5.0 We make some initial configuration with our partner, then ourselves configured all 100 client and 25 server, setup automatic by install in active directory Pros we have 100 client and 25 server, it was easy to setup the environment and it is safe to patch client and servers. some issue in just one case but customer support resolved it quickly. Cons some of the features of endpoint central would be great on patch manager plus, but having the same price. in two word: more features :-) Review Source MN Michael N. Systems Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Manage Engine Patch Manager is awesome" August 6, 2025 5.0 Pros It helps streamline and automate our production environment, which is great due to how complex our production environment is. ManageEngine helps us keep our systems up to date. Cons Nothing that I am aware of. I am not sure of what else to add here to meet the one-hundred-character limit. Review Source DT David T. Consultant Banking Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Solid Enterprise Solution or Updates" November 6, 2024 4.0 support has been typically very responsive but sometimes it takes a while to get the right type of support Pros it manages most 3rd party apps common to the enterprise desktop environment. Cons complex and not-intuitive always - have to really dig around to get best out of it Switched from [System Center](https://www.capterra.com/p/70929/System-Center/) For simplicity as SCCM was extremely complex Review Source aJ antony J. Windows Administrator Financial Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Patch manager plus " January 20, 2025 5.0 Good experience and very easy to use for deploying the patches. Pros automatic patch deployment task and test and approval. Cons Custom group and disable auto-update customized patches 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 ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.