# Best Patch Management Software - Page 6

*By [Brandon Summers-Miller](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/brandon-summers-miller)*


Patch management software are used to ensure that the components of a company’s software stack and IT infrastructure are up to date. These tools work by tracking updates of various software and middleware solutions. They then alert users of necessary updates or execute updates automatically. Companies seek out the [best patch management software](https://learn.g2.com/best-patch-management-software) to reduce an employee’s responsibility to update their applications and ensure known vulnerabilities are remediated.

To qualify for inclusion in the Patch Management software category, a product must:

- Maintain a database of software, middleware, and hardware updates
- Alert users of new updates or patch software automatically
- Inform administrators of endpoints and users utilizing out-of-date software





## Top Patch Management Software at a Glance
| # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say |
|---|---------|--------|----------|----------------|
| 1 | [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) | 4.7/5.0 (4,635 reviews) | Automated cross-platform patching with AI-assisted deployment | "[Revolutionalised Our Workflows](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ninjaone-review-8785777)" |
| 2 | [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (1,114 reviews) | Automated OS and third-party patch deployment | "[Outstanding, Fully Automated Patch & OS Deployment with Centralized BitLocker Control](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/manageengine-endpoint-central-review-13076927)" |
| 3 | [Action1](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews) | 4.9/5.0 (1,107 reviews) | Cloud-native patching without VPN dependency | "[Action1 Makes Patch & Vulnerability Management Fast, Easy, and Cloud-Based](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/action1-review-13138928)" |
| 4 | [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (3,950 reviews) | Remote IT support with unattended desktop access | "[TeamViewer’s Global Culture and Expanding Digital Workplace Vision](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/teamviewer-review-13087488)" |
| 5 | [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) | 4.7/5.0 (1,372 reviews) | Unified backup and patching under single agent | "[Easy Deployment, Intuitive Management, and Great Value](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-review-13120536)" |
| 6 | [PDQ Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-connect/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (413 reviews) | Agent-based patching without VPN dependency | "[Straightforward, Fast Remote Support That Makes IT Work Easier](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/pdq-connect-review-13079062)" |
| 7 | [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (1,207 reviews) | Per-technician RMM with unlimited endpoint patching | "[A practical way to coordinate technicians, users, and infrastructure work](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/atera-review-13121276)" |
| 8 | [Datto RMM](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (778 reviews) | MSP patch automation with remote scripting | "[Intuitive and Robust for Remote Management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/datto-rmm-review-12725098)" |
| 9 | [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (962 reviews) | Endpoint security with centralized patch deployment | "[Great product placing ESET at the top of the list](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/eset-protect-review-10057911)" |
| 10 | [Patch My PC](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (727 reviews) | Third-party app patching via SCCM and Intune | "[PatchMyPC makes it all easier](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patch-my-pc-review-5029762)" |


## G2 Grid® for Patch Management Software
![G2 Grid® for Patch Management Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=25671&focus%5B%5D=70792&focus%5B%5D=10524&focus%5B%5D=2397&focus%5B%5D=1273083&focus%5B%5D=126474&focus%5B%5D=68034&focus%5B%5D=16222)
Highlighted products: NinjaOne, Action1, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, TeamViewer, PDQ Connect, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Datto RMM, and Atera.
Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=ninjaone&focus%5B%5D=action1&focus%5B%5D=manageengine-endpoint-central&focus%5B%5D=teamviewer&focus%5B%5D=pdq-connect&focus%5B%5D=acronis-cyber-protect-cloud&focus%5B%5D=datto-rmm&focus%5B%5D=atera)


## How Many Patch Management Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 94

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.48/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product**: Tanium (+0.61%) - Among all products in this category, Tanium recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: July 22, 2026*


## How Does G2 Rank Patch Management Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 22,700+ Authentic Reviews
- 94+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.


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## What Is Patch Management Software?

[Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-management)

## What Software Categories Are Similar to Patch Management Software?

- [Enterprise IT Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-it-management)
- [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)
- [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)
- [IT Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-asset-management)
- [Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-monitoring-management-rmm)
- [Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-endpoint-management-uem)
- [Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/autonomous-endpoint-management-aem)