Compare Action1 and Patch My PC 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 200 endpoints FREE forever
$2.00 1 Device Per Year
Action1
Star Rating
(901)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 200 endpoints FREE forever
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Action1Patch My PC
Star Rating
(725)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Action1 excels in user experience, with many praising its comprehensive tools for managing updates across corporate networks. Users appreciate the remote control capabilities and the clear visibility into endpoint update statuses, making it a favorite for those managing multiple devices.
- According to verified reviews, Patch My PC shines in its cloud deployment features, particularly for users who have integrated it with Intune. Reviewers highlight the ease of deploying applications to MacOS devices, which significantly streamlines their workflow and saves time.
- Users say that Action1's free tier for up to 200 endpoints is a major advantage, especially for smaller organizations. This accessibility allows users to leverage powerful features like script execution and vulnerability remediation without incurring costs, making it a practical choice for budget-conscious teams.
- Reviewers mention that while Patch My PC is effective, it can be slow to add new applications, which can be a drawback for teams needing rapid updates. However, they do appreciate the simplified process for app additions that has been implemented, indicating ongoing improvements.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Action1's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with many users expressing satisfaction with the onboarding experience. This ease of setup allows teams to get up and running without significant downtime, enhancing overall productivity.
- According to recent feedback, Patch My PC's support quality is highly rated, with users noting that the team is responsive and helpful. However, some users feel that Action1's support could improve, as they seek a more robust partnership in addressing their business needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Action1
First 200 Endpoints Free - No Feature Limits
Starting at $0.00
200 endpoints FREE forever
First 200 endpoints are free forever. Scale as needed.
To request the quote, please fill out the form on the company's website.
- Third-Party Patching
- Cross-OS Patching
- Vulnerability Management & Remediation
Patch My PC
Enterprise Patch
$2.00
1 Device Per Year
For companies that need to deploy third-party updates via Microsoft Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS)
- Automate third-party updates in WSUS and ConfigMgr
- Top ranked support in our category included at no additional cost
- Advanced customization options for third-party updates when needed
Free Trial
Action1
Free Trial is available
Patch My PC
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
763
9.3
599
Ease of Use
9.5
779
9.3
603
Ease of Setup
9.7
770
9.4
591
Ease of Admin
9.5
728
9.3
592
Quality of Support
9.3
555
9.7
576
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
665
9.7
579
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
755
9.8
577
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
9.0
353
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.8
345
Not enough data
7.9
342
Not enough data
9.0
363
Not enough data
9.6
382
Not enough data
7.5
103
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.9
97
Not enough data
Service Management
8.0
351
Not enough data
6.9
94
Not enough data
4.9
90
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.2
106
Not enough data
6.9
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Not enough data
5.8
95
Not enough data
5.6
95
Not enough data
5.8
96
Not enough data
6.0
98
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
343
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
355
Not enough data
7.5
320
Not enough data
8.1
335
Not enough data
Maintenance
9.0
351
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
8.0
315
Not enough data
8.7
329
Not enough data
Device Support
6.1
313
Not enough data
7.0
318
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
345
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
5.0
57
Not enough data
5.5
58
Not enough data
5.3
58
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
9.5
73
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
6.6
58
Not enough data
9.3
71
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
334
Not enough data
7.7
315
Not enough data
8.4
326
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
336
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
313
Not enough data
5.3
306
Not enough data
8.9
330
Not enough data
9.1
343
Not enough data
Security
6.8
305
Not enough data
8.6
326
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Action1 and Patch My PC are categorized as Patch Management
Unique Categories
Action1 is categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Remote Support, Endpoint Management, Remote Desktop, and Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
Patch My PC has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Action1
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Patch My PC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.8%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
65.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Higher Education
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Financial Services
4.8%
Government Administration
4.1%
Other
69.8%
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Discussions
Asking for patch management
1 Comment
Official Response from Action1
Hey Van, thanks for reaching out. I'm here to assist you.
1. Absolutely, with Action1, you can customize patching policies according to your requirements,...Read more
What is Action1 RMM used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Action1
Thanks for asking! Action1 offers comprehensive features empowering you to automate your patch management process. First, you can stay up-to-date with...Read more
What do you like most about Action1 for remote endpoint management, and what could be improved?
1 Comment
VS
what stands out most to me is how easy it is to manage remote endpoints without needing on‑prem infrastructure or a VPN, and how reliable the automated...Read more
What customizations are you using that should be out of the box/default for pmpc
2 Comments
JC
My favorite is installation logging!Read more
What is Patch My PC used for?
1 Comment
CT
PatchMyPC is used in combination (or standalone) with Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune to patch, and package for deployment, 3rd party...Read more
Patch My PC has no more discussions with answers
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