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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2.00 1 Device Per Year
N-able N-central
Star Rating
(530)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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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 Patch My PC excels in user-friendliness, with many praising its simple interface that allows for straightforward application deployment without the need for complex coding or configurations. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their patch management processes.
- Users say that N-able N-central offers powerful capabilities for managing customer environments, particularly highlighting its ability to deploy robust rules from a centralized level. However, some users have noted that it can be less intuitive compared to its competitors, which may pose challenges for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Patch My PC's setup process is notably quick and efficient, with many users describing it as a "fire and forget" solution. This contrasts with N-able N-central, where users have expressed that the setup can be more complex and time-consuming.
- According to verified reviews, Patch My PC stands out for its exceptional support quality, with users frequently commending the responsive and helpful customer service. In comparison, while N-able N-central does provide support, some users feel it could be improved to match the level of assistance offered by Patch My PC.
- G2 reviewers highlight that N-able N-central's portal is rich in information, which can be beneficial for users who need detailed insights into their operations. However, this complexity can also be overwhelming for those who prefer a more streamlined experience, as seen with Patch My PC's straightforward approach.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but Patch My PC's higher overall satisfaction ratings reflect a more consistent positive experience among users, particularly in terms of ease of use and setup. This makes it a compelling choice for organizations prioritizing simplicity and efficiency in their patch management solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
N-able N-central
No pricing availablePatch 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
N-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Patch My PC
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
432
9.3
599
Ease of Use
7.9
442
9.3
603
Ease of Setup
7.7
374
9.4
591
Ease of Admin
7.9
368
9.3
592
Quality of Support
8.0
410
9.7
576
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
353
9.7
579
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
426
9.8
577
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
9.0
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
157
Not enough data
7.6
278
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
9
Not enough data
Service Management
8.6
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
Scope
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
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
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
132
Not enough data
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Management
7.8
131
Not enough data
7.7
131
Not enough data
7.2
129
Not enough data
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.1
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
6.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.9
128
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.0
5
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
Analysis
7.4
154
Not enough data
Platform
6.8
154
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
7.6
148
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
7.4
150
Not enough data
Security
8.1
152
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
7.2
148
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
7.4
148
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
N-able N-central and Patch My PC are categorized as Patch Management
Unique Categories
N-able N-central is categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Endpoint Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Enterprise IT Management, Network Monitoring, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Patch My PC has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
N-able N-central
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
48.1%
Computer & Network Security
21.6%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Accounting
1.6%
Information Services
1.6%
Other
22.6%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
Why is there no "Server Down" alarm or monitoring notificaiton ?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
Hi Robert! Hmm - I think our "How to Set up Server Alert to be Sent to a Specific Email Address" might be able to help with your challenge! Check out this...Read more
Integration with more 3rd party AV on the horizon? Such as sophos?
1 Comment
SC
Sup, Nicholas! In short, YUP - we are always looking to expand our product's capabilities by providing best-of-breed integrations with 3rd party vendors. ...Read more
What can I monitor with N-central?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
We can monitor just about anything! N-central will automatically detect almost any IP-connected device, and with hundreds of built-in monitoring services.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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