BatchPatch

What BatchPatch is

BatchPatch is Windows software for remotely managing updates and other work across multiple computers. Administrators can install every available update or choose updates by name, classification, or Important and Recommended categories. Update sources include a managed WSUS server, Windows Update, and Microsoft Update, with cached and offline modes also available. For software deployment, BatchPatch can send MSIs and packages such as .msp, .msu, .exe, .reg, .vbs, and .cmd files. Job queues, custom sequencing, scripts, and a task scheduler support ordered or scheduled remote actions, including reboot scheduling. Its console shows live status and ping results, update history, inventory queries, event logs, uptime, and disk space. BatchPatch runs as an executable on the console computer; remote agent installation is not required. The console and target computers are supported on Windows 10, Windows 11, and listed Windows Server versions from 2012/2012R2 through 2025. The console needs .NET Framework 4.6.2, while most actions need a local administrator account on target computers. The free Evaluation plan is fully functional for up to four simultaneous target hosts. Paid per-user licenses include one or two years of support and update protection, with priority email support.

Who it suits

BatchPatch suits administrators who manage updates, software deployment, and scheduled remote actions across Windows computers. It is also relevant to teams that need offline or cached update modes, inventory details, or update history from a console.

Limits

The free Evaluation plan is fully functional for up to four simultaneous target hosts and does not include running BatchPatch as a service. Offline mode scans security updates against Microsoft's wsusscn2.cab file, which does not contain every update available from Microsoft's public update servers.

Getting started

1. Visit https://batchpatch.com/ and start the free Evaluation plan.
2. Run BatchPatch as an executable on a Windows console computer.
3. Install .NET Framework 4.6.2 on the console computer.
4. Make PsExec available on the console computer and allow Remote Administration and File and Printer Sharing through target firewalls.
5. Use a local administrator account on target hosts for most actions.
6. Choose an update source and select updates or schedule deployment across target computers.

Verdict

Choose BatchPatch to coordinate Windows updates, software deployment, and scheduled remote actions from one console. The Evaluation plan supports up to four simultaneous target hosts; larger use requires per-user licenses, and offline scans have a stated update coverage limit.