No. 54 of 70 ·IT Automation Software

SolarWinds Patch Manager

Web · Windows · Self-hosted

Freedom report

One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

SolarWinds Patch Manager is ranked #54 of 70 in IT automation software on Freedom251. It runs on Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

SolarWinds Patch Manager plans and pricing

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SolarWinds Patch Manager Not published Pricing by quote; self-hosted quote can be customized by product and license solarwinds.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on IT automation software

Free plan: No
Third-party app patching: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Patch Manager helps IT admins automate patching across Microsoft and third-party applications.
Unified management: It manages Microsoft products and third-party applications from a single console.
WSUS and SCCM: Patch Manager extends WSUS and SCCM with prebuilt, pretested patch packages.
Windows controls: It provides scheduling, reboot management, approval workflows, and centralized deployment options.
Virtual and offline systems: It can patch offline machines and organize virtual machines into groups for patching virtual desktops and servers.
Reporting: The web interface shows patch status, missing updates, and a general health overview to support compliance and audit readiness.
Third-party app coverage: SolarWinds lists ready-to-deploy patches for applications including Adobe Acrobat, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Java, 7-Zip, and VMware Tools.
Deployment: Patch Manager can be installed as a standalone deployment or integrated with an existing SolarWinds Platform.
Operating system support: The 2026.2 requirements list Windows Server 2012 through Windows Server 2025 for standalone production installation and Windows Server 2016 through 2025 with SolarWinds Platform integration.
SQL limitation: SQL High Availability is not supported in Patch Manager.
Separate SCCM product: The requirements page describes SCCM as a separately sold systems management application that Patch Manager can optionally use.
Trial: SolarWinds offers a free, fully functional Patch Manager trial for 30 days.
Security practices: SolarWinds says it assessed its development process against controls recommended in the NIST Secure Software Development Framework and adjusted processes to address unmet controls or use alternate secure processes.
Company history: SolarWinds says it was founded in 1999.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best IT Automation Software in 2026#54 of 70
Best Patch Management Software in 2026#31 of 46
Best Application Deployment Software in 2026#37 of 42

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Sources

solarwinds.com/patch-manager· checked 3 Oct 2026
solarwinds.com/patch-manager/supported-apps· checked 3 Oct 2026
documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/patchman/content/spm-· checked 3 Oct 2026
documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/patchman/content/syst· checked 3 Oct 2026
solarwinds.com/patch-manager/registration· checked 3 Oct 2026
solarwinds.com/trust-center· checked 3 Oct 2026
solarwinds.com/company· checked 3 Oct 2026
solarwinds.com/onlinequotes· checked 3 Oct 2026