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AppGeek vs Patch My PC

Both stand on software update tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AppGeek

Free plan Windows

AppGeek gives Windows users control over identifying and applying application updates, with portable and inventory-export options. Check its Windows requirements and unsigned-release warning before installing.

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Patch My PC

Free plan MacSelf-hostedWeb+1

Patch My PC provides application packaging and updates through tools that integrate with common Microsoft management products. Organizations should distinguish the paid enterprise offerings from the non-commercial Home Updater and check the starting annual cost.

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The facts

	AppGeek	Patch My PC
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Windows	Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Enterprise Plus: $3.50 per device a year
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	techygeekshome.info	patchmypc.com
On software update tools	#1 of 29	#2 of 29

AppGeek: what it does well

Free at home and at work, with no ads.
Portable build is available.
Exports inventories as CSV or HTML.
Open source under GPL-3.0, including for commercial use.

What to know first

Works on Windows only.
Requires administrator rights.
Not code signed, so Windows may warn on first run.
Light build requires the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime.

Patch My PC: what it does well

Integrates with ConfigMgr, Intune, and WSUS
Catalog lists 3,782 supported products
Publisher supports x86, x64, and ARM64 packaging
Cloud supports macOS apps for Intune
Business trial provides 30 days of full feature access

What to know first

Enterprise Plus starts at $3,500 a year
Home Updater is for non-commercial use only
Home Updater supports 64-bit Windows 10 or later and Windows Server 2016 or later

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