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Canonical Landscape vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
Both stand on patch management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Landscape offers several deployment models and tools for Ubuntu software management, monitoring, and compliance. Compare the listed managed-service terms with the self-hosted and Ubuntu Pro-included options.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Patch Manager Plus covers patch assessment, deployment, and reporting, with cloud and on-premises options. Check edition differences carefully, especially if you need automated testing, antivirus definition updates, or WAN distribution support.
Visit ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusThe facts
| Canonical Landscape | ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Professional On-Premises Annual: $245 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 13 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ubuntu.com | manageengine.com |
| On patch management software | #4 of 49 | #8 of 49 |
Canonical Landscape: what it does well
- One instance can manage up to 40,000 machines.
- Available as SaaS, managed service, or self-hosted.
- Can work in air-gapped environments when self-hosted.
- Includes patch compliance and audit logging.
- Ubuntu Pro offers a 30-day enterprise trial.
What to know first
- Supports Ubuntu Linux deployments.
- Landscape support is available with Ubuntu Pro purchases.
- Managed bare-metal service is listed at $9,470 a year.
- Managed cloud, VMware, OpenStack, or LXD service is listed at $6,861 a year.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus: what it does well
- Patches Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
- Covers more than 1,100 third-party applications.
- Test groups and automatic approval are available.
- Trial lasts 30 days without a credit card.
- On-premises data resides in the customer's environment.
What to know first
- Professional omits antivirus definition updates.
- Professional omits driver and BIOS updates.
- Professional omits automated patch testing and approval.
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