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Karate 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.
Free plan Windows
Karate combines software update checks with driver lookup and backup tools in a free Windows utility. Its release binaries are unsigned, and the project notes that SmartScreen may warn on first run.
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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.
Visit Patch My PCThe facts
| Karate | 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 | github.com | patchmypc.com |
| On software update tools | #6 of 29 | #2 of 29 |
Karate: what it does well
- Free and licensed under MIT.
- Offers individual and bulk app updates.
- Includes driver backup and restore.
- Portable 64-bit executable is available.
- Update installs can use SHA-256 verification.
What to know first
- Windows only.
- Unsigned binaries may trigger a SmartScreen warning.
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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