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Katello vs PatchMon
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
Choose Katello if you need open-source content management integrated with Foreman and have the Linux administration expertise to deploy it. Look elsewhere if you need a simpler setup or cannot meet the stated server requirements.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
PatchMon combines patch controls and audit records with compliance scanning for mixed server fleets. Check the deployment model and platform limits that fit your environment before choosing a plan.
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| Katello | PatchMon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $1 per host a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | theforeman.org | patchmon.net |
| On patch management software | #6 of 49 | #2 of 49 |
Katello: what it does well
- Open source software with a listed price of $0.
- Manages yum, deb, and Puppet repositories.
- Content Views filter packages, errata, and Puppet modules.
- Updates can target one host or a group.
- Offers web, CLI, and RESTful API interfaces.
What to know first
- Getting started requires Linux system administration knowledge.
- The installation guide calls for at least 4 CPU cores and 20 GB RAM.
- The Enterprise Linux guide says systems with EPEL are unsupported.
PatchMon: what it does well
- Policies support schedules, dry runs, approvals, and host assignment.
- Patch runs record actors, packages, timestamps, and command output.
- OpenSCAP scans include severity and remediation guidance.
- Monitoring agents do not require root access.
What to know first
- Windows patch deployment is still on the roadmap.
- Community Edition users operate the server and manage updates.
- Cloud trials require a card at signup.
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