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SolarWinds Patch Manager vs SUSE Multi-Linux Manager
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.
SolarWinds Patch Manager combines Microsoft and third-party patching with scheduling, reboot, approval, offline, and reporting controls. It is a paid Windows-focused product with a 30-day trial, and buyers should check deployment requirements and the SQL High Availability limitation.
Visit SolarWinds Patch ManagerSUSE Multi-Linux Manager covers patching, lifecycle management, and monitoring across mixed Linux estates. Buyers should check client support status and request pricing; the listed pricing note also gives From $54/yr · 60-day trial.
Visit SUSE Multi-Linux ManagerThe facts
| SolarWinds Patch Manager | SUSE Multi-Linux Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | solarwinds.com | suse.com |
| On patch management software | #31 of 49 | #36 of 49 |
SolarWinds Patch Manager: what it does well
- Patches Microsoft and third-party applications
- Prebuilt, pretested patch packages
- Offline machine support
- Scheduling and reboot management
- Free, fully functional 30-day trial
What to know first
- Pricing available by quote
- No free plan
- SQL High Availability unsupported
- SCCM is separately sold
SUSE Multi-Linux Manager: what it does well
- Manages environments from 10 to over 100,000 clients
- Supports a broad range of Linux client systems
- Automates provisioning, patching, and configuration
- Includes CVE auditing and SCAP validation
- Supports on-premises and multicloud environments
What to know first
- Client versions must remain under vendor general support
- Kubernetes server deployment is a Technology Preview
- A SUSE account is required for downloads
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