Automox is a cloud-native patch platform that manages Windows, macOS and Linux from one console with reusable "Worklets" automation and a lightweight agent — but it is not for air-gapped devices.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cloud-native cross-platform patching with reusable automation
- Lightweight agent, fast setup and responsive support
Cons
- – No solution for on-prem/air-gapped devices; no MDM
- – Limited reporting/integrations and occasional patch-status issues
What users really rate it
Our 4.6/5 consensus is weighted by review volume across the public sources below (captured Jul 2026). We aggregate the numbers rather than send you off to a single site.
| Source | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Capterra | 4.7 / 5 | 153 |
| G2 | 4.5 / 5 | 281 |
| Consensus | 4.6 / 5 | 434 total |
Key features
- Cross-OS (Win/Mac/Linux)
- Third-party app patching
- Cloud / no-VPN remote
- Automation & scripting
- ◑ Compliance reporting (add-on/tier)
- – Free tier or trial
How Automox compares
See Automox next to the other Patch Management Software we reviewed:
Action1Our score 90/100 · 4.9/5 users
PDQOur score 87/100 · 4.8/5 users
NinjaOneOur score 86/100 · 4.7/5 users
ManageEngine Patch Manager PlusOur score 84/100 · 4.6/5 users
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Automox head-to-head
Direct comparisons with the alternatives buyers weigh most:
How we rate Automox. The user rating is a consensus we calculate across public review platforms (weighted by volume); our score is a transparent 100-point rubric. We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you — it never affects our rating. Read our methodology →
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