Splashtop: The PatchMyPC Alternative for Patch Management

When it comes to managing and securing endpoints, Splashtop offers more than just patching.  

Explore how Splashtop’s platform provides comprehensive policy and patch management, real-time updates, seamless remote access, support and more, compared to PatchMyPC's functionality. 

1. Real-Time Patch Management for OS and Third-Party Applications
   PatchMyPC primarily enhances Microsoft Intune’s patching capabilities, along with tools like WSUS and ConfigMgr, but the actual delivery and enforcement on endpoints is still governed by Intune’s Application Manager and its default 8-hour sync cycle. Even if an update is published immediately through PatchMyPC, devices may not detect or apply it for hours. This delay in enforcement diminishes real-time responsiveness and increases vulnerability exposure. 
   
   Splashtop provides a comprehensive patch management solution that offers real-time updates for both operating systems,critical third-party  and custom applications. This ensures IT teams can maintain device security with minimal downtime, ensuring compliance and reducing vulnerabilities across all endpoints.
   
   

2. Comprehensive Autonomous Endpoint Management
   While PatchMyPC is focused on Windows-based systems and operates within the Intune infrastructure, Splashtop supports both Windows and macOS environments , giving IT teams the ability to manage diverse device fleets from a unified platform . It also gives technicians granular controls over their environments, allowing for more precise management and faster troubleshooting.
   
   Additionally, incorporating PatchMyPC introduces another vendor layer into the patching workflow, adding complexity and potential integration issues. Splashtop provides a unified platform for patching, monitoring, and securing endpoints, reducing the need for multiple tools to manage different device types.
   
   

3. Automation of Patch Deployment and IT Workflows
   PatchMyPC can automate update publication to Intune, but its ability to automate full deployment workflows across environments is constrained by Intune’s structure and PatchMyPC’s tiered access model. For example, deploying custom or internal applications requires customers to be on higher-cost Enterprise Plus, Premium, or MSP tiers, an added layer of cost and operational complexity.
   
   Splashtop automates patch deployment for OS, third-party, and custom applications without plan-based feature gating. The platform includes proactive alerting, remediation workflows, and scheduling options that simplify IT operations across hybrid and multi-platform environments. By removing tier-based restrictions and vendor dependencies, Splashtop ensures critical patches and internal software can be deployed rapidly across all devices, with minimal manual intervention.
   
   

4. Advanced Reporting and Insights into Endpoint Health 
   While PatchMyPC offers basic patching capabilities, it lacks in-depth reporting and visibility.
   Splashtop offers comprehensive, customizable reports on endpoint health, vulnerabilities, patch success/failure, and more via dashboard. This enables IT teams to proactively address issues, maintain security compliance, and improve the overall management of their endpoint ecosystem.
   
   

5. Deployment Size Limitations in PatchMyPC
   PatchMyPC leverages Microsoft Intune’s Win32 app framework for application deployment, which imposes a strict 29.9 GB size limit on each package. This becomes a bottleneck for organizations needing to deploy large or complex applications, such as bundled software suites or resource-heavy internal tools.
   
   In contrast, Splashtop does not enforce packaging constraints, allowing IT teams greater flexibility in distributing applications at scale without having to repackage or break them into smaller, less efficient components. 
   
   

6. Remote Access & Support 
   Splashtop enables high-performance, low-latency remote connections across multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and Chromebook, providing seamless access from any device, anywhere.
   
   Additionally, Splashtop’s scripts and tasks allow technicians to execute tasks across multiple endpoints simultaneously, including mass deployments, remote commands, and background actions like registry editor, accessing system tools without disrupting the user.
   
   IT teams can support remote and hybrid work, manage endpoints, and troubleshoot devices with minimal downtime.

• Enhanced Security and Compliance: Splashtop’s robust security features, including real-time patching, automated workflows, and compliance reporting, help organizations meet industry standards and maintain secure systems. 

• Scalable and Flexible: Splashtop adapts to the needs of growing businesses, offering a scalable solution that can manage increasing numbers of devices across different operating systems and environments. 

• Seamless Remote Access & Support: With Splashtop, IT teams can troubleshoot and manage endpoints remotely, ensuring faster resolution of issues and minimizing downtime for users, whether working from the office or remotely. 

• Cost-Effective and Efficient: By integrating endpoint management, remote access, and remote support into a single platform, Splashtop reduces the need for multiple separate tools, lowering overall costs while improving efficiency. 

• Lower Total Cost of Ownership: With Splashtop, there’s no need for tiered upgrades, add-on vendors, or separate remote access tools. Everything is included with a single AEM add-on.

• Intuitive and Easy to Use: Splashtop provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies the management of complex IT environments, making it easier for IT teams to navigate, configure, and deploy necessary updates without extensive training or setup.