Why IT and MSP Teams Prefer Splashtop AEM Over PatchMyPC
Strengthen IT security with real-time updates, automation, remote control and full visibility across every device.
A Better PatchMyPC Alternative: Built for Modern IT Teams
PatchMyPC automates third-party app updates through Intune, ConfigMgr, and WSUS, helping IT teams simplify patch management across Microsoft environments.
Splashtop AEM unifies remote control, patching, automation, and vulnerability management, giving IT teams complete visibility and control from a single platform.
Splashtop AEM vs PatchMyPC Feature Comparison
Feature | PatchMyPC | Splashtop AEM |
|---|---|---|
Real-Time Patch Management for OS & Third-Party Apps | ✗ Enhances Microsoft Intune patching via WSUS/ConfigMgr, but enforcement depends on Intune’s 8-hour sync cycle. | ✔ Delivers real-time patching for OS, third-party, and custom apps, no Intune dependency or delay. |
Comprehensive Endpoint Management | ✔ Primarily Windows-based and now with macOS; tied to Intune infrastructure. | ✔ Unified cloud-native platform managing Windows and macOS from one console. |
Vulnerability Management | ✗ No CVE or KEV visibility; focuses on update publication | ✔ Includes CVE and KEV visibility with AI-powered summaries that assess impact and recommend prioritized remediation actions |
Automation of Patch Deployment & IT Workflows | ✔ Automates publishing to Intune; full workflows gated by higher tiers. | ✔ Automates patching and custom app deployment without tier limits; supports proactive alerting and scheduling. |
Reporting & Insights | ✔ Basic patch reports within Intune and mostly available in Premium tier. | ✔ Advanced dashboards covering vulnerabilities, patch success/failure, and endpoint health. |
Remote Access & Control | ✗ No native remote access; requires separate solutions. | ✔ Built-in remote control for all platforms with file transfer, background tools, and more |
Why Splashtop AEM over PatchMyPC
Broad OS and device coverage with unattended access and control for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, servers, and virtual machines.
Real-time patching for Windows and macOS, including third-party and custom applications.
AI-powered vulnerability insights that help IT teams identify risks, assess impact, and prioritize remediation
Streamlines maintenance with policy-based automation to schedule or instantly execute scripts and actions across multiple endpoints simultaneously
Superior support via chat, email, phone is included for every customer
Scalable and reliable, proven in organizations managing hundreds of thousands of devices
FAQs: Splashtop AEM vs PatchMyPC
Does Splashtop AEM require Intune or ConfigMgr to work?
Does Splashtop AEM support macOS?
Can I deploy custom or internal applications?
Does Splashtop AEM include remote access?
What kind of vulnerability management does Splashtop provide?
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