ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus
Patch management software
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What is ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus
ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus is a patch management add-on designed to publish and deploy third-party application updates through Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM). It targets IT operations and endpoint management teams that already use SCCM and want broader coverage beyond Microsoft updates. The product focuses on automating packaging, publishing, and deployment workflows for common third-party apps while keeping patching governed inside the SCCM console.
Native SCCM/MECM integration
Patch Connect Plus works as an extension to SCCM/MECM, so patch deployment, collections, and reporting can remain in existing SCCM processes. This reduces the need to operate a separate patching console for third-party apps. It fits organizations that standardize on SCCM for endpoint management and want to extend it rather than replace it.
Third-party app patch catalog
The product provides a catalog of third-party application updates that can be published into SCCM as deployable updates. This helps teams address common gaps where SCCM’s native patching primarily covers Microsoft products. It can reduce manual packaging effort for frequently updated applications.
Automation for publishing workflows
It automates recurring steps such as downloading updates, creating/publishing update metadata, and making patches available for deployment in SCCM. This supports more consistent patch cadence compared with manual packaging and distribution. It is useful for teams managing large endpoint fleets where repeatable processes matter.
Depends on SCCM footprint
Patch Connect Plus is designed around SCCM/MECM, so organizations without SCCM do not get the core value. Even with SCCM, teams must maintain SCCM infrastructure, agents, and operational expertise. This can be heavier than cloud-first endpoint patching approaches for smaller environments.
Limited to supported applications
Third-party patch coverage depends on the vendor’s supported application list and update availability. Applications outside the catalog may still require custom packaging or alternative patching methods. This can create mixed workflows when the environment includes many niche or internally developed apps.
Not a full vulnerability platform
While patching contributes to vulnerability reduction, the product is primarily a patch publishing/deployment tool rather than a comprehensive vulnerability management suite. Organizations typically still need separate capabilities for vulnerability scanning, risk prioritization, and remediation tracking across non-patch issues. Reporting is generally oriented around patch compliance rather than end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $1 per endpoint/year (annual, pricing shown for 1000 endpoints) | Publishing of 305 third-party update catalogs to SCCM; supports SCCM 1806+; note: annual subscription per-endpoint pricing shown for a 1000-endpoint scale on the vendor site. |
| Professional | $2 per endpoint/year (annual, pricing shown for 1000 endpoints) | Automated publishing of ~315 third-party applications; supports all SCCM versions; auto-detect & publishing; native SCCM plug-in; customized deployment; multi-user support; deployment reports; WSUS deployment. |
| Enterprise | $3.40 per endpoint/year (annual, pricing shown for 1000 endpoints) | All Professional features plus Application Management for SCCM & Intune; Update Management for Intune; SCCM Right Click Tools; Admin Tools. |
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