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Patch My PC alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Patch My PC alternative is Ninite (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Patch My PC compared with 3 alternatives: Ninite, UniGetUI and CCleaner.
Patch My PC has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.5 per device / year, starting at $3,500 per year. All 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch My PCThis tool | Free plan · from $3.5/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Ninite | Free plan · from $1/yr | Yes | Web, Windows |
| UniGetUI | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| CCleaner | Free plan · from $44.95/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Patch My PC starts at $0.29 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Ninite and UniGetUI.
CCleaner scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Patch My PC
Ninite
Installs and updates many Windows apps at once
- Ninite starts at $1 per machine / year (Nintune); Ninite Pro starts at $1 per machine / month.
- Ninite also lists a web app.
- Ninite lists no macOS app, which Patch My PC has.
Suits: Setting up a new Windows PC with the usual free apps in one pass
UniGetUI
Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more
- UniGetUI is free.
- UniGetUI also lists a Linux app.
- UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
- UniGetUI does not cover reports, which Patch My PC does.
Suits: Windows users who want WinGet, Scoop and Chocolatey without the command line
CCleaner
Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile
- CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- CCleaner also lists Android and iOS apps.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
- CCleaner does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Patch My PC does.
Suits: Windows users who want junk cleaning, browser cleanup and startup control in one app
Limits worth knowing in Patch My PC
- The enterprise product is for business email addresses only; the quote form rejects personal domains.
- The Enterprise Plus price shown is a starting point of $3,500 per year for up to 1,000 devices, and the purchase goes through a quote.
- A separate MSP edition with its own pricing exists and is not listed here.
- Home Updater is Windows software.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Patch My PC?
The alternatives to Patch My PC in this directory are Ninite, UniGetUI and CCleaner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Patch My PC.
Is there a free alternative to Patch My PC?
Yes. UniGetUI is free to use. Ninite and CCleaner have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Patch My PC alternatives work on Linux?
The Patch My PC listing does not include a Linux app. UniGetUI lists one.
Which Patch My PC alternatives work on Android?
The Patch My PC listing does not include an Android app. CCleaner lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Patch My PC?
UniGetUI is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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