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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Automox

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAutomox is an endpoint management solution used to keep desktops, laptops, and servers updated and ready for users anywhere in the world. Using automation, IT can fix critical vulnerabilities and boost user productivity.

    $1

    per month per endpoint

    HCL BigFix

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/ABigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A
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    AutomoxHCL BigFix
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    AutomoxHCL BigFix
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsAutomox can patch macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints with PatchOS, an offering at $1 per endpoint/ month with an annual commitment. The Automate Essentials or Automate Enterprise packages are for scaling IT automation, endpoint configuration, and software updates. Modules are available with Automox Assist, a one-on-one remote endpoint control and assistance for helpdesk technicians.—
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    AutomoxHCL BigFix
    Considered Both Products
    Automox
    Chose Automox
    I've used a number of other patching products at previous employers. Automox, while it does not have all the bells and whistles of SCCM, Tanium, or BigFix such as software self service or automated deployment through network scanning, software catalogs, or warranty check …
    Incentivized
    Chose Automox
    Automox has a larger list of 3rd party software that is available. In my experience, Automox does not allow you to browse software looking for updates to apply. In my opinion, the reporting of automox sucks comparatively.
    Incentivized
    Chose Automox
    Automox was at the top of the group - it was a light client, a SAAS offering and did not have some of the bells and whistles that the tools have but was not something that we would use. Also, the learning curve for the support staff was easy enough and we did not need SMEs that …
    Incentivized
    Chose Automox
    A lightweight agent that is SaaS-based. We didn't want to have to install another big agent that uses up a lot of resources on our machines
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    HCLSoftware
    Chose HCL BigFix
    We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as …
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    AutomoxHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (126 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
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    Usability
    9.1
    (91 ratings)
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    Availability
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
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    1.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    9.2
    (6 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
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    Product Scalability
    6.4
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