Comparing Package Managers

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Chocolatey

Chocolatey is more established and easier to host a custom repository (plus it runs in the system context). The deployment of applications and especially updating is not as easy as some of the other options, but if cost is an issue, it’s always a safe bet (I tend to include it as standard on an AVD build and then use Azure Runbooks to deploy and update applications by querying a text file hosted on an Azure blob). You can easily add your own applications as well to reach a fully Chocolatey controlled estate. Obviously it isn’t quite as polished as some of the paid alternatives when looking purely at Intune deployments.

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Patch My PC

Scappman is an excellent option if you want to go fully hosted, especially with a multi-tenant environment where App Sets will change your life! The advanced features are excellent, I’m a fan of the deployment rings in particular and the ability to add custom apps is one feature which Patch My PC is currently lacking. It does come at a cost though and whilst $11 per user, per year doesn’t sound like a lot, it’s four times the cost of Patch My PC and when you look at larger estates, can become expensive.

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Scappman

Scappman is an excellent option if you want to go fully hosted, especially with a multi-tenant environment where App Sets will change your life! The advanced features are excellent, I’m a fan of the deployment rings in particular and the ability to add custom apps is one feature which Patch My PC is currently lacking. It does come at a cost though and whilst $11 per user, per year doesn’t sound like a lot, it’s four times the cost of Patch My PC and when you look at larger estates, can become expensive.

#Windows Tools #Package Manager #Front End Package Manager