PatchPilot

6.4easy start · #21 of 46
in Patch Management Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, Web.

PatchPilot is ranked #21 of 46 in patch management software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, iOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web.

Compared on patch management software

Supported platforms: Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL, AlmaLinux, Home Assistant OS
Reboot controls: schedule
Scheduled deployment: Yes

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The record

Purpose: PatchPilot is a self-hosted patch management system for homelabs and small Linux environments.
Fleet dashboard: The dashboard tracks pending updates, security patches, uptime, reboot requirements, and job history across nodes.
Patch support: The site lists APT support for Debian and Ubuntu and DNF support for Fedora, RHEL, and Alma.
Agent model: Agents initiate connections to the server and poll for jobs, so managed VMs do not need inbound access or SSH orchestration.
Scheduling: Cron-based scheduling can define patch windows, reboot schedules, and update checks per node.
Integrations: The site lists Telegram and SMTP alerts, plus a Prometheus endpoint for Grafana dashboards and alerting pipelines.
Access control: PatchPilot provides Admin, User, and Read-Only permission levels.
Security: The site states that per-agent tokens use SHA-256 hashing and registration keys expire after five minutes; it also lists PBKDF2-SHA256, TLS 1.2+, SSRF checks, and systemd hardening.
Deployment: The server can be deployed with Docker or installed on Debian/Ubuntu bare metal; it uses a web UI.
License: PatchPilot is open source under the GPL-3.0 license.
Intended users: The site identifies homelab operators, small internal teams, and self-hosters as intended users.
Mobile companion: PatchPilot Mobile is an iPhone and iPad companion that requires a running PatchPilot server and does not work as a standalone service.
Support: The support page directs users to the GitHub documentation and GitHub Issues for help and bug reports.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Patch Management Software in 2026#21 of 46

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Sources

patch-pilot.app· checked 4 Oct 2026
patch-pilot.app/support.html· checked 4 Oct 2026