Automox is a cloud-native cross-platform patching tool with reasonable Windows, macOS, and Linux coverage. It is focused: patching, configuration, and a small set of related controls.
Lavawall® is a multi-tenant RMM and remote support platform for MSPs and IT teams, with patching, security monitoring, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace breach detection, and compliance built into the same agent and console. Technicians get browser-based remote control, a background admin workspace, and a remote shell on Windows and Mac, scripting on Linux, and ad-hoc support for computers without the agent, with end-to-end encrypted sessions available. It overlaps with Automox on patching, and also covers 70+ framework GRC, administrator elevation and execution prevention (no kernel driver), curated SaaS / shadow-AI discovery, replacement prioritization, and helpdesk.
For IT teams whose only need is patching, Automox is a credible focused tool. For MSPs and IT teams that need an RMM with security and compliance built in, Lavawall® is the broader choice.
Where Lavawall® wins for MSPs
Lavawall® is the broader platform: patching is one of many native capabilities, alongside GRC, breach detection, administrator elevation, helpdesk, and remote support.
For MSPs delivering compliance readiness as a service, the Lavawall® evidence base satisfies CMMC 2.0, CPCSC, NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, the Canadian privacy bundle, BC E-Health Act, Alberta HIA, NERC CIP, CIRO, CPA Canada, and the Australian Essential Eight from a single platform.
Multi-tenant identity threat detection and response (ITDR) with endpoint correlation, administrator elevation and execution prevention (no kernel driver), and curated SaaS / shadow-AI discovery are built in. Check Automox's documentation for what it covers.
Where Automox wins
Automox is genuinely strong as a focused cross-platform patching tool. The cloud-native architecture and clean UI are well-regarded.
For IT teams whose only need is patching and that have GRC, breach detection, and ticketing handled elsewhere, Automox alone is sufficient.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Lavawall® | Automox |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-platform patching (Windows / macOS / Linux) | Yes, 7,400+ applications | Yes |
| Public application patch catalogue | 7,400+ applications published openly | Vendor-curated |
| Multi-tenant for MSPs | First-class | Check Automox's documentation |
| Compliance framework mapping (CMMC, NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.) | 70+ frameworks with auditor-ready System Security Plan (SSP) and remediation plan (POA&M) | Patch / config reports |
| M365 / Entra ID / Azure breach detection | Native multi-tenant identity threat detection and response (ITDR) | Check Automox's documentation |
| Google Workspace breach detection | Native | Check Automox's documentation |
| Administrator elevation and execution prevention (no kernel driver) | Native | Check Automox's documentation |
| Curated SaaS / shadow-AI discovery (1,277-app catalogue) | Native | Check Automox's documentation |
| Replacement prioritization | Multi-factor scoring | Check Automox's documentation |
| Smart helpdesk (per-named-agent unlimited tickets) | Native | Check Automox's documentation |
| Multi-tenant remote support (browser-based) | Native | Check Automox's documentation |
| Built and used by an audit firm | ThreeShield (CISSP / CISA) | Check Automox's documentation |
Who should pick which?
Pick Lavawall® if…
MSPs and IT teams that need patching plus security, GRC, breach detection, helpdesk, and remote support in one platform.
MSPs delivering compliance readiness as a service.
Pick Automox if…
Single-organization IT teams that want a focused cloud-native patch tool and have other security and compliance tooling already.
Frequently asked
- How does Lavawall® patching compare to Automox patching?
- Lavawall® patches 7,400+ applications across Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single agent with the catalogue published openly. Check Automox's documentation for its coverage on each platform. Both are cloud-native.
- Does Lavawall® cover macOS without privacy & security permissions?
- Yes. The Lavawall® macOS agent works on BYOD endpoints without requiring privacy & security permissions or MDM enrolment.