Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager vs Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) comparison

Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager vs. Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA)

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Endpoint Security fo...

Ranking in Endpoint Compliance

5th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (32nd), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (8th)

Quest KACE Systems Manageme...

Ranking in Endpoint Compliance

7th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Configuration Management (14th), Patch Management (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Endpoint Compliance category, the mindshare of Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager is 7.3%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) is 4.3%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Compliance

Featured Reviews

Chris Reece

Manager, Application Support at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

A security solution to manage devices with patching and remediation feature

The solution needs a complete overhaul or makeover. It gets stuck sometimes because they're focusing on the cloud UEM stuff rather than paying as much attention to that particular piece. The ease of use could be improved. It combines many different functionalities that you would need multiple servers like SCCM. If I wanted to train people, I’d move to a higher level from an Apache architect. There are five or six different products. So, training functional staff to use the product can be challenging because it can sometimes be cumbersome. Reporting is challenging. We use Avanti extraction to report off an endpoint. We don't use the reporting because of the need for more functionality, granularity, or customization.

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Fernando Cezario

Level 2 Support at Tigs

Helpful for IT asset management and offer a good dashboard

I like the KACE software dashboard so much! It's convenient. I don't need to know technical details like file formats (PDF or whatever) for installation, even for applications like Adobe. Here's how I use it: Let's say I have a license for Adobe and I need to install it on a computer named Julian. I simply open a case, enter the name of the application (Adobe), open the dashboard, and search for the computer named Julian. Once I select the computer, it shows up in the dashboard. Now, in the same case, I can open a large batch of software, select the application (Adobe Acrobat again), and choose the computer named Julian. KACE then deploys the application with minimal errors, usually within one or two minutes. Julian even receives a notification on their computer that the installation process has begun. It's fantastic! Moreover, it helped so much streamline our IT asset management and inventory. Sometimes someone changes the computer assigned to someone else. For example, Juliano had a computer, and then Matos changed it to his own use. I wouldn't know about this change if it weren't for KACE. KACE automatically tracks this information and saves it for me, allowing me to call it up on the dashboard. For example, if I need to find Juliano's computer in the system, I don't need to search through endless spreadsheets. I just search for "Juliano" in KACE. KACE also lists other details like the last login user. So, if I see "Juliano" on KACE but a different user is logged in, that tells me something might be wrong. I find this functionality very helpful for IT asset management.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It provides security features for unified endpoint management."

"The most valuable features of the solution are accessing the data through the mobiles and meeting with the compliance for security best practices."

"The product has good stability."

"The key differentiator is that it manages mobile devices and laptops in the same console. Windows and Linux are on the same console. This is the only product that does this. It's really the best in the industry."

"The best part about Ivanti and Matrix 42 is that they are low-code solution builders with drag-and-drop capabilities regarding service management."

"The most valuable feature of Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager, which my company mainly uses, is patching. Another valuable feature of Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager is that it allows you to view the inventory list of the different machines."

"The solution's most valuable features are its patch management functionality and provisioning."

"Patching and remediation are the strongest features."

"When vulnerabilities are exploited so much, it is nice to be able to quickly detect or deploy what is needed within our off-work hours or during work hours without a reboot."

"The scripting part increases IT productivity because of the specialized software in our environments for students' courses. You need to use software which is not programmed by developers. A lot of software for building houses or other things is developed by normal guys, who do not have much skill in programming. When you need to install this type of software, it is very difficult. You have to install registry keys, etc. For that, it is very good to use the scripting part of this solution. So, you can automate this part as well."

"My company had bought some new machines. We used the tool to do some basic settings to ship every machine the same way and undertake the Windows deployment. We did the scripted installation. The tool helped us deploy custom software for specific departments. We also did Windows updates with the product."

"Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten."

"The software asset management has been a big help, even when it comes to license true-ups. I can use it to find out how many Tivoli we have, and boom, there's the number... And you can actually click on the information about the software and it shows, for example, that these five servers are where it's being reported. If you really want, you can log in to them and validate."

"KACE has made our life much easier since we got off the Microsoft solution. The Microsoft solution was a lot harder to image over different ports and stuff. They would only have this one place where we could do all the imaging. Now, we have a whole building where we can image from. This means that we can image from our storage area, where we have a place to do our imaging. We can also image right at our desks, which is a lot easier."

"The Systems Deployment Appliance is magical when it comes to automating deployment... Not only can we have multiple images, specific to end-users' uses, but we have a plethora of post-installation tasks to install or configure the system, tasks that can be re-used for each system. You just have one basic base image, and then you use the post-install tasks to customize everything else. It is amazing."

"The single pane of glass for managing devices is helpful because it allows me to perform updates and control things without having to disturb the doctors or nurses."

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Cons

"The product's blocking definition needs improvement."

"An area for improvement in Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager is reporting. It's lacking. For example, Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager reports should tell you if the agent is up to date, if the security patch is updated, etc."

"It could benefit from faster integration with new technologies, such as quicker adaptation to Windows updates. Additionally, more advanced customization options would be valuable."

"If I want to integrate the solution with any other solution, pushing the policies from the Ivanti side is a bit tough."

"Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager's support provided to its users by the vendor is one area that needs to improve."

"The solution needs a complete overhaul or makeover. It gets stuck sometimes because they're focusing on the cloud UEM stuff rather than paying as much attention to that particular piece. The ease of use could be improved. It combines many different functionalities that you would need multiple servers like SCCM. If I wanted to train people, I’d move to a higher level from an Apache architect. There are five or six different products. So, training functional staff to use the product can be challenging because it can sometimes be cumbersome. Reporting is challenging. We use Avanti extraction to report off an endpoint. We don't use the reporting because of the need for more functionality, granularity, or customization."

"One of the features that Ivanti could improve is patching for non-Windows settings, such as Linux and Ubuntu."

"When you open a new mobile, you automatically come onboard the mobile on the Ivanti platform but it needs some improvements."

"The solution needs to have the ability to push out managed feature updates from Microsoft in a more seamless way."

"The labeling process should be more streamlined. It should be easier to do. It gets confusing at times."

"We'd love to see support for larger dependencies in the scripting feature."

"My biggest complaint is that almost every time they send out a new version, it fixes something and breaks another. Something that wasn't working in the last version now works, but something else stops; or they'll remove some dashboard that I really found to be nice and replace it with something totally different that I could care less about."

"There isn't a lot they need to improve with the solution itself at this point. It is pretty close to providing a single pane of glass for everything that we need for endpoint management specifically on all devices. There is very little that it doesn't provide for us, and for those, we have to go to other methods. There are some of the patching solutions that it doesn't take care of for us. So, we have to do those manually on the devices, and that's really the biggest thing. It doesn't do patching really well for non-Microsoft applications. The major application updates, particularly Windows updates, don't function nearly as well, but, for the vast majority of things, it does just fine. If they could improve in this aspect, that'd be great, but I don't know if they're going to be able to do that."

"Its dashboard needs improvement. Currently, there is no way to modify the dashboard. There should be more flexibility so that we can create views according to our use case."

"Sometimes the information is not as real time as it's supposed to be."

"When we have to do a rebuild on these machines, although it is rare, I would like to be able to do more than 10 at a time. With the current limit, it slows me down because I have to set up 10, then the next 10, and so forth."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is relatively high compared to some competitors."

"The product is expensive."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is low and ten is high, I rate the solution's pricing ten out of ten."

"The solution is pretty expensive."

"Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager is more expensive than some of the products I've used. It follows module-based licensing, so it would be more costly if you had more modules. Your costs depend on what modules you need."

"On a scale of one to ten, where ten is the highest, and one is the cheapest, I rate its pricing a five."

"The licensing is based on assets for MDM or EM, where you need one license per asset. The license is annual, and it is not very expensive."

"We are also saving on the licensing fee, compared to other endpoint management solutions."

"Licensing is very straightforward. They don't overcomplicate it. This is not a Cisco product where you have to have 30 different licenses just to open the box. It's pretty much set-and-forget. You pay an annual license... The cost is in the mid to upper range, but the ROI exceeds the outside cost, especially once you've had the system for a while."

"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"Based on other solutions that we had implemented, its pricing seems to be quite competitive. It is not inexpensive, but it is also not more expensive than any other solution. They have the standard licensing fees and support fees."

"Its pricing model is good for what it offers. Nobody here gives me a hard time about renewing the contract every year. It might be a little cost prohibitive for a smaller company who has to stand up a virtual environment as well as have virtual environment licensing and the hardware. If you have a smaller environment, it might be cost prohibitive. If you only have a couple of hundred computers, you might be more willing to do those manually. In our environment, the cost savings of having KACE far outweigh the licensing costs. We are okay with its pricing model."

"We need it, so we have to pay the price. It is what it is. If you need a gallon of milk, then you have to pay the price for it. You don't want to buy the cheap stuff. You want to buy the stuff that is organic and good for your body, which doesn't have all this other junk in it. You want it clean for your body. Quest has done that for our deployment and management systems."

"The pricing is great. It's billed annually and it's very reasonable."

"We are a university. So, we have a very good price for the system. I think the price for the system is worth it because of the security patch management. The security patch management is very important for us. The price is very good for KACE SMA, the functionality you get, and the patch management."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

13%

University

11%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager?

The most valuable features of the solution are accessing the data through the mobiles and meeting with the compliance for security best practices.

What needs improvement with Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager?

We've experienced challenges adapting Ivanti to new Windows versions, such as Windows 11, where integration delays have been notable. It could benefit from faster integration with new technologies,...

What is your primary use case for Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager?

We use Ivanti Endpoint Security for patch management, remote control functionalities, and asset tracking.

What do you like most about Quest KACE Systems Management?

KACE automatically tracks this information and saves it for me, allowing me to call it up on the dashboard. For example, if I need to find Juliano's computer in the system, I don't need to search t...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quest KACE Systems Management?

It is expensive in Brazil. Generally, it's considered expensive, especially compared to solutions like Spiceworks.

What needs improvement with Quest KACE Systems Management?

Easier integration would be beneficial.

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Also Known As

LANDesk Security Suite, Ivanti Endpoint Security

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Overview

Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect endpoints and ensure the overall security of an organization's network. It combines the power of Ivanti Endpoint Manager with advanced security features to provide a robust defense against cyber threats.

With Ivanti Endpoint Security, organizations can effectively manage and secure all endpoints, including desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices, from a single console. This centralized management approach simplifies security operations and allows for better visibility and control over the entire endpoint environment.

One of the key features of Ivanti Endpoint Security is its advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities. It employs a multi-layered approach to identify and block known and unknown threats, including malware, ransomware, and zero-day attacks. Real-time threat intelligence and behavioral analysis help to proactively detect and mitigate potential security risks.

In addition to threat detection, Ivanti Endpoint Security offers robust endpoint protection features. It includes advanced antivirus and anti-malware capabilities, as well as web filtering and application control, to prevent unauthorized access and ensure compliance with security policies. It also provides data encryption and secure remote access to protect sensitive information and enable secure remote work.

Ivanti Endpoint Security also includes vulnerability management features to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across endpoints. It scans for missing patches and updates, and automates the patching process to ensure endpoints are up-to-date and protected against known vulnerabilities.

Furthermore, Ivanti Endpoint Security offers comprehensive endpoint compliance and auditing capabilities. It helps organizations meet regulatory requirements by providing detailed reports and audits on endpoint security posture. It also enables organizations to enforce security policies and configurations consistently across all endpoints.

Ivanti Endpoint Security for Endpoint Manager is a powerful security solution that combines endpoint management and advanced security features to protect organizations from a wide range of cyber threats. Its centralized management approach, advanced threat detection capabilities, and comprehensive endpoint protection features make it an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their endpoint security posture.

Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance is a comprehensive endpoint and service desk management platform. It supports IT operations with functionalities such as ticketing, patch management, software deployment, and asset management.

KACE provides robust automation for managing software distribution and patch tasks. Organizations depend on it for security updates, system compliance, and centralized control over diverse devices. Integration with tools like Bomgar and ServiceNow enhances its remote support capabilities, while its intuitive interface streamlines IT processes, increasing productivity. Managing thousands of endpoints, it supports accreditation compliance and reports on system status and security.

What are the key features of Quest KACE SMA?

Automation: Streamlines software deployment and patch management.
Asset Management: Offers comprehensive inventory controls.
Integration: Compatible with Bomgar and ServiceNow for enhanced remote support.
System Deployment: SDA simplifies deployment across multiple machines.
Intuitive Interface: Facilitates IT task management from a single pane.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Increased Productivity: Simplifies IT tasks, optimizing resources.
Centralized Control: Manages a wide range of devices from one interface.
Security Compliance: Ensures systems are updated and compliant.
Enhanced Support: Improved remote support through integrations.
Reporting Capabilities: Provides insights into IT operations and status.

Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance is implemented across industries needing robust IT management solutions such as healthcare for compliance and security, education for asset tracking, and corporate enterprises for efficient IT operations. Its multifunctional nature caters to diverse industry requirements, enhancing communication and data management.

Sample Customers

Otkritie Bank, France T_l_visions, MBDA, 21st Century Oncology, Sealed Air Corporation, Granite School District, The Bunker, The MAC Services Group, Adams 12 Five Star Schools District, AlliedBarton Security Services, Mohawk Industries, Sun National Bank

Waypoint, Mattos Filho, Meetic, Gems Education, Green Clinic HealthSystem, Service King

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