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Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Neurons for Patch In...
Ranking in Patch Management
24th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Configuration Man...
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (2nd), Configuration Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence is 0.1%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 19.4%, up from 19.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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KS
Helps to do monthly updates for Microsoft and other third-party products
The Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence's most valuable feature is simplicity. When deployed in our environment, the standout aspect is the ease of installation across different offices. For example, in a location with 150 users, we only need to install the agent on one machine. From there, it scans the entire network, identifying components on computers, laptops, desktops, and more. We can view the results and easily push updates.
Sachin Vinay - PeerSpot reviewer
We can specialize the policies related to each device group which ensures that each group has access to the applications they need for their work and non-work hours
I give the solution a nine out of ten. Maintenance is required for some client requests because a few of our cases involve clients reporting issues with their applications. We need to maintain their laptops because they usually run into issues while running other applications. However, in the case of personal computers, there is no problem. We can maintain them with only 20% of the typical maintenance requirements. I would recommend that everyone try out the Endpoint Manager solution from Microsoft. It is a great product because it integrates well with Microsoft products, which most organizations use. This reduces the number of integration and troubleshooting problems. Even if Microsoft products are not used in an organization, I still recommend this product. Other solutions are available but there may be some integration and troubleshooting problems.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence's most valuable feature is simplicity. When deployed in our environment, the standout aspect is the ease of installation across different offices. For example, in a location with 150 users, we only need to install the agent on one machine. From there, it scans the entire network, identifying components on computers, laptops, desktops, and more. We can view the results and easily push updates."
"The main, clear valuable feature is updating the latest, patches and updates from Windows. This is the main feature we really utilize a lot."
"Microsoft is being very competitive right now, and they are really investing in a lot of new features to be more competitive in the marketplace."
"The product is very stable compared to older versions."
"It uses detailed descriptions of the workstations, and that is good for me."
"Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is valuable in keeping our systems updated. We are able to send updates to all the systems. Additionally, the Intune integration is helpful."
"This solution captures all the devices in our infrastructure."
"This solution helps us by automating the patching of our system."
"We are happy with the collaboration of SCCM with Patch My PC, which allows us to do patch work."
 

Cons

"Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence needs to improve reporting."
"Cloud-based improvements need to be better managed."
"The tool's deployment is complex and depends on the architecture you want to implement."
"I currently need to increase my compliance level in the patching processes which this solution could improve on."
"Built in PowerShell cmdlets would be a nice feature because managing clients remotely can be a pain without knowing the WMI calls to run."
"I would like to see some improvements in WSUS and control of other, non-Microsoft, product updates."
"The setup was complex and I faced a lot of problems initially because I was new to the solution."
"The solution can be improved by speeding up the synchronizing of the policies on the devices."
"We'd like the solution to make it easier to manage remote users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."
"I would rate the cost as eight out of ten."
"When you compare this solution with other tools in the market you might actually find a lot of variation in the pricing and that's why people opt for the other tools rather than Microsoft tools."
"Pricing and licensing are horrible. You have to not look at dollar value to use SCCM. It's super-duper expensive but it works. The acquisition cost is expensive, it's labor-intensive. But it works."
"The solution is expensive. Microsoft Configuration Manager would likely be considered high-priced for small businesses because they may not fully utilize all of its features and capabilities."
"Its licensing is quite complicated because we are getting the license not only for SCCM but for the full Microsoft package. We don't need to pay for a separate license. We need to have one license that includes everything we need, such as Windows, Microsoft 365, SCCM, encryption, and so on. So, we don't have a specific price for it. Perhaps, it is good that it includes the full suite of licensing of Microsoft. It is expensive, but we are getting a lot of features."
"We use the tool's free license. It is expensive."
"Pricing is negotiable with Microsoft, depending upon which of their packages you choose."
"Overall, I think it's fine. It's pretty much in-line because there are ways to offset it with the Office 365 licensing."
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Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence?
The Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence's most valuable feature is simplicity. When deployed in our environment, the standout aspect is the ease of installation across different offices. For exam...
What needs improvement with Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence?
Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence needs to improve reporting.
How does Ansible compare to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM)?
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager takes knowledge and research to properly configure. The length of time that the set up will take depends on the kind of technical architecture that your org...
How to choose between ManageEngine Desktop Central and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM)?
ManageEngine Desktop Central is very easy to set up, is scalable, stable, and also has very good patch management. What I like most about ManageEngine is that I can log on to every PC very easily a...
What do you like most about SCCM?
One of the standout features of SCCM is its application management capabilities. It allows us to create packages efficiently and deploy them to specific groups within our network. This streamlined ...
 

Also Known As

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Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM )
 

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Sample Customers

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Bank Alfalah Ltd., Wªrth Handelsges.m.b.H, Dimension Data, Japan Business Systems, St. Lucie County Public Schools, MISC Berhad
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