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Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs Kaseya VSA comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Neurons Patch for In...
Ranking in Patch Management
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaseya VSA
Ranking in Patch Management
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
3.3
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is 2.3%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaseya VSA is 4.5%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

DddGgggg - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows us to set maintenance windows and deliver patches
We can set a maintenance window and push the patch. I prefer writing scripts, doing software deployment, pushing it, and distributing applications in servers for the corner of the whole location. We download patches from Ivanti, and it collaborates with more than 700 products. For third-party applications, we download the patches, set a role in our environment, and push it using the maintenance window time and activation date. For software deployment, we receive the service request to install and prepare scripts and then push it in many locations according and relevant to the service request for each location. The group or collection devices are affected by the policy.
Ben Blissett - PeerSpot reviewer
Broken from the beginning and never functioned as anticipated
They had a major issue that resulted at one point (the straw that broke the camel's back for us, although we'd been fighting with support for months by that point in time) in which every Kaseya VSA customer was offline for two weeks. This vulnerability pushed us over the edge. It never functioned as intended. If it functioned as it was supposed to, it would've been fantastic. However, the previous solution we used just performed reliably and so much better. I can't say that there was anything positive about my experience. The intent of the software, other than integrations, is to be able to just make an anytime secure direct connection to an endpoint. However, whenever we would connect, at least half the time, it would not record keystrokes properly, no matter what system we connected from. So if you're trying to enter a password, there'd be 2-3 seconds' latency in the response and then it would just spew out a bunch of letters and numbers you didn't type in. You would just try, try, try again to type in something, and just half the time it worked, half the time it didn't. If you brought up more than three or four endpoints simultaneously, it never worked. It was a major point of contention for us. For us, at least, it just didn't work. It just was broken. Scripting didn't fire, reports didn't come back, and monitoring wasn't there. A server goes down or a router goes offline, no notification. Stuff like that. Bush league.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can set a maintenance window and push the patch."
"The most valuable features are device management and support for upgrading applications."
"Both in terms of features and operations, this is a good solution."
"I have found the interface and ease of use valuable features. Additionally, it is very easy to patch VMs and other systems, such a Linux. We are able to do patches even without the internet manually."
"We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices."
"Ivanti Patch's most valuable features are the patch module and the package distribution."
"It is very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate."
"I like the product's Peer to Peer patching feature."
"Being able to connect to client computers without them necessarily needing to be there and being able to put in the patches and manage different information systems is valuable."
"I like the remote control, audit, inventory, patch management, software management, and monitoring features."
"The most valuable piece of the puzzle for me is what they call Live Connect. It is the piece that allows you to support an end-user without having to take the keyboard and mouse."
"When compared to what we were previously using, one of the most appealing features is that it combines remote control, patch management, and software management into a single portal."
"I like the Live Connect module provided by Kaseya. It is a powerful module. I also like the Agent Procedure module. We work with it most of the time."
"The unique thing I like most about Kaseya VSA is the quick indicators that tell us if a machine is idle, in use, powered off, etc. This allows us to handle client tasks when their machine is idle."
"Kaseya VSA's best features are auditing and reporting."
"The patching is very efficient and we can rely on the alerts that we receive."
 

Cons

"The reports have to show the compliance level of the patching, which Ivanti does not provide."
"There are times when there is an update that causes some issues. These issues should be sorted out before the release."
"Ivanti Patch could be improved with better integration with other cloud solutions."
"The product's support and configuration need to improve. It needs to be more scalable."
"It's a difficult configuration because you need to install many servers in a location, and you have to install the primary server in the main location."
"I would like to have better support for the application."
"Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune needs to improve stability. We had issues with patching."
"I tried to be a partner of Ivanti and, from this vantage point, the quotes are, perhaps, a bit high."
"Its scripting language kind of sucked. They have their own version of PowerShell inside VSA. if you want to reach out and grab endpoint information, for instance, to know how many end devices have a program installed, you actually have to write a script for that. It wasn't like how it is in CrowdStrike where you can just do a search, and it just happened. In VSA, you have to write your own script to do it. In terms of new features, an integrated MDM for mobile devices would be awesome."
"The user interface is somewhat outdated."
"Some configurations and abilities from the system are not of use. The solution should offer webinars or some sort of training offerings to help users learn what the system can do and how it can be done."
"We actually upgraded the solution due to the fact that we needed the support for Apple devices. We haven't had a chance to test that part of the product just yet, however, that was our biggest criticism of the product prior to this most recent update."
"It never functioned as intended."
"Kaseya VSA could be improved with more features to support the latest operating systems."
"I believe we should include a VSA license to provide complete endpoint management."
"The response to bugs is slow and software improvement comes slowly too. The lack of response to our feature requests made it feel like they were going into a black hole. Additionally, when we encountered bugs or issues with the VSA, they were slow to respond to those too."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license can get expensive if you have a lot of nodes."
"While the price is a bit high, it may be equitable with the features one gets with the product, such as that involving the interface."
"The solution is affordable."
"The solution is expensive compared to other products."
"For the one that works with SCCM, it is relatively inexpensive at $8 USD per node, yearly. The standalone product has two versions; the one that patches servers is about $45 USD annually and the version that patches workstations is about half that price at $22 USD."
"Customers purchase the solutions because it is priced well. There are additional services that have an additional cost."
"I find Kaseya VSA's pricing extraordinarily expensive, with very limiting contracts. They discuss being flexible once you're locked in, but I haven't found that true. It is one of the most expensive tools in my arsenal and our highest expense to any company."
"I think it costs more than ManageEngine."
"The dollar exchange rate in Brazil is very high, so the price should be better for our country."
"It is, in my opinion, competitive in the market. It is determined by the number of users and licenses needed. Depending on the license count of users, the price ranges from $10 to $80 USD."
"We were looking at a price of $22.50 cents per user."
"Though I don't have complete visibility over the solution's pricing, the solution is not cheap, from what I remember. The solution is on the pricey end."
"Kaseya's come down in pricing when I compare it to TeamViewer or other cheaper RMMs like LogMeIn."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Non Profit
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ivanti Patch for Windows?
We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices.
What needs improvement with Ivanti Patch for Windows?
There are some issues in the on-premises infrastructure of the clients.
What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Patch for Windows?
I provide the customer with the steps to follow, and they follow their scheduling and procedures. I also provide the information to the people involved in the pilot. My role is solely to provide a ...
What do you like most about Kaseya VSA?
The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely.
What needs improvement with Kaseya VSA?
One area that could be improved is the documentation, which often contains errors that prevent you from following along, especially during migrations.
What is your primary use case for Kaseya VSA?
We use the solution as a remote control tool to help clients.
 

Also Known As

Ivanti Patch for Windows, Patch for Windows, Shavlik Patch for Windows
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Sample Customers

Presbyterian Church
Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
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