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Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

Ivanti and Microsoft are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Ivanti is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Ivanti holds a 2.4% mindshare in PM, compared to Microsoft’s 19.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 24, 2024

Microsoft Configuration Manager and Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune are competitive in the IT management space. Microsoft Configuration Manager holds an advantage due to its comprehensive features and reporting tools.

Features: Microsoft Configuration Manager supports remote control, software metering, and patch management, and includes automation for OS deployment and application distribution, complemented by comprehensive reporting tools. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune offers seamless Intune integration, focusing on effective patch management, peer-to-peer patching, and detailed distribution reports.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Configuration Manager needs improvements in application package deployment, resource consumption, WSUS integration, and remote management features. Users often find the troubleshooting process complicated due to excessive log files. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune could enhance stability, cloud integration, and scalability, while improving the reliability of reporting and pricing structure for large-scale deployments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Configuration Manager supports on-premises, hybrid, and cloud deployments, benefiting from a wide community and detailed documentation. While it offers substantial support channels, users experience varying response times. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune primarily supports on-premises and hybrid environments, receiving positive feedback on technical support, but users report a need for swifter issue resolution.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Configuration Manager is often seen as expensive, especially for small to medium businesses, due to SQL Server licensing costs, but its extensive features can justify the cost with improved productivity and compliance. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune features a more predictable annual licensing model, perceived as affordable by some users, although larger deployments may feel the increased costs, affecting the perceived value. Both solutions are noted to provide positive ROI through automation and efficient patch management.

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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
Microsoft Configuration Man...
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (3rd), Configuration Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is 2.4%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 19.6%, up from 18.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
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MikeNelson2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deployment recovery works well but requires configuration improvements
While I do not use the product frequently, many issues were due to configuration rather than the product itself. I cannot give an exact recommendation as it is not my area of responsibility. The team that uses it finds it adequate. It is presently good enough for us not to investigate other options. Overall, I rate the product a six out of ten.
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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

"Ivanti Patch's most valuable features are the patch module and the package distribution."
"We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices."
"The solution is a good product and I have heard that the interface is more friendly than that of Windows."
"The most valuable features are device management and support for upgrading applications."
"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 can set a maintenance window and push the patch."
"It is very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate."
"I like the product's Peer to Peer patching feature."
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"The solution is highly scalable."
"Microsoft Configuration Manager is integrated with other Microsoft products."
"With the right administrator, application deployment can do wonders."
"I like the data collection."
"Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is very scalable."
"It's helped us solve problems surrounding patching, installing, and reporting different patches, etc., on the virtual machines."
"The initial setup is fairly straightforward."
"I manage software updates and operating systems for devices, and within seconds, we can remotely deploy a system for, say, 2,000 devices. Not only that, but we can also deploy scripts and create comprehensive compliance rules."
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Cons

"I tried to be a partner of Ivanti and, from this vantage point, the quotes are, perhaps, a bit high."
"The reports have to show the compliance level of the patching, which Ivanti does not provide."
"The product's support and configuration need to improve. It needs to be more scalable."
"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."
"Customers sometimes ask about non-existent features, and we pass these requests on to Ivanti."
"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."
"Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune needs to improve stability. We had issues with patching."
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"The deployment process is lengthy and should be quicker to complete."
"Devices like smartphones and tablets are managed very well on VMware, however, they are absent in SCCM. I could configure iPad from the VMware site and it was done very easily. It should be just as possible on SCCM."
"The assets have reached their end-of-life, and patching them is a complex and laborious task. It would be highly advantageous if there were an integrated solution that provided distinct options for each end-of-life asset, streamlining the process and facilitating comprehension."
"The main room for improvement is the on-screen display. I think it would be good if some improvements were made."
"This solution needs to be supported on all Operating systems."
"Not everything is readily available, and there are a lot of commands that are only executable via PowerShell."
"I'm looking for a single solution for all discovery needs. It fulfills about 40% of the requirements, and I'd like to see the other 60% so that I don't have to keep doing this."
"The solution should incorporate AI. It should also incorporate real-time capabilities. If we could get real-time information about challenges or issues, it would allow us to take immediate action. For example, with the recent outage caused by the Windows issue, having a real-time warning system could have helped us avoid or reduce the downtime we experienced."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive compared to other products."
"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."
"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."
"The license can get expensive if you have a lot of nodes."
"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."
"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 price model is different for every client."
"I would rate the cost as eight out of ten."
"We have to pay for a license."
"For enterprises, there is an annual license required to use this solution. The price of the solution could be cheaper. However, this is mostly because of the exchange rate from the dollar to the Nigerian currency."
"The price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is expensive."
"The price is competitive and reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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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.
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What needs improvement with Ivanti Patch for Windows?
There are some issues in the on-premises infrastructure of the clients.
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Also Known As

Ivanti Patch for Windows, Patch for Windows, Shavlik Patch for Windows
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM )
 

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Overview

Better protect against threats that stem from vulnerabilities in third-party applications.

Improve protection against threats that stem from vulnerabilities in third-party applications by extending Intune with risk-based third-party patch publishing – without any additional infrastructure.

Microsoft Configuration Manager helps IT manage PCs and servers, keeping software up-to-date, setting configuration and security policies, and monitoring system status while giving employees access to corporate applications on the devices that they choose. When Configuration Manager is integrated with Microsoft Intune, you can manage corporate-connected PCs and Macs along with cloud-based mobile devices running Windows, iOS, and Android, all from a single management console.

New features of Configuration Manager, such as the support of Windows 10 in-place upgrade, co-management with Microsoft Intune, Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Servicing Dashboard, integration with Windows Update for Business, and more make deploying and managing Windows easier than ever before.

 

Sample Customers

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