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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 #13 with an average rating of 7.3, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.0. Ivanti holds a 1.6% mindshare in PM, compared to Microsoft’s 12.8% 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 Jun 15, 2025

Microsoft Configuration Manager and Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune both operate in the patch management and deployment category. While Microsoft Configuration Manager is viewed favorably for its pricing and support, Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is recognized for its feature-rich offerings, despite a higher cost.

Features: Microsoft Configuration Manager automates OS, application, and update deployments, providing configuration management, reporting, and extensive patching. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune offers peer-to-peer patching and an inventory list feature, supporting third-party applications effectively.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Configuration Manager could enhance integration with Intune subscriptions, deployment automation, and cloud reporting. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune requires better stability, cloud integration, improved documentation, and scalability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Configuration Manager is mainly for on-premises and some hybrid setups, offering tiered support. Ivanti Neurons Patch operates in on-premises and hybrid environments, known for good customer support and detailed documentation.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Configuration Manager is costly, influenced by SQL configurations but offers substantial ROI through automation. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune, despite higher costs for numerous nodes, provides flexible licensing and cost advantages for specific setups.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Neurons Patch for In...
Ranking in Patch Management
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Configuration Man...
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
82
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (7th), Configuration Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is 1.6%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 12.8%, down from 17.3% 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.
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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

"Both in terms of features and operations, this is a good solution."
"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."
"Ivanti Patch's most valuable features are the patch module and the package distribution."
"The solution is a good product and I have heard that the interface is more friendly than that of Windows."
"The technical support from Ivanti is good."
"I like the product's Peer to Peer patching feature."
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"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."
"Patching is the main feature because SCCM is made to control the entire environment without manually interpreting. So it is good to use for patching."
"Automation of operating system, application, and update deployments massively reduces IT operations effort."
"It's helped us solve problems surrounding patching, installing, and reporting different patches, etc., on the virtual machines."
"The most valuable feature is the scalability."
"With the right administrator, application deployment can do wonders."
"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 dashboards have information about our assets."
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Cons

"The reports have to show the compliance level of the patching, which Ivanti does not provide."
"I would like to have better support for the application."
"I tried to be a partner of Ivanti and, from this vantage point, the quotes are, perhaps, a bit high."
"Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune needs to improve stability. We had issues with patching."
"In terms of improvement, I would recommend better documentation. During the time I used it, there were issues with up-to-date patching, and the documentation around those specific errors was quite confusing."
"The product's support and configuration need to improve. It needs to be more scalable."
"Ivanti Patch could be improved with better integration with other cloud solutions."
"There are times when there is an update that causes some issues. These issues should be sorted out before the release."
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"The analysis is something that can be integrated. Their report analysis can be improved a little bit due to the fact that most of the time complaints policies are saved by the admins. It's something that we need to look into and search for."
"The tool's deployment is difficult. Microsoft needs to improve documentation with videos."
"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."
"It is not easy to get good technical support, especially at level one."
"One area of improvement is regarding the patching of Office 365 products. We have some difficulties on this side, and it can be improved."
"We'd like the solution to make it easier to manage remote users."
"Troubleshooting in general needs improvement. There's just a ton of logs to go through, and so finding the error log that corresponds with that you're doing can sometimes be difficult."
"Marketing: Our management doesn't understand that there is a piece of software which helps them automate and manage the entire network, as far as operating systems on computers."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is affordable."
"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 license can get expensive if you have a lot of nodes."
"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."
"Presently, I am using a free trial version."
"Its price is okay because it is part of our licensing."
"We have a support license from Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and the overall price of the solution is reasonable."
"SCCM comes with its own version of SQL Server. If you use that SQL Server with SCCM and don't use it for another applications than you get an SQL Server for free."
"I would rate the cost as eight out of ten."
"I rate the price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager an eight out of ten."
"We have to pay for a license."
"Pricing and licensing are a downside of SCCM. It's expensive. I'd have to confirm this, but I think they changed the licensing to core-based instead of socket-based. It's not cheap, because you have to buy the software, you have to buy SQL. Another thing we learned from talking to Microsoft is that they provide you a license for SQL if you run it on the same box as the primary server. If you run it outside that box, you have to buy SQL. Microsoft does recommend you running it on the same box because of performance. But then, in order to run SQL, SCCM, and everything on the same box, you better have some resources. It's an expensive solution. There's no doubt about it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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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?
In terms of improvement, I would recommend better documentation. During the time I used it, there were issues with up-to-date patching, and the documentation around those specific errors was quite ...
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What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Patch for Windows?
The only downside I found regarding technical support was the time zone difference. Since we are two hours behind, we occasionally had to wait until the next morning for assistance. I would rate th...
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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 )
 

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.

Ivanti

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.

Microsoft
 

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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