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Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs Microsoft Windows Server Update Services comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

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 Windows Server Up...
Ranking in Patch Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Windows Server Update Services is 9.2%, down from 14.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
Mashood Atitebi - PeerSpot reviewer
A robust and stable platform for centralized update management enhancing system security
One area for potential improvement involves the administrative portal, where numerous options, including asset management and patch management, are integrated. There's a suggestion that decoupling these integrated tools might be beneficial. This decoupling could involve separating services or options to provide more flexibility and potentially reduce costs, allowing for a more modular approach to the utilization of these tools.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Ivanti Patch's most valuable features are the patch module and the package distribution."
"Both in terms of features and operations, this is a good solution."
"We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices."
"We can set a maintenance window and push the patch."
"The solution is a good product and I have heard that the interface is more friendly than that of Windows."
"It is very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate."
"The interface is easy to use."
"The performance has been okay."
"The solution performs well."
"The most important aspect is that we can centrally deploy the updates that are necessary for the organization. It's important."
"A valuable feature about this solution is that it enforces an updating and patching process for my applications."
"With WSUS, you can automatically install and distribute Microsoft security patches without using an internet connection for all clients and servers. It is not difficult to understand how it works and I think it's a very nice tool."
"Provides the ability to create multiple downstream servers."
"I am absolutely happy with its stability and performance. It is a stable product."
 

Cons

"I would like to have better support for the application."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Setup is complex."
"Job management and control is an area that is in need of improvement."
"The challenges exist according to the planning. For example, if you plan to implement and apply updates to your infrastructure, including servers and clients, you must provide storage information and have a clear plan for that from start to end."
"The solution's stability could be improved because sometimes, there are some problems in communication and sending updates and patches."
"User interface is outdated and not user-friendly."
"The only complex part was the solution’s tricky setup phase."
"The solution must provide the issue description of the patches."
"In the next release, I would like them to provide better connectivity. They must improve the connectivity between the WSS with Microsoft or the client."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive compared to other products."
"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."
"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 integration is included in the Windows Server system, and there are no additional fees."
"While it might be relatively more expensive for smaller companies, larger enterprises can find it robust and capable of delivering significant value."
"This product comes included with Windows and can be used free of charge."
"It doesn't need a license. It's offered for free with Microsoft."
"The licensing of WSUS is free of charge because it comes with the Windows Server operating system, included as a feature of the operating system itself. It's simply a role that you enable within Windows Server."
"Configuration Manager is less expensive than Microsoft Windows Server Update Services."
"The WSUS cost is included in Microsoft Windows, and there are no licensing fees."
"The product is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
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.
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
Our experience with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services involves no setup cost or licensing fees, as it is included with our existing licenses.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
There are several areas needing improvement, including the management of third-party patches, better enforcement of patch deployment on user PCs, and the ability to schedule updates at specific tim...
 

Also Known As

Ivanti Patch for Windows, Patch for Windows, Shavlik Patch for Windows
Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft WSUS, WSUS, Microsoft Software Update Services, Software Update Services, Microsoft SUS, SUS, MS Windows Server Update Services
 

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