Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

Ivanti and Microsoft are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Ivanti is ranked #24, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Ivanti holds a 1.0% mindshare in PM, compared to Microsoft’s 16.2% 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 Patch for Configuration Manager operate in the endpoint and patch management domain. Microsoft Configuration Manager has an advantage in comprehensive management capabilities, while Ivanti Patch is superior in patch management efficiency.

Features: Microsoft Configuration Manager provides extensive endpoint management capabilities, including application delivery, compliance settings, and broader IT management solutions. Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is designed to automate patch deployments, offers support for third-party applications, and provides detailed compliance reports, making it a specialized tool for patch management in security-focused environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Configuration Manager offers robust deployment options with significant community support, assisting in various deployment challenges. Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager integrates smoothly with Microsoft Configuration Manager, providing an efficient deployment experience and customer support dedicated to patching solutions, simplifying the overall patch deployment process.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Configuration Manager requires strategic investment in licensing and infrastructure, providing ROI through extensive management capabilities. Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager, though an additional cost, justifies its price by enhancing vulnerability reduction and offering value in security-conscious setups, often reflecting positively on ROI despite higher initial costs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Patch for Configurat...

Ranking in Patch Management

24th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

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

Ranking in other categories

Server Monitoring (3rd), Configuration Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is 1.0%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 16.2%, down from 18.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management

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Gaurav Chandola

Senior Associate Specialist at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Provides detection logic that tells us which customer will record an update and is less expensive than other solutions

I haven't had experience with customer service and support, however, we did have an advisory case with one of their technical support staff. We were publishing and getting the full metadata for the patch. We were getting the full updates for the patch release. There was confusion as to why we were seeing that in the SCCM, instead of in the full metadata patch. The support person was able to help us in understanding what we were doing wrong, highlighting it could be a certificate issue. We generated a new certificate, and after they were applied, the issue was fixed. Overall, I would rate their customer service and support a five out of five.

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MikeNelson2

IT Infrastructure Coordinator at NSW Government

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

"The most valuable feature of Ivanti Patch for SCCM is the detection logic."

"This solution is stable."

"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."

"It gives us the ability to set up schedules, according to what our security requirements are, to automate the patching of our servers and desktops."

"The solution has a very good set of features."

"Microsoft has done a good job with authentication solutions, such as single sign-on, or open authentication."

"This solution captures all the devices in our infrastructure."

"It has the ability to perform mass distribution."

"The main, clear valuable feature is updating the latest, patches and updates from Windows. This is the main feature we really utilize a lot."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is patch management."

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Cons

"We have some problems with patches not installing successfully."

"In future releases, I would like to see improvements with the feature upgrade for the SCCM, which Microsoft has already integrated. Currently, Ivanti does not give us information about the enablement package."

"The TSM component could be improved."

"The tool's deployment is difficult. Microsoft needs to improve documentation with videos."

"Regarding this, I'd like to mention the agent situation. When the agent on an end-user device is not functioning correctly, it can be quite problematic. It would be highly beneficial if there were a self-healing mechanism in place. Essentially, if the agent becomes corrupted or encounters issues, it should be able to rectify itself autonomously. This is particularly critical because, in order to utilize a tool like MECM (assuming you're referring to Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager), we need to deploy agents, known as AsMs, on all the devices we use, such as Windows 10 or Windows Server. Sometimes, when we deploy configurations or updates, they don't apply properly due to agent issues. This issue has been present since we began using MECM around 23 years ago. Unfortunately, there is currently no built-in mechanism for the agent to detect its own problems and initiate self-repair. Microsoft doesn’t have any feature to scan vulnerabilities and hence, they could include those."

"The cost of the product can be improved."

"Cloud-based improvements need to be better managed."

"It should provide the ability to remotely connect to mobile devices. There are some solutions that are doing that, but with Microsoft Intune, the only way to remotely connect to devices outside the organization and mobile devices is by using TeamViewer. It is pretty strange for a big company like Microsoft to not have something for that."

"Its client interface should be more accessible, and the notifications should be more customizable from the console. It should be more user friendly and have some kind of customized notifications so that we can use it on the client side. These are the reasons why we restricted its use only for the server environment and didn't use it on the client side."

"There should probably be better remote support. They should also continue to improve on patch management, patching, and creating or turning products in software into deployable apps."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We do not have a license with Ivanti, instead we buy just the plugins for the consoles, making it a much less expensive option versus other solutions."

"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."

"There is an annual license needed to use the solution."

"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."

"The price could be better."

"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."

"The price of SCCM depends on the size of the organization. The price is competitive."

"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."

"The price is competitive and reasonable."

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Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

Government

University

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

11%

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Also Known As

Patch for SCCM, Shavlik Patch for SCCM, Ivanti Patch for MEM

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

Overview

Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is an invaluable plug-in for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEM) that streamlines patch management by allowing you to publish and manage third-party software patches alongside Microsoft updates, all within a unified workflow. This means you can save both time and effort by eliminating the need for separate tools to manage your patching process. With comprehensive patch coverage for various third-party products, automated deployment, flexible scheduling, real-time reporting, and seamless integration with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Ivanti Patch simplifies and enhances your patch management.

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

University of Pittsburgh

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

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