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Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

Ivanti and Microsoft are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Ivanti is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Ivanti holds a 1.2% mindshare in PM, compared to Microsoft’s 19.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% 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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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Patch for Configurat...
Ranking in Patch Management
17th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Configuration Man...
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (3rd), Configuration Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is 1.2%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 19.5%, up from 19.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Gaurav Chandola - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Abul Fazal - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless system updates, useful integration, and reliable
The initial setup for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is simple. However, the configuration and management are not simple. Most of my clients are using the on-premise configuration. Cloud deployment is cumbersome because It requires lots of system communication to open from the cloud, and every client has to communicate with the cloud. We follow the Microsoft best practices procedure and white papers for implementation. Which includes single and multiple server deployments. The time it takes for deployment depends on the client's environment, such as the configuration and customization needed. However, the process can typically take two to three weeks to complete.
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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."
"Provides great insight into the functionalities of the data scope."
"SCCM is a stable solution."
"I like a lot of the reporting capabilities and baseline configurations."
"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 process has significantly improved our software distribution workflows."
"The solution effectively handles inventory management, deployment, and reporting."
"I like Mircosoft's technical support. Microsoft has a few updates, like some of the critical KBs. They are published within the interval time, and in case of an escalation on the client missions, we will raise a ticket with the Microsoft team. They will create a hotfix or a critical update. They will chat with us, and that is one thing I like about Microsoft. Whenever any issues occur at my organization, they will help you out soon as possible within the SLA."
"The dashboards have information about our assets."
"It is a good choice for deployment that performs very well."
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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."
"We'd like the solution to make it easier to manage remote users."
"The time the solution takes for updating systems could be quicker. For example, the system information status is not updating as it should. Additionally, the database synchronization querying is slow and could be improved."
"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."
"It is not easy to get good technical support, especially at level one."
"On some hardware, we'd like an easier way to get peripherals attached."
"The deployment process is lengthy and should be quicker to complete."
"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."
"In terms of the monitoring, the timeframe it takes to actually report back on the compliance of a device after it has been patched is a bit too long."
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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."
"We have to pay for a license."
"I would rate the cost as eight out of ten."
"The price of SCCM depends on the size of the organization. The price is competitive."
"The price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is expensive."
"As far as I know, it is an annual operating expense license."
"The price model is different for every client."
"Microsoft provides a steep price for their enterprise products, but they offer very competitive pricing for their legacy customers."
"The solution operates on a licensing model that can be expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
8%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ivanti Patch for SCCM?
The most valuable feature of Ivanti Patch for SCCM is the detection logic.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ivanti Patch for SCCM?
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.
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What needs improvement with Ivanti Patch for SCCM?
Ivanti Patch is missing some of the capabilities that SCCM has. Anytime we have upgrades, in-place upgrades, or any deployment through Ivanti, it is missing the full features that can be leveraged ...
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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

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

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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. 

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

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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