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Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager vs Kaseya VSA comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Patch for Endpoint M...
Ranking in Patch Management
19th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaseya VSA
Ranking in Patch Management
10th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager is 2.2%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaseya VSA is 4.8%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Kaseya VSA4.8%
Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager2.2%
Other93.0%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

PraveenRajan - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Infrastructure at Elevate Services
Smoothly handles software patching and scheduling, enabling monthly patch distribution across multiple projects
We face some challenges, particularly with non-domain-joined macOS devices. Patching, updating, and syncing with the server can be tricky for them. So, the major challenges are macOS updates, patching, and backups. And for drawbacks, I wish Patch management was cloud-based instead of hosted on our own server. If Ivanti Patch had a cloud-based option instead of requiring an on-premises server and software. Hosting it in the cloud would simplify management, eliminating dependence on VPNs or other connectivity issues. Similar to Microsoft's EMS licensing, offering a cloud-based solution like Azure Active Directory or Endpoint Management Suite (EMS) would be ideal. EMS allows us to manage policies, batching, and software distribution entirely through the cloud, minimizing server downloads. If Ivanti considered a cloud-based approach, it would be hugely beneficial in today's hybrid work environment, where employees use desktops, laptops, and various locations. It's not just about patching office PCs anymore; mobile workers and backups need seamless access as well. Cloud-based patching would be much easier in a hybrid environment. Imagine updates coming directly from the cloud instead of relying on individual VPN connections. It would streamline the entire process.
FN
Senior Manager at dinCloud, Inc.
Lightweight tool aids in remote management but needs better support
Primarily, we are using it for remote monitoring and management as an MSP. We are basically a reseller; we are a service provider, so Kaseya VSA is one of our tools which we use for our managed services The best features of Kaseya VSA are that it's lightweight over the machine and does not create…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"When it comes to Ivanti Patch for endpoints, I find peer-to-peer patching valuable. Having a peer-to-peer patching capability is highly beneficial for us."
"The product is easy to use, easy to implement, and easy to manage."
"Clear visibility regarding the status of the endpoint."
"Because of the internet gateway, we were able to get clear visibility regarding the status of the endpoint which we needed to do recently when everyone was working from home."
"It's been doing a lot for us, especially with third-party software patching and scheduling. We create multiple projects for monthly patch distribution and manage it all well."
"However, for an office with over a hundred users, multiple locations, and small IT tech teams, this has been an invaluable service for us to have."
"The unique thing I like most about Kaseya VSA is the quick indicators that tell us if a machine is idle, in use, powered off, etc. This allows us to handle client tasks when their machine is idle."
"As a small IT shop, the weird feature that the VSA has that I have not found anywhere else is they have these little colored dots that tell you the status of the machine. Is it offline and powered up? Is it actively being used? Is it idle? A lot of our clients ask us to do things for them, but, of course, they don't really want us to be underfoot. So we always look for, "Hey, there's an idle machine. We can work on that one now." And to say it makes it easy, we can do that at a glance. In any other tool we've looked at, you have to go several layers deep to see if the machine is in use, and you could spend your entire day just trying to find a machine that was idle, whereas, with Kaseya VSA, you can tell at a glance."
"I would recommend Kaseya to any MSP, because their product is a little ahead of the innovation curve compared to the competitors."
"Kaseya VSA makes it easier for me to use, especially with the ability to control everything from the console."
"We are a managed IT service provider, so we get more benefits when we use Kaseya."
"The ease of access and ease of use was great."
"The product's support team is very quick to respond, especially because the tool's technical team operates in the same time zone where I am located."
 

Cons

"The major challenges are macOS updates, patching, and backups. And for drawbacks, I wish Patch management was cloud-based instead of hosted on our own server."
"It would be great to have an easier way to patch Linux machines within the product."
"I'm currently struggling with one of the issues related to Linux or Ubuntu. Ivanti does not support Ubuntu and it has a limitation of CentOS to a specific version, which is CentOS 7, not 8."
"The UI must be more user-friendly."
"Inability to configure a rule-based management."
"The main difference would be the addition of audio transfer between the end-user and the remote connectivity software. That is the one critical piece that we are currently lacking."
"I believe we should include a VSA license to provide complete endpoint management."
"The support from Kaseya VSA could improve."
"The network monitoring module today is not the best one."
"There should be more Mac support. Whenever a new Mac operating system comes out, the support is very limited."
"The deployment process could be better."
"One area that could be improved is the documentation, which often contains errors that prevent you from following along, especially during migrations."
"The technical support of the solution is an area with shortcomings that needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of pricing, it is on the expensive side."
"I think it costs more than ManageEngine."
"Kaseya VSA can be described as a fairly priced product."
"Without the managed antivirus, it was about $2,000 a month for the team. It's quite reasonable in that sense. The industry standard is anywhere from $0.90 to $1.10 per endpoint for antivirus, depending on how many you have, so it was fairly priced."
"The solution is robust and the price is good for the features that are provided."
"I find Kaseya VSA's pricing extraordinarily expensive, with very limiting contracts. They discuss being flexible once you're locked in, but I haven't found that true. It is one of the most expensive tools in my arsenal and our highest expense to any company."
"We were looking at a price of $22.50 cents per user."
"Though I don't have complete visibility over the solution's pricing, the solution is not cheap, from what I remember. The solution is on the pricey end."
"It depends on what products you want. Kaseya loves packages, and if you are packaging, it is more affordable. If you're not packaging, it tends to be a little bit more expensive than others."
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11%
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9%
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8%
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8%
Performing Arts
11%
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8%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Educational Organization
6%
 

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Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Kaseya VSA?
So far, everything is good, but regarding automation scripts, I would like to see improved or enhanced scripting capabilities where I can create scripts based on automation by using AI. So far, eve...
What is your primary use case for Kaseya VSA?
I am currently working with remote monitoring and management solutions, primarily for patch management. I could describe a few use cases for it, and I use it for that.
What advice do you have for others considering Kaseya VSA?
I will share my rich experience with Kaseya VSA with others, and I suggest using Kaseya VSA. I gave this review a rating of 9.
 

Also Known As

Ivanti Patch for Endpoints, Patch for Endpoints, Shavlik Patch for Endpoints
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Sample Customers

InfoPro Digital, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Sage UK, MSP, CodeBlue Ltd, Connect Work Place Solutions, All Covered, 501cTech, Chairo Christian School, Green Duck
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