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Ivanti Security Controls vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus comparison

Ivanti and ManageEngine are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Ivanti is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.5, while ManageEngine is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.9. Ivanti holds a 2.6% mindshare in PM, compared to ManageEngine’s 6.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.
Ivanti Security Controls
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100% willing to recommend
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94% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and Ivanti Security Controls compete in the patch management and security solutions category. ManageEngine has the upper hand in integration capabilities, while Ivanti stands out for its advanced security features.

Features: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers automated patch management, support for diverse operating systems, and detailed compliance reporting. Ivanti Security Controls provides advanced threat protection, extensive vulnerability assessment tools, and robust security measures.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs enhancements in reporting functionalities, user training resources, and overall usability. Ivanti Security Controls could improve its user-friendliness, simplify deployment, and reduce implementation time.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is noted for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer support. Ivanti Security Controls has a slightly more complex initial setup but offers comprehensive support services.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is cost-effective with a good return on investment, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises. Ivanti Security Controls, although more expensive, is valued for its extensive security capabilities and higher ROI reported by users.

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Security Controls
Ranking in Patch Management
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ManageEngine Patch Manager ...
Ranking in Patch Management
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Security Controls is 2.6%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is 6.0%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus6.0%
Ivanti Security Controls2.6%
Other91.4%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

Chethan R - PeerSpot reviewer
Has reduced hardware strain through agentless patching and improved asset visibility
This solution does not have capability of managing applications. It is only used for asset management and patch management. Regarding analytics for Ivanti Security Controls, it does not have extensive capabilities. It is a basic tool from Ivanti for scanning and deploying. It does not have analytics features such as EDR or security tools available in the market. It only has capability to check missing patches, find them, and deploy them. When it comes to reports, compliance reports or similar types of reports are not user-friendly. Expertise is required for handling these aspects. The asset management in Ivanti Security Controls needs more visibility. Additionally, it can be improved to handle in-house applications, which currently cannot be installed. It can only handle existing applications, unlike Ivanti's Endpoint Manager. It should have additional features in this area that need improvement.
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Waleed Omar - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration capabilities streamline management but automation and GUI need improvements
While it's a good feature, it needs some improvement. Different patch manager competitors have functionality with AI inside, so if that could be integrated, it would be much easier for the end-user to manage it. We have not started using remote patching; it's only on-premises. The GUI needs improvement, which would make it better for users. With the integration with the SIEM solution, there are some glitches, and if we need to integrate with multiple vulnerability management systems, it does not provide such support. We need to opt for one vulnerability engine, for example, either Rapid7 integration or CrowdStrike integration.
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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

"Technical support is helpful and responsive."
"Ivanti Security Controls is an agentless tool which means we do not need to install any agent on the server or endpoint, and through agentless capabilities, it can install software, install patches, and control over the server, including asset management."
"Ivanti Security Controls is a better solution than SCCM."
"What has been most valuable is the ability to manage, restore and install upgrades and applications. We scan PCs and server and receive results."
"It does not restart unexpectedly, allowing automation anytime, even during weekends."
"The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is reasonable."
"I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten."
"The automated patch deployment feature is really helpful. I can schedule it anytime, even on weekends, without needing to restart systems. The centralized management and unified console are great. It shows me which PCs are out of date or which users are breaching our policies. I can test patches before deploying them."
"The most valuable features are patch management and mobile device management."
"You can create remote sessions for client systems."
"The ability to deploy patches seamlessly is the solution's most valuable aspect. It allows us to not only deploy patches but to monitor the deployment of those patches."
"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is lightweight and has a remote push feature that helps me manage several main sites and subsites."
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Cons

"Ivanti Security Controls is a powerful product, but it has quite a steep learning curve."
"It should be more scalable."
"For the Windows upgrade, the errors we experience are not clear. We see a time out error but do not know the reason. We would like to know the root cause."
"When it comes to reports, compliance reports or similar types of reports are not user-friendly. Expertise is required for handling these aspects."
"If a report shows that testing did not work for one version but succeeds for another, a comparison would be beneficial."
"I experienced issues with server 2012, which required an upgrade to 2016 for better functionality before moving to Azure."
"The solution's initial setup is not straightforward, and we have to customize it with our relevant features."
"I find the user interface a little bit intimidating and not very appealing."
"The solution should have a customer label where we can label those servers or include those servers for specific customers."
"With the integration with the SIEM solution, there are some glitches, and if we need to integrate with multiple vulnerability management systems, it does not provide such support."
"The commercial aspect of ManageEngine is challenging due to their lack of presence in Brazil, which makes obtaining proposals difficult."
"There are limitations to this solution when we are working with iOS, Apple laptops or desktops such as the Mac and iMac."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is on the moderate side."
"Its price needs improvement."
"The price of this product is reasonable."
"I rate the price of the product a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is a little bit cheaper."
"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and the charge for support is extra."
"Patch Manager is cost-effective."
"The solution cost is around $5,000 per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Ivanti Security Controls?
Ivanti Security Controls is a powerful product, but it has quite a steep learning curve. There is quite a lot to learn, though it proves to be very powerful if you put in the time to learn how to u...
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What is your primary use case for Ivanti Security Controls?
We are using Ivanti Security Controls for deploying Windows updates to Windows servers.
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What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Security Controls?
I am currently working with Ivanti Security Controls as a customer. I think Ivanti Security Controls is an effective product for this purpose. I would give tech support for Ivanti Security Controls...
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What do you like most about ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
The fetch repository is a good feature.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is reasonable. There is a concern regarding the exchange rate as one dollar equals six reais today, making everything expensive in dollars for us.
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What needs improvement with ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
While it's a good feature, it needs some improvement. Different patch manager competitors have functionality with AI inside, so if that could be integrated, it would be much easier for the end-user...
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Overview

Ivanti Security Controls simplifies security with unified and automated prevention, detection, and response techniques that target your biggest attack vectors. It provides the security global experts agree creates the highest barriers to modern cyber attacks, including discovery, OS and application patch management, privilege management, and whitelisting.

Ivanti

Patch Manager Plus is a simple patch management tool that makes it easy to keep your network patched and secure. It is an endpoint patch management software that provides enterprises a single interface for automating all patch management tasks - from detecting missing patches to deploying patches - for Windows, Mac, Linux and 250+ third-party applications. Whether you have one computer or hundred, they can all be patched at the same time from a single point of console.

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