GFI LanGuard vs Ivanti Security Controls comparison

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We performed a comparison between GFI LanGuard and Ivanti Security Controls based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Patch Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed GFI LanGuard vs. Ivanti Security Controls Report (Updated: March 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The most useful features of GFI LanGuard are vulnerability assessment and patching solutions.""The solution is easy to use and integrates well with other operating systems.""I like that the solution can block users from unnecessarily putting devices on the network.""This product is a great solution at a great price as long as it is only going to be used for a local area network.""It is helpful to patch and scan vulnerabilities.""The most valuable feature is that I am able to patch third-party solutions.""The initial setup was easy.""The most valuable features in GFI LanGuard are patch management and vulnerability assessment."

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"What has been most valuable is the ability to manage, restore and install upgrades and applications. We scan PCs and server and receive results.""Technical support is helpful and responsive."

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Cons
"GFI LanGuard can improve by adding more modules, such as asset control or asset inventory.""This solution is limited to the local area network only and cannot manage remote devices.""The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes.""GFI LanGuard can improve by adding asset tracking.""The version we are using only allows one person to use it at a time and does not allow multi-users.""When you want to uninstall software from an endpoint, sometimes it becomes very problematic.""GFI LanGuard has some technical limitations with machines.""If GFI LanGuard had a cloud version it would be better for people that are working from home."

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"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "GFI LanGuard has very fair pricing compared to other similar solutions out there."
  • "We are a gold partner and we receive favorable discounts. The price of GFI LanGuard is competitive. When you evaluate other solutions, such as ManageEngine."
  • "GFI LanGuard cost approximately $1,000 annually to use the solution."
  • "On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the price as a four."
  • "GFI LanGuard isn't expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing of GFI LanGuard a four out of five."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature.
    Top Answer:The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes. Instead of directly white listing or… more »
    Top Answer:Technical support is helpful and responsive.
    Top Answer:We'd like the solution to be moved to the cloud. We'd like to have better logging so people can see what I have done on the console. It should be more scalable.
    Top Answer:I've used the solution for patch management and some fixing after other scanning and testing. We try to do the fixing from a single console under a single patch to improve efficiency.
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    9th
    out of 50 in Patch Management
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    1,915
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    6
    Average Words per Review
    356
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    7.8
    14th
    out of 50 in Patch Management
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    621
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    2
    Average Words per Review
    411
    Rating
    8.5
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    Also Known As
    LanGuard
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    Overview

    GFI LanGuard enables complete patch management of security and non-security patches to Microsoft operating systems, Mac OS X, major Linux distributions and third-party applications. It can also automate patching for all major web browsers too.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    BayView Medical Clinic, FrugalBrothers Software, Zaw, National Theatre, American Red Cross
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Insurance Company7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Government9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business75%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    GFI LanGuard vs. Ivanti Security Controls
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about GFI LanGuard vs. Ivanti Security Controls and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    GFI LanGuard is ranked 9th in Patch Management with 10 reviews while Ivanti Security Controls is ranked 14th in Patch Management with 2 reviews. GFI LanGuard is rated 8.0, while Ivanti Security Controls is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of GFI LanGuard writes "A scalable, competitively priced solution with a good ROI and easy setup process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ivanti Security Controls writes "Straightforward to set up and good support but needs to be on the cloud". GFI LanGuard is most compared with ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager and BigFix, whereas Ivanti Security Controls is most compared with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac, Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager and Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune. See our GFI LanGuard vs. Ivanti Security Controls report.

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