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Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management vs Pentera comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.6
Microsoft Intune enhances ROI by reducing IT costs, increasing productivity, streamlining management, and integrating with Microsoft services.
Sentiment score
4.5
Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management enhances productivity through automation and visibility, with potential long-term cost savings despite mixed immediate financial returns.
Sentiment score
4.8
Pentera enhances security and reduces testing time, but licensing costs pose challenges despite potential greater benefits in larger setups.
Everything we've gained from it makes my job easier day after day, and I see value in it as an engineer.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Microsoft Intune not only saves costs by reducing the number of personnel needed but also offers a comprehensive solution for managing laptops, applications, security, individual access, and enrollment.
Subject Matter Expert at Engage IT Services Pvt Ltd
With Microsoft Intune, tasks such as device provisioning, policy deployment, application delivery, and compliance enforcement require less manual effort than in more traditional management models.
Endpoint Cloud Solution Architect at Lutech
The number of tickets for our IT team has drastically reduced, which saves time, increases productivity, and allows the IT team to focus on essential tasks rather than minor issues with employee devices.
Pre Sales Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
We can remove or add licenses according to business requirements, and it is all controlled within the application.
Manager, Information Technology Support at FEFundInfo
The client was already paying for Microsoft Intune and was able to decommission Ivanti Neurons for UEM.
Lead Consultant at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Pentera has significantly affected our organization by dropping our mean time to remediate critical vulnerabilities because the remediation team can clearly evidence the exploit instead of debating CVSS scores, and our security posture has improved.
Ai Expert at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Some customers consider the ROI favorable, but facing difficulties now due to changes in the licensing model, which has made it more expensive compared to last year.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.7
Microsoft Intune customer service is inconsistent, with varying experiences and response times, though internal resources partially assist users.
Sentiment score
7.1
Ivanti's customer support is praised for competence but criticized for delays and integration challenges, affecting user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
4.2
Pentera's technical support is praised for efficiency and value, despite occasional slow updates, with high customer satisfaction ratings.
When a support ticket is submitted, it directly reaches someone with Intune support expertise.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
When I contacted Microsoft, they had the same expertise, if not more, which is phenomenal because I felt heard and my problem was solved.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Sometimes, the support provided is excellent, and the representative is knowledgeable, while other times, the service needs improvement.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
From a support perspective, they are fantastic, usually very good at getting back to us in a timely manner.
Senior Network Engineer at The National Institutes of Health
They have hands-on support engineers who are really responsive and effective.
Lead Engineer at intelQong Technology
I am concerned about consistently needing to call support for installing brand new solutions.
CEO at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Intune offers scalable, efficient management and seamless expansion for large deployments without additional hardware, adapting to growing needs.
Sentiment score
6.7
Ivanti's Autonomous Endpoint Management offers robust scalability, supporting seamless growth for both small and enterprise environments effectively.
Sentiment score
4.8
Pentera is highly rated for scalability, efficiently supporting enterprise clients with minimal staff despite some password assessment challenges.
The scalability of Microsoft Intune is ten out of ten.
Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Ideally, we want to automatically segregate devices based on user properties like primary use, but currently, dynamic groups seem limited to device properties.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
It supports organizations with 200 endpoints and those with more than 15,000 endpoints.
Director at Provisioned
Transitioning from low to high capacity in seconds.
Engineering Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I would rate the scalability as nine out of ten.
IT System Specialist at Conseil de l Europe
There is no limitation in scalability; Ivanti Neurons for MDM is very scalable.
Solutions Architect at M.Tech
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Microsoft Intune is reliable with few outages, offering consistent performance and high user satisfaction due to seamless Microsoft integration.
Sentiment score
8.2
Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management is praised for its stability, reliability, and self-healing capabilities, with minor issues quickly resolved.
Sentiment score
7.2
Pentera is generally rated high for stability, functions seamlessly in networks, though some users note occasional issues.
We have not experienced downtime, bugs, or glitches.
Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP
It appears Microsoft Intune undergoes changes without informing customers.
Support Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
In my experience, Microsoft Intune is a stable platform as it is a cloud-based service, and updates are regularly delivered by Microsoft.
IT Administrator at Newrest Inflight España, S.A
We have not seen any downtime.
Principal Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Regarding the self-healing capabilities, I would say it has reduced downtime by around thirty to forty percent.
Technical Account Manager at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
It delivers very good UEM capabilities.
Director at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Intune needs improvements in UI, setup, policy sync, platform support, customization, and troubleshooting for enhanced management.
Ivanti AEM requires better patch visibility, AI integration, enhanced UI, streamlined support, and improved customization, reporting, and documentation.
Pentera requires UI enhancements, better cloud and virtualization capabilities, licensing flexibility, and affordability to attract more non-specialist users.
Features like unlocking devices sometimes fail, and the support offered for other operating systems is insufficient.
Strategy & Portfolio Advisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
It would be helpful if the documentation could easily help us fix bugs on our own.
IT Administrator at FPT Software Strategic Unit no 17
In an enterprise environment, while automation is powerful, strong guardrails, approval workflows, and clear audit trails, along with rollback capabilities and the ability to control the scope of automated actions, are essential.
Engineering Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
In Cherwell, we receive an overall average rating based on the tickets worked on, which I find missing in Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management.
System Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
When the IP is imported into a system, we cannot withdraw or revoke the license.
Pre-sale manager at Nam Truong Son
While Pentera excels in on-premises and hybrid setups, its AWS and Azure attack path simulation is not as deep compared to others.
Ai Expert at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
If I could change one thing about Pentera, I would definitely want faster navigation, which would improve my workflow.
Network engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Intune offers competitive pricing, especially with Microsoft 365 bundles, and provides cost savings compared to standalone solutions.
Ivanti's pricing is clear, varying by endpoints and features, and comparable to Microsoft Intune, though sometimes viewed as high.
Pentera's pricing divides users; some see it as valuable, others find the $120,000 fee substantial yet noteworthy.
Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs.
Senior Systems Architect IV at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
The Intune suite and add-ons, such as batch management and remote help, are costly.
Technical Sales Professional (Microsoft Modern Workplace) at Alnafitha IT
It costs approximately forty euros per user per month.
Cyber Security Officer at Gudu
This is not a cheap solution.
CEO at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Regarding pricing, I would say Ivanti Neurons for UEM falls at a nine out of ten.
Technical Account Manager at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Pricing, setup cost, and licensing are on the high side.
Pre Sales Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
The enterprise pricing is a big investment.
Works at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Intune integrates seamlessly with other services for centralized management, enhancing security and control over corporate and BYOD environments.
Ivanti provides automated endpoint management with user-friendly features, enhancing maintenance, compliance, and device management through AI-powered solutions.
Pentera enhances cybersecurity through automated vulnerability scanning, remediation, and AI-based reporting, improving efficiency and security posture.
Intune excels in configuration and compliance management for Windows 10, ensuring devices receive timely updates and adhere to organizational standards.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Dynamic groups allow us to set conditions for automatic membership, eliminating the need for user intervention or manual review and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Windows Autopatch is the most valuable because it removes the burden of patch management.
Director at Provisioned
The most effective feature of Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management is its reactivity when a patch is released before its due date.
IT System Specialist at Conseil de l Europe
It integrates into InTune, which enables us to detect, diagnose, and fix issues without manual intervention.
Technical Account Manager at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
AI-powered automation and self-healing are additional features that automatically fix common issues and reduce manual work.
Soc Analyst 11 at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I can show them a complete kill chain and how an attacker gets from the initial foothold to domain admin in our environment, step by step, with evidence.
Works at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees
Pentera has significantly affected our organization by dropping our mean time to remediate critical vulnerabilities because the remediation team can clearly evidence the exploit instead of debating CVSS scores, and our security posture has improved.
Ai Expert at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
The best features of Pentera for me are the dashboard. The dashboard is excellent. I can see everything at a glance.
Network engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
382
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (3rd), Remote Access (3rd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint ...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (8th), Vulnerability Management (16th), Mobile Device Management (MDM) (6th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (3rd), Mobile Threat Defense (5th), Patch Management (3rd), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (18th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (5th), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (8th), Autonomous Endpoint Management (2nd)
Pentera
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Penetration Testing Services (4th), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) (2nd), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (4th), AI-Powered Penetration Testing (2nd)
 

Featured Reviews

HA
Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack
Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance
One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.
Mahmudul Hoque Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Engineer at intelQong Technology
Automation has reduced repetitive endpoint maintenance and keeps our educational devices compliant
Every software has some drawbacks and cons. For Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management, I think the first improvement I would suggest is to simplify initial configuration. The process to make endpoint enrollment, device grouping, and configuration easier, particularly for organizations managing different categories of devices, would be helpful. If the initial configuration is simplified, better workflows for shared computers, labs, faculty workstations, and administrative devices would make it easier to apply different software and security policies without duplicating configuration. For my work, I would suggest one improvement that would make my experience with Ivanti smoother than before. I would want Ivanti to clearly explain the root cause when something fails, such as when a patch deployment or automated remediation fails. It shows the error code, but when we are doing a lot of work, it kind of makes a lot of hassle to read the documentation or ask an AI what kind of error it is facing. My recommendation here is to show the issue, show the full explanation of how it is working, where it failed, and show whether the issue can be safely resolved automatically without needing a third party. I think it needs a lot of improvement. First of all, centralized management and scalability can be improved, particularly the ability to manage endpoint configuration, which would be more helpful for my field of work. Regarding scalability, centralized deployment and policy enforcement can help maintain consistency across larger device fleets without configuring every endpoint individually. I think another improvement would be detailed failure diagnostics, flexible maintenance scheduling, controlled policy rollouts, and clearer reporting on whether the fix will cause any issues.
reviewer1460223 - PeerSpot reviewer
Ai Expert at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automated testing has reduced manual effort and improves remediation of critical vulnerabilities
The biggest friction point with Pentera is the need for more granular control or the ability to exclude specific sensitive systems, as well as the necessity for the cloud environment to mature. While Pentera excels in on-premises and hybrid setups, its AWS and Azure attack path simulation is not as deep compared to others.If I could change one thing in Pentera to improve my workflow the most, it would be the platform UI because some security team members are not penetration testing specialists, making it difficult for them to navigate. I would make it easier with more guided workflows.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business193
Midsize Enterprise64
Large Enterprise189
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Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise35
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

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What needs improvement with Ivanti Neurons for UEM?
One challenge we've found here regarding handling problems with Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management is actually the...
What is your primary use case for Ivanti Neurons for UEM?
My main use case for Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management is opening and managing tickets for the IT area. My team p...
What needs improvement with Pentera?
Cloud testing capabilities need enhancement. The core product was built for on-premises internal network validation.
What is your primary use case for Pentera?
Continuous automated security validation across our internal network and external attack surface was necessary. The p...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management,Ivanti Neurons for RBVM,Ivanti Neurons for VULN KB,Ivanti Mobile Threat Defense,Ivanti Neurons for Spend Intelligence, Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune, Ivanti Neurons for EASM
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