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Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is 2.2%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager is 2.3%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 8.6%, down from 15.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Configuration Manager8.6%
Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager2.3%
Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune2.2%
Other86.9%
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Featured Reviews

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IT Administrator at FPT Software Strategic Unit no 17
Keeping servers updated while encountering documentation issues and time zone delays in support
In terms of improvement, I would recommend better documentation. During the time I used it, there were issues with up-to-date patching, and the documentation around those specific errors was quite confusing. Sometimes I had to uninstall, reinstall, or engage technical support, which took a lot of time. It would be helpful if the documentation could easily help us fix bugs on our own.
Muhammad Baber - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Alghanim Industries
Enables organizations to install patches easily, but the UI must be more user-friendly
We can push many things from a centralized endpoint system. If we want to install software on multiple servers, we can do it from the centralized system. We can also run commands and push packages from a centralized location. We can automate things. Images are deployed on our laptops through Ivanti. Whenever a new laptop comes, we connect to the network, and the system gets installed with predefined applications. It happens automatically.
JunedBedrekar - PeerSpot reviewer
Expert at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Have effectively deployed patches and applications while integrating with cloud solutions
The features I find most valuable in Microsoft Configuration Manager are replication and scripting. If I want to get a fetch report for anything, such as hardware-related issues or group policy-related issues, I need to fetch the report by using SCCM's scripting language and remediation part. The inventory collection features of Microsoft Configuration Manager are good because we always prefer the inventory. We do it by using the script language. We use remote management capabilities in Microsoft Configuration Manager. Remote management capabilities are useful if the user is not providing access; we can use the backend users to update the group policy and sync the devices. These are the main features we require.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The technical support from Ivanti is good."
"I like the product's Peer to Peer patching feature."
"Ivanti Patch's most valuable features are the patch module and the package distribution."
"I have found the interface and ease of use valuable features. Additionally, it is very easy to patch VMs and other systems, such a Linux. We are able to do patches even without the internet manually."
"It is very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate."
"We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices."
"Both in terms of features and operations, this is a good solution."
"The solution is a good product and I have heard that the interface is more friendly than that of Windows."
"Clear visibility regarding the status of the endpoint."
"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."
"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."
"What's valuable is the basic management of the systems, being able to control who can access the systems."
"It has the ability to perform mass distribution."
"I find the product valuable for deployment recovery and it has done much more than that."
"SCCM does everything from A to Z for a Windows operating system."
"Provides great insight into the functionalities of the data scope."
"It is a very good solution. It has a good interface and is easy to use. On top of that, it is very reliable in terms of distribution as well as getting the report."
"It is a good choice for deployment that performs very well."
"The initial setup is straightforward and not too complicated."
 

Cons

"I tried to be a partner of Ivanti and, from this vantage point, the quotes are, perhaps, a bit high."
"It's a difficult configuration because you need to install many servers in a location, and you have to install the primary server in the main location."
"The product's support and configuration need to improve. It needs to be more scalable."
"Ivanti Patch could be improved with better integration with other cloud solutions."
"The reports have to show the compliance level of the patching, which Ivanti does not provide."
"I would like to have better support for the application."
"There are times when there is an update that causes some issues. These issues should be sorted out before the release."
"Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune needs to improve stability. We had issues with patching."
"It would be great to have an easier way to patch Linux machines within the product."
"The UI must be more user-friendly."
"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."
"Inability to configure a rule-based management."
"It is a bit of an old and outdated product."
"Could do with some cosmetic improvements on the user interface."
"On some hardware, we'd like an easier way to get peripherals attached."
"The solution could improve the functionality for automating, license management. Additionally, more and better-looking reports are needed."
"The solution does not support remote devices so the CMG is still required."
"Not everything is readily available, and there are a lot of commands that are only executable via PowerShell."
"The tool's deployment is difficult. Microsoft needs to improve documentation with videos."
"The deployment process is lengthy and should be quicker to complete."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For the one that works with SCCM, it is relatively inexpensive at $8 USD per node, yearly. The standalone product has two versions; the one that patches servers is about $45 USD annually and the version that patches workstations is about half that price at $22 USD."
"The solution is affordable."
"While the price is a bit high, it may be equitable with the features one gets with the product, such as that involving the interface."
"The license can get expensive if you have a lot of nodes."
"The solution is expensive compared to other products."
"In terms of pricing, it is on the expensive side."
"Presently, I am using a free trial version."
"I rate the price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager an eight out of ten."
"The solution operates on a licensing model that can be expensive."
"The price could be better."
"Its price is okay because it is part of our licensing."
"SCCM comes with its own version of SQL Server. If you use that SQL Server with SCCM and don't use it for another applications than you get an SQL Server for free."
"The price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is expensive."
"Overall, I think it's fine. It's pretty much in-line because there are ways to offset it with the Office 365 licensing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Government
12%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise5
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise64
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Ivanti Patch for Windows?
In terms of improvement, I would recommend better documentation. During the time I used it, there were issues with up...
What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Patch for Windows?
The only downside I found regarding technical support was the time zone difference. Since we are two hours behind, we...
What is your primary use case for Ivanti Patch for Windows?
The primary use case of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune ( /products/ivanti-neurons-patch-for-intune-reviews ) was pri...
What do you like most about Ivanti Patch for Endpoints?
It's been doing a lot for us, especially with third-party software patching and scheduling. We create multiple projec...
What is your primary use case for Ivanti Patch for Endpoints?
We use the solution to patch Windows and Linux machines. We download the patches and implement them. We get vulnerabi...
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 ...
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. Wh...
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 effi...
 

Also Known As

Ivanti Patch for Windows, Patch for Windows, Shavlik Patch for Windows
Ivanti Patch for Endpoints, Patch for Endpoints, Shavlik Patch for Endpoints
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM ), Microsoft SMS
 

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Sample Customers

Presbyterian Church
InfoPro Digital, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Bank Alfalah Ltd., Wªrth Handelsges.m.b.H, Dimension Data, Japan Business Systems, St. Lucie County Public Schools, MISC Berhad
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