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

Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune and Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.0, while Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.0. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune holds a 2.6% mindshare in PM, compared to Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is 2.6%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager is 2.4%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 7.8%, down from 14.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Configuration Manager	7.8%
Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune	2.6%
Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager	2.4%
Other	87.2%

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Phung Anh

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.

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Muhammad Baber

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.

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Narendar S

Senior System Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Centralized endpoint control has streamlined deployments and improved security compliance

In my experience, the best features of Microsoft Configuration Manager are software deployments and updates, OSD, hardware and software inventory, compliance and configuration baseline, reporting and monitoring, and integration with Intune hybrid management. These features make endpoint management efficient and scalable. The feature I rely on the most day-to-day is software deployment and patch management. It keeps endpoints updated and secure with minimal manual effort. Inventory and compliance monitoring are also important, but daily deployments are critical. Microsoft Configuration Manager has had a significant positive impact on our organization in several ways: improved efficiency, enhanced security and compliance, standardization, scalability, and visibility reporting. Overall, Microsoft Configuration Manager has helped us save time, reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and maintain strong control over our endpoints. One of the biggest impacts Microsoft Configuration Manager has had on efficiency is the reduced manual work for software deployment and patching. For example, deploying a new application or security updates to hundreds or thousands of devices previously required several days of manual effort, including running scripts, checking devices individually, and validating installation. With Microsoft Configuration Manager, these tasks are automated and managed, allowing deployments to complete in hours rather than days. We also have automated reporting for deployment success and compliance which saved the IT team significant time that used to be spent gathering and reconciling inventory data from multiple tools.

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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

"I like the product's Peer to Peer patching feature."

"We can set a maintenance window and push the patch."

"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."

"The solution is a good product and I have heard that the interface is more friendly than that of Windows."

"Both in terms of features and operations, this is a good solution."

"This product helps us to create a streamlined process and it is working as expected."

"It is very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate."

"This is an extremely robust product, very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate, and most of our customers just set it and forget it while it does all of the automatic patching month after month."

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"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."

"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."

"The product is easy to use, easy to implement, and easy to manage."

"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."

"Clear visibility regarding the status of the endpoint."

"The solution is stable."

"This has made the management of our environment easier."

"The solution is very stable and robust with a longstanding reputation."

"MECM has given us many benefits, but the main benefit is that we no longer have to deploy software manually onto hard drives or with USB flash drives, and instead you can do everything over the network."

"With the SCCM inventory, we found a lot of rogue applications. We were able to identify them, find out who was running them, and either put them on our application list or remove them."

"It provides what we need."

"Technical support is very helpful and very responsive."

"It lets you know what your infrastructure is like and what state you are in."

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Cons

"The product's support and configuration need to improve. It needs to be more scalable."

"Customers sometimes ask about non-existent features, and we pass these requests on to Ivanti."

"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."

"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."

"I tried to be a partner of Ivanti and, from this vantage point, the quotes are, perhaps, a bit high."

"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."

"There are times when there is an update that causes some issues. These issues should be sorted out before the release."

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"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."

"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."

"It would be great to have an easier way to patch Linux machines within the product."

"There is no asset management package included."

"Their compliance reporting is not accurate, and they admitted it on the phone when we had a call with them. We were trying to understand why their numbers didn't match on our compliance reports. It is not accurate and you cannot depend on the compliance reports. The numbers just don't match, and we can't figure out why. We called Microsoft and they said, "Yeah, that's a known issue." But there is no word that they're working on it."

"Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager could improve the integration."

"The tool's deployment is complex and depends on the architecture you want to implement."

"It would be better if automation options were available. For example, in Nexthink or SysTrack, there is an analytical tool. Creating dashboards would be very easy if you implement the same thing in Microsoft. That report will be a daily cost to the customers and good revenue for our organization. The price also could be better. In the next release, we need to include some features like tables, dashboards, surveys, services, and metrics in the dashboard. Whatever we are implementing will be downloaded by a report. Apart from the report, we will telecast from the dashboard. It's very easy to compare, and it will be easy to telecast to the end-users."

"I'm looking for a single solution for all discovery needs. It fulfills about 40% of the requirements, and I'd like to see the other 60% so that I don't have to keep doing this."

"The endpoint configuration is very convoluted to implement."

"The ability to integrate MDM would be great."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive compared to other products."

"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 license can get expensive if you have a lot of nodes."

"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."

"In terms of pricing, it is on the expensive side."

"The price is competitive and reasonable."

"There is an annual license needed to use the solution."

"Microsoft provides a steep price for their enterprise products, but they offer very competitive pricing for their legacy customers."

"We have a support license from Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and the overall price of the solution is reasonable."

"Along with buying a license for MECM, we also have to buy a service called CMG (Cloud Management Gateway) which is a virtual machine in the cloud with which you can link your MECM to the Azure tenant so as to manage teleworkers."

"For enterprises, there is an annual license required to use this solution. The price of the solution could be cheaper. However, this is mostly because of the exchange rate from the dollar to the Nigerian currency."

"Presently, I am using a free trial version."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	5

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	66

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...

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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...

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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...

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What needs improvement with Ivanti Patch for Endpoints?

The UI must be more user-friendly.

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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...

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What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Patch for Endpoints?

We have one technical person. My team handles the patches for Windows and Linux. The product is good for endpoints. I...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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

Overview

Better protect against threats that stem from vulnerabilities in third-party applications.

Improve protection against threats that stem from vulnerabilities in third-party applications by extending Intune with risk-based third-party patch publishing – without any additional infrastructure.

Ivanti

Patch for Endpoint Manager can swiftly detect vulnerabilities in Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and hundreds of third-party apps (Acrobat Flash/Reader, Java, Web browsers, and more) and deploy expertly pre-tested patches everywhere you need them.

Ivanti

Microsoft Configuration Manager streamlines IT management with features such as software deployment, patch management, and automation, centralizing operations for Windows environments. Integration with Microsoft products allows efficient oversight of workstations and servers.

Microsoft Configuration Manager provides comprehensive IT management, offering software deployment, patch management, and application pushing. Automation reduces manual tasks, ensuring consistency across systems. Centralized management enables standardized OS deployments, application updates, and configuration integrity. Integration with Microsoft products facilitates seamless operations, while hardware and software inventory, compliance reporting, and remote control functions enhance IT management. Users seek improvements in application deployment for those without deep scripting knowledge and desire better WSUS control, PowerShell and Intune integration, Linux compatibility, and user interface enhancements. Performance improvements are requested for remote user management and third-party application support.

What features enhance Microsoft Configuration Manager?

Software Deployment: Efficiently distribute software across large networks.
Patch Management: Automate and streamline update processes for security and functionality.
Automation Capabilities: Reduce manual effort and enhance consistency in IT tasks.
Centralized Management: Standardize OS deployments and application updates.
Integration with Microsoft Products: Seamless operation with existing Microsoft infrastructure.
Hardware and Software Inventory: Comprehensive tracking for assets and resources.
Compliance Reporting: Ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Remote Control Functions: Enhance support and troubleshooting capabilities.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Microsoft Configuration Manager?

Decreased Manual Work: Automation reduces time spent on repetitive tasks.
Enhanced Security: Automated patch management keeps systems secure.
Consistent Configurations: Centralized updates ensure uniformity across systems.
Improved Integration: Seamless operation within Microsoft ecosystems boosts productivity.
Comprehensive Oversight: Detailed inventory and reporting tools aid in strategic planning.
Streamlined Support: Remote capabilities improve IT support and user satisfaction.

Microsoft Configuration Manager is widely implemented in organizations to manage Windows workstations and servers. It is essential for deploying operating systems and applications, managing software updates, and conducting hardware and software inventories. The tool is crucial for endpoint and configuration management, ensuring compliance, and automating processes like patching and vulnerability management. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and education rely on Microsoft Configuration Manager to keep systems secure and operational, adapting it to address their specific needs and challenges in maintaining diversified IT environments.

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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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