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Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager vs Kaseya VSA vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is 1.2%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaseya VSA is 6.7%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is 6.6%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus6.6%
Kaseya VSA6.7%
Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager1.2%
Other85.5%
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Featured Reviews

Gaurav Chandola - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides detection logic that tells us which customer will record an update and is less expensive than other solutions
I haven't had experience with customer service and support, however, we did have an advisory case with one of their technical support staff. We were publishing and getting the full metadata for the patch. We were getting the full updates for the patch release. There was confusion as to why we were seeing that in the SCCM, instead of in the full metadata patch. The support person was able to help us in understanding what we were doing wrong, highlighting it could be a certificate issue. We generated a new certificate, and after they were applied, the issue was fixed. Overall, I would rate their customer service and support a five out of five.
Stéphane Guerin - PeerSpot reviewer
Software management excels with comprehensive modules
We are a reseller. I am conducting some research since we are a vendor for the Kaseya solution.  Regarding the patching and software management, for me, it's the best path. We have all the necessary modules for monitoring on the server and workstations. All modules are working well, and for me,…
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Ivanti Patch for SCCM is the detection logic."
"This solution is stable."
"Kesaya is highly configurable."
"The automation capabilities are incredible!"
"The product's support team is very quick to respond, especially because the tool's technical team operates in the same time zone where I am located."
"The unique thing I like most about Kaseya VSA is the quick indicators that tell us if a machine is idle, in use, powered off, etc. This allows us to handle client tasks when their machine is idle."
"I like the Live Connect module provided by Kaseya. It is a powerful module. I also like the Agent Procedure module. We work with it most of the time."
"Kaseya VSA's best features are auditing and reporting."
"The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely."
"We can schedule the patching of the endpoints."
"The solution supports patching not only Microsoft products but also non-Microsoft products, which is beneficial for me."
"The integration with both Linux and Microsoft systems is seamless."
"The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is reasonable."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"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."
"It is a highly stable solution."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is centralized management."
"The solution's technical support is top-notch. Whenever I have a question, they get back to me immediately, which is probably one of the best features of the solution's technical support."
 

Cons

"In future releases, I would like to see improvements with the feature upgrade for the SCCM, which Microsoft has already integrated. Currently, Ivanti does not give us information about the enablement package."
"We have some problems with patches not installing successfully."
"The deployment process could be better."
"There is room for improvement in the integrated mobile device management, MDM."
"The way it is laid out can be improved. If it could be a little more intuitive, it might be a little bit easier. Sometimes, it is hard to find features because they're called something weird, or they're in an interesting location that you wouldn't have thought that they'd be in."
"I would like to see improved virtual infrastructure management."
"The user interface is somewhat outdated."
"It's very difficult to update the third-party software on every device."
"The solution is hard to use at first until you understand how it works."
"The UI could be streamlined. The menu has 18 options, but we only use three. It has a lot of redundant stuff. Software management, software deployment, patch management, etc., all do the same thing, but they're different programs and licenses."
"The solution's initial setup is not straightforward, and we have to customize it with our relevant features."
"The tool's support needs improvement."
"They should add better features for managing hardware."
"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."
"I experienced issues with server 2012, which required an upgrade to 2016 for better functionality before moving to Azure."
"If a report shows that testing did not work for one version but succeeds for another, a comparison would be beneficial."
"The user interface of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs to be made more user-friendly, simplified, and less complicated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We do not have a license with Ivanti, instead we buy just the plugins for the consoles, making it a much less expensive option versus other solutions."
"Kaseya's come down in pricing when I compare it to TeamViewer or other cheaper RMMs like LogMeIn."
"It depends on what products you want. Kaseya loves packages, and if you are packaging, it is more affordable. If you're not packaging, it tends to be a little bit more expensive than others."
"The solution is robust and the price is good for the features that are provided."
"We were looking at a price of $22.50 cents per user."
"It is not expensive. Anyone can afford it. Most of the time, we get a discount for licenses. We had about 5,000 agents, and we received a discount on the price. There is only the licensing cost. If you use the on-prem version, you also have the infrastructure cost."
"The dollar exchange rate in Brazil is very high, so the price should be better for our country."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"Though I don't have complete visibility over the solution's pricing, the solution is not cheap, from what I remember. The solution is on the pricey end."
"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 pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is on the moderate side."
"I rate the product price a three on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"Its price needs improvement."
"The solution cost is around $5,000 per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
10%
Retailer
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Performing Arts
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
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Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Kaseya VSA?
The most valuable feature of Kaseya VSA is the ability to control laptops remotely.
What needs improvement with Kaseya VSA?
I would improve their support system. They can improve their interface, as the GUI looks very outdated. Although they...
What is your primary use case for Kaseya VSA?
Primarily, we are using it for remote monitoring and management as an MSP. We are basically a reseller; we are a serv...
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 ...
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 ...
 

Also Known As

Patch for SCCM, Shavlik Patch for SCCM, Ivanti Patch for MEM
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