Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager vs NinjaOne comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager and NinjaOne are two prominent patch management solutions. NinjaOne seems to have the upper hand due to its robust feature set and superior ROI, despite Ivanti Patch’s deployment efficiency.

Features: Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager offers real-time patch monitoring, integration with Microsoft products, and efficient deployment processes. NinjaOne includes automated patching, comprehensive reporting capabilities, and a broader feature set that appeals to users seeking more automation and insights.

Room for Improvement: Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager needs to address the speed of patch updates, configuration challenges, and occasional difficulties in setup. NinjaOne could improve its patch customization options, scalability, and reduce deployment complexity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager has a straightforward deployment process but lacks proactive customer support. NinjaOne's deployment is slightly more complex, but it is balanced by excellent customer service and support resources.

Pricing and ROI: Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager has a higher initial setup cost but is cost-effective for large enterprises. NinjaOne, although more expensive upfront, offers better ROI through comprehensive features and lower long-term maintenance costs. Users feel NinjaOne's higher price is justified by its enhanced functionality and long-term savings.

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Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager vs. NinjaOne

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Patch for Configurat...

Ranking in Patch Management

28th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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NinjaOne

Ranking in Patch Management

8th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (31st), Server Monitoring (9th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (9th), Remote Access (20th), Vulnerability Management (26th), Mobile Device Management (MDM) (6th), IT Alerting and Incident Management (11th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (1st), MSP Backup (3rd), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is 1.1%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NinjaOne is 8.7%, up from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management

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Gaurav Chandola

Senior Associate Specialist at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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.

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Jörg Köhler

Owner at AvalisNT AG

Enhances remote access and integration with third-party tools

I use NinjaOne for managing smaller clients, specifically their devices and software, for small to medium businesses. I provide remote management services through NinjaOne. It allows clients to use NinjaOne for remote access to their computers for home office purposes. This feature is highly…

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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

"This solution is stable."

"The most valuable feature of Ivanti Patch for SCCM is the detection logic."

"The best feature of NinjaOne is the SLA system. Every IT person can check their performance, how long it takes to resolve an issue, and how many SLAs are breached."

"The most valuable features of NinjaOne include remote desktop management, support and assistive tools, and screen sharing."

"NinjaOne has a feature where we can create custom scripts that we can run on devices remotely."

"It just works as advertised and serves the purpose for which we got it."

"The tool's most valuable feature is third-party application updates."

"NinjaOne helps us view the status of software patching, whether the PC is locked or unlocked."

"The policies are probably the most valuable features. They're similar in function to Microsoft group policies where we can have it monitor certain things or push out software on a schedule. I would rate the policies eight out of 10. They're robust, I could monitor most of the things that Windows Performance Monitoring keeps tabs on."

"We can use it for remote monitoring, and it also works great as a troubleshooting tool. We are able to open up a command line or a PowerShell session remotely without having to disrupt the user. They have a limited network device monitoring capability, but for workstation servers, we have the event logs. We can do performance monitoring, system changes, software deployment, and patch management. We can also push scripts. It has a very simple web interface. There are no additional things to do there. Security is also pretty good. It does the same things that the other competitor's tools do. One of the advantages of Ninja is that they have a more capable mobile app, which allows you to see the alerts immediately. I get alerted to major critical issues."

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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 inclusion of XENServer and Proxmox as virtual platforms in NinjaOne is currently missing."

"The network monitoring needs to be improved."

"The reporting is lackluster. NinjaOne is great for maintaining systems, but it's hard to use it to understand the state that systems are in without going in and mining the information myself. I rate the reporting two out of 10."

"Lacks sufficient integrations with other PSAs."

"I would like to see more scripts for PowerShell commands."

"The solution could improve by optimizing the internet connection being used."

"The ticketing system in NinjaOne is not the best."

"I would like to see the software reduced to focus on inventory or remote help tools since many of its current functionalities are not needed."

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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."

"We currently pay $1.20 per device on a monthly basis."

"The product's pricing depends on the number of PCs or devices."

"NinjaOne's price is fine since my workplace is an educational institution, so we get the product at a really good price considering that we do not pay taxes, making the prices very fair and worth the product."

"The pricing is reasonable and cheaper than ConnectWise."

"NinjaRMM uses a subscription model."

"We got a pretty good deal. It was fairly affordable."

"NinjaOne is a little expensive but is still cheaper than competitors like Acronis or Veeam."

"I rate the solution’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the most expensive."

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Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

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Computer Software Company

15%

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What do you like most about NinjaOne?

NinjaOne helps us view the status of software patching, whether the PC is locked or unlocked.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NinjaOne?

The price or licensing of NinjaOne is a little bit high.

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What needs improvement with NinjaOne?

The network monitoring needs to be improved.

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is an invaluable plug-in for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEM) that streamlines patch management by allowing you to publish and manage third-party software patches alongside Microsoft updates, all within a unified workflow. This means you can save both time and effort by eliminating the need for separate tools to manage your patching process. With comprehensive patch coverage for various third-party products, automated deployment, flexible scheduling, real-time reporting, and seamless integration with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Ivanti Patch simplifies and enhances your patch management.

Ivanti

NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT, delivering visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 20,000 customers.The NinjaOne automated endpoint management platform is proven to increase productivity, reduce security risk, and lower costs for IT teams and managed service providers. The company seamlessly integrates with a wide range of IT and security technologies. NinjaOne is obsessed with customer success and provides free and unlimited onboarding, training, and support. - Learn more here: https://www.ninjaone.com/

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University of Pittsburgh

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