Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager vs Qualys Patch Management comparison

Ivanti and Qualys are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Ivanti is ranked #28, while Qualys is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.9. Ivanti holds a 1.9% mindshare in PM, compared to Qualys’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Qualys users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager and Qualys Patch Management are leading patch management solutions with distinct capabilities and user feedback. Ivanti seems to have the upper hand in ease of integration and cost-effectiveness, while Qualys leads in advanced security features and cloud flexibility.

Features: Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager offers seamless integration with Microsoft SCCM, extensive third-party app patching, and automation capabilities. Qualys Patch Management provides comprehensive vulnerability assessments, cloud-native patching, and real-time updates.

Room for Improvement: Ivanti users seek a more intuitive reporting system, better documentation, and enhancements in user experience. Qualys users want improvements in patch deployment speed, a more straightforward setup process, and enhancements in technical performance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is praised for its straightforward deployment model and reliable customer support. Qualys Patch Management receives positive feedback for its scalability in cloud deployment but has a more complex initial setup. Qualys customer service is noted for responsiveness and expertise.

Pricing and ROI: Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is considered cost-effective with a good ROI due to its integration with Microsoft SCCM. Qualys Patch Management may come at a higher price, justified by its advanced security features and comprehensive patch management capabilities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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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

No ranking in other categories

Qualys Patch Management

Ranking in Patch Management

1st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is 1.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys Patch Management is 3.6%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Qualys Patch Management	3.6%
Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager	1.9%
Other	94.5%

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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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Arshad N. R.

Cyber Security Specialist at UBS Financial

Patch management process becomes more efficient and cost-effective while significantly improving vulnerability remediation rates

Regarding improvements in Qualys Patch Management, I did not quite understand the downsides they were expecting. Initially, I was confused about where to find and how to use the available features. It was challenging to identify the options we could employ and why we were using them. However, once I gained hands-on experience, I was able to identify the tool's particular features, making it easier for us to use it. The initial phase had some difficulty with the user interface. I would them to improve user training. They have used many colors, which can be confusing, so they should use specific colors for specific options. For critical options, they could make them red, green for medium, and blue for less significant options. This would make it easier for a beginner to recognize which buttons are dangerous to click. Such adjustments can help new users learn the solution faster.

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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

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

"This solution is stable."

"Qualys Patch Management gives me a single source of truth for assets and vulnerabilities that need to be assessed, prioritized, and remediated."

"Qualys Patch Management helps reduce our client's organizational risk by 50 percent."

"Qualys Patch Management has significantly reduced our organizational risks."

"I would give it a ten out of ten."

"We have all the information on one page. The dashboard provides comprehensive information on one page, making it easy to apply patches and monitor pending updates."

"The first thing I would say is the ease of use."

"Qualys Patch Management gives me a single source of truth for assets and vulnerabilities that need to be assessed, prioritized, and remediated."

"For a few applications, you do not need to go and download the patches from the network or somewhere else. They have the patches or the latest updates in the directory. You can just select a patch and deploy it to a server. You can create a patch job and select the patch. Everything is within the interface. You do not need to go out of it."

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Cons

"We have some problems with patches not installing successfully."

"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."

"The pricing of the solution is slightly high compared to other tools in our field."

"Qualys Patch Management would benefit from enhanced integration to address its current limitations in patching new features."

"Sometimes, legacy operating systems are not supported by Qualys Patch Management, which is an issue."

"There is room for improvement in terms of adding more patches."

"There is a limitation where Qualys may not always offer solutions for remediation, particularly for end-of-life or end-of-service applications."

"I struggled to see patch availability for some applications in the Qualys console, requiring me to use third-party repositories."

"Downloading extensive vulnerability reports, especially those with millions of entries, is time-consuming. To improve efficiency, Qualys should implement faster download speeds and offer reports in Excel format in addition to the current CSV option."

"I struggled to see patch availability for some applications in the Qualys console, requiring me to use third-party repositories. If repositories could be integrated within the Qualys module, it would simplify the patching process for me."

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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."

"Qualys Patch Management's pricing could be more competitive, as it presents a significant obstacle for many companies who find it unaffordable."

"Qualys Patch Management's pricing is competitive."

"The licensing cost is more than 2,000 for the whole Americas region"

"I'm unaware of Qualys' exact price, but it's more expensive than Nessus. With technological products, you need to pay to get the best."

"It is affordable, but they should provide features as per the rate they are charging. We have a big infrastructure with about 80,000 licenses. We expect better support from the Qualys team. So, it is affordable, but more features should be there, and the support should be better."

"Its price is competitive in the market. Compared to other solutions like Rapid7, Qualys offers a favorable price point and robust features."

"From what I have heard, Qualys Patch Management is pricey, which is a main barrier to entry. Another aspect that I do not like about Qualys is that they do not add new patch management functionalities to the existing package. It is a separate SKU, so you have to pay more money."

"The pricing is reasonable and competitive. We get many more features at the same price compared to other solutions such as Microsoft SCCM. It is worth the money considering the services and features it has. Their support team is also awesome."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

14%

Retailer

12%

Real Estate/Law Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	23

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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.

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Qualys Patch Management optimizes patching and vulnerability remediation through automation and intelligence insights, accelerating the process by 43% and improving patch rates by 90%. Its integration with CMDB and ITSM tools speeds up ticket closures by 60%, effectively reducing the attack surface while freeing IT and security resources. This cloud-based solution bridges the IT-security gap, making it essential for cybersecurity.

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