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We performed a comparison between Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune and Quest KACE Systems Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Patch Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs. Quest KACE Systems Management Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The solution is a good product and I have heard that the interface is more friendly than that of Windows.""Ivanti Patch's most valuable features are the patch module and the package distribution.""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.""It is very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate.""We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices.""I like the product's Peer to Peer patching feature.""Both in terms of features and operations, this is a good solution."

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"My company had bought some new machines. We used the tool to do some basic settings to ship every machine the same way and undertake the Windows deployment. We did the scripted installation. The tool helped us deploy custom software for specific departments. We also did Windows updates with the product.""The single pane of glass for managing devices is helpful because it allows me to perform updates and control things without having to disturb the doctors or nurses.""The service desk can be configured and customized to better serve our environment.""It is excellent in terms of updating and configuring everything the way we need. For anything more complex, we do professional service engagements, and they're exceptional. For anything less complex, we just need to ask questions. Their support division is extremely good too.""This product made the job easy to do without having to go put hands on the machines.""The most valuable feature is the imaging of computers through the SDA... Being able to do that so quickly with the SDA, and to then use the SMA for reinstalling software, has been huge for our productivity.""The ability to build scripts right on the deployment center itself, as well as building groups that take those scripts/task chains has been absolutely invaluable and one of the most important parts of my whole environment.""The solution provides us a single pane of glass with everything that we need for endpoint management of all devices. It definitely has made our endpoint management process much easier."

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Cons
"Ivanti Patch could be improved with better integration with other cloud solutions.""Customers sometimes ask about non-existent features, and we pass these requests on to Ivanti.""I tried to be a partner of Ivanti and, from this vantage point, the quotes are, perhaps, a bit high.""There are times when there is an update that causes some issues. These issues should be sorted out before the release.""The reports have to show the compliance level of the patching, which Ivanti does not provide.""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.""Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune needs to improve stability. We had issues with patching.""The product's support and configuration need to improve. It needs to be more scalable."

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"There should be a mini toolbox, like the competitors of KACE have, with the small features for KACE administrators. That would make their lives easier. If you are troubleshooting a specific endpoint, remote control is available as is Wake-on-LAN. But if you want to execute some commands, you have to use a third-party tool, the PS tool. If they would integrate those small things, it would make KACE more powerful.""The customization of the interface needs improvement for things like end user tickets. While the functionality is good, some of that UI stuff does need improvement.""I think it should have the ability to have the applications automatically update. It would be really helpful if this would override what the user might choose to do.""The GUI needs some work. I love all that it can do, however, it can be just be so cluttered at times.""I still need better communication about which processes are really due and which processes are currently being processed. According to the initial setup service provider, there is still no real management or overview on KACE where you can really see 100 percent of what is going on as well as what is going to be processed next and whether I can influence the overall process. It could really help me if I knew, e.g. exactly in 10 minutes my colleague will be supplied with this or that software. I haven't found this yet. If they could add this, that would be cool. It is still missing and I haven't yet found something like this.""The only hiccups we had were some power issues, where the box was a little under-powered early on.""I would sure like them to be able to copy and paste out of OneNote. That drives me nuts. You can't copy from OneNote into KACE.""The problem is that it's harder to directly emulate a lot of the stuff that the group policies do, using the KACE solution. With regular group policies, you just specify the various settings you want to change on the workstations, and then you specify the workstations and—while it's kind of an ugly mess—it does it. Whereas on KACE, you really have to know what you're doing with scripting to effectively script those exact same changes."

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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 solution is expensive compared to other products."
  • "The license can get expensive if you have a lot of nodes."
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  • "It may be more expensive, but you get what you pay for."
  • "It was a very attractive price. This is a huge feature of this product. If you would "credit score" this product versus others out there on the market, this one has a very attractive price."
  • "We need it, so we have to pay the price. It is what it is. If you need a gallon of milk, then you have to pay the price for it. You don't want to buy the cheap stuff. You want to buy the stuff that is organic and good for your body, which doesn't have all this other junk in it. You want it clean for your body. Quest has done that for our deployment and management systems."
  • "Licensing is done on a per device basis, so it's dependent on how many agents you've got installed."
  • "Its pricing model is good for what it offers. Nobody here gives me a hard time about renewing the contract every year. It might be a little cost prohibitive for a smaller company who has to stand up a virtual environment as well as have virtual environment licensing and the hardware. If you have a smaller environment, it might be cost prohibitive. If you only have a couple of hundred computers, you might be more willing to do those manually. In our environment, the cost savings of having KACE far outweigh the licensing costs. We are okay with its pricing model."
  • "We buy consulting fees from Software Factory, then we pay extra for it."
  • "We are a university. So, we have a very good price for the system. I think the price for the system is worth it because of the security patch management. The security patch management is very important for us. The price is very good for KACE SMA, the functionality you get, and the patch management."
  • "We are also saving on the licensing fee, compared to other endpoint management solutions."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices.
    Top Answer:There are some issues in the on-premises infrastructure of the clients.
    Top Answer:I provide the customer with the steps to follow, and they follow their scheduling and procedures. I also provide the information to the people involved in the pilot. My role is solely to provide a… more »
    Top Answer:KACE automatically tracks this information and saves it for me, allowing me to call it up on the dashboard. For example, if I need to find Juliano's computer in the system, I don't need to search… more »
    Top Answer:It is expensive in Brazil. Generally, it's considered expensive, especially compared to solutions like Spiceworks.
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    Also Known As
    Ivanti Patch for Windows, Patch for Windows, Shavlik Patch for Windows
    Dell KACE Systems Management
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    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.

    Quest KACE Systems Management is a unified endpoint management solution that helps your organization address your endpoint management needs. The solution enables you to discover and track every device in your environment, keep compliance requirements up to date, secure your network from cyberthreats and attacks, and automate administrative tasks all from a single console.

    Quest KACE Systems Management Features

    Quest KACE Systems Management has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Comprehensive device coverage: With Quest KACE Systems Management, you have full management control of all operating systems, including MacOS, Windows, Chromebook, Linux, iOS, and Android.
    • Flexible configuration: Quest KACE Systems Management gives you the ability to define specific policies and administrative functions.
    • Reporting: The solution provides access to existing templates or gives you the option to build ad-hoc reports. Reports can also be customized to meet any compliance needs.
    • Patch management: This feature ensures your patching is always current and also enables you to secure your environment with automated patch identification and deployment.
    • Mobile device control: Quest KACE Systems Management allows you to remotely locate, reset passwords, lock, erase, or factory reset any enrolled mobile device.
    • Granular inventory: With the granular inventory feature, you can access a detailed inventory of data on each device in your environment. In addition, you can get automated deep-dive analysis when necessary.

    Quest KACE Systems Management Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Quest KACE Systems Management. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Efficient: Quest KACE Systems Management eliminates the need to manually manage multiple solutions to achieve endpoint security, saving you time and making it an ideal and efficient solution for your organization.
    • Co-manage endpoints: Using Quest KACE Systems Management, you can co-manage both your traditional and modern endpoints, including Windows and Mac laptops, Linux, non-computer devices, servers, IoT, and iOS and Android mobile devices.
    • Easy-to-use interface: Quest KACE Systems Management is designed with a simple interface that offers powerful and consistent functionality.
    • Minimizes risk: Quest KACE Systems Management can easily locate or wipe any lost or stolen mobile device, minimizing risks for your organization.
    • Enhanced security: With Quest KACE Systems Management, your systems remain secure by identifying, inventorying, patching, and controlling all endpoints.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by PeerSpot users currently using the Quest KACE Systems Management solution.

    Tim H., Laboringenieur, Computeringenieur at HTW Berlin, says, "The scripting part increases IT productivity because of the specialized software in our environments for students' courses. You need to use software which is not programmed by developers. A lot of software for building houses or other things is developed by normal guys, who do not have much skill in programming. When you need to install this type of software, it is very difficult. You have to install registry keys, etc. For that, it is very good to use the scripting part of this solution. So, you can automate this part as well."

    Chris H., Director of IT at CCOF, mentions, "The big pros of Quest KACE Systems Management are its simple interface, and simple, direct management. It's very easy to maintain and manage the device, and it's easy to get it up and running. You can have it up and running in an hour."

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    Presbyterian Church
    Waypoint, Mattos Filho, Meetic, Gems Education, Green Clinic HealthSystem, Service King
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Government12%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    University30%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government9%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    University10%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
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    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Midsize Enterprise17%
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    Midsize Enterprise45%
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    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs. Quest KACE Systems Management
    March 2024
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    Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is ranked 8th in Patch Management with 10 reviews while Quest KACE Systems Management is ranked 6th in Patch Management with 38 reviews. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is rated 8.0, while Quest KACE Systems Management is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune writes "Allows us to set maintenance windows and deliver patches". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Quest KACE Systems Management writes "Easy to use, saves us time, and increases IT productivity". Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is most compared with Microsoft Configuration Manager, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, BigFix and Ivanti Security Controls, whereas Quest KACE Systems Management is most compared with Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, BigFix and Automox. See our Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs. Quest KACE Systems Management report.

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