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We performed a comparison between ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 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.
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Pros
"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.""The fetch repository is a good feature.""You can create remote sessions for client systems.""The tool's most valuable feature is performance.""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.""ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus covers almost all my end devices, and I can easily look over my device's hardware status.""It is a highly stable solution.""The most valuable feature of this solution is centralized management."

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"Setup is very simple and straightforward.""We can easily download particular patches, and we can apply them on a group basis and policy basis.""The most valuable features are that it is included with Windows, and it can be driven by Group Policy Objects (GPOs).""The most valuable feature is the decreased level of internet usage by my network.""The platform provides good value in terms of time and effort by eliminating the need for manual patch management.""Instead of leaving each server to download their own updates, with WSUS you have a centralized management tool for all the updates alongside a log for all the servers. By creating and deploying a WSUS server that will download the updates from the internet and dispatch them to the other servers, you can have control over the entire deployment process.""Compared to Linux, Windows Server’s setup is easier.""The performance has been okay."

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Cons
"I find the user interface a little bit intimidating and not very appealing.""There are limitations to this solution when we are working with iOS, Apple laptops or desktops such as the Mac and iMac.""The only area for improvement in ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, which I noticed, is the reporting.""The agent can be a bit more intelligent.""The user interface of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs to be made more user-friendly, simplified, and less complicated.""The tool's support needs improvement.""The solution's initial setup is not straightforward, and we have to customize it with our relevant features.""They should add better features for managing hardware."

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"One area for potential improvement involves the administrative portal, where numerous options, including asset management and patch management, are integrated.""This solution's deployment could be improved. When I was the admin, there were some problems when deploying to clients. Sometimes the policy is not effective. I guess, more on the reliability side, more reliable means working more often with the clients. It could be easier to deploy.""The ability to have more fine control within this solution is very important. It is not available for the solution in its current state.""In the next release, I would like them to provide better connectivity. They must improve the connectivity between the WSS with Microsoft or the client.""Microsoft Windows Server Update Services could improve the ease of use.""The only complex part was the solution’s tricky setup phase.""The database could be improved. In large environments, for example, we often get problems with reporting.""The solution must provide the issue description of the patches."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and the charge for support is extra."
  • "The price of this product is reasonable."
  • "The solution cost is around $5,000 per year."
  • "The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is on the moderate side."
  • "Its price needs improvement."
  • "I rate the product price a three on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
  • "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."
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  • "Because it is not open-source, it has to compete with open-source solutions. Relatively it is expensive to open-source."
  • "The WSUS cost is included in Microsoft Windows, and there are no licensing fees."
  • "The integration is included in the Windows Server system, and there are no additional fees."
  • "This product comes included with Windows and can be used free of charge."
  • "The licensing of WSUS is free of charge because it comes with the Windows Server operating system, included as a feature of the operating system itself. It's simply a role that you enable within Windows Server."
  • "It doesn't need a license. It's offered for free with Microsoft."
  • "Microsoft's operating model determines the solution's pricing, and we use it based on our enterprise agreement, which incurs an annual cost."
  • "The solution is expensive, and the licensing costs are yearly."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The cloud version should have the option to add all the endpoints using the agent. Not only for Windows but also the Linux version. There are some versions that are not compatible with SaaS Manager… more »
    Top Answer:The reporting capabilities that help maintain compliance and security are good.
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    Also Known As
    Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft WSUS, WSUS, Microsoft Software Update Services, Software Update Services, Microsoft SUS, SUS, MS Windows Server Update Services
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    Overview

    Patch Manager Plus is a simple patch management tool that makes it easy to keep your network patched and secure. It is an endpoint patch management software that provides enterprises a single interface for automating all patch management tasks - from detecting missing patches to deploying patches - for Windows, Mac, Linux and 250+ third-party applications. Whether you have one computer or hundred, they can all be patched at the same time from a single point of console.

    Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a patch management tool that simplifies the administrator’s task of deploying the latest Microsoft updates. Administrators use WSUS to manage the distribution of updates released through Microsoft Update to computers in their network.

    WSUS has features you can use to manage and distribute updates from a management console. The WSUS server can also be a source of updates to other servers within the organization, acting as an upstream server.

    Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Use Cases

    The four main use cases that WSUS adds value to businesses are:

    • Centralizes update management.
    • Automates update management.
    • Performs general patch management to ensure compliance and protect against vulnerabilities.
    • Downloads all endpoint updates from data centers to a central location and then distribute them across the organization’s network.

    Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Features

    This built-in server includes the following features:

    • Includes Windows PowerShell cmdlets.
    • Features client and server separation, which means you can deliver versions of the Windows Update Agent (WUA) separately from WSUS.
    • Automatic download of updates.
    • Deploy a targeted download of updates to a specific group of computers.
    • Multiple language support.
    • Advanced reporting capabilities.
    • Centralized management of network resources.

    Requirements

    In order to be able to use WSUS to manage and deploy updates, it is important to use a supported WSUS version, such as:

    • WSUS 10.0.14393
    • WSUS 10.0.17763
    • WSUS 6.2 and 6.3 with installed KB 3095113 and KB 3159706

    Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Benefits

    • Stable.
    • Ensures servers are always patched and prevents vulnerabilities.
    • Works great for internal updating.
    • Enforces automated updates and patching for applications.
    • Because the solution is used in the cloud, clients are always using the latest version.
    • Highly scalable and configurable regardless of the organization’s layout.

    Different Types of WSUS Deployments

    • Simple WSUS deployment: A server inside the corporate firewall serves clients via a private intranet. The WSUS server downloads updates by connecting to Microsoft Update. Using this model, you can configure multiple WSUS servers with a parent WSUS server.

    • Computer groups: You can use computer groups to deliver updates to specific computers. There are two basic computer groups: All Computers or Unassigned Computers. When a client first contacts the WSUS server, it is added to both. You can then create a group from the Unassigned Computers group to the new group.

    • WSUS server hierarchies: The flexibility of WSUS enables the creation of complex hierarchies of servers. To do this, you need only a single WSUS server connected to Microsoft Update. This will serve as an “upstream server,” and the connected servers as “downstream servers.”

      • You can link WSUS servers in two modes: autonomous or replica. In the autonomous mode, the upstream server shares the updates with the downstream servers but doesn’t update status or group information.

      • The upstream server shares updates, status, and group information in replica mode. You cannot administer replica servers apart from the upstream WSUS server.
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company11%
    Security Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business58%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is ranked 7th in Patch Management with 12 reviews while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is ranked 3rd in Patch Management with 37 reviews. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is rated 8.4, while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus writes "Good scalability and a responsive tech support team ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services writes "Lets us manage all our organization's updates from a single management console". ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is most compared with BigFix, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Microsoft Configuration Manager, GFI LanGuard and N-able N-central, whereas Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is most compared with BigFix, Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Quest KACE Systems Management and Kaseya VSA. See our ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services report.

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