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Ivanti Endpoint Manager vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.6
Microsoft Intune boosts cost savings and efficiency by streamlining device management, reducing infrastructure costs, and enhancing security measures.
Sentiment score
2.1
Ivanti Endpoint Manager boosts efficiency, enhances security, and reduces downtime, offering significant value and high user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
6.5
ManageEngine Endpoint Central boosts ROI and productivity quickly by automating processes, despite some users lacking precise metrics.
Everything we've gained from it makes my job easier day after day, and I see value in it as an engineer.
Microsoft Intune not only saves costs by reducing the number of personnel needed but also offers a comprehensive solution for managing laptops, applications, security, individual access, and enrollment.
Importantly, when someone leaves the company, it helps protect document access on their devices.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.5
Microsoft Intune support feedback is mixed, with faster resolutions at premium levels but slow response at basic tiers.
Sentiment score
4.2
Ivanti’s support is responsive and expert, resolving issues swiftly, but users prefer direct communication over just link sharing.
Sentiment score
5.0
ManageEngine Endpoint Central's support is praised for helpfulness but could improve response times, communication, and documentation clarity.
When a support ticket is submitted, it directly reaches someone with Intune support expertise.
When I contacted Microsoft, they had the same expertise, if not more, which is phenomenal because I felt heard and my problem was solved.
Sometimes, the support provided is excellent, and the representative is knowledgeable, while other times, the service needs improvement.
It's always better to jump on a call and share screen, which they are willing to do rather than just going through a list of troubleshooting steps.
Their technical support is generally good in terms of quality and speed.
They provided detailed information that helped me convince the security team to approve the necessary port openings.
The support team is available via chat and will create a ticket if they're not available, providing assistance even for small issues.
While they are generally good, there could be improvements in their response times to align with our SLAs.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Microsoft Intune excels in scalability, efficiently managing thousands of users and devices across diverse environments, supporting seamless expansion.
Sentiment score
5.6
Ivanti Endpoint Manager scales effectively for mid-sized and large environments, maintaining performance and control over numerous endpoints.
Sentiment score
7.7
ManageEngine Endpoint Central effectively scales for large deployments, integrating diverse architectures with high scalability for growth, especially in cloud environments.
The scalability of Microsoft Intune is ten out of ten.
Ideally, we want to automatically segregate devices based on user properties like primary use, but currently, dynamic groups seem limited to device properties.
It supports organizations with 200 endpoints and those with more than 15,000 endpoints.
I rate the scalability of Ivanti Endpoint Manager around seven to eight because it offers options to manage the devices effectively, requiring only the addition of licenses.
Ivanti Endpoint Manager is indeed scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.5
Microsoft Intune is stable and reliable, with users rating its performance highly despite occasional update or sync issues.
Sentiment score
7.1
Ivanti Endpoint Manager offers stability and reliability, with minimal downtime, but may lag when managing many devices simultaneously.
Sentiment score
7.9
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is praised for its stability, reliable performance, and efficient support despite minor performance issues.
We have not experienced downtime, bugs, or glitches.
It appears Microsoft Intune undergoes changes without informing customers.
Microsoft Intune has been very stable.
Regarding stability and reliability, I have never seen the server go down or any functionality taken offline.
Due to the large number of devices in our environment, when we load the console for the first time, it takes a while to update the database.
For stability, once you get the system up and running, it's consistently stable without any lagging, crashing, or downtime.
ManageEngine prefers not to display any information if it cannot be properly gathered.
The product is very stable, especially with the cloud version.
We haven't encountered issues very frequently.
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Intune needs better application deployment, reporting, macOS/Linux support, platform integration, user-friendliness, remote desktop, and competitive pricing.
Ivanti Endpoint Manager needs a user-friendly interface, better cloud integration, and more customizable reporting, amid costly pricing concerns.
Users seek improvements in software QA, stability, compatibility, navigation, integrations, and performance across OS management in Endpoint Central.
Features like unlocking devices sometimes fail, and the support offered for other operating systems is insufficient.
There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now.
Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive.
It lacks features like easy connection to remote computers and has a complicated software deployment process.
When we offboard a user, sending the wipe command or lock command is slightly slower than Workspace ONE.
The area that could be improved within Ivanti Endpoint Manager is integration, particularly with tools such as Splunk or potentially ServiceNow.
It would be great if there was a smarter solution to address this issue.
Endpoint Central does not support Linux, which makes it challenging to patch Linux machines using commands.
The patch management module could be simplified as it is currently a bit complicated.
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Intune offers cost-effective prices with Microsoft 365 bundles, flexible licensing, and discounts for large volumes or specific sectors.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is cost-effective with complex licensing, praised for ROI but extra features can increase costs.
Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs.
The Intune suite and add-ons, such as batch management and remote help, are costly.
It costs approximately forty euros per user per month.
The transition to a Software-as-a-Service model led to significant price increases without corresponding enhancements in the platform.
Ivanti Endpoint Manager charges a flat fee for the implementation and product purchase, followed by yearly maintenance
ManageEngine products offer reasonable prices for their product quality.
The pricing is cheaper compared to other MDM products.
The pricing of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is quite decent.
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration, robust management, and security features, enhancing remote device management and compliance with a user-friendly interface.
Ivanti Endpoint Manager offers robust document protection, efficient management tools, flexible deployment, and comprehensive reporting for seamless IT operations.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central excels in patch management, asset control, and user-friendly interface boosting IT efficiency and productivity.
Intune excels in configuration and compliance management for Windows 10, ensuring devices receive timely updates and adhere to organizational standards.
Dynamic groups allow us to set conditions for automatic membership, eliminating the need for user intervention or manual review and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Windows Autopatch is the most valuable because it removes the burden of patch management.
It provided essential features needed for our operations, including endpoint management and remote control.
The most valuable feature of the Ivanti Endpoint Manager is the Windows update patching.
The patch is very impressive, and the patching part of Ivanti Endpoint Manager is much easier compared to InTune.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is straightforward to use and implement.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central has significantly simplified my device management practices.
The GUI of Endpoint Central is very user-friendly, which simplifies the process of training new users.
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
302
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
5th
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.8
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
4th
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Client Desktop Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 31.3%, down from 36.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Endpoint Manager is 1.6%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is 7.3%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Intune31.3%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central7.3%
Ivanti Endpoint Manager1.6%
Other59.8%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
 

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license
The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.
Mohammad Abrar Shaikh - PeerSpot reviewer
Has consistently offered in-depth customization and reliable patch management across environments
The most valuable features of Ivanti Endpoint Manager are its customization options for the agent, as you can customize patching cycle settings, maintenance windows, and reboot policies. Within a device group, all these settings can be customized based on the agents. The user interface of Ivanti Endpoint Manager is very practical and easy to understand, providing comprehensive information without clutter. It is simple enough for me to conduct a knowledge session for teammates, and they quickly grasp where each option is located. Regarding automated patch management, it allows me to download patches without manual intervention. Whenever a fresh list of patches is available on the server, I can schedule a task that automatically pulls all the new patches, but I prefer to manually control the deployment of these patches. Reporting in Ivanti Endpoint Manager allows me to create LDAP-based queries, and once I have a bit of knowledge, I can build my queries to determine what version of Chrome is installed on how many devices. It provides CSV files that serve as raw data for building reports, and I can set it to automatically email reports on a weekly or monthly basis as per my schedule.
Charles A - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective vulnerability, desktop, and patch management
We are using ManageEngine Endpoint Central primarily for desktop management. It allows us to deploy patches, manage antivirus, control endpoints like DLP, and more The most valuable feature to me is the vulnerability management. It also has effective patch management capabilities. The main issue…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
20%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business116
Midsize Enterprise46
Large Enterprise152
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise35
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Ivanti Endpoint Manager?
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What is your primary use case for Ivanti Endpoint Manager?
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What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Endpoint Manager?
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What do you like most about ManageEngine Endpoint Central?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Endpoint Central?
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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Ivanti Neurons for UEM
ManageEngine Desktop Central, Desktop Central, ManageEngine Desktop Management MSP
 

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Sample Customers

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