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Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs Microsoft Windows Server Update Services comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Neurons Patch for In...
Ranking in Patch Management
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Windows Server Up...
Ranking in Patch Management
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is 1.6%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is 5.5%, down from 10.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

DddGgggg - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows us to set maintenance windows and deliver patches
We can set a maintenance window and push the patch. I prefer writing scripts, doing software deployment, pushing it, and distributing applications in servers for the corner of the whole location. We download patches from Ivanti, and it collaborates with more than 700 products. For third-party applications, we download the patches, set a role in our environment, and push it using the maintenance window time and activation date. For software deployment, we receive the service request to install and prepare scripts and then push it in many locations according and relevant to the service request for each location. The group or collection devices are affected by the policy.
DilipMishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Manages security and compliance effectively for small to medium organizations
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services should improve its patching solution by providing offline patches because most customers are not willing to provide direct internet access to Microsoft cloud and don't want to expose their workstations through the internet. In those situations, Microsoft has limitations; most patches are totally dependent on internet access and they are not providing offline patches. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is lacking detailed information such as different patch information, CVSS values, and an approval mechanism; some are giving classification wise, and some are giving product wise. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services does not provide detailed patching information. Individual machine-wise details are available, but for any centralized deployment, that is not available. It is only available on the WSUS server which has its limitations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like the product's Peer to Peer patching feature."
"It is very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate."
"We can set a maintenance window and push the patch."
"The technical support from Ivanti is good."
"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."
"Ivanti Patch's most valuable features are the patch module and the package distribution."
"The solution is a good product and I have heard that the interface is more friendly than that of Windows."
"The most valuable features are device management and support for upgrading applications."
"The simplicity of the configuration is a valuable feature for me."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The tool's most valuable feature is Active Directory."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is the efficiency once configured."
"Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is highly stable. It is one of the most stable solutions from Microsoft."
"We can track the updates of the PC and servers."
"The noteworthy aspect is the system's capability to handle an extensive range of services and workloads, with the potential for almost unlimited scalability."
"The performance has been okay."
 

Cons

"Customers sometimes ask about non-existent features, and we pass these requests on to Ivanti."
"I would like to have better support for the application."
"The product's support and configuration need to improve. It needs to be more scalable."
"In terms of improvement, I would recommend better documentation. During the time I used it, there were issues with up-to-date patching, and the documentation around those specific errors was quite confusing."
"Ivanti Patch could be improved with better integration with other cloud solutions."
"I tried to be a partner of Ivanti and, from this vantage point, the quotes are, perhaps, a bit high."
"The reports have to show the compliance level of the patching, which Ivanti does not provide."
"Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune needs to improve stability. We had issues with patching."
"Because you have to pay for the product and there may be other good free solutions, this may not be the best choice for a cost-minded organization."
"The product lacks to offer some of the features offered by some of the open source solutions like Linux and others, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The phone tree for Microsoft Update makes me smash my head against my desk."
"They should offer patch management across platforms."
"The product must improve its support."
"The ability to have more fine control within this solution is very important. It is not available for the solution in its current state."
"The challenges exist according to the planning. For example, if you plan to implement and apply updates to your infrastructure, including servers and clients, you must provide storage information and have a clear plan for that from start to end."
"Microsoft Windows Server Update Services must include functions for providing updates about inventory."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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 license can get expensive if you have a lot of nodes."
"The solution is expensive compared to other products."
"Because it is not open-source, it has to compete with open-source solutions. Relatively it is expensive to open-source."
"The product is expensive."
"Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is not an expensive solution."
"The product is not expensive."
"Microsoft's operating model determines the solution's pricing, and we use it based on our enterprise agreement, which incurs an annual cost."
"The integration is included in the Windows Server system, and there are no additional fees."
"We need one single key for Windows deployments, which is a better option. Buying a license with the same key for all systems, like Windows and Windows Desktop, makes configuring easier. Otherwise, it isn't easy to manage multiple keys for different systems."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ivanti Patch for Windows?
We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices.
What needs improvement with Ivanti Patch for Windows?
In terms of improvement, I would recommend better documentation. During the time I used it, there were issues with up-to-date patching, and the documentation around those specific errors was quite ...
What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Patch for Windows?
The only downside I found regarding technical support was the time zone difference. Since we are two hours behind, we occasionally had to wait until the next morning for assistance. I would rate th...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
Regarding the cost, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is reasonable.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
I wouldn't say any of the update services have great features. The only real advantage I have for having Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is if I know or have been informed of a bad update ...
 

Also Known As

Ivanti Patch for Windows, Patch for Windows, Shavlik Patch for Windows
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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