Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager vs ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus comparison

Ivanti and ManageEngine are both solutions in the Patch Management category. Ivanti is ranked #27, while ManageEngine is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.7. Ivanti holds a 2.3% mindshare in PM, compared to ManageEngine’s 4.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager compete in the robust patch management solutions category. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus holds the upper hand for its user-friendly interface, while Ivanti's advanced features make it a strong contender.

Features: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is noted for its comprehensive reporting, automation, and user-friendly interface. Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is recognized for its seamless Microsoft SCCM integration, detailed patch management capabilities, and extensive features.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus could improve patch deployment speed, detailed error reporting, and provide more granular control options. Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager could enhance its update process, documentation, and reduce the learning curve for new users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is noted for straightforward deployment and prompt customer support. Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager has a steeper learning curve but offers reliable customer service once users are familiar with the system.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers competitive pricing and good ROI. Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is more expensive, but the extensive features and integration capabilities justify the cost, leading to a satisfactory ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Patch for Configurat...

Ranking in Patch Management

27th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

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Ranking in Patch Management

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is 2.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is 4.6%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus	4.6%
Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager	2.3%
Other	93.1%

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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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ManojNair2

Founder/Director at Augesys Solutions Pvt Ltd

Centralized patching has unified multi‑OS management and delivers detailed security reporting

Based on my experience, a better function would be to address the problem that the product only scans a machine once a day. It has a central scanning activity that scans every laptop for changes in assets, meaning both hardware and software, as well as installed software for patches. However, this activity works only once per day and does not work on local time. If you are a global organization with the UK office and a colleague in the US, for example, and you set the task at 11:00 AM UK time, that translates to 6:00 AM in the US East Coast. If that colleague's laptop is on, the task completes; otherwise, it fails. This represents a major drawback because the task does not run on the local time of the system. Regarding the ability to create multiple tasks, you cannot create them, which is another significant issue. Only one task exists for these two activities. That one task performs both the hardware and software scanning for any changes and also conducts a patch scan. Both activities occur through the same task, but the problem is that if you have a global user base, this becomes a bottleneck.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

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

"This solution is stable."

"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus provides patching for Windows, Mac, and Linux from a single console, including cloud servers like AWS EC2, which makes it particularly valuable because you can patch and monitor all platforms from one tool."

"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus covers almost all my end devices, and I can easily look over my device's hardware status."

"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."

"The solution supports patching not only Microsoft products but also non-Microsoft products, which is beneficial for me."

"It does not restart unexpectedly, allowing automation anytime, even during weekends."

"The automated patch deployment feature is really helpful. I can schedule it anytime, even on weekends, without needing to restart systems. The centralized management and unified console are great. It shows me which PCs are out of date or which users are breaching our policies. I can test patches before deploying them."

"It is a highly stable solution."

"The best features in ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus are the connectivity across different platforms, such as connectivity with Rapid7, connectivity with CrowdStrike, and connectivity with the SIEM solution."

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Cons

"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."

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

"Patching over the Internet should be improved."

"The solution's UI is an area that requires improvement."

"With the integration with the SIEM solution, there are some glitches, and if we need to integrate with multiple vulnerability management systems, it does not provide such support."

"The solution's initial setup is not straightforward, and we have to customize it with our relevant features."

"If a report shows that testing did not work for one version but succeeds for another, a comparison would be beneficial."

"They should add better features for managing hardware."

"I experienced issues with server 2012, which required an upgrade to 2016 for better functionality before moving to Azure."

"I think ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus could improve its testing capabilities. If they could test different SQL versions and server versions in their sandbox, it would be better. For example, it didn't work well with Server 2012, but it works fine with 2016 and up."

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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."

"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is a little bit cheaper."

"I rate the price of the product a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"The solution cost is around $5,000 per year."

"Patch Manager is cost-effective."

"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and the charge for support is extra."

"The price of this product is reasonable."

"The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is on the moderate side."

"I rate the product price a three on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

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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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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.

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