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Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager [EOL] vs Qualys TruRisk Eliminate comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Patch for Endpoint M...
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Qualys TruRisk Eliminate
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Patch Management (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

PraveenRajan - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Infrastructure at Elevate Services
Smoothly handles software patching and scheduling, enabling monthly patch distribution across multiple projects
We face some challenges, particularly with non-domain-joined macOS devices. Patching, updating, and syncing with the server can be tricky for them. So, the major challenges are macOS updates, patching, and backups. And for drawbacks, I wish Patch management was cloud-based instead of hosted on our own server. If Ivanti Patch had a cloud-based option instead of requiring an on-premises server and software. Hosting it in the cloud would simplify management, eliminating dependence on VPNs or other connectivity issues. Similar to Microsoft's EMS licensing, offering a cloud-based solution like Azure Active Directory or Endpoint Management Suite (EMS) would be ideal. EMS allows us to manage policies, batching, and software distribution entirely through the cloud, minimizing server downloads. If Ivanti considered a cloud-based approach, it would be hugely beneficial in today's hybrid work environment, where employees use desktops, laptops, and various locations. It's not just about patching office PCs anymore; mobile workers and backups need seamless access as well. Cloud-based patching would be much easier in a hybrid environment. Imagine updates coming directly from the cloud instead of relying on individual VPN connections. It would streamline the entire process.
SangramGupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at Deloitte
Automated patching has transformed risk-based remediation and now optimizes security workflows
I can highlight two areas for improvement. The first is better reporting flexibility and dashboard customization. Qualys VMDR has a great dashboard that I can customize, but Qualys Patch Management does not have a specific dashboard associated only with patch management and patch compliance. The customization could be improved significantly. The second area is third-party application coverage. Qualys Patch Management works very effectively when patching servers, internal servers, Windows, iOS, or Linux servers. However, when doing application security with third-party applications that require patches, it sometimes fails to complete the patch. The deployment issue with third-party applications needs enhancement, as even with integration, Qualys Patch Management is not able to deploy patches for some third-party applications. These are the two main points I can highlight for improvement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"When it comes to Ivanti Patch for endpoints, I find peer-to-peer patching valuable. Having a peer-to-peer patching capability is highly beneficial for us."
"Because of the internet gateway, we were able to get clear visibility regarding the status of the endpoint which we needed to do recently when everyone was working from home."
"Clear visibility regarding the status of the endpoint."
"The product is easy to use, easy to implement, and easy to manage."
"It's been doing a lot for us, especially with third-party software patching and scheduling. We create multiple projects for monthly patch distribution and manage it all well."
"Qualys Patch Management offers a valuable feature that allows for deferred reboots, giving users control while still ensuring eventual patching."
"Qualys Patch Management has helped reduce our organization's risk by 20%, and we have seen an improvement in our patch rates."
"Qualys Patch Management leverages vulnerability feeds from the VMDR module, allowing us to identify vulnerabilities missing Qualys patches."
"Approximately monthly we are closing around one lakh vulnerabilities now, compared to only 20,000 to 30,000 previously, showcasing almost 70% productivity improvement and time consumption reduction of around 90%."
"Qualys Patch Management has helped us reduce our organization's risk profile significantly, lowering our true risk value from five hundred and fifteen to two hundred and thirty and enabling us to remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner."
"Qualys Patch Management has helped us a lot, actually, and we completely rely on Qualys Patch Management with Qualys agents installed on all our environments to ensure our servers are always remediation free and the latest patches are there."
"The integration with the VMDR platform, asset management platform, web application scanning platform, and having it all in one platform is world-class."
"Having a solution Qualys Patch Management that can take care of a very large chunk of it, I think it is definitely worth the price."
 

Cons

"It would be great to have an easier way to patch Linux machines within the product."
"I'm currently struggling with one of the issues related to Linux or Ubuntu. Ivanti does not support Ubuntu and it has a limitation of CentOS to a specific version, which is CentOS 7, not 8."
"Inability to configure a rule-based management."
"The UI must be more user-friendly."
"The major challenges are macOS updates, patching, and backups. And for drawbacks, I wish Patch management was cloud-based instead of hosted on our own server."
"However, when doing application security with third-party applications that require patches, it sometimes fails to complete the patch."
"I think the schedules applied sometimes take longer; if the system can perform this work faster, it would be very helpful."
"The pricing of the solution is slightly high compared to other tools in our field."
"Reporting needs enhancement, particularly with group-based compliance percentages and clearer, VMDR-like reporting in the Patch Management module."
"Qualys Patch Management's pricing could be more competitive, as it presents a significant obstacle for many companies who find it unaffordable."
"Qualys's current response time for releasing solutions to zero-day vulnerabilities, which takes approximately 12 to 16 hours, needs improvement."
"I deploy patches to endpoints and servers every month. However, despite a job showing as successful, I need to examine the job in detail."
"They need to improve the user-friendliness of identifying how many devices are affected by a particular patch. It is not intuitive, and there should be clearer indicators or buttons to access this information easily."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of pricing, it is on the expensive side."
"Qualys Patch Management's pricing is competitive."
"The pricing is reasonable and less expensive than the previous tool."
"Qualys is fairly priced."
"The licensing cost is more than 2,000 for the whole Americas region"
"Qualys Patch Management is expensive."
"Its price is competitive in the market. Compared to other solutions like Rapid7, Qualys offers a favorable price point and robust features."
"It is affordable, but they should provide features as per the rate they are charging. We have a big infrastructure with about 80,000 licenses. We expect better support from the Qualys team. So, it is affordable, but more features should be there, and the support should be better."
"From what I have heard, Qualys Patch Management is pricey, which is a main barrier to entry. Another aspect that I do not like about Qualys is that they do not add new patch management functionalities to the existing package. It is a separate SKU, so you have to pay more money."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise34
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys Patch Management?
Regarding the pricing aspects, I do not know the exact costs because we are not responsible for the procurement, but I can indicate around a 60% increase in revenue.
What needs improvement with Qualys Patch Management?
Qualys Patch Management could make a few enhancements to the reporting for various patch jobs. An ability to see specific reports on endpoints failing specific patches multiple times would be valua...
What is your primary use case for Qualys Patch Management?
I advise other folks on how to use Qualys Patch Management. The use cases I have seen are to patch regular end-user systems, servers, and to patch all available vulnerabilities or some vulnerabilit...
 

Also Known As

Ivanti Patch for Endpoints, Patch for Endpoints, Shavlik Patch for Endpoints
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