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Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager vs Qualys Patch Management 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 Patch for Endpoint M...
Ranking in Patch Management
19th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Qualys Patch Management
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager is 2.2%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys Patch Management is 2.8%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Qualys Patch Management2.8%
Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager2.2%
Other95.0%
Patch Management
 

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.
Saurab Gnagurde - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Analyst | Aws Cloud Ops | Dev Ops | Fin Ops at Tata Consultancy
Centralized patch automation has improved compliance and keeps hybrid cloud servers always updated
One area where I think Qualys Patch Management can improve is reporting and dashboard customization. As patching and vulnerability remediation are regular operational activities, having more flexible reporting options and granular insights would help operations teams track patch compliance, remediation status, failed deployments, and outstanding vulnerabilities more effectively. In larger environments, it would also be useful to have more customizable dashboards tailored to different teams such as operations, security, and management. This would make it easier to view the most relevant information without creating multiple reports. Another improvement could be enhanced troubleshooting information for failed patch deployments or agent communication issues. During large-scale patching activities, having more detailed error reporting would help teams identify and resolve issues faster. Overall, my experience with Qualys Patch Management has been positive. It provides good visibility into vulnerabilities and patch compliance, and with some additional reporting and dashboard enhancements, it would be even more useful for day-to-day operational teams.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Clear visibility regarding the status of the endpoint."
"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."
"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."
"The product is easy to use, easy to implement, and easy to manage."
"My overall rating for Qualys Patch Management is a ten out of ten."
"Policy enforcement requires less time for my team because users cannot avoid applying updates. The user can skip two or three times or for a maximum of eight hours. After that, there is no way to avoid it. It helps us keep the environment safe."
"The first thing I would say is the ease of use."
"Qualys Patch Management leverages vulnerability feeds from the VMDR module, allowing us to identify vulnerabilities missing Qualys patches."
"The consolidated report we received from the solution was very time-saving because, in the dashboard, we could get all the patch details for a particular patch and all the assets listed."
"Qualys Patch Management has saved significant resources."
"Customer service is exceptional."
"Qualys Patch Management has helped reduce our organization's risk by 20%, and we have seen an improvement in our patch rates."
 

Cons

"Inability to configure a rule-based management."
"The UI must be more user-friendly."
"It would be great to have an easier way to patch Linux machines within the product."
"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."
"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."
"There is room for improvement in terms of adding more patches."
"One area for improvement in Qualys Patch Management is knowing whether patches have been completely downloaded in a particular QGS appliance."
"Reporting needs enhancement, particularly with group-based compliance percentages and clearer, VMDR-like reporting in the Patch Management module."
"I find the stability of Qualys Patch Management to be inconsistent; sometimes it works fine, while other times when I try to show a colleague something quickly, it takes considerable time to respond."
"False positives were the biggest concern. We also had some concerns with respect to the Cloud Agent."
"However, when doing application security with third-party applications that require patches, it sometimes fails to complete the patch."
"Qualys can do regular check-ins to go over not only all the vulnerabilities but also the overall process to see if there is anything where we might need improvement."
"There is a limitation where Qualys may not always offer solutions for remediation, particularly for end-of-life or end-of-service applications."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of pricing, it is on the expensive side."
"While the cost of Qualys Patch Management is slightly high compared to alternative tools, it is not excessively expensive."
"Qualys Patch Management is expensive."
"Qualys Patch Management's pricing is competitive."
"Qualys Patch Management comes as part of a bundled package with several modules, making it a cost-effective deal for us."
"The pricing is fair and within our budget."
"The licensing cost is more than 2,000 for the whole Americas region"
"Pricing for Qualys Patch Management is moderate."
"Qualys Patch Management's pricing could be more competitive, as it presents a significant obstacle for many companies who find it unaffordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise31
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys Patch Management?
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One area where I think Qualys Patch Management can improve is reporting and dashboard customization. As patching and vulnerability remediation are regular operational activities, having more flexib...
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Also Known As

Ivanti Patch for Endpoints, Patch for Endpoints, Shavlik Patch for Endpoints
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Sample Customers

InfoPro Digital, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
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