ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus9.4Visit Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management8.4Visit

Higher score ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus #1 in Patch Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ManageEngine

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Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management #6 in Patch Management Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Ivanti

• ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus fits best

  Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls

• Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management fits best

  Risk-led security teams

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Patch Management Software	#6 in Patch Management Software
Best for	Cost-conscious teams needing deep patch controls	Risk-led security teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$245/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus 2/3 · Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management 3/3
Third-party patching	✓	✓
Scheduled deployment	✓	✓
Offline device support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Reboot controls	Schedule	Defer
Device limit	50	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free edition supports up to 25 computers Patches Windows, macOS, Linux, and 1,100+ third-party applications Testing, approvals, reboot controls, and air-gapped workflows	Prioritizes patches by threat context and asset criticality Supports automated remediation, scheduled deployments, and phased rings Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, and third-party applications
Cons	Paid plans are billed annually per 50 computers Advanced testing and approval features require Enterprise Plan choices vary between cloud and on-premises editions	Pricing requires contacting sales Cloud-based delivery may not suit every operating model Reboot controls are limited to deferral
Our verdict	ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is patch management software for organizations managing desktops, laptops, servers, and remote endpoints. It automates patch scanning, assessment, downloading, deployment, compliance monitoring, and… Read the review →	Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management is a cloud-based solution for organizations managing vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, Linux, and third-party applications. It is aimed at security and IT teams that need to decide which patches… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus — where it wins

  • Free edition supports up to 25 computers
  • Patches Windows, macOS, Linux, and 1,100+ third-party applications
  • Testing, approvals, reboot controls, and air-gapped workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans are billed annually per 50 computers
  • Advanced testing and approval features require Enterprise
  • Plan choices vary between cloud and on-premises editions

• Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management — where it wins

  • Prioritizes patches by threat context and asset criticality
  • Supports automated remediation, scheduled deployments, and phased rings
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, and third-party applications

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Cloud-based delivery may not suit every operating model
  • Reboot controls are limited to deferral

• ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad patching toolkit with free coverage and detailed deployment controls.

  Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →
• Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A risk-led patching platform for teams managing mixed operating systems and applications.

  Visit IvantiFull verdict →