We performed a comparison between ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and Microsoft Windows Server Update Services based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Patch Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The initial setup was easy."
"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 tool's most valuable feature is performance."
"The fetch repository is a good feature."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable features are patch management and mobile device management."
"It is a highly stable solution."
"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus covers almost all my end devices, and I can easily look over my device's hardware status."
"The most valuable feature is the decreased level of internet usage by my network."
"The platform provides good value in terms of time and effort by eliminating the need for manual patch management."
"Once we configure it and it keeps updating the patches, all I need to do is filter out which patches are required or not."
"We can track the updates of the PC and servers."
"This solution is stable."
"The central points of managing product updates have been the tool's most valuable features."
"With WSUS, you can automatically install and distribute Microsoft security patches without using an internet connection for all clients and servers. It is not difficult to understand how it works and I think it's a very nice tool."
"Compared to Linux, Windows Server’s setup is easier."
"There are limitations to this solution when we are working with iOS, Apple laptops or desktops such as the Mac and iMac."
"The solution's UI is an area that requires improvement."
"The solution's initial setup is not straightforward, and we have to customize it with our relevant features."
"I find the user interface a little bit intimidating and not very appealing."
"ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs to improve speed."
"The solution should have a customer label where we can label those servers or include those servers for specific customers."
"They should add better features for managing hardware."
"The tool's support needs improvement."
"Microsoft should improve their support for the product. A lot of guys are installing their products, especially Xero. If you have a real problem, though, it's quite difficult to find someone who you can support you."
"They could reduce the platform's prices."
"One area for potential improvement involves the administrative portal, where numerous options, including asset management and patch management, are integrated."
"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."
"The only complex part was the solution’s tricky setup phase."
"A few bugs need to be figured out for the security side."
"They should offer patch management across platforms."
"The old backup files created by this solution use up a lot of storage, and this needs to be improved."
More ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Pricing and Cost Advice →
More Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Pricing and Cost Advice →
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is ranked 7th in Patch Management with 12 reviews while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is ranked 3rd in Patch Management with 40 reviews. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is rated 8.4, while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus writes "Good scalability and a responsive tech support team ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services writes "Lets us manage all our organization's updates from a single management console". ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is most compared with BigFix, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Microsoft Configuration Manager, GFI LanGuard and N-able N-central, whereas Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is most compared with BigFix, Quest KACE Systems Management, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune and GFI LanGuard. See our ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services report.
See our list of best Patch Management vendors.
We monitor all Patch Management reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.