Endpoint Central vs Ivanti Endpoint Manager: UEM & Security Comparison

What IT teams actually care about and why they switch

One console for your entire endpoint estate

See everything. Control everything. From hardware and software inventory to patch status, security posture, and endpoint performance - it’s all in one place. No toggling between products that were built by different engineering teams and later stitched under one brand.
Endpoint Central gives you real-time visibility into what’s running, what’s at risk, and how your endpoints are behaving. So you can catch issues early, reduce risk, and improve user experience without jumping between tools or piecing data together.

Security that’s built in, not bolted on

We don't believe in product shopping. Endpoint Central is built from the ground up with endpoint security at its core, not added on later through third-party partnerships.
From vulnerability management and attack surface reduction to EDR, next-gen antivirus (NGAV), anti-ransomware, DLP, and privilege control, everything works together in one platform. So your team can have both reactive and proactive security in place, defending your organization against current evolved and evasive AI powered threats.

Automate the work that slows you down

Patching, deployment, and routine fixes shouldn’t take up your team’s week. Endpoint Central automates it all - from OS deployment and software distribution to patching and compliance workflows.
With automated test-and-deploy cycles across OSs and 1000+ third-party applications, updates roll out on schedule, policies stay enforced, and endpoints stay secure, without constant manual intervention. So your team can spend less time chasing tasks, and more time staying ahead of them.

Deploy in minutes, not months

Most IT teams have Endpoint Central up and running with agents deployed across their network within hours, not weeks. No specialist consultants. No certification requirements. No long implementation cycles that drain budget before you've managed a single endpoint.
With automated onboarding and ready-to-use configurations, you start managing and securing endpoints immediately and seeing value from day one, not quarter two. While other platforms need dedicated staff just to get through the initial setup, your team is already working.

Easy to learn. Easier to use.

Endpoint Central is designed to be intuitive from the start, so your team can get up and running without a steep learning curve or specialized training. With comprehensive documentation, step-by-step guides, and free email, phone, and chat support, help is always within reach.
No paid training programs. Just a platform your team can pick up quickly for all your endpoint related queries and start using with confidence.

Simplify your stack. Save more.

Endpoint Central replaces fragmented, legacy tools with a unified platform for endpoint management, security, patching, and support. Instead of managing multiple vendor contracts, separate licenses, and integrations that break every time one product gets a version update, you simplify operations and reduce maintenance overhead across your entire environment.
Fewer tools to manage. Fewer moving parts to troubleshoot. More value from one platform - not seven.

FEATURE
Getting started	Deploy in minutes with a web-based console, no specialized training or certifications required. With an intuitive UI, minimal learning curve, extensive documentation, and free support across all editions, teams can get up and running quickly.	Requires certified staff for setup, with teams often taking days to weeks to become operational. A steeper learning curve, along with paid training and support requirements, can add to the time and effort needed to get started
Third-party patching	Supports 1,000+ third-party applications with a publicly available, transparent catalog.	Limited third-party patching. Supported apps (~100+) are not clearly documented publicly.
Patch management	Automated patching for OS and 1,100+ apps with test groups, rollback, auto-approval, and driver/BIOS updates.	Advanced patching available only in higher tiers. Base offering focuses on UEM without full patching/security depth.
Built-in security	Native security with vulnerability management, DLP, anti-ransomware, browser security, and device control - all in one platform.	Security capabilities exist but are spread across multiple products and frameworks, increasing complexity.
Pricing	Transparent per-device pricing, published upfront. Free forever for 25 devices and a 30-day free trial with no device/feature limits.	Quote-based per-user pricing. Not publicly listed. Often considered expensive.
Customer ratings	Rated 4.5/5 on G2 (1,059 reviews). High scores for ease of use (86%) and setup (86%).	Rated 4.2/5 on G2 (716 reviews). Lower scores for ease of use (75%) and setup (69%).
Unified console	Single console for endpoint management, security, patching, and support, no context switching.	Multiple consoles across modules (UEM, security, Neurons), increasing operational complexity.
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FEATURE

Getting started

Deploy in minutes with a web-based console, no specialized training or certifications required. With an intuitive UI, minimal learning curve, extensive documentation, and free support across all editions, teams can get up and running quickly.

Requires certified staff for setup, with teams often taking days to weeks to become operational. A steeper learning curve, along with paid training and support requirements, can add to the time and effort needed to get started

Third-party patching

Supports 1,000+ third-party applications with a publicly available, transparent catalog.

Limited third-party patching. Supported apps (~100+) are not clearly documented publicly.

Patch management

Automated patching for OS and 1,100+ apps with test groups, rollback, auto-approval, and driver/BIOS updates.

Advanced patching available only in higher tiers. Base offering focuses on UEM without full patching/security depth.

Built-in security

Native security with vulnerability management, DLP, anti-ransomware, browser security, and device control - all in one platform.

Security capabilities exist but are spread across multiple products and frameworks, increasing complexity.

Pricing

Transparent per-device pricing, published upfront. Free forever for 25 devices and a 30-day free trial with no device/feature limits.

Quote-based per-user pricing. Not publicly listed. Often considered expensive.

Customer ratings

Rated 4.5/5 on G2 (1,059 reviews). High scores for ease of use (86%) and setup (86%).

Rated 4.2/5 on G2 (716 reviews). Lower scores for ease of use (75%) and setup (69%).

Unified console

Single console for endpoint management, security, patching, and support, no context switching.

Multiple consoles across modules (UEM, security, Neurons), increasing operational complexity.

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CUSTOMER VOICE

The Customer's Choice

Gartner Peer Insights (UEM)

MARKET VALIDATION

Gartner Magic Quadrant

Challenger in Endpoint Management

MARKET VALIDATION

IDC MarketScape

Leader across all UEM reports

Head-to-Head: Endpoint Central vs Ivanti

Ease of use

Endpoint Central92%

Ivanti64%

Ease of setup

Endpoint Central92%

Ivanti65%

Product direction

Endpoint Central90%

Ivanti60%

Meets requirements

Endpoint Central92%

Ivanti64%

Source:

user reviews, as of February 2026.

Frequently asked questions.

Endpoint Central delivers endpoint management, security, patching, and remote support in a single platform. While Ivanti offers similar capabilities, they are often delivered across multiple modules or products. Endpoint Central simplifies this by bringing everything together in one unified console.

Yes. Endpoint Central can be deployed and operational within hours using a web-based console and automated onboarding. It doesn't require specialized certifications or consultants, making it faster to get started and easier to manage.

Yes. Endpoint Central supports patching for over 1000 third-party applications with automated test-and-deploy workflows. The supported application catalog is publicly available, providing full transparency into coverage.

Endpoint Central offers transparent, per-device pricing published on its website, with no hidden costs. Ivanti typically follows a quote-based pricing model, where costs vary based on modules and deployment. Customers also report higher prices in premium tiers with multiple license requirements.

Organizations choose Endpoint Central for its unified platform approach, faster deployment, built-in security, ease of use, and transparent pricing. It reduces complexity by eliminating the need to manage multiple tools while delivering strong ROI.

Most teams are up and running with agents deployed across their network within hours. No specialist consultants, no certification requirements. EC scores 86% for Ease of Setup on G2, and a 30-day full-feature trial lets you validate that in your own environment before you commit.

Email, phone, and chat support are included across all editions at no extra cost. No paid support tiers, no premium add-ons. The platform also ships with comprehensive documentation, setup guides, video tutorials, and an active user community — so your team can get answers fast without budgeting separately for training or consultants.

Why Endpoint Central is a better alternative to Ivanti

What IT teams actually care about and why they switch

One console for your entire endpoint estate

Security that’s built in, not bolted on

Automate the work that slows you down

Deploy in minutes, not months

Easy to learn. Easier to use.

Simplify your stack. Save more.