# Microsoft Configuration Manager: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 8 judge labels across 2 categories by 7 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/microsoft-configuration-manager/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patch management | 2% | 11 | 57% | 7 |
| IT asset management | 0% | 56 | 100% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "the best default choice for many is often: Microsoft Intune + Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager" (GPT-5.4 mini, Patching)
- "If you are heavily Windows‑centric and already own Microsoft Enterprise licenses, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager ... is a natural fit" (MiniMax M2.5, Patching)
- "look for hybrid solutions like Ivanti or Microsoft MECM/SCCM" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Patching)

## And against it

- "SCCM is prohibitively expensive ... leading to high costs for operation and maintenance" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Patching)
- "Using SCCM Metering Rules for every packaged application ... quickly makes the volume of data generated unmanageable and expensive" (Claude Haiku 4.5, ITAM)
- "extensive control over patch deployment, compliance, and software updates, but can be complex to manage" (Mistral Small, Patching)
- "cannot afford the high maintenance of legacy on-premises suites (like Microsoft MECM/SCCM)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Patching)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.