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Check Point Remote Access VPN vs. N-able Take Control

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 6.3%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Remote Access VPN is 2.8%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Take Control is 2.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	6.3%
Check Point Remote Access VPN	2.8%
N-able Take Control	2.0%
Other	88.9%

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Featured Reviews

OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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Niyajuddin Tiwale

Technique at Digitaltrack

Has improved security and enabled remote work flexibility across teams

The best features Check Point Remote Access VPN offers are its security features, which stand out to me. Whenever we are giving the remote access VPN to any employees or vendors, we can specify and control particular access. If we want to give access to a particular IP only, we can achieve that via this feature, and we also apply security features such as antivirus and anti-spyware while giving access to any employees or partners. The ability to control and specify access with Check Point Remote Access VPN, such as limiting to particular IPs or applying antivirus and anti-spyware, makes our environment safe from cyber threats and any types of malicious activities or accessing our private data. We control this through the feature by applying security policies that allow particular users. After deploying Check Point Remote Access VPN solution, I can say that our productivity has maximized. Users are working from home and even working 24/7. If they want, they can access our resources at any time, providing flexibility to work from anywhere. Employees say that sometimes they are not available during the working hour, but they can work from home at their flexible timing, needing access to our private network resources. They sit at home or any remote site and connect to our network to work, which is very good.

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Brian Hershey

Platform Manager at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees

It covers you for HIPAA and PCI certification

Take Control is a way to remotely take over the console of a managed machine, but it also gives you other abilities. You can take over the console, access the registry, throw commands at it in the background, and manipulate the file system Take Control enables you to collaborate with end users.…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Configuration profiles, remediation, scripts, and auto-pilot features are very good."

"Microsoft Intune has positively impacted our organization by covering processes, improving security, and saving time."

"It is very easy for me to configure all the things. Once I create policies and applications in Intune, it is very easy for us to enroll users."

"Conditional access has helped us tailor and enforce our security policies in the mobile space."

"The main benefit for us with Microsoft Intune is centralized management of all devices, allowing us to apply one policy across the company from one location."

"The ability to deploy patches and automate software deployments to end-user devices is very useful."

"By using Microsoft Intune we can control which websites the users can go to and it provides a secure environment for our employees using their laptops that are having access from home. We have installed Intune to control the user's environment minimizing the chances of any hacking."

"We are able to deliver applications fast to our mobile workloads so that users can make use of it instantly."

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"Stability and the security aspect are strong with Check Point Remote Access VPN, which is why we decided to go with it."

"The best feature of Check Point Remote Access VPN is the control during the connectivity—whenever I connect to my organization's network, my PC is always connected to the private network, even whenever I connect to the internet."

"This solution has improved our organization by providing access to corporate resources in a secure fashion."

"I like the fact that Remote Access allows the administrator to control and manage things. It makes things smoother, and it has been an excellent experience."

"We use it to connect our sites. We have a couple of sites that need to interconnect."

"For us, it was essential to integrate with Active Directory, which is our credentials repository."

"One of the features that is very valuable to our agency is SSL VPN software blade which gives users the ability to work from home."

"Check Point Remote Access VPN has given positive outcomes by providing the flexibility to work from anywhere; it has increased the productivity of the team."

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"Take Control enables you to collaborate with end users. It's for supporting a workstation where you want the person on the other side to see you moving their mouse, and you can work with them."

"The most valuable part of N-able Take Control is being able to remotely access your customer's site. You are able to view their network. Once you have it set up, it's always available. N-able Take Control can be used even when other remote access controls have been made."

"N-able Take Control has saved me a lot of time driving back and forth to the customer's site."

Cons

"Technical support is not great. If you open up a case, it may remain there for a long time."

"We've faced significant pushback with Copilot as our clients aren't seeing a favorable cost-benefit analysis."

"Currently, BitLocker does not support BYOD enrollment, which is a product limitation."

"We faced issues with macOS support. The product should have better inventory and asset management."

"Deploying an app can be a complex process due to dependencies."

"Intune is not the most user-friendly mobile device management platform available."

"There is still a gap between SCCM and Intune, especially in the reporting, inventory, and software deployment areas."

"Although Intune is from the same provider, its integration with other Microsoft products, like Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Purview, could be improved."

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"A characteristic to improve is the communication service under the SMTP scheme."

"The Linux version may have an app (similar to Windows) instead of a shell script."

"The SSL VPN needs a Java applet to be installed and it is also dependent on the latest version of Java."

"Price category and smooth renewal of agreement should be considered for flawless and quick onboarding of clients and partners."

"When you need to create something, you have to follow many steps and I think that should be simplified."

"The authentication that we handle is through a .p12 certificate, however, we have integrated it with a 2MFA service through another provider. Something that could improve Check Point is if it had its own 2MFA service through a blade or some sort of application."

"When you want to deploy a new Check Point agent, it is really a pain in the butt. For example, Windows 10 now has updates almost every couple of months. It changes the versioning and things under the hood. These are things that I don't understand, because I'm not a Windows person. However, I know that the Check Point client is installed on the Windows machine, and if the Check Point client's not kept up-to-date, then it's functionality breaks. It has to be up-to-date with the Windows versions. Check Point has to update the client more often. Now, the problem is that the Check Point client is not easy to update on remote computers and it's not easy to deploy a new client."

"Check Point Remote Access VPN's enterprise support could be improved."

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"We've seen some latency problems in AWS environments. Aside from that, it's a pretty solid service."

"The dashboards I do not use because there are issues. The solution monitors your antivirus and other programs but it does not seem to work well."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."

"It is expensive. The cost depends on the license that we choose."

"Microsoft Intune is moderately priced. There is a monthly license required to use the solution and it is approximately eight dollars per month."

"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."

"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"Intune is available as an individual product, but it also comes with Office 365 Premium or an Enterprise license, and the price varies for each version."

"Our Office 365 Business Premium license, including Office 365 and Intune Management, offers excellent value."

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"The price of this product is good."

"There is a license required for this solution."

"I can say that the licensing costs are charged annually."

"Regarding pricing, as a global customer, we get a big discount. For us, it's a good return on investment. We need to pay for additional features we want to enable. It seems cheaper than other vendors, but I can't say what it would cost an average customer."

"My understanding is that the pricing and licensing are very competitive, and it's not one of their more expensive products. We buy licenses for the solution and have licenses for the endpoint servers."

"Organizations that already have the Check Point NGFW need to purchase an additional license to have access to the VPN functionality."

"I give the price of the solution a five out of ten."

"My company makes yearly payments only towards the licensing costs attached to Check Point Remote Access VPN, as there are no extra costs attached to the product."

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"N-able Take Control charges you a monthly fee for every customer that you have booked in, and it used to be inexpensive but it's a little bit more expensive now."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Outsourcing Company

22%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

20%

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	190
Midsize Enterprise	65
Large Enterprise	185

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	52
Midsize Enterprise	32
Large Enterprise	34

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Check Point Remote Access VPN, Check Point Endpoint Remote Access VPN

SolarWinds MSP Take Control, SolarWinds MSP Anywhere, SolarWinds Take Control

Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

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Check Point Remote Access VPN enables secure connectivity from remote locations with features like strong encryption and multifactor authentication. Its compatibility with multiple devices ensures operational flexibility for employees and partners accessing corporate resources.

Check Point Remote Access VPN integrates with current firewalls, providing robust security and seamless management. It supports effective remote work with centralized control, allowing users to connect securely from anywhere. While valued for its ease of use and stable performance, it faces limitations in Linux support and requires improved documentation. High-load performance inconsistencies and installation complexities are areas for development. Its adaptability to diverse systems, including cloud integration, offers scalable connectivity solutions.

What are the key features?

Seamless Integration: Works with existing firewalls for streamlined operations.
Multi-Factor Authentication: Provides strong security measures.
Centralized Management: Efficient control and log management via SmartPortal.
User-Friendly Interface: Enhances productivity and ease of use.
Device Compatibility: Supports multiple devices for flexible operations.

What benefits or ROI should users consider?

Enhanced Security: Ensures secure remote connections with encryption.
Increased Productivity: Stability and ease of use facilitate efficient remote work.
Infrastructure Cost Savings: No need for additional hardware investments.
Operational Flexibility: Supports diverse device access for improved scalability.

Organizations in industries like technology and finance implement Check Point Remote Access VPN to maintain secure remote connectivity for employees and partners. By enabling access to internal resources and applications, they support effective remote work and adhere to stringent data security standards, particularly during increased remote working demands or business travel scenarios.

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N-able Take Control offers robust features for IT professionals needing remote access solutions, ensuring efficient and secure management of devices from anywhere. It's designed to be a reliable option for IT support teams looking to manage client systems effectively.

N-able Take Control allows IT professionals to remotely access client systems with ease, providing powerful tools for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and support. The platform emphasizes security and accessibility, addressing the needs of businesses aiming for efficient IT operations. With real-time performance and diverse integrations, N-able Take Control ensures a seamless experience for IT administrators needing streamlined workflows.

What are the key features of N-able Take Control?

Remote Access: Instant, secure access to client devices from anywhere.
Session Recording: Capture and save sessions for compliance and training.
System Monitoring: Real-time insights into device performance.
Customization: Tailor tools and scripts to specific business needs.
Integrations: Compatible with multiple platforms and services.

What benefits and ROI should users consider in reviews?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlines remote support tasks, saving time and resources.
Enhanced Security: Protects sensitive data during remote sessions.
Cost Savings: Reduces travel and overhead costs with remote capabilities.
User Satisfaction: Positive reviews for easy-to-use interface and reliable performance.

In industries like healthcare, finance, and education, N-able Take Control is implemented to manage remote workstations securely and efficiently. IT teams in these fields rely on its capabilities to ensure uninterrupted service delivery, maintaining privacy and operational standards while optimizing their technical resources.

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