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Citrix Endpoint Management vs Microsoft Intune comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 5, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Citrix Endpoint Management
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Intune
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
234
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Citrix Endpoint Management is 3.0%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 38.6%, down from 43.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

SivaKuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers flexible application management that allows secure delivery of applications to endpoints, enabling users to operate applications on the go
VMware is also a part of our practice, but my focus is predominantly on Citrix, which constitutes about 80% of our management, with VMware covering the remaining percentage. VMware excels in server-related virtualization and is considered the best in that domain. However, for desktop virtualization, Citrix is more mature. Both offer comprehensive product support and robust security features, with extensive partnerships across hardware vendors like HP and Cisco. In terms of cons, VMware tends to be more expensive and complex, with some degree of vendor lock-in. Citrix, on the other hand, offers a better user experience and is more flexible and scalable. While both platforms have their features, Citrix has less licensing complexity compared to VMware, and support quality is comparable between the two.
Joseph Merusi - PeerSpot reviewer
Everything has worked better since we started using it
Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The MAM applications of the product are great."
"ShareFile, in particular, is valuable with its ease of sharing, and the best category security that is in the hands of users."
"We have found the ability to manage user accounts on shared devices valuable as it reduces the need for multiple licenses, which saves costs."
"Users can log in anytime, anywhere, using any device, which is a significant advantage."
"A valuable feature of Citrix Endpoint Management is that it's stable. The stability is not a challenge among the move to the cloud."
"The product is capable of acting in many different ways to help secure architecture."
"One key feature is secure application delivery, which enables the secure delivery of mobile and web applications to end-user devices. This ensures data protection and compliance with corporate policies."
"We have found the ability to manage user accounts on shared devices valuable as it reduces the need for multiple licenses, which saves costs."
"For Windows services, there are multiple options within Intune to modernize it to be more internet-facing and dynamic."
"The ability to wipe data from and reset devices is one of the most important and valuable features. If a device is reported stolen, we can freeze it or wipe the data from it, preventing data leakage."
"Intune's unified endpoint management platform is invaluable."
"If any user tries to access company data, it directly interacts with the conditional access policy. This helps us protect our data and set the criteria for how data can be accessed and shared."
"Intune simplifies compliance. The ability to manage software updates and policies on endpoints has helped us meet contract requirements."
"It's normally able to meet 100% expectations of our customers."
"Being able to manage the devices remotely is most valuable. We can push security requirements through Microsoft Intune."
"It's not working perfectly, but Microsoft's Autopilot offers great visibility into automated deployment solutions."
 

Cons

"Requires integrating with ABM before enabling some of the features."
"The iOS version updates do not work as well as I would like."
"The support provided by Citrix needs improvement."
"Citrix needs to improve the architecture. They also need to strengthen the application integration. They keep referring to some things to be required as security, and they keep selling the next level and on-premise separately. They should give the customer the opportunity to decide whether they want to use the next level on-premise or on-cloud, but they should not charge additional fees if the customer wants to deploy the next level on-premise because the customer is already being charged as the end user. They should allow next level on-premise optimization without any additional charges."
"The tool’s battery usage was high."
"Support for inventory management of Apple devices should be added."
"The iOS version updates do not work as well as I would like."
"Citrix often depends on other services like backend data centers, network security, and application firewalls. Issues in these areas can be misinterpreted as Citrix issues by users."
"It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch."
"The interoperability or communication with a different platform can be better. It is a two-way street. It is not only about Microsoft. The other platforms also have to be willing to share some information, but that absolutely can be improved."
"There are a few security features that are not available in Microsoft Intune, when compared to other products."
"The technical support could be improved."
"The solution requires Mac support."
"Intune should improve its software inventory to provide better metering of which software is used throughout the company. This is especially needed for reporting third-party software solutions."
"Integrating certain group policies can be challenging and may necessitate using on-premises systems to integrate them with Microsoft Intune."
"We would like to see the ability to use multiple personas on a device, similar to Samsung Knox, included in future updates."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing costs vary depending on the customer and the licensing model. We have three main types: per-user, subscription, and concurrent user licenses, plus a user-based model."
"It is not expensive."
"Microsoft Intune is reasonably priced for large organizations that already have Microsoft Enterprise licenses, but it is less affordable for smaller businesses."
"With our standard E5 agreement with Microsoft, there have been no pricing concerns. Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs."
"There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."
"Cost is not my department, but the product is included in the E5 license that we already pay for every user, so no additional cost is incurred."
"We work in the charity sector, so a lot of our clients get Microsoft Premium licenses or Business Premium for free. They get ten licenses free, and a lot of our clients do not have more than ten staff members. They are getting the tool for free, so its cost is not an issue."
"I liked the tool's pricing until P2 came into effect. I am unsure about the current value versus the cost of the new licensing model."
"There is a license required to use this solution. However, it was part of a bundle package. Microsoft Intune is far less expensive than other solutions, such as Workspace ONE."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
58%
Computer Software Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Government
4%
Educational Organization
26%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Citrix Endpoint Management?
One key feature is secure application delivery, which enables the secure delivery of mobile and web applications to end-user devices. This ensures data protection and compliance with corporate poli...
What needs improvement with Citrix Endpoint Management?
The support provided by Citrix needs improvement. The support should be more proactive, especially in critical sectors where issues are resolved slowly. Cases may take up to a month to be resolved,...
What is your primary use case for Citrix Endpoint Management?
We work extensively with Citrix, specializing in Citrix utilization, Citrix networking, and Citrix mobility MDM. Our company is a premium partner with Citrix, managing almost ninety percent of Citr...
How does Microsoft Intune compare with VMware Workspace One?
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What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Intune?
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Also Known As

MobileManager, Zenprise, XenMobile
Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
 

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Sample Customers

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