Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) comparison

Devolutions and F5 are both solutions in the Remote Access category. Devolutions is ranked #16 with an average rating of 10.0, while F5 is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.2. Devolutions holds a 1.1% mindshare in VUS, compared to F5’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Devolutions users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of F5 users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager and F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) offer remote access and security solutions. Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager stands out for its pricing and support, while F5 BIG-IP APM is noted for its advanced features.

Features: Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager provides comprehensive remote access capabilities, multi-protocol support, and user-friendly access. F5 BIG-IP APM offers advanced authentication, superior security features, and scalability for large environments.

Room for Improvement: Users recommend Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager improve performance stability, expand integration options, and enhance user experience. F5 BIG-IP APM could improve intuitive configuration processes, provide better documentation, and streamline user support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is praised for straightforward deployment and responsive customer support. F5 BIG-IP APM, despite a steeper learning curve, offers valuable comprehensive support after initial setup.

Pricing and ROI: Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is noted for affordability and quick ROI, making it suitable for budget-conscious users. F5 BIG-IP APM, although more expensive, justifies the cost with advanced features and long-term security benefits.

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Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs. F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.5%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is 1.1%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is 1.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Joseph Merusi

Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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.

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StephenWatson

National Sales Manager & Technical Consultant at Secure Networks

Easy to deploy with great security and responsive support

The security on offer is the most valuable aspect of the solution. It offers, for example, two-factor authentification. The remote connection across platforms is great. You can deploy it on anything, including Windows, Mac, iOS, your iPhone, et cetera. It offers multi-platform utility. This makes it great for enterprise. Users can use it for PAM access as well. The feature of Devolutions that has improved our customer's efficiency the most is probably the security side. It's gotten a lot tighter. Authentication and secure connections are helpful. They use encryption between them, which is just standard for them. The company has so many regulatory controls that they must ensure their security is very tight. There's a lot of potential cybercrime around casinos, and this solution ensures they are well-protected. Devolutions is a great product that can be safely used between China, Australia, or the Philippines, and it remains a good, safe product.

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Ashish Kumar Rai

Associate Network Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Offers remote access control, good GUI and easy to configure

I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal. In the APM interface itself, they could add direct hyperlinks to relevant online documentation. This would provide easy access to admin guides and other resources when working within the GUI.

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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

"The most valuable feature is Intune's ability to push out updates for the security and antivirus. I also like Intune's copilot and the ability to automate processes. For example, if you have 5,000 employees who are issued new PCs and you need to set them up with everything they need."

"The Autopilot feature is the most valuable because it saves significant time on managing devices."

"The mobile application management, MAM, is the most useful aspect of the solution."

"We can implement a MAM policy in this Intune and protect the device through mobile application development without touching it. The interface is easy to use and understand."

"The technical support of Microsoft Intune is good."

"Stable product that's easy to set up compared to other MDM products."

"What I like the most about Microsoft Intune is its ability to manage mobile devices. Through integration with System Center, it can also manage desktops and laptops."

"The initial setup is not overly complex or difficult."

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"Makes me instantly more focused on resolving the issue rather than getting to the issue."

"The ability to have all the connection information in one location saves so much time from trying to manage the same information across different applications."

"With the integrated VPN providers you are able to link the VPN entry directly to the session or entire folders, so you no longer have to configure the VPN manually on the machine."

"Initial setup was very straightforward."

"Allows us to configure limited access to resources with the security-based role feature (which we use for trainees and new employees)."

"It really helps to have all the data already pre-entered and all I have to do is enter the password."

"Integration with a third party credential storage, web login, and VPN are the most usable and useful functions at the moment."

"The remote connection across platforms is great."

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"A lot of features are useful to me, including mostly the authentication, SAML, or SSO, with no sign-on."

"I rate the overall solution nine out of ten."

"The portal access was very good."

"This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."

"The performance of the solution is valuable."

"Our customers have never complained about the stability"

"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

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Cons

"The solution needs to improve reporting. Sometimes, it shows double or triple entries of the same thing, which affects the count's accuracy. Also, some applications onboarded in Microsoft Intune do not get updated. When we look for solutions online, there is often no clear answer."

"Intune could be improved by expanding its third-party patching capabilities for a more comprehensive solution."

"Microsoft Intune could improve by being more user-friendly and having it geared toward device management. The graphic interface is not very good."

"The difficulty of the the roll out is surprisingly difficult considering this product is supposed to be an integrated part of the 365 suite."

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

"Intune should improve the management of non-Microsoft devices. It would be better to manage Mac, Android, and other non-Microsoft operating system devices within the same Intune interface."

"In terms of what can be improved, I am looking for better enhancements regarding Apple management, not only on the mobile device, but also on the laptop."

"We had an APNS certificate set to expire last week. We tried to renew it two days before it expired. We logged in to the APNS portal but could not find that certificate. We didn't know where it went. All the iOS devices stopped working. We contacted the Apple and Microsoft teams, and each blamed the other. This is something that Microsoft should take care of. Last week, we had so many escalations from high-profile users who couldn't access corporate data on their devices."

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"The filing system of connections is a little clunky, but is completely functional."

"The RDM client (.NET issue, actually) can stall or lock up while it clears communication threads to the server."

"Sometimes when updating, the install window is on top of the prompt to close the application."

"The console is a little bit clunky."

"On complex setups, I actually needed to reach out to support to get it working correctly."

"Sometimes the manual inventory of some entries hangs, and RDM must be closed via task manager."

"If there was a way to streamline the process, it would make it nice."

"There are always bugs to squash, beyond that, it is really kind of difficult for new users to discover and use many of the features due to the bewildering array of choices and ways to do things."

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"The solution’s GUI looks very old."

"The price of this product can be improved."

"The initial setup was complex."

"F5 BIG-IP APM disconnects when you leave it for long enough, but that is natural for IT solutions to do. That's a little bit frustrating."

"Regarding price, I'm not directly involved in purchasing, but our CIO thinks the product is very expensive. He's considering moving from the tool to Citrix NetScaler WAF because it's cheaper, and we already have Citrix for VDI. We got NetScaler almost free as part of our VDI deal. Three years ago, I convinced him to use the solution because it's better, but now, with budget constraints, he may want to switch."

"The solution is quite costly."

"The main improvement needed for F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is to integrate into the cloud-delivered services from F5."

"Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better"

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"While I can't provide insights from a business perspective, it's worth noting that the pricing may differ significantly, and the discount we received might not be reflective of standard business rates."

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

"We spend a lot of money on Intune licensing, and some of our users have to be double licensed just because of how our dev and corporate environments are segmented."

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

"There are licenses required for this solution. We enable licenses on the devices we need to manage."

"It is not a cheap solution. The price for a device when you start using it at a large scale can be improved. It is covered under our enterprise agreement. We pay once a year. I am not aware of any additional costs."

"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."

"This cost is approximately $30 USD per user per month."

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"If you are a Microsoft MVP, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion, etc., Devolutions offers a free Enterprise License."

"Setup costs for most people is negligible."

"The Free Edition is completely free. You can try also the Enterprise Edition for 30 days for free."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"Recently, they have simplified the licensing"

"The product is very expensive."

"The tool is a little bit expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

22%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

20%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

10%

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Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager?

The console is a little bit clunky. It could be modernized. A tech developer might think it is fine, however, from a ...

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What is your primary use case for Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager?

We use the solution for a customer that needs pretty high security. They are in the poker machine manufacturing world...

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What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options ...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

Microsoft

Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) centralizes all remote connections on a single, secure platform that can be shared across the entire team. With support for hundreds of integrated technologies—including multiple protocols and VPNs—RDM provides a comprehensive solution for managing remote access. It also features enterprise-grade password management tools, detailed access controls, and mobile apps that complement its desktop clients for Windows and Mac, and Linux.

RDM is designed to empower IT departments by enhancing security, speed, and productivity across the organization. By streamlining remote access management, it helps reduce inefficiencies, lower costs, and minimize risks, making it an essential tool for today’s IT environments.

Centralized connection and credential management

Integration with multiple VPNs, SSH, and remote access protocols

Secure password management

Audit and logging features to ensure compliance

Role-based access control for enhanced security

Cross-platform

Devolutions

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is an access management proxy solution for managing global access to the enterprise networks, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Through a single management interface, BIG-IP APM consolidates remote, mobile, network, virtual, and web access.

BIG-IP APM can also serve as a bridge between modern and classic authentication and authorization protocols and methods. For applications which are unable to support modern authentication and authorization protocols, like SAML and OAuth with OIDC, but which do support classic authentication methods, BIG-IP APM converts user credentials to the appropriate authentication standard supported by the application.

BIG-IP APM Benefits:

Ease of use
Flexibility
Ability to integrate with other systems
Security features
Granular access control
Responsive and helpful support team

BIG-IP APM Features:

Support for Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) enabling Zero Trust application access
Context-based authorization with dynamic L4/L7 ACLs
Integration with third-party MFA solutions
DTLS 2.0 mode for delivering and securing applications
SAML 2.0 identity federation support
Support for OAuth 2.0 authorization protocol
SSO support for classic authentication (Kerberos, header- based, etc.), credential caching, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, and FIDO2 (U2F)
AAA server authentication and high-availability
Integration with leading IAM vendor products (Microsoft, Okta, Ping Identity)
BIG IP Edge Client and F5 Access integrate with VMware Horizon ONE (AirWatch), Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360
Risk-based access leveraging third-party UEBA and risk engines (HTTP Connector)

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by BIG-IP APM users.

Mahmmoud Rabie, Senior Site Reliability Engineer, writes that BIG-IP APM is "A highly stable solution for load balancing, but the initial setup is complex."

Clyde Livingston, Senior Process Specialist at Telstra, says that BIG-IP APM is "Easy to use, useful access remotely, but lacking stability."

Chris Lam, Senior Solution Consultant at Macroview Telecom Limited, states that BIG-IP APM is "Useful for remote access VPN and VPI integration with VMware.

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Financial Services, Healthcare Provider Network, Government Agency,Technology and Software Development,Telecommunications, Retail Chain Management, MSPs, Manufacturing, Global Logistics and Shipping, Education, IT teams.

City Bank, Ricacorp Properties, Miele, American Systems, Bangladesh Post Office

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