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Ivanti Connect Secure vs Microsoft Intune comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Connect Secure
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (10th)
Microsoft Intune
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
233
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

Ivanti Connect Secure and Microsoft Intune aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Ivanti Connect Secure is designed for SSL VPN and holds a mindshare of 22.7%, up 17.7% compared to last year.
Microsoft Intune, on the other hand, focuses on Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), holds 39.1% mindshare, down 43.6% since last year.
SSL VPN
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Bhaskar Rao - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides connection with roaming users with easy deployment
It is easy to integrate other solutions with Connect Secure. We are currently using Ivanti Connect Secure with client-based connectivity. Implementing clientless connectivity enable us to connect without the need for any client software. This allow us to access office resources such as URL-based or SAP SaaS-based systems. Additionally, Ivanti is working on enhancing this feature, which is a positive development. In terms of competition, backups from other providers like Cisco AnyConnect and Fortinet are also considered. I've worked with Cisco Connect and FortiGate, which are relatively easy to work with. FortiGate does have quite a few bugs, making some applications not visible, which can cause discomfort during implementation. The only concern arises from the vulnerabilities that are found. Ivanti Connect Secure's security is a priority, since they're operating on a legacy OS platform. Approximately 22,000 Ivanti users have transitioned from Juniper to Pulse Secure and then to Ivanti. I strongly recommend avoiding the use of any legacy platforms for security reasons. It's advisable to utilize the latest platforms equipped with comprehensive security management features. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Gaurav Chandola - PeerSpot reviewer
We can manage all aspects of our devices from a single console, easy to scale, and quick to deploy
Intune has many benefits from the Microsoft perspective. This solution can manage Windows 10 devices, app management, and provide security solutions. We don't need to worry about our network connection, and we'll be more secure with regular security patches and compliance. Since everything will be deployed through the internet and users will log in using the internet only, the risks have been mitigated. Security updates, security patching, and the application will be targeted from Intune. The location tracker will be available to track where the device is and the user's location. The user will be restricted from accessing certain applications using compliance policies. Conditional access policies will be based on the reason why the user needs access to the application. Microsoft Intune is one of the best products in the industry for managing Windows devices. The solution has more feature restrictions. The conditional access policies also eliminate the dependency on the on-prem network for the devices. The solution also manages our security settings and a lot of other beneficial features such as Microsoft Purview which gives us the compliance portion. We can manage all aspects of our device from a single console, including M365 services. This allows us to configure data classification types, such as public, private, internal, confidential, and highly confidential.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best feature of Pulse Connect Secure is the good security it provides. It gives a secure connection to your network."
"The product is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of Pulse Connect Secure is its ease of use."
"The new UI that they are providing right now is very good."
"This solution enables secure connections for our engineers to work from home or other locations."
"I like the host checker, which thoroughly checks the security posture of the machine before allowing access. I also like application-based access and its seamless operations."
"This is a very secure and stable tool."
"VPN tunneling is a very valuable feature of Pulse Connect Secure. I also like that it is straightforward to use, and you can see traffic logs on it."
"Intune's most valuable features are its device management capabilities, particularly its centralized integration with other Microsoft stack components."
"We were trying to solve many issues, mainly the lack of centralized management. Before Microsoft Intune, we had to manually support devices one by one, installing applications and configuring policies individually. When we implemented the tool, it became much easier to manage our devices. We enroll them in Microsoft Intune and can manage all devices with a few clicks. For application management, it's the same process. If we want to deploy applications to hundreds or thousands of devices, we can do it easily with just a few clicks. This also applies to policies."
"Autopilot is the most valuable feature."
"We already use a lot of Microsoft products in our company, and therefore, it made sense to also use this product."
"It provides control over all mobile devices that are being connected to the corporate network."
"The best feature is that we don't need to worry about downtime. We don't need to worry about the network connections of our office or the virtual private network. Everything is being done through the internet. Using Intune Autopilot, we can configure and deploy everything to the devices."
"EAM is a godsend."
"Intune is valuable for managing various endpoints and integrating with the Azure cloud, which is essential for our organization."
 

Cons

"We need to know how many live active users there are and we can't. We even updated the server, however, we still can't see the proper level of live connections. Right now, it's showing as 300 users and my customer does not have that many users in his organization."
"I don't have any downsides to report about the product at this time."
"The support team of the product needs improvement. Sometimes we have issues with multiple authentications, but there is no help from the support team."
"I would like the solution to be more secure and compatible. It also needs to improve integration with other systems."
"Zero test FDP (Fraud Protection and Prevention) should be improved."
"The most valuable features of Pulse Connect Secure are the user-friendly connection and interconnecting."
"Connection-wise, Pulse Connect Secure could be faster, and this is its area for improvement."
"This solution normally works but at times, we have had trouble with connectivity."
"There are challenges with Intune, specifically in reporting. Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive."
"It would be awesome if Microsoft opened their API so we could filter more properties. If we have to do anything outside of Intune that requires a third-party solution to talk back to it, we're very limited in what we can do."
"Microsoft Intune's app deployment presents challenges for non-MSI and non-store apps, particularly EXEs, requiring the use of a Win32 wrapper tool and adding overhead to the process."
"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 interface is not as modern as some competitors in terms of single pane of glass visibility across the entire landscape. It has a very Azure vibe and may not be as graphically appealing as other products."
"In future releases, I would like to see better integration with Apple products."
"There is room for improvement in integrating additional features such as Purview and SharePoint activities into Intune."
"Intune could be enhanced by automating application upgrades, similar to how it automates operating system upgrades."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pulse Connect Secure is relatively cost-effective."
"The pricing for Pulse Connect Secure is not low and not high, so it's good. It's a six out of ten for me, price-wise."
"The price of Pulse Connect Secure is expensive."
"A license is required for you to use Pulse Connect Secure, but I'm not aware of how much it costs."
"I rate the product price a six to seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"The cost of the product is high, but worth it because of the utility and great product support."
"The pricing is quite nominal. We pay on a yearly basis."
"The cost is somewhat on the higher side, particularly when considering certain price points, especially in markets like India."
"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."
"Intune is included in the Microsoft 365 licensing package that we have."
"Intune is cost-effective as it is included in some of the Office 365 packages."
"Intune comes with the licensing that is common for large organizations. However, Microsoft has recently released many add-ons that are very expensive, especially for large organizations or corporations."
"Generally, we get favorable discounts, so it's not too bad. Obviously, we're looking at decreasing those wherever we can to bring value back to the public purse because it's all charity based. It's all publicly funded."
"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."
"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
26%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pulse Connect Secure?
From an end-user perspective, the setup phase is easy.
What needs improvement with Pulse Connect Secure?
Some vulnerability issues have led to a high alert in the US and other countries. We've had to initiate a reset of all systems, including Factory and DC, and refresh the configurations.
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Also Known As

Pulse Connect Secure
Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Axcient, Baloise Group, Cygate, Catholic University of America, Datec Inc, Revlon, Santa Monica Networks, 7-Eleven
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