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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs Venn Software comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Remote Access
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
238
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Se...
Ranking in Remote Access
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (5th)
Venn Software
Ranking in Remote Access
23rd
Average Rating
9.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (25th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (21st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.6%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is 11.6%, down from 14.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Venn Software is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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.
Terje Romen - PeerSpot reviewer
Accessing the same desktop experience from anywhere but user template creation needs improvement
Mostly we are quite happy with it. However, some of us want a more powerful desktop. When not present, we use a remote tool called Splashtop, which is a good solution for some users. We have about ten licenses for those who need a powerful workstation at the office. We have not used many different tools. We are never in contact with Microsoft. These are quite basic configurations, to be honest. It's not complicated. AI is coming to or is already in some applications we are using. Not system-wise, however, it might be good. I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. It's quite good, yet certainly not perfect.
reviewer2110356 - PeerSpot reviewer
Great for hybrid workers, minimizes latency and delivers great performance
We haven't encountered major issues with the solution. We are really happy that we decided to purchase Venn Software, although they are quite new. The initial setup is seamless. It's not overly complex. In our experience, for the most part, the solution is reliable. We haven't experienced any bugs or glitches. That said, the performance could be a bit better. We'd like to see a bit more done with the deployment capabilities. The solution needs to offer better local or regional support to cater to offshore users.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like that we can implement conditional access."
"The automatic patch management feature in the Intune Suite is helpful."
"We have found the solution is capable of scaling."
"We work completely in a Microsoft environment. Its interface is similar to other Microsoft solutions that we are using such as Microsoft Defender. So far, for our administrators, it is easy to use."
"There are so many features, but Windows Autopilot is one of the features that are very valuable for most customers."
"The most valuable feature for us is the security, including risk analysis and patch management."
"Autopilot is a great feature. Most users are looking for a zero-touch deployment."
"One of the main features of the solution is it allows the management of many devices in different ways."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"I like the way it can assess our system."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is that it scales well."
"We have scaled the solution and find this easy to do."
"The installation of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services was easy."
"The performance is one of the main features of this solution."
"Mostly we are quite happy with it."
"You can scale the product."
"It allows us to improve our security and prevent company files and data leaks."
"Since the software is launched directly from the computer, not remotely delivered, it has minimized latency and response time."
"We don't need to go to the physical office, and it only requires minimal supervision or assistance from our IT Team."
 

Cons

"I'd like some more reporting so that I don't have to delve into PowerShell and I can pull more of the local device information such as memory, apps installed, etc. It would be nice to be able to see the apps that are present there but might not be managed. For example, if they installed 7Zip, it could report that back via an installed program or feature to see what was currently installed."
"We've faced significant pushback with Copilot as our clients aren't seeing a favorable cost-benefit analysis."
"The solution could improve by having better integration with Apple."
"The reporting is subpar. That's the only issue we have with Intune. We use another solution for that purpose."
"There are items that require improvements. One is the controls from iOS."
"The mobile management is good for iPhone and iPad, but the Apple Mac management needs improvement. That is probably because Microsoft does not have low-level access to Apple Mac hardware. If you are doing basic things, it is okay, but if you want to image Apple Macs and do things like that, then Jamf is much better."
"From a new user's perspective, it may be a little overwhelming because there are quite a few things to look at in the console, however, once you are sort of acclimated and are familiar with your core functions, it's fairly simple and straightforward."
"I would like to see better integration with Microsoft."
"The stability must be improved."
"Sometimes, the updates break the system."
"Sometimes difficult to set up without the requirement for login credentials each time."
"Sometimes the server stops working, and we don’t know why. Occasionally we’ll get a message to the effect of "There is no remote license.""
"I would like to be able to access the remote desktop using a web-based interface, rather than having to use the client."
"Microsoft Desktop Services is stable but it takes up a lot of resources in the CPU. It's a bit heavier than some solutions."
"We would like configuration to be automatic and the price to be close to zero, however, that's not realistic."
"Microsoft Remote Desktop Services could improve by having graphical acceleration."
"It would be better to have the back end more efficient."
"We'd like to see a bit more done with the deployment capabilities."
"Currently, Venn only uses two platforms/applications: Windows and Mac. It would be great if they could also add more platforms since some BYOD employees might be using an application other than Windows or Mac - for example, Linux."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not expensive."
"Its price is quite okay. I wish they provide certain additional features with the same license."
"We use Defender ATP and E5 licenses."
"Microsoft Intune is not cost-effective as a standalone product."
"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."
"Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"The solution is cost-efficient."
"I think that Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is expensive compared to Login solution."
"We do not have to pay for the product."
"The cost is fair."
"The solution comes free with Microsoft Windows."
"The solution is expensive. Since things are made to be a bit easier in the solution, the solution's cost is a bit on the higher side."
"It will probably cost about $500 USD to get the resources set up in the cloud."
"The solution is expensive. My company pays toward the monthly licensing costs of the solution...The additional cost, apart from the solution's licensing cost, is related to the technical support a user wants."
"The pricing is moderate."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
27%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
University
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
I've never had an issue with it. I've always thought the pricing for RDS was reasonable.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
We would like configuration to be automatic and the price to be close to zero, however, that's not realistic. Everyon...
What do you like most about Venn Software?
We don't need to go to the physical office, and it only requires minimal supervision or assistance from our IT Team.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Venn Software?
The more employees you have, the more you can save money.
What needs improvement with Venn Software?
There is one minor area of improvement for Venn. Compatibility. Currently, Venn only uses two platforms/applications:...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Remote Desktop Services
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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
Bank Alfalah Ltd.
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