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Akhileswar Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Endpoint Management | Microsoft Intune Administrator | Device Enrollment & Compliance at Tata Consultancy
Real User
Top 20
Jul 9, 2025
User-focused management and deploy applications efficiently with straightforward dashboards
Pros and Cons
  • "My favorite feature of Microsoft Intune is the dashboard; the dashboard is very simple and user-friendly, and any person, even without prior knowledge, can understand it easily by seeing the interface dashboard."
  • "The main issue with Microsoft Intune is that for Windows, we can support only Windows 10 and 11 operating systems."

What is our primary use case?

We are managing different platforms including iOS, Android, and Windows using Microsoft Intune. We are not supporting Mac. For Mac, our organization uses JAMF Pro. 

We use Microsoft Intune for application deployment, creating compliance policies for organizational devices and BYOD devices, creating configuration profiles, managing users, and troubleshooting for end users' enrolled devices. I provide level two technical support for end users.

What is most valuable?

My favorite feature of Microsoft Intune is the dashboard. The dashboard is very simple and user-friendly. Any person, even without prior knowledge, can understand it easily by seeing the interface dashboard. Everything is available in one place. 

For example, if you go to devices, all platforms will be shown. When you select one platform, such as Windows, everything will be on the same page, including application deployment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, future updates, and enrollment types. Anyone can easily understand it when compared to the SCCM tool.

What needs improvement?

For platforms such as iOS, Android, and Windows, Microsoft Intune is very good. When it comes to Mac, everyone uses JAMF Pro for patching and upgrading. I suggest they can improve Mac-related features and platform-related features. We cannot manage servers in Microsoft Intune because it is completely cloud-based.

The main issue with Microsoft Intune is that for Windows, we can support only Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. We cannot deploy large application files. For that, our organization uses SCCM only. We also cannot manage older versions of devices from Microsoft Intune, such as Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 9, as it does not support them.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Intune for the last three years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Everything is good with Microsoft Intune. They are releasing many updates recently. Previously, we were using Company Portal for deployment. Now, they have introduced web-based enrollment. 

Without the Company Portal, a user can directly register the device by using the Outlook application. In the last two years, they have introduced many changes. The performance and everything is good with Microsoft Intune. For us, Microsoft Intune responds very well. They handle it and provide us with complete data without any issues. Follow-ups are also very good.

How are customer service and support?

We mostly connect with Microsoft whenever we are unable to resolve issues. 

We can check with Microsoft subject matter experts. We log an incident and check with the Microsoft subject matter expert. Based on the priority of the incident, if we create a priority one incident, they try to get in touch within one to two hours. 

They assign one agent who connects with our architect. They try to help us with the root cause analysis of the issue. Mostly, it takes some time because they need to examine all the logs. Root cause analysis takes considerable time to find the exact solution. 

For Microsoft Intune support, I give an eight out of ten. While they are SMEs who can fix issues quickly, the cases we have raised with Microsoft take too much time, which affects end users and the organization.

How was the initial setup?

One person is required for the deployment of Microsoft Intune, though it depends on the requirement.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

When it comes to pricing, Microsoft Intune is very good compared to other tools such as Tanium, Ivanti, and JAMF. Those are very high-cost tools. 

Microsoft Intune is less costly when compared to them and provides many features and benefits. On a single E3 or E5 subscription, a user can enroll ten to 15 devices. A single user can enroll 15 devices. They can access company resources such as Outlook, Teams, and everything without any issues.

What other advice do I have?

Copilot in Microsoft Intune was recently introduced. I am working as L2 L3 support. We are using Microsoft Copilot. We are testing Microsoft Copilot for troubleshooting issues in a non-real-time environment. We are testing it for normal cases, such as Microsoft blogs or when new issues arise for users. 

If a client asks to deploy multiple applications, then a team will be required. Our client is a US-based health sector company, and we are users of Microsoft Intune without any partners. 

I rate Microsoft Intune nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Information Technology Modern Workplace Management at Viscofan SA
Real User
Top 5
May 5, 2025
Prioritize reporting improvements while benefiting from user-friendly interface and security features
Pros and Cons
  • "The features of Microsoft Intune that I appreciate the most are its user-friendly interface and robust security options."
  • "Microsoft Intune could be improved by enhancing its reporting functionalities (for entry level license)."

What is our primary use case?

I have been using the enterprise application management features of Microsoft Intune Suite for couple of years now. 

How has it helped my organization?

We're deploying security baselines and configuration profiles (GPO) with ease. Tasks that could take much more time if done from the DC.

What is most valuable?

The features of Microsoft Intune that I appreciate the most are its user-friendly interface and robust security options.

I assess the user experience of Microsoft Intune as positive overall.

I think their advanced endpoint analytics help me proactively.

I would assess Cloud PKI for helping me manage the complexity of the certificate infrastructure as beneficial.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Intune could be improved by enhancing its reporting functionalities (for entry level license).

I would request additional features in the next release of Microsoft Intune.

For how long have I used the solution?

Two years

How are customer service and support?

I would rate their support from 1 to 10 as a solid 8.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Ivanti Landesk, we switched mostly because prior platform was facing EOL.

What was our ROI?

I have not yet had ROI with Microsoft Intune.

I expect to see a return on investment in Microsoft Intune approximately in the next few months.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing licensing model of Microsoft Intune seems competitive.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Give our company MS agreement, it was just a no-brainer.

What other advice do I have?

I work for Viscofan S.A. as an Information Technology Modern Workplace Management. My email address is JAURIETAC.

I am interested in being a reference for Microsoft, and they can contact me if they have any questions regarding my review.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Cyber Security Officer at Gudu
Real User
Top 5
Apr 10, 2025
Consolidates security features and provides comprehensive device monitoring
Pros and Cons
  • "These capabilities have made a significant impact in my work, providing a comprehensive view of all devices and features in a single platform."
  • "The user interface should be more user-friendly, as it can sometimes be challenging to navigate. Microsoft often relocates features, making it difficult to consistently find what I need."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use Microsoft Intune for device monitoring, security, and cybersecurity. My role involves working with devices, monitoring, and enforcing security measures using Microsoft Defender, and synchronizing different security aspects. Microsoft Intune is utilized for tracking device locations, which is crucial for understanding where users are connecting from.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features in Microsoft Intune for me are the security features, including Microsoft Defender. I use the device location tracking feature often to determine where users are connecting from. It is greatly beneficial to be able to look for devices, enroll them into groups, and apply management policies. The advanced endpoint analytics feature is effective in detecting potential threats and anomalies, allowing me to share graphical information for better communication and understanding. These capabilities have made a significant impact in my work, providing a comprehensive view of all devices and features in a single platform.

What needs improvement?

The user interface should be more user-friendly, as it can sometimes be challenging to navigate. Microsoft often relocates features, making it difficult to consistently find what I need. Stability could also be improved, as features tend to move, requiring additional effort to locate them again.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Microsoft Intune for six years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

I did not encounter any significant deployment issues. The process is straightforward and takes only a few hours.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune is relatively stable, but I rate it a seven out of ten because features sometimes move, creating additional challenges.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune is quite scalable, and I rate the scalability aspect eight to nine out of ten, with no major problems encountered.

How are customer service and support?

Customer service and technical support are generally good, with an eight out of ten rating. Occasionally, it takes a while to receive responses from Microsoft, which could be improved.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used VMware's cloud solution before Microsoft Intune, but it lacked many features. It was not user-friendly and prone to mistakes, leading me to switch.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy, earning a nine out of ten for ease.

What about the implementation team?

We occasionally partnered with integrators from countries like Latvia for implementation.

What was our ROI?

Using Microsoft Intune helps save on management and security costs.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Microsoft Intune is not particularly expensive, especially considering the security features. It costs approximately forty euros per user per month.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I previously evaluated VMware.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend Microsoft Intune because it consolidates many features into one place, making it an efficient solution. I rate the overall solution ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer2641545 - PeerSpot reviewer
ITSM Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Consultant
Top 20
Jan 12, 2025
Deploys new systems efficiently with excellent stability but needs better integration capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "This solution saves us a lot of time once it's implemented."
  • "Autopilot is a feature I really like."
  • "I would like to see better integration with Microsoft. There are a few things I can still do with Jamf that I am unable to do with Intune yet."

What is our primary use case?

I started using this solution in the summer of 2021. It was three years ago, and I remember it was to deploy new computers. I aimed to get a brand new laptop with the processing system entirely configured and ready to work with applications deployed.

What is most valuable?

I would say Autopilot is a feature I really like. It allows us to send a brand new computer directly to the user without needing to go through IT. This capability is powerful as it allows us to remove any compromised device remotely, whether it gets stolen or not. 

It's a great product to secure data, although it might be a bit more complicated with iOS devices when you're using your own device. It's nice for mobile devices, though smartphones might be less suitable compared to personal computers. This solution saves us a lot of time once it's implemented.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see better integration with Microsoft. There are a few things I can still do with Jamf that I am unable to do with Intune yet.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability issues almost never happen. The worst case I experienced was when Autopilot failed a couple of times, but that's the only issue I had.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not use any previous solutions except Jamf for Apple devices.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was somewhat between easy and difficult. It took about a month to learn how to use it, initially in a small environment. During the first implementation in March, I did not like all the new features as they took time.

What about the implementation team?

I used it twice. The first implementation took a long time, and there were two of us the second time.

What other advice do I have?

I am sharing my experience between Intune and Jamf. Regarding the user experience, I'm not sure that users realize what Intune does for them. It automates tasks so that from their perspective, things happen automatically without understanding what is being done. 

I'm not sure about the name, but I had a personal plan because I started using it without training. It took a few weeks to learn how to use it properly. For application deployment, maintaining packages for updates is necessary. I advise using a testing environment and taking the time to understand how this will impact the infrastructure before putting Intune into production. 

Overall, I would rate this product seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer2595252 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technologies Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Nov 27, 2024
Provides a more streamlined and consistent method for device management across our multiple domains
Pros and Cons
  • "Within Intune, managing policies and having a consistent way to manage devices is valuable."
  • "Implementing Microsoft Intune has provided a more streamlined and consistent method for device management across our multiple domains, effectively consolidating our administrative efforts."
  • "While no specific feature requires immediate improvement, the ongoing expansion of reporting and inventory capabilities promises to enhance its utility."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is managing our devices and policies and having a consistent way to manage devices on the Windows side.

How has it helped my organization?

Implementing Microsoft Intune has provided a more streamlined and consistent method for device management across our multiple domains, effectively consolidating our administrative efforts.

The Microsoft Intune user experience is good. I would rate it eight out of ten.

What is most valuable?

Within Intune, managing policies and having a consistent way to manage devices is valuable.

What needs improvement?

Intune is a constantly evolving product, with Microsoft prioritizing its development over on-premise tools. While no specific feature requires immediate improvement, the ongoing expansion of reporting and inventory capabilities promises to enhance its utility.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Intune for at least seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The Microsoft Intune stability is getting better, and I would rate it eight out of ten. A couple of years ago, the performance was not as good as it is now, but there are noticeable backend improvements.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune's scalability has improved over the years.

How are customer service and support?


How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used Configuration Manager and are continuing to use it. The addition of Intune was due to Microsoft's direction.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Microsoft Intune eight out of ten. Nothing is perfect, but it's good.

We began using Copilot, but it is currently restricted to a select few. Due to its potential for increased productivity and improved user experience, we are advocating for its wider adoption.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Muhammad Javed - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of EUC at Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB)
Real User
Jan 15, 2024
Helps unify our endpoint and security management tools, enhances IT security operations, and improves our security posture
Pros and Cons
  • "Intune's unified endpoint management platform is invaluable."
  • "Microsoft Intune is not user-friendly to manage and has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We opted for Microsoft Intune for endpoint management within our Microsoft solution bundle.

How has it helped my organization?

Intune unifies our endpoint and security management tools.

Managing our devices in a single solution helps our IT security operations.

The user experience is good, especially for SIS Administration.

Intune provides 90 percent visibility and IT control across device platforms.

Intune helps us secure our hybrid work.

Our information security team has been quite satisfied with our organization's security posture since deploying Intune.

Microsoft's E3 and S3 subscriptions keep us within their ecosystem and enhance our IT productivity, eliminating the need for third-party solutions.

With the implementation of Intune the risk of security breaches has been decreased.

Intune's unified platform has saved our organization money by eliminating redundant costs, like extra licenses and the need for multiple solutions for the same tasks.

Intune helped us consolidate vendors. This consolidation has improved our security posture.

It is important for us that Intune integrates with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Security for both cloud and commonly managed devices.

What is most valuable?

Intune's unified endpoint management platform is invaluable.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Intune is not user-friendly to manage and has room for improvement.

The detection and prevention of end-user data leaks from mobile devices can be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Intune for nine months. 

How are customer service and support?

The first level of remote support is inadequate. While the E5 license grants access to advanced support, I've encountered instances where the technical support team deflects responsibility. For example, a recent issue with Microsoft not syncing properly with the cloud was attributed to Windows and redirected to another team. Due to Microsoft's overall responsibility for their products, I believe since it all falls under the umbrella of Microsoft, they should deal with it.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

Once we create our tenants, the migration and synchronization of the users to the cloud services is straightforward.

We deployed the solution in phases and it took around three months to complete. Three people from our end were involved in the deployment.

What about the implementation team?

Our Microsoft partner helped with the deployment.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated IBM, Ivanti, and Workspace ONE but our management decided to move away from third-party platforms to simplify and save costs.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Microsoft Intune a nine out of ten. Intune is missing a single-pane-of-glass, requiring us to jump through multiple portals to manage all our devices.

We have 3,000 users.

Microsoft Intune is a top-notch solution and I recommend it.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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reviewer2748810 - PeerSpot reviewer
UC Architect at a consumer goods company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Aug 9, 2025
Works perfectly for our diverse organization but support needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Intune has transformed my organization; we are managing to scale the Intune deployment across all our regions efficiently, and it works perfectly for our needs."
  • "When we raise a question or issue, it takes a longer time to resolve."

What is our primary use case?

We have hundreds of thousands of users, so we have to manage their devices, and Microsoft Intune plays an important role in managing those devices through deploying applications, operating systems, and security configurations. 

How has it helped my organization?

Microsoft Intune has transformed my organization. We are managing to scale the Intune deployment across all our regions efficiently. 

It works perfectly for our needs. Our organization's architecture is well-suited for Microsoft Intune. Given that we are a diverse organization, managing connectivity with our endpoints can be quite challenging. However, Microsoft Intune offers an ideal interface solution that meets our requirements.

What is most valuable?

It is a device management tool that includes all the features which were available in SCCM, such as OS deployment, user device enrollment, and Autopilot. These features are primarily important for us to do automated OS deployment.

As a user, I assess the user experience of Microsoft Intune to be seamless. Users have to log in with their email ID on the device itself, and the process is seamless. Their 365 is integrated, and Outlook is configured automatically.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Intune is evolving. They are introducing new features every month. For instance, they integrated Copilot, among many other features added in terms of Apple and Chrome. These enhancements are being implemented gradually, and I believe they are actually improving the user experience.

Local administrators use this tool to connect with users, and they require a password to be reset or retrieved. It can be a bit inconvenient for them to log into Intune just to raise privileges and reset the password.

Their technical support can be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Microsoft Intune for Windows devices since 2021.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune is stable and reliable. I did not find any anomalies with the solution that Microsoft has introduced. None of the market has reported downtime for longer periods, though they might have experienced something with very short notice, but they have not reported it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It fits perfectly with the growing needs of my organization. 

How are customer service and support?

When we raise a question or issue, it takes a longer time to resolve. I would rate the technical support a five out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using SCCM before Microsoft Intune. It was cost-effective to switch from SCCM to Microsoft Intune because it has no local infrastructure to manage. Earlier, we were paying to manage our SCCM across hundreds of primary and secondary servers globally.

How was the initial setup?

I was the one who designed the solution for my organization. We only faced a challenge when trying to implement a hybrid solution because it wasn't feasible with our multiple forests. As a result, we had to discard the option for hybrid deployment. Instead, we decided to use pure Autopilot devices for the Entra join process. For the existing domain-joined devices, we opted for co-management. Ultimately, the primary authentication for these devices will remain with the domain, but they will operate in a hybrid state.

What was our ROI?

In terms of infrastructure costs, we were previously managing our SCCM across the entire group, which involved hundreds of primary and secondary servers for managing endpoints and distribution centers. When we calculate the total expenses, Microsoft Intune turns out to be quite cost-effective. In fact, entire regions have approached us to adopt Microsoft Intune, so I can see that the ROI is fully recoverable. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We didn't have to pay anything for Microsoft Intune with our subscription.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have not evaluated other options before choosing Microsoft Intune because it comes free with all our licenses distributed across our users.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Microsoft Intune a seven out of ten. There are many things they have to add.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Amjad Ali - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Technical Support at a government with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 5
Mar 31, 2025
Provides enhanced security with flexible policy management for enterprise environments
Pros and Cons
  • "Overall, I would rate Microsoft Intune as eight out of ten."
  • "I rate Microsoft support between six to eight. The support often involves third parties hired by Microsoft who are knowledgeable, but sometimes the help I receive is not adequate."

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft Intune on corporate devices as well as bring your own devices. It is always within an enterprise environment. I deal with industries such as manufacturing and health.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Intune provides a more secure way by offering MFA policy, conditional access policies, and R-back policies. I can set up all my GPO policies, and Microsoft is moving these features to Microsoft Intune.

What needs improvement?

I could not discuss all the areas that need improvement due to time constraints. However, there are definitely challenges that could be addressed.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Intune for around five to six years.

How are customer service and support?

I rate Microsoft support between six to eight. The support often involves third parties hired by Microsoft who are knowledgeable, but sometimes the help I receive is not adequate.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used Blackberry until it was discontinued, which led me to switch to Microsoft Intune.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is not difficult. The deployment time depends on the project specifics.

What was our ROI?

I rate the return on investment for Microsoft Intune as seven out of ten.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing and licensing depend on my company's budget. If the company can afford it, it is manageable.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate Microsoft Intune as eight out of ten.

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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system engineer 2 at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
Mar 7, 2025
Management tools streamline device provisioning and security across multiple platforms
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Intune is a cost-saving solution, reducing IT department workload and allowing for faster device provisioning compared to traditional methods."
  • "The reporting part needs improvement, and it would be beneficial if it could integrate with third-party tools instead of just Power BI."

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft Intune to manage devices and Windows, including Linux and macOS. It provides a zero-touch experience for provisioning mobile devices like iOS, iPad, Android, and macOS. It offers security and serves as a management tool where multiple products can be managed.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Intune helps me manage devices and Windows, including Linux and macOS. It provides a zero-touch experience for provisioning mobile devices like iOS, iPad, Android, and macOS. It offers security and acts as a management tool where multiple products can be managed. Having all endpoint and security management tools in one place reduces the IT department's workload, making provisioning devices faster compared to traditional methods.

What needs improvement?

The reporting part needs improvement, and it would be beneficial if it could integrate with third-party tools instead of just Power BI. Additionally, the inventories could be enhanced.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have ten years of experience working with Microsoft Intune. I also have experience with Jamf Pro, which I have used for four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I can give Microsoft Intune a ten out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I can give Microsoft Intune a nine out of ten for scalability.

How are customer service and support?

Customer service is good, and I would rate it nine out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not use any other solution before Microsoft Intune.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was conducted in-house, and no external integrator or consultant was used.

What about the implementation team?

We did not use an integrator or consultant; everything was done in-house.

What was our ROI?

Microsoft Intune is a cost-saving solution, reducing IT department workload and allowing for faster device provisioning compared to traditional methods. However, I am not sure about the exact savings per month or year.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I find the price somewhat affordable.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I never evaluated any other options before choosing Microsoft Intune.

What other advice do I have?

My advice is to improve the reporting capabilities and integrate with third-party tools. I rate the overall solution nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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reviewer1209912 - PeerSpot reviewer
CSO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Reseller
Top 20
Sep 11, 2024
Is cost efficient and easy to deploy, but the support is subpar
Pros and Cons
  • "The Mobile Device Management in Intune is a valuable feature."
  • "We've faced significant pushback with Copilot as our clients aren't seeing a favorable cost-benefit analysis."

What is our primary use case?

We've experimented with and deployed Autopilot for building and deploying software through Intune, utilizing Intune policies to modify Azure AD joined systems, now referred to as Entra joined. This covers the entire scope of Intune that we've explored and implemented.

We are a consulting company with extensive experience in deploying Intune. We utilize Intune for hybrid join Entra machines. For clients who have the necessary licenses, while Intune is not a full-fledged Remote Monitoring and Management solution, it can serve as an effective replacement for RMM if you are a Managed Service Provider.

How has it helped my organization?

While more mature tools exist for securing hybrid work and protecting data on BYOD and company devices, Intune is a viable option for clients who want to leverage MDM with their Premium or E3 license, especially if cost is a major concern. Despite some challenges with Samsung Knox and iOS devices, Intune has shown improvement, and these issues are less frequent. As Microsoft doesn't have a native phone, limitations are inevitable.

What is most valuable?

The Mobile Device Management in Intune is a valuable feature.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft recently separated Defender into Security. Intune does not centralize all endpoint and security management tools into one place. It used to be more centralized.

The Microsoft support has been subpar for some time now. Troubleshooting issues often require us to involve a partner, which isn't an ideal or easily manageable solution given the challenges with Microsoft support. We need a reliable partner, but that partnership might still require Microsoft's assistance.

We've faced significant pushback with Copilot as our clients aren't seeing a favorable cost-benefit analysis. Many are opting for ChatGPT Enterprise instead of integrating Copilot into their workflows. We initially expected significant value from Copilot, but Microsoft's pricing is excessive, and the product itself is not exceptional. It remains quite rudimentary in its current state.

Microsoft should not rely on partners to fix issues. While users can open tickets with Microsoft, they often cannot resolve the problems themselves and must engage a partner. This is not an à la carte solution. Perhaps when Copilot eventually becomes available, it will address this. It's not Intune's fault, as it is used frequently.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Intune for ten years.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is not good.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Negative

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We tried numerous solutions prior to Intune, but Microsoft's inclusion of it within their licensing model incentivized us to adopt it. Since we were already paying for the license, it made sense to leverage its full potential and maximize our investment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

If you're subscribing to Premium or E3, there are no additional costs for Intune, it's included. However, with lower-tier plans, you don't get the full suite of security features. Depending on your specific licenses, you might have some level of Advanced Threat Protection, Endpoint Detection Response, or other Defender tools, but not the complete package. Generally, for around 300 users, you get decent protection with Defender for desktop and server – it's a good value. But with E5 licenses, you're at the enterprise level, and you get what you pay for, so expect add-ons. I don't think Microsoft would position Intune as a primary security product anymore, given their recent cloud changes and the focus on Defender. Intune is useful for patching, but it's not a comprehensive security solution in itself. That's why Microsoft has rebranded their security offerings under security.microsoft.com.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Intune six out of ten.

Many of our clients with premium or E3 or above licenses use Intune because it's included in their Microsoft solution. They prefer to leverage a Microsoft product over a third-party alternative. Additionally, Intune allows us to maximize the value of our clients' existing licenses. Therefore, if a client has a premium license, has under 300 users, or is on E3 or above, there's no reason to use another solution when Intune is readily available.

Microsoft recently transitioned from Intune to Endpoint, then back to Intune. Additionally, they moved certain security aspects of Purview into a separate deployment, as is the case with their ATP Defender Suite. This shift signifies a move away from a single, unified management interface to a more distributed model.

We use the enterprise application management feature to roll out apps. While there are better tools available for app discovery, deployment, and automatic updating, Intune's inclusion in the Microsoft bundle keeps costs down. Although Intune may not be the ideal solution for automated application deployment or MDM, its integration with Microsoft licenses makes it a worthwhile option, especially with the expectation of future improvements from Microsoft.

We use the Advanced Endpoint Analytics but it is no longer in Intune. It's been moved over to the security portal for Defender.

The endpoint analytics feature, which helps proactively detect and remediate anomalies and endpoints, is now part of Microsoft Defender formerly known as Advanced Threat Protection. Gartner rates it very highly. To perform threat hunting, we need the appropriate licensing, such as a P2 Defender license. This functionality is not available within Intune. We are transitioning from the older Advanced Threat Protection to the newer Microsoft Defender platform. Previously, configuration was done through Intune, but now we manage it through the Microsoft security site.

My advice for any organization that is already paying for a Premium or above Microsoft license is to deploy Intune because it makes financial sense. Intune is not a bad tool but if they run into any issues, the Microsoft support is no good so they need to rely on a good partner to help resolve the issue.

Microsoft cannot fully replicate the functionality of a Remote Monitoring and Management tool. However, it could incorporate certain RMM features into its existing products or develop new tools that complement RMM solutions.

By implementing Intune, we are exposing aspects of our infrastructure to the cloud that traditionally would remain on-premises. This means relying heavily on Microsoft's infrastructure and security. As we saw a few years ago with the Department of Justice's issues, which were clearly Microsoft-related, placing all our trust in one provider can lead to potential problems. However, despite these concerns, we have not encountered any security issues with Intune to date. But at the end of the day, we are maximizing our license.

Intune deployment is straightforward if you're well-prepared, whether for a hybrid setup or a purely Azure-based one. Packaging new apps is generally well-documented, but troubleshooting can be trickier. There are helpful PowerShell scripts available, though they might not be easy to find.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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Updated: August 2026
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