Microsoft Intune
Microsoft's cloud endpoint management for all major operating systems, at $8 per user a month (Plan 1) or included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5.
- Paid plans
- Per user
- Cloud
- Unified endpoint management
- Independent sources
- Verified 11 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 2 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Microsoft Intune?
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint and mobile device management service for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux, integrated with Entra ID Conditional Access.
- Best forMicrosoft 365 organisations managing mixed fleets
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
- PricingPlan 1 $8/user/mo (annual); Plan 2 +$4; Suite +$10; Remote Help $3.50; included in M365 Business Premium ($22), E3 and E5.
- Main limitationWeaker Mac scripting than Jamf.
- AlternativesJumpCloud, Omnissa Workspace ONE, ManageEngine Endpoint Central · compare all
Microsoft Intune overview: who it is for and what it does.
Intune manages all major operating systems from one console with Entra Conditional Access.
Two August 2026 guides list Plan 1 at $8 per user a month (annual), Plan 2 at $4 more, the Suite add-on at $10 and Remote Help at $3.50, with Intune included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($22), E3 and E5.
They note weaker Mac scripting depth than Jamf, stacking add-ons and a 300-user cap on Business Premium.
Main problem it solves
Manages every device through Microsoft 365.
Typical customer segment
Microsoft-centric organisations.
Target users
- IT admins
- Security teams
- Endpoint engineers
Primary use cases
- Windows management
- Mobile management
- Conditional Access
- App protection
What makes it distinct
- Per-user pricing.
- M365 bundled.
- Conditional Access.
Microsoft Intune features explained.
Plans (per user per month)
- Plan 1
- $8 (annual).
- Plan 2
- +$4.
- Suite
- +$10.
Bundles
- M365 Business Premium
- $22; includes Intune; 300-user cap.
- E3 / E5
- Include Intune.
- Remote Help
- $3.50.
Limits
- Mac depth
- Weaker than Jamf.
- Add-ons
- Stack up.
- Trial
- Then Plan 1 or M365.
Microsoft Intune pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 11 Nov 2026 against Rework · Rework.
Pricing model
Per user per month, annual.
Free plan
No
Free trial
Trial
Microsoft Intune plans and prices (USD)
Plan 1
$8 per user per month
Annual
Core MDM.
Plan 2 add-on
+$4 per user per month
Annual
Advanced.
Suite add-on
+$10 per user per month
Annual
Full suite.
M365 Business Premium
$22 per user per month
Annual
Includes Intune.
Rework (21 August 2026).
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesMicrosoft Intune integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Defender
- Windows Autopilot
- Microsoft 365
Supported platforms
- Web
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check Microsoft Intune's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.
Microsoft Intune pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- Microsoft 365 organisations managing mixed fleets
- Windows-first enterprises
- Zero-trust programmes
May be less suited to
- Apple-only fleets needing deep Mac control
- Non-Microsoft identity stacks
Top Microsoft Intune alternatives and competitors.
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| Product | Pricing basis | Starting price | Free tier | Platforms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Intune | Per user | $8/user/mo | No (trial) | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux | Microsoft 365 |
| Addigy | Per Mac | $8.25/Mac/mo | No (14-day trial) | Apple | MSPs |
| Hexnode | Per device | $1.98/device/mo | No (14-day trial) | All major OSes | Clear pricing |
| Iru (formerly Kandji) | Per device (quote) | Quote | No | Apple, Windows, Android | Apple + security |
| Jamf Pro | Per device | $4/device (Jamf Now) | Jamf Now (3 devices) | Apple | Apple depth |
| JumpCloud | Per user | $9/user/mo | No (closed) | Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile | Identity + devices |
Microsoft Intune vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Each comparison has a feature table, pricing side by side, strengths and limits, and best-fit scenarios.
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Microsoft Intune discussions and buying questions.
No published discussions mention this product yet.
Microsoft Intune questions and answers
What is Microsoft Intune used for?
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint and mobile device management service for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux, integrated with Entra ID Conditional Access. Typical uses include windows management, mobile management, conditional Access, app protection.
How much does Microsoft Intune cost?
Plan 1 is $8 per user a month (annual); it is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5.
Does Intune manage Macs?
Yes, though guides call its Mac scripting weaker than Jamf.
Is Intune per user or per device?
Per user.
How does Microsoft Intune compare with its competitors?
Stack18 publishes head-to-head comparisons of ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Intune vs JumpCloud and Microsoft Intune vs Omnissa Workspace ONE, each with a feature table, pricing and best-fit scenarios.
What are the main alternatives to Microsoft Intune?
The main alternatives to Microsoft Intune covered on Stack18 are JumpCloud, Omnissa Workspace ONE and ManageEngine Endpoint Central. JumpCloud may suit SMBs wanting identity and devices in one platform. Omnissa Workspace ONE may suit large enterprises managing complex, multi-OS fleets. ManageEngine Endpoint Central may suit Windows-first IT teams wanting patching plus MDM. See the Microsoft Intune alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Intune?
Strengths: One console for all major OSes. Entra Conditional Access. Limitations: Weaker Mac scripting than Jamf. Add-ons stack up.
Who is Microsoft Intune best for?
Microsoft Intune may suit Microsoft 365 organisations managing mixed fleets; Windows-first enterprises; zero-trust programmes. It may be less suited to Apple-only fleets needing deep Mac control; non-Microsoft identity stacks.
What integrations does Microsoft Intune support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft 365. API: Not reviewed for this profile.
When was the Microsoft Intune profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 11 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Best Jamf Alternatives in 2026 (updated 21 August 2026) Rework Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
- Best Microsoft Intune Alternatives in 2026 (21 August 2026) Rework Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
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Facts come from two Rework guides (21 August 2026). Compare per-user and per-device pricing on the same basis. Confirm with the vendor before buying. Capabilities were not tested.
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