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AWS CloudFormation vs IBM HashiCorp Infrastructure Lifecycle Management comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Configuration Management
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
377
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
AWS CloudFormation
Ranking in Configuration Management
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM HashiCorp Infrastructur...
Ranking in Configuration Management
24th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Management (42nd)
 

Featured Reviews

HA
Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack
Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance
One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.
KK
Full-stack Developer / AWS Architect at Mantiqh Technologies
Infrastructure management becomes more efficient with automated deployments using code
Improvements are needed for sharing resources between template files, especially when using AWS SAM. Documentation can be difficult to understand, and I suggest AWS provide small instructional videos on their website. Additionally, creating microservices and connecting multiple APIs into a single API gateway can be challenging; documentation should address specific needs. The ability to split CloudFormation templates without losing data due to changes in resources like API gateway URLs or Cognito pools is also needed.
reviewer2890770 - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Infrastructure as code has standardized multi-environment provisioning and reduces manual work
The best features I found most useful in IBM HashiCorp Infrastructure Lifecycle Management are reusable Terraform modules, infrastructure as code with version control, and automated provisioning across environments. I also appreciate the plan and apply workflow because we can review infrastructure changes before deployment and maintain a clear history of what changed. I rely most on the infrastructure as code feature because it gives us a consistent way to manage infrastructure through version-controlled configuration. It also makes changes easier to preview, reproduce, and roll back compared with making changes manually in the cloud console. One thing I wish I had understood earlier regarding the features is the importance of designing Terraform modules and state management properly from the beginning. I also find the integration with CI/CD and policy controls valuable because it helps us enforce standards without adding too much manual work. IBM HashiCorp Infrastructure Lifecycle Management has mainly improved consistency and reduced the time needed to provision and update infrastructure. We have also seen fewer configuration issues because changes go through a standardized version control process instead of being handled manually.

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Pros

"The most valuable feature is probably mobile device management. Small businesses are coming under greater scrutiny and requirements for compliance as time goes on. We don't have to worry about a VPN because we can manage these devices, control company data, and lock users out. If needed, we can remotely wipe devices and deadman-switch them."
"Intune's most valuable features are its device management capabilities, particularly its centralized integration with other Microsoft stack components."
"I find Microsoft Intune valuable primarily for its Windows management capabilities, along with its Android Enterprise and Apple device management for mobile devices."
"Microsoft Endpoint Manager's patch management has been the most helpful to us."
"I like the tool's integration with Apple. Anyone who creates an ID in Intune will get an Apple ID."
"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."
"Microsoft Intune has helped us by improving our security posture, leading to fewer security problems, and helping us understand where we have issues."
"We saw a strong return on investment with Microsoft Intune, as it reduced the time spent on device provisioning, software deployment, and security policy management through automation and centralized control while also enabling faster onboarding for new devices, improved compliance management, and lower operational overhead for the IT team by reducing the need for manual device configuration and support."
"With CloudFormation, there is no need to use complicated coding."
"Since AWS CloudFormation integrates well with the AWS platform, it facilitates faster deployment. Building templates for AWS services within the solution is also straightforward, making the process easier."
"Automations make it pretty easy to provision AWS, development, or deployment environments."
"The integration of the solution is very good."
"I appreciate the flexibility of infrastructure as code. With CloudFormation, we can define ground rules, control usage limits, and scale our infrastructure up or down programmatically. Having this level of control through code on infra is a major benefit. That's the beauty of CloudFormation."
"Scripting does what we need to reinstall something from scratch."
"The time to market is really good, I would say, because you can quickly set up a blueprint and deploy it, and the initial setup is simple."
"Using AWS CloudFormation has given us the ability to automate and optimize our infrastructure, reducing manual efforts and improving efficiency, particularly in cost optimization and management of our cloud resources."
"IBM HashiCorp Infrastructure Lifecycle Management has positively impacted my organization as it has been very beneficial for us for quick provisioning of infrastructure since I have been using it for the last two years."
"Overall, IBM HashiCorp Infrastructure Lifecycle Management has been a practical solution for standardizing infrastructure management and reducing manual provisioning work."
"Before using Terraform, our team used manual setup to create clusters in AWS using the AWS console, which would extend into two to three sprints for one person to set up all those components, and with Terraform and those reusable modules, we were able to minimize it to two to three days with all verifications included."
"IBM HashiCorp Infrastructure Lifecycle Management has positively impacted my organization by significantly reducing manual infrastructure work."
 

Cons

"We would like to see support for Chrome and/or devices for Chromebooks."
"I think nine is a very good rating for this solution, and I kept one point out because I think in the future it requires improvement based on future scalability in the IT infrastructure."
"I, as such, do not have any specific inputs or needs. However, there is always room for improvement when it comes to scalability."
"The synchronization could be improved."
"There's quite a lot of development that they can do within their Intune dashboard. I think there are too many lines hyperlinked to move you around. Others, in contrast, give you a simple dashboard and an intuitive administrative walkthrough."
"Intune endpoint analytics can be challenging."
"Intune has limited integration with non-Microsoft solutions."
"I have one remark about the application management for the Android version. Often, the Play Store opens and leaves the possibility to download to the user, which is not good."
"AWS CloudFormation allows you to use the code templates written in JSON and YAML, but not directly in Python. Adding this feature would be beneficial."
"The conditions that can be added in AWS CloudFormation are not as powerful as any programming language."
"Error-handling features can be improved."
"Splitting CloudFormation into multiple formations results in changes to resources like API gateway URLs and Cognito pools, which causes issues, especially when trying to maintain consistency across resources."
"This tool is not intuitive and there are others that are easier to understand."
"It would help all users if AWS improved the auto-generation of the CloudFormation file."
"If Amazon could extend CloudFormation to other cloud platforms, that would be good. Currently, it is only limited to AWS."
"The cost of licensing could be reduced."
"IBM HashiCorp Infrastructure Lifecycle Management can be improved with easier onboarding, as newcomers to Terraform and the HashiCorp ecosystem may find it challenging to understand and complete the workflow."
"One area for improvement in IBM HashiCorp Infrastructure Lifecycle Management would be making the initial setup and learning curve simpler, especially around Terraform state, modules, and workspace management."
"For platform teams, I would appreciate an easier way to manage changes across a large set of accounts and clusters."
"I feel it is not a perfect ten because, as of now, I am using only the open source version where I have encountered some tricky options, and I still require some AI contribution while creating infrastructures; as of now, it is very hard-coded and involves other manual tasks, which is why I am choosing eight, not ten."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Any bundle package, such as Security E3, covers multiple things, such as AAP, BitLocker, etc. If you go for them individually, they would be more expensive. Bundling makes the price more attractive and competitive."
"The tool is cheaper than our company's other MDM tools."
"Microsoft Intune costs about $7 per user per month, which is somewhat on the pricier end. That said, it's a reliable product, so it's fair."
"There is a license needed for this solution and it is either included in one of the enterprise license agreements. Microsoft licensing is a mathematical institute, it could be quite complex. We tend to ask specialized organizations to research what the most profitable way it would be for us to use licenses in the organizations."
"Intune is included in the Microsoft 365 licensing package that we have."
"There are licenses required for this solution. We enable licenses on the devices we need to manage."
"The price for Intune is fair."
"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."
"The tool's pricing depends on the page model."
"This solution is free to use and does not require a license."
"In general, pricing within AWS is relatively affordable."
"The solution's cost is normal, neither cheap nor expensive."
"The tool is free for the AWS environment."
"AWS CloudFormation doesn't have any cost because it's only the resources that you deploy with the solution that'll incur costs."
"The price of the solution is good because it is scalable."
"The pricing is not notably high."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business191
Midsize Enterprise63
Large Enterprise187
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Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise3
 

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