AWS Systems Manager vs Spring Cloud comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Broadcom are both solutions in the Configuration Management category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.7, while Broadcom is ranked #23. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 4.9% mindshare in CM, compared to Broadcom’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Spring Cloud and AWS Systems Manager are robust platforms for managing cloud services. AWS Systems Manager outperforms Spring Cloud in functionality and automation capabilities.

Features: Spring Cloud integrates seamlessly with various Spring services and excels in microservice management. AWS Systems Manager offers a comprehensive suite of tools, automation capabilities, and deep integration with AWS services.

Room for Improvement: Spring Cloud users need better documentation and simpler complexity management. AWS Systems Manager users suggest improvements in setup complexity and better initial guidance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Spring Cloud offers deployment flexibility within Spring ecosystems but faces initial setup complexity. AWS Systems Manager has streamlined deployment within AWS environments, though the setup process is intricate. Both platforms have strong customer service, with AWS Systems Manager receiving slightly better feedback.

Pricing and ROI: Spring Cloud has lower initial setup costs, making it suitable for smaller projects. AWS Systems Manager justifies its higher setup costs with advanced features and higher ROI.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 4.6%, down from 9.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Systems Manager is 4.9%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Spring Cloud is 2.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	4.6%
AWS Systems Manager	4.9%
Spring Cloud	2.3%
Other	88.2%

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OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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Garima Chauhan

Senior Cloud Engineer at Prabhav Services

Efficient value synchronization across multiple accounts with good reliability

AWS Systems Manager's most valuable feature is its ability to dynamically export and import values in various AWS accounts. When you update the value, it's directly reflected across the system without needing manual editing. This is particularly effective for setting policies securely. The parameter store features are among the best aspects.

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Erick Karanja

Technical Lead at Cellulant Kenya

Highly scalable development of cloud-native applications that offers an extensive range of tools and features, with significant learning curve and complex configurations

We use it for building cloud-native applications and APIs and it helps us effectively manage various aspects of our application It enables you to create applications that can start up more quickly than a standard Spring Boot application. It would be beneficial for the framework to become more…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like Intune's ability to manage roles, maintenance tasks, compliance settings, and patch development for all endpoints."

"We have found the solution is capable of scaling."

"I would advise others this solution is easy to implement in the organization."

"Comparing this to having an endpoint management solution, the efficiency gain may be up to 80%."

"One of the main features of the solution is it allows the management of many devices in different ways."

"Intune has significantly benefited our organization by providing comprehensive visibility into our device ecosystem."

"One of the biggest advantages of Microsoft Intune is that it brings the management of Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and even Linux under a single pane of glass."

"Microsoft Intune helps secure hybrid work by allowing organizations to manage and secure devices remotely."

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"We use the Parameter Store feature to store parameters in all our applications and configurations because it provides a very secure storage solution."

"When we do the automation in the cloud, we use the SSM agent. This helps us to test our automation and documents, and monitor the cloud."

"AWS provides Auto Scaling groups."

"The store organizes parameters hierarchically, making it easier to configure and control versions. It also ensures scalability and high availability, automatically scaling to handle increasing workloads and providing reliable access to configuration data across multiple AWS availability zones."

"The solution's most valuable feature is the change management option. It tracks every action on my AWS accounts in a centralized way, acting like a control tool for me. This is especially useful when working with Kubernetes and AWS ECS services. Additionally, my colleagues and clients often use the application management tools for configuration, parameters, and installations."

"Systems Manager has a feature where it analyzes the logs and gives us a performance overview in the form of a graph. We know when it's taking up more resources and when there are spikes, so we can predict the usability."

"It is beginner-friendly with extensive features that can be learned gradually based on the user's needs and tasks."

"I use AWS Systems Manager primarily for infrastructure management and automation. One of its key benefits is managing patches and updates for our EC2 instances, including both Windows and Linux workloads. It can perform compliance checks on all managed workloads, identifying which systems aren't compliant or haven't been patched."

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"It offers excellent scalability."

"The solution's initial setup is straightforward. The deployment process took me around ten minutes to fifteen minutes."

"Spring Cloud integrates well."

"Spring Cloud integrates well, and as it's code-based, you can do more customization, so with the way you configure or code, you can have your custom implementations, making it the best integration option if you have Java Spring Web Services."

Cons

"The most significant issue I encounter is troubleshooting when a policy is not applying or a device is showing non-compliant; the error messages can be pretty vague, which makes it necessary for me to dig around and piece things together myself."

"The policies we had in SCCM and AD offered features that are missing from Microsoft Intune."

"Onboarding of endpoint devices is not straightforward. The onboarding process was a little heavier than I thought it would be. That's the key improvement area. Obviously, the more control you have over the devices, the better it is."

"In my additional experience with Microsoft Intune, although it is a cloud environment, it still has some flaws."

"Intune should support platforms other than Windows. We have encountered several limitations, especially when handling iOS devices."

"We had an APNS certificate set to expire last week. We tried to renew it two days before it expired. We logged in to the APNS portal but could not find that certificate. We didn't know where it went. All the iOS devices stopped working. We contacted the Apple and Microsoft teams, and each blamed the other. This is something that Microsoft should take care of. Last week, we had so many escalations from high-profile users who couldn't access corporate data on their devices."

"I'm not able to scale because of the issues with macOS management."

"The main differences between Intune and other products are, like I mentioned, in terms of the Mac. If the customers are majorly moving and adopting Mac laptops while they are using the Intune, they are leaving for other platforms, like Workspace ONE and vMOX."

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"AWS does not have EKS cluster backup."

"The cost is a very important factor to keep in mind because the cost of cloud services, not just AWS cloud, can be substantial if not controlled."

"The AWS UIs are not the most intuitive. Also, the usability needs room for improvement."

"Price is one of the biggest pain points with Services Manager. The pricing shoots up if there's a surge in demand."

"One area that could be enhanced is dynamic configuration management. Additionally, improving integration with other AWS services like Lambda and CloudFormation would be beneficial."

"The current challenge is that we can't pull any incidents from other accounts."

"The fact that AWS Systems Manager takes time to complete the patching process, makes it an area where improvements are required."

"Lacks sufficient integrations."

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"Stability is one area in the solution that needs to improve."

"It would be beneficial for the framework to become more lightweight and efficient when transitioning to the cloud."

"If there's a dashboard like the ones provided by Apigee or Kong, that will be useful."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"Microsoft Intune is available for individual purchase at a low per-device cost."

"Microsoft's licensing is more flexible and adaptive than its competitors."

"The solution is cost-efficient."

"The tool is cheaper than our company's other MDM tools."

"It is average. Some of the costs are quite high depending on what the customer currently uses, but overall, it is not bad. I would not say that I would not recommend Intune based on the cost. I definitely would, but they can definitely improve on the cost. So overall, its cost is not bad."

"For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."

"Microsoft Intune is reasonably priced for large organizations that already have Microsoft Enterprise licenses, but it is less affordable for smaller businesses."

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"An AWS cloud engineer can bring down the costs."

"The platform provides excellent value for the capabilities it offers when compared to third-party tools for similar tasks."

"Most of the features are free. I'm not entirely certain, but I believe the pricing is generally very low. Some services that are part of Ops Manager might have associated costs."

"As we were doing a government project so the government got the project at a very nominal cost."

"It is an open-source or free version solution. It also has a paid version, but we have used the open-source version for now."

"Currently, we are not required to pay for licenses."

"Spring Cloud is an open-source solution."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

10%

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Financial Services Firm

13%

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Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	186

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Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with AWS Systems Manager?

I do not use the automation feature in this product.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

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AWS Systems Manager automates infrastructure tasks like patching and configuration, securely integrates with AWS services, and enhances security with its Session Manager. It efficiently manages parameters and dynamic values across accounts, supporting Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.

AWS Systems Manager centralizes management tasks such as patch management, compliance enforcement, and log diagnostics. It enables secure access without SSH keys via Session Manager. With Parameter Store, it manages sensitive data, while automation with runbooks streamlines processes. Its integration capabilities support deployment automation with AWS Lambda, and it efficiently handles dynamic value export, role deployment, and cross-account configuration management.

What features are most important?

Automation: Streamlines infrastructure tasks like patching and configuration.
Session Manager: Enhances security with secure, keyless access.
Parameter Store: Hierarchically organizes parameters for secure configurations.
Change Management: Centrally tracks actions and facilitates policy setting.
Terraform Support: Allows infrastructure provisioning and remote command execution.

What benefits should be evaluated?

Security: Provides secure access and data handling.
Integration: Seamlessly connects with AWS services for deployment automation.
Efficiency: Automates processes to save time and reduce errors.
Scalability: Manages configurations across accounts and regions.

AWS Systems Manager is implemented across industries for infrastructure management and automation, enabling organizations to execute tasks like patch management and compliance enforcement. For example, in IT, it's utilized to enhance security management and scale operations, while in finance, it supports efficient deployment and data management, showcasing its adaptability in diverse sectors.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Spring Cloud provides tools for developers to quickly build some common patterns in distributed systems. With features supporting configuration, service discovery, and circuit breakers, Spring Cloud simplifies complex systems enabling faster development and deployment.

Spring Cloud stands at the forefront of microservices architecture by offering comprehensive solutions for enterprise applications. By addressing distributed system challenges, it aids developers in building robust applications that can easily adapt to rapidly changing environments. Spring Cloud integrates seamlessly with popular cloud platforms, providing flexibility and scalability, fostering an agile development process. The microservices-focused approach allows for modular applications that promote reliable and maintainable codebases.

What are the key features of Spring Cloud?

Service Discovery: Efficiently identifies and connects microservices in distributed environments.
Config Server: Centralized external configuration management for distributed systems.
API Gateway: Manages requests and routes them to the appropriate microservices.
Load Balancing: Distributes network traffic evenly across multiple servers.
Circuit Breakers: Enhance system resilience by managing failures effectively.

What benefits can organizations expect from Spring Cloud?

Scalability: Easily handle growing amounts of work seamlessly as demand increases.
Reliability: Reduces downtime with built-in tools for managing service failures.
Efficiency: Improves application performance and resource utilization.
Flexibility: Adapts easily to business changes with modular infrastructure.

Industries such as e-commerce, finance, and telecommunications are implementing Spring Cloud to streamline their backend operations. E-commerce platforms leverage its scalability for handling seasonal traffic spikes. Financial institutions use its reliability and security features to manage transactions securely. Telecommunications rely on its flexibility to enhance service offerings rapidly. Spring Cloud's robust infrastructure and modern architecture make it ideal for industries aiming to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.

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