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BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access vs Microsoft Intune comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 19, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.8
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access delivers quick ROI, saving time and costs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing IT operations efficiency.
Sentiment score
5.3
Microsoft Intune users enjoy cost savings, improved productivity, security enhancements, and efficient integration with existing Microsoft licenses.
Everything we've gained from it makes my job easier day after day, and I see value in it as an engineer.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Microsoft Intune not only saves costs by reducing the number of personnel needed but also offers a comprehensive solution for managing laptops, applications, security, individual access, and enrollment.
Subject Matter Expert at Engage IT Services Pvt Ltd
Importantly, when someone leaves the company, it helps protect document access on their devices.
Channels & Alliances Head at Link Development
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.8
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access offers quick, knowledgeable support with high user satisfaction but some communication and ticket system concerns.
Sentiment score
5.6
Microsoft Intune support varies, with premium offering faster service, while standard support may be slower and require escalations.
Support now requires opening a ServiceNow ticket, which can be time-consuming.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
When a support ticket is submitted, it directly reaches someone with Intune support expertise.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
When I contacted Microsoft, they had the same expertise, if not more, which is phenomenal because I felt heard and my problem was solved.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Sometimes, the support provided is excellent, and the representative is knowledgeable, while other times, the service needs improvement.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.3
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access scales well for enterprises, though challenges exist with cloud deployments and backend scalability opinions vary.
Sentiment score
6.6
Microsoft Intune seamlessly scales for businesses, efficiently managing countless devices with high user satisfaction due to its cloud-based architecture.
I would give it an eight or nine out of ten for scalability, possibly even a ten, as I do not see a limitation in scaling.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is a scalable solution based on user requirements.
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
The scalability of Microsoft Intune is ten out of ten.
Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Ideally, we want to automatically segregate devices based on user properties like primary use, but currently, dynamic groups seem limited to device properties.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
It supports organizations with 200 endpoints and those with more than 15,000 endpoints.
Director at Provisioned
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
5.0
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is stable and secure, but experiences occasional post-update bugs and recovery issues after outages.
Sentiment score
6.7
Microsoft Intune is generally reliable with occasional minor issues, quickly resolved, and integrates well with Microsoft services.
Updates sometimes introduce bugs or issues, especially with non-English versions.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
We have not experienced downtime, bugs, or glitches.
Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP
It appears Microsoft Intune undergoes changes without informing customers.
Support Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Microsoft Intune has been very stable.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

BeyondTrust needs simpler third-party access, improved integration, enhanced automation, refined support, and optimized interface and deployment.
Microsoft Intune needs enhanced reporting, improved UI responsiveness, better device management, and advanced app controls for non-Microsoft platforms.
BeyondTrust should focus on automating the update process to reduce unnecessary ticket creation.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
We are looking for a feature where if someone is doing something risky during their session, it should alert and possibly disable their credentials.
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
Features like unlocking devices sometimes fail, and the support offered for other operating systems is insufficient.
Strategy & Portfolio Advisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access offers variable pricing, justified by rapid ROI and functionality, with crucial licensing understanding for cost management.
Microsoft Intune offers competitive pricing, especially with Microsoft bundles, but advanced features may increase costs and need better transparency.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is expensive, yet not the most expensive in the market, so the price can be considered justifiable.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs.
Senior Systems Architect IV at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
The Intune suite and add-ons, such as batch management and remote help, are costly.
Technical Sales Professional (Microsoft Modern Workplace) at Alnafitha IT
It costs approximately forty euros per user per month.
Cyber Security Officer at Gudu
 

Valuable Features

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access offers flexible, secure remote management with easy deployment, multi-factor authentication, and strong integration capabilities.
Microsoft Intune integrates with Microsoft 365 to enhance security, streamline management, and ensure compliance across devices.
The secure access must be audited live, ensuring patient data protection.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
The session monitoring and recording feature definitely helps security and audit with BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access.
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
Intune excels in configuration and compliance management for Windows 10, ensuring devices receive timely updates and adhere to organizational standards.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Dynamic groups allow us to set conditions for automatic membership, eliminating the need for user intervention or manual review and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Windows Autopatch is the most valuable because it removes the burden of patch management.
Director at Provisioned
 

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Privileged Remo...
Ranking in Remote Access
16th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (11th)
Microsoft Intune
Ranking in Remote Access
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
311
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is 2.3%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.3%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Access Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Intune9.3%
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access2.3%
Other88.4%
Remote Access
 

Featured Reviews

AK
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
Strong security with room for enhancements in AI analytics
We integrate with our Active Directory regarding the role-based access controls in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access.I have not yet utilized the endpoint least privilege management feature in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access. There is a ready integration guide available for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access, so there are no major issues. All API integration is available to integrate with. More organizations are moving towards cloud infrastructure with BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access. They are choosing this because they do not want to manage their on-premises and other hardware infrastructure. As we are not working with other vendors, I would rate BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access a 10 out of 10.
AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24
Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license
The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business121
Midsize Enterprise47
Large Enterprise154
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access?
The product has improved remote support capabilities since it works fine.
What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access?
Improving technical support for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is essential. When I communicate with technical support for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access, the response time is very slow.
What is your primary use case for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access?
When we are using BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access with FortiGate or some Cisco third-party products, we collaborate with both vendors, take the requirement, and follow up with the technical te...
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What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Intune?
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Also Known As

Bomgar Privileged Access
Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Horizon Beverage, Air Liquide, Gateway Bank of Florida
Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
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