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BeyondTrust Remote Support vs Microsoft Intune comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 13, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Remote Support
Ranking in Remote Access
17th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (25th)
Microsoft Intune
Ranking in Remote Access
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
287
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 August 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Remote Support is 3.2%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.9%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Hahn Rolf - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution elevates team collaboration and manages remote support efficiently
For me as a user in the service desk, there is already a lot of functionality in the product. I don't have any specific ideas for improvement on that side. Some technical aspects could be improved, particularly in product management. For the end user, enhancements do not seem necessary at the moment. They could probably give the technician client a more modern interface, but the crucial factor is stable connectivity in a remote session. I see more potential for improvement on the administration side, like better transparency when a patch is installed. It would be useful for administrators to see the version and patch levels of the product easily. BeyondTrust could also enhance their quality control process before releasing a new build to ensure no new bugs are present. This is a common issue among software manufacturers.
AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would rate the technical support as a nine out of 10. They are polite, quick, and good with follow-ups."
"We like that it records the remote sessions. If a technician is logged into a user remotely to fix any problem, it records the decision."
"A key advantage is over Password Safe, allowing third-party vendors access without directly onboarding them into the systems."
"We are able to be more effectively connected to computers and servers all over the world."
"It's very secure, and it works very well. I like their remote support feature. It can be used for our clients' desktops or anywhere where the client can be working. I'd have to say the product is very good. It's a strong solution for us."
"I like Remote Support's ability to connect to a system without end-user interaction. A support engineer can log in to the system if a user is stuck and doesn't know where to go. This is helpful when conference room computers get locked down and the user can't access the guest OS."
"The most valuable feature of the solution concerns our company's main use case, which is for connection to our remote clients."
"It is a lightweight, reliable solution that gives IT a direct visual of occurring issues."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The feature that we need occasionally but is really important is the ability to remotely wipe a device, control it, and perform similar functions."
"I particularly appreciate the administration and security features, which can be deployed easily."
"I would rate the stability of Microsoft Intune nine out of ten."
"If the product works, remote access will be a benefit. To this point we have not had reason to have confidence in achieving that access."
"The ability to push applications on devices is valuable. You do not have to manually install applications one by one. If you like to use ten different applications, you do not have to manually go and download them one by one. Intune can compile a package for you, and then you can just push them from the admin center."
"It's not working perfectly, but Microsoft's Autopilot offers great visibility into automated deployment solutions."
"The ability to switch between Affinity and non-Affinity enrollment is great."
 

Cons

"The screen annotation tools could be expanded. I would like to see a text/typing annotation tool."
"iOS interactive support would be a cool addition. Right now it's a non-interactive view."
"In the next release, I would like remote access to Chrome included."
"The Bomgar representative console could do with modernising. The Web rep console introduced is a marked improvement, but is currently not at feature parity with the thick client. This is being worked on."
"The Remote support solution based on Bomgar has physical appliances deployed and leveraged to serve our multiple customers. Aging appliances are going RMA now and then."
"The chat needs to improve. We need to enable set hours for chat support which are separate from the remote support assistance."
"Static notes for hosts: If I could enter notes on a Jump Client and have them appear every time I connect to that Client, it would be a huge benefit."
"It could be more compatible with other applications. We had trouble with compatibility when it came to Entrust. This is because we had issues with Windows machines when we installed Entrust."
"The interface is not as modern as some competitors in terms of single pane of glass visibility across the entire landscape. It has a very Azure vibe and may not be as graphically appealing as other products."
"Customer service used to be better. In the last couple of years, support has not been very good, even with Premier and Premium support. It's been very hit-or-miss."
"A new Intune feature allows application packaging, but it incurs additional licensing costs for a significant number of applications."
"They can improve their MAM policies a little bit more and make them more granular. They should include more granular group policies. They are there, but they need to be more granular. Its stability should also be improved. It is not very stable. Sometimes, it shows some inconsistencies across tenants."
"Improvements are needed in Microsoft Intune's enterprise app management, including support for more applications in app patching, boot batching, and discovery. I also hope the cost of Remote Help will decrease because it's a much-needed Intune function. Our customers need that capability, or they will buy it from a third party at a premium."
"Lacking ability to leverage more iOS device management internally."
"Intune is not the most user-friendly mobile device management platform available."
"Reporting in Microsoft solutions is pathetic. With Intune, I'm getting a free inventory tool, but I don't get a reporting tool. When I go to Intune, I can see one machine's entire data in terms of the hardware and the software running on it, but I cannot generate a report for all the machines in the organization. The reporting is the only feature holding back the functionality that is already there."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would like to order more licenses. This would allow us to support more end users concurrently."
"BeyondTrust Remote Support is a very expensive product."
"Their pricing is a little bit high but it's negotiable depending on the type of client. It is approximately R6,000 per year for a user. I would rate the pricing a four out of five."
"I would prefer that it was more affordable."
"It is expensive. Performance-wise, it is pretty good, but we're less happy with the cost. Its licensing is on a yearly basis. It is also on a per-technician basis. A certain number of concurrent technicians can log in and access all the features."
"Although the upfront cost is a bit overwhelming, the appliance will pay for itself in less than two years."
"The setup is complex. Purchase the remote implementation service and make them slow down and work with you."
"The cost currently according to the client is a bit high for them."
"The price of Intune is often included as part of a bundle with other Microsoft licenses, which makes it somewhat cheaper."
"Our enterprise agreement includes Microsoft Intune at no additional cost."
"It is reasonable. When you have Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, it is already licensed in that license. So, you could say it is free."
"Microsoft Intune is reasonably priced for large organizations that already have Microsoft Enterprise licenses, but it is less affordable for smaller businesses."
"With one user base license, we can use Intune for up to five devices. However, with Soti MobiControl, each license is tied to a single device, meaning one license is dedicated to one device only."
"It's a bit expensive from a licensing perspective, especially as we look to have organizations with tenants across the globe."
"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."
"It is not a cheap solution. The price for a device when you start using it at a large scale can be improved. It is covered under our enterprise agreement. We pay once a year. I am not aware of any additional costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BeyondTrust Remote Support?
The most valuable feature of the solution concerns our company's main use case, which is for connection to our remote clients.
What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Remote Support?
For me as a user in the service desk, there is already a lot of functionality in the product. I don't have any specific ideas for improvement on that side. Some technical aspects could be improved,...
What advice do you have for others considering BeyondTrust Remote Support?
If used properly by a service desk agent, the cost of the tool is justified. The price reflects the tool's capabilities. I would rate the product ten out of ten. Overall, I give it a rating of ten ...
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Also Known As

Bomgar Remote Support
Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

InterContinental Hotels Group, Williams-Sonoma Inc., eBay, Carbonite, Computer Sciences Corporation
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