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BeyondTrust Remote Support vs SCSM comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
270
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
BeyondTrust Remote Support
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (16th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (25th)
SCSM
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (11th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (10th)
 

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IT Service Management (ITSM)
 

Featured Reviews

Joseph Merusi - PeerSpot reviewer
Everything has worked better since we started using it
Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.
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.
PraveenSharma3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced remote functionality complements intricate admin management
We are using it as co-management, working from SCCM and some from Intune. However, there are dissimilarities between SCCM and Intune, so we use SCCM for specific tasks or policies Currently, with the system, we have some remote tool functionality which is not available with Intune. We are also…

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

Pros

"It allows our clients to have the confidence to centrally manage policies for security. It helps them in securing the organization from a technology aspect."
"Among the most valuable features are the Company Portal that is built into Intune, and the update rings so that we can manage what types of future updates the devices get."
"I haven't used other mobile device management solutions, but compared to SCCM, we eliminate a lot of on-premises infrastructure and maintenance by using Intune."
"Overall, my user experience with Microsoft Intune has been great."
"It is absolutely a positive investment."
"Fortunately, now everything is streamlined into a single, unified platform."
"The solution is scalable. We currently have tens of thousands of users within our organization using the solution."
"Overall, I like Intune as a solution and would rate it nine out of ten."
"I personally like the ability to share files with other machines."
"This product "just works" (without fail) and is dead-easy for clients to connect with."
"I would rate the technical support as a nine out of 10. They are polite, quick, and good with follow-ups."
"We have the ability to securely assist users remotely with a stable product, which allows for reporting capabilities, SAML authentication, and ServiceNow integration."
"Screen sharing, in general, is pretty important for a service desk. Another thing that I have found to be very helpful is that you can also do screen sharing on a cell phone. When people have an issue with their cell phone, it is ordinarily very difficult to troubleshoot the issue. With BeyondTrust Remote Support, you can share the cell phone screen, and somebody can take a look at it remotely. I am not sure if other competing solutions offer this feature. It is pretty user-friendly. It is also good performance-wise."
"Live chat enabled a new support channel into our service desk, integrating with our Service Management toolset. The meet-in-the-middle remote control functionality bypassed a lot of network restrictions that hampered our previous solution, enabling a far wider reach to our end-users."
"It is a lightweight, reliable solution that gives IT a direct visual of occurring issues."
"Offers a secure method of access without having to install agents everywhere."
"The support from Microsoft is good and we also have local support on the ground in Nigeria."
"It is quite scalable."
"The reporting is very good."
"SCSM is easy to learn because all of the material, including training videos, can be found online."
"The most requested feature from our customers is the helpdesk ticketing system."
"The most valuable feature is the reporting of incidents."
"The solution is quite easy to integrate with other Microsoft products."
"It is one of the most stable solutions in the market."
 

Cons

"One thing that could be better in Microsoft Intune is the file size, as it is quite large at times."
"Microsoft Intune has a latency response time issue. The latency has room for improvement."
"An area for improvement is the absence of seamless integration, particularly with external dashboards."
"Customer service is not really good. I would give it a six out of ten. The main issue is the time it takes to get someone involved who truly understands what the product does."
"Intune should improve its software inventory to provide better metering of which software is used throughout the company. This is especially needed for reporting third-party software solutions."
"Sometimes, updating a client policy is very difficult. This needs to be improved."
"There were several bugs with stability."
"The policies we had in SCCM and AD offered features that are missing from Microsoft Intune."
"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."
"Lacks remote support and privileged remote access in the one product."
"Customer support was better in the past. About two years ago, the response times became longer."
"It is expensive. Its initial setup was also a little bit involved, but it was nothing that we couldn't eventually handle. Currently, it has the ability to share screens. Somebody having an issue with their phone can share their screen with a technician sitting at a computer. It would be nice to also be able to control phones remotely, but this could be a limitation of a phone's operating system."
"We sometimes have trouble accessing servers because of credentialing and multifactor authentication issues with PAM."
"It needs better Linux support. We have had issues with Ubuntu specifically."
"Although the learning curve is steep, the product is well-documented.​"
"The chat needs to improve. We need to enable set hours for chat support which are separate from the remote support assistance."
"The product needs to improve its integration with other tools. It also needs to have a better UI and a simple dashboard."
"The price of this solution is high and it needs to be cheaper."
"The configuration could be easier."
"We would like to see a web-based interface that works on mobile devices."
"It's not too hard to compile stuff but it is hard to manage the solution. Even the design itself makes it difficult for management."
"Although some engineers at Microsoft are good, the support often lacks expertise, and response times are slow."
"It would be good if Microsoft added custom attributes or tagging like in Jamf."
"Although some engineers at Microsoft are good, the support often lacks expertise, and response times are slow."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"They have categorized the licenses according to the size of the business. So, if it's a smaller organization, we can choose the license accordingly. If it's a big organization, then we can choose accordingly. Everything is clearly mentioned, and we can decide. It's suitable for all kinds of infrastructure, and that's very goo"
"The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."
"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."
"Intune is linked with Microsoft. We can deploy the Microsoft E365 license to users by Intune. There are different types of licenses, such as device administrator licenses, E5 licenses for device enrollment manually, and P1 and p2 licenses for device enrollment automatically. These are the licenses required for the administration."
"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."
"Microsoft Intune is included in the E5 license at no additional cost."
"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."
"It is not the most cost effective solution on the market."
"Pricing is reasonable for what the service is offering. If it is looked at from a purely remote control perspective then it might appear expensive, but it is the wider functionality that should be considered too."
"​The product maintenance and licensing costs are on the higher end, so I would carefully review how many licenses you need. The concurrent license model is helpful in this manner.​"
"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."
"BeyondTrust Remote Support is a very expensive product."
"For a smaller customer, the cloud solution costs around $2300 per user per year."
"I rate Remote Support eight out of 10 for affordability. It's definitely not the cheapest product, but you get a good return on your investment."
"The setup is complex. Purchase the remote implementation service and make them slow down and work with you."
"The price should be lower."
"It is a lower price vs. other things on the market."
"The license for SCSM is cheap."
"The platform is competitively priced."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The price of the solution could be better. My organization has an enterprise annual license with Microsoft which provides us support."
"I would rate the pricing as two out of five."
"Licensing can be complex and confusing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Government
26%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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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...
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 specif...
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 capabiliti...
What do you like most about SCSM?
The solution offers good productivity at a low price point.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SCSM?
We acquired SCSM for free with our Microsoft Endpoint Manager purchase, and we only paid for the integration process.
What needs improvement with SCSM?
From an admin point of view, Intune has more features and is easier to manage compared to SCCM. SCCM is a little comp...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Bomgar Remote Support
System Center Service Manager
 

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Sample Customers

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