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BeyondTrust Remote Support vs SCSM comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
304
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 (11th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (20th)
SCSM
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (11th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Remote Access Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
BeyondTrust Remote Support3.3%
TeamViewer Business11.1%
Microsoft Intune9.6%
Other76.0%
Remote Access
IT Service Management (ITSM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SCSM1.6%
ServiceNow21.0%
JIRA Service Management8.7%
Other68.7%
IT Service Management (ITSM)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
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.
LuisSanchez3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Current setup enables smooth problem-solving but lacks comprehensive guidance and local support
More information about setup procedures and a more user-friendly front end would be beneficial. We need more information for setup processes. It is difficult to do the work independently, requiring us to hire external companies for maintenance hours to fix small issues that could be resolved faster in-house if we had better information. We have been looking for an upgrade version, but finding local service has been difficult. It has been challenging trying to get things done. Speaking with the Microsoft office, we found there are no local companies with substantial experience with SCSM. What we have now was installed five or six years ago. It has been difficult to change configurations and look for upgrades, even with all the manuals. Our office is considering moving away from SCSM and getting a service desk solution outside of Microsoft. For me, it has been a good tool to get help and solve internal problems in the office. It is a very good tool, but the difficulty in getting local service or more information is pushing us to look for another tool.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Microsoft's cloud comes with a lot of extra features that are free of charge."
"Conditional access has helped us tailor and enforce our security policies in the mobile space."
"Intune's most valuable feature is its centralized management capability."
"Microsoft Intune brings all endpoint and security management tools into one place, and for app discovery, deployment, and automatic updating, it's reliable."
"The features of Microsoft Intune that I appreciate the most are its user-friendly interface and robust security options."
"Microsoft Intune is easy to use, and it is able to enforce policies towards multiple devices. It is able to bring multiple classes of devices into the same security posture. I found that very useful."
"I like how Microsoft Intune lets me lock down the email profile and make it accessible only on certain devices."
"I really appreciate the features in Microsoft Intune, including the Intune Suite Cloud PKI."
"This is a very secure product."
"The most valuable feature of BeyondTrust Remote Support is the ability to control screens remotely."
"It has a straightforward setup. Bomgar has created a simple, lightweight deployment process."
"I would rate the technical support as a nine out of 10. They are polite, quick, and good with follow-ups."
"This product "just works" (without fail) and is dead-easy for clients to connect with."
"It is effective. It is a good way of making sure that you're auditing what's going on. It also makes the end-user feel safe that you're not getting into things that you shouldn't be getting into because they're authorizing different areas for you to see. It is a pretty secure tool. It is important as far as security is concerned. It is very effective in terms of the support personnel being able to get the job done when they need to. It is easy for the end-user or the person we're helping out to understand how to allow somebody in to get the work done."
"The time savings that we experience from being able to get hands on with a device experiencing trouble, and the time to resolve an issue is substantial."
"I would rate the product ten out of ten."
"I like the reporting service. SCSM has a good reporting service and analysis service for analysis requests."
"Many more features than other comparable products."
"We use SCSM to manage all of our IT operations, including incident and service requests and problem management."
"The most valuable feature is the reporting of incidents."
"The support from Microsoft is good and we also have local support on the ground in Nigeria."
"SCCM provides remote tool functionality, which is not in Intune."
"The most requested feature from our customers is the helpdesk ticketing system."
"It is quite scalable."
 

Cons

"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."
"Sometimes, customers compare it with AirWatch, but the concept of Intune is different from other solutions. It's an application management app. It gets a bit difficult to explain it to customers, but it's not a product limitation. It takes a presale document or presentation to explain it to customers."
"They need to add more group policies. Intune currently does not have many group policies that you can deploy. Its reporting, which is very limited at the moment, also needs improvement. It will be great if they can add report customization. Its stability needs to be improved. Sometimes, when you register a device in Intune, it doesn't show up instantly on the engine portal on the admin side. They need to provide better support for complicated issues. They also have a long turnaround time."
"Microsoft Intune needs to improve the initial login process."
"There are a lot of small use cases where we realized that some technical solution was missing in Microsoft in comparison to other products. For example, it lacks something similar to sensing or location-based rules and configurations."
"There is room for improvement in integration and security as well."
"Some customers have reported experiencing slowness when using lower versions of the Android system."
"Intune should support platforms other than Windows. We have encountered several limitations, especially when handling iOS devices."
"Customer support was better in the past. About two years ago, the response times became longer."
"The chat needs to improve. We need to enable set hours for chat support which are separate from the remote support assistance."
"One potential improvement is in the support department."
"I would like more insight into completed sessions. This would be nice, such as a historical log into the technician client application."
"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."
"It lacks voice integration like the other products because they need the compression to support that large amount of concurrent sessions. We've had to sacrifice voice."
"I would have picked an internal team member who was going to stay on the team for more time. Shortly after we went live, we had a change of staff and lost the main implementer."
"There are not enough product partners in Turkey, making it difficult for me to get assistance."
"The major issues with SCSM include its severe slowness, especially on the client side, and the lack of comprehensive reporting tools."
"Although some engineers at Microsoft are good, the support often lacks expertise, and response times are slow."
"It has not helped reduce the burden on IT resources."
"The configuration could be easier."
"We have had some issues with the SCSM on-premise deployment version in the imaging aspects."
"The logs and reporting-related features of the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"We would like to see a web-based interface that works on mobile devices."
"One of the disadvantages in this product is that the reporting module is not very easy. It requires SQL development skills, which not all customers or IT professionals have."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Intune is cost-effective as it is included in some of the Office 365 packages."
"I liked the tool's pricing until P2 came into effect. I am unsure about the current value versus the cost of the new licensing model."
"It comes with the E5 plan. We bought the E5 plan from Microsoft."
"No one can compete with Microsoft when it comes to price, and the features it is offering."
"The E5 license is expensive."
"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."
"The product is relatively pricey, but considering its benefits, I'd say it's fair. The benefits outweigh the expensive licensing fees, especially for large organizations, but medium-sized and smaller businesses may be unable to afford it."
"Microsoft Intune's pricing is reasonable."
"We pay every year for the box, and there are no additional costs."
"We believe for the money, it is worth what you pay."
"This product provides value for money."
"The licensing is concurrent and we spend about $10,000. It's my understanding that there aren't any extra costs beyond just the straight licensing."
"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."
"Although the upfront cost is a bit overwhelming, the appliance will pay for itself in less than two years."
"The cost currently according to the client is a bit high for them."
"For a smaller customer, the cloud solution costs around $2300 per user per year."
"The platform is competitively priced."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"I would rate the pricing as two out of five."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The price should be lower."
"The price of the solution could be better. My organization has an enterprise annual license with Microsoft which provides us support."
"It is a lower price vs. other things on the market."
"The license for SCSM is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
26%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business116
Midsize Enterprise46
Large Enterprise152
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise18
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise14
 

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What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Remote Support?
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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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Remote Support?
The cost depends on the number of licenses a customer buys. For a smaller customer, the cloud solution costs around $...
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?
I am not sure about the pricing as I do not have experience with it.
What needs improvement with SCSM?
More information about setup procedures and a more user-friendly front end would be beneficial. We need more informat...
 

Also Known As

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

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
InterContinental Hotels Group, Williams-Sonoma Inc., eBay, Carbonite, Computer Sciences Corporation
Fibabanka, UMC Health System
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