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BMC TrueSight Automation for Networks vs vCenter Configuration Manager comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Configuration Management
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
377
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
BMC TrueSight Automation fo...
Ranking in Configuration Management
22nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Network Automation (10th)
vCenter Configuration Manager
Ranking in Configuration Management
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 4.4%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BMC TrueSight Automation for Networks is 2.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of vCenter Configuration Manager is 2.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune4.4%
vCenter Configuration Manager2.0%
BMC TrueSight Automation for Networks2.5%
Other91.1%
Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

HA
Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack
Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance
One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.
SiddharthSinha - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer at Kinsfolk Technology Private Limited
Beneficial compliance management, easy backup configuration, and supports multiple devices
My advice to others is the user should be familiar with the network that the solution that is going to be used. This is a network management tool, and the network engineers or the users of the tool much know how to manage it. The right privilege management should be done because you have to be careful that there are not any accidental changes to the network. Depending upon the roles and responsibilities, the correct access should be given which is very important. I rate BMC TrueSight Network Automation a nine out of ten.
Nikhil Nikhil - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Operations Lead at TT Systems LLC
Compliance management has improved efficiency but licensing changes pose challenges
I am not using any advanced features or AI. I am employing a basic VMware vCenter setup for my infrastructure. Scalability has no major limitations, and the solution is efficient. Overall, it's satisfactory. I would rate the vCenter experience as seven out of ten due to concerns regarding license, pricing, and AI features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best features of Microsoft Intune include helping to know if computers are configured correctly and if users have access to apps or the platform."
"I find what is most valuable about Microsoft Intune is how, at the granular level, it allows us to manage the devices."
"As the solution is a software as a service, the scalability is unlimited."
"This is a great solution for anyone wanting a modern endpoint device management solution."
"We have one MDM that works with Windows, iOS, and Android."
"The automatic patching is the most valuable feature of Intune."
"It works pretty well for us."
"It is very easy to use. It has a very easy interface."
"There is definitely value for money based on the features and the value that the product provides, even if it is going to be a bit expensive."
"The network security of BMC TrueSight Network Automation has been the best feature."
"In summary, this is a good tool that does what we want at the moment, and it has had a very positive impact on our business."
"Simplest application for network automation with all the automation features."
"BMC is an excellent configuration manager. It allows you to configure your network easily and get the most out of it."
"The compliance management, patching, and OS upgrades are useful features."
"BMC TrueSight Network Automation is used for entire network management, automation, backups, pushing configurations for multiple devices, compliance, and secure access of the network devices."
"The log audit and historical configurations are the most valuable feature."
"Reliable, stable and scalable."
"My primary use case is for migration"
"I would recommend people use this solution because it can make your life a lot easier and it has a lot of features which could help a system administrator prevent problems and foresee potential issues."
"Configuration Manager has allowed us to reduce the number of admins needed from three to one."
"The features are easy to handle and straightforward."
"I like vMotion because it manages fault tolerance."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Configuration Manager simplifies management. Cloning via live migration is a useful feature."
 

Cons

"I think there should be a better tracking of the cell phones used on the Intune."
"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."
"The biggest challenge is that the admin portal can feel complex, especially for administrators who are new to the platform."
"The current Intune reporting functionality could benefit from some improvements."
"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."
"Integrating certain group policies can be challenging and may necessitate using on-premises systems to integrate them with Microsoft Intune."
"Technical support is not great. If you open up a case, it may remain there for a long time."
"I heard some pain points. The main thing is the learning curve. It took time to implement. It was not the best product starting out of the gate."
"They should add more automation policies for different vendors devices like Ruckus Wireless."
"We've been working with BMC support in various ways such as to allow for the high-availability components to the TSIMs to work together. There have been issues there. We've seen randomness in how other pieces of the software work. Integration with the Presentation Server and the TSIMs has been a challenge. The ports that are required for HA to be utilized were not clearly documented anywhere. In fact, they still aren't documented online anywhere, even though we managed to pull it out of some of their support people."
"I'd like to be able to get more devices into compliance with standards, but that means running additional rule sets and that takes time."
"I believe there could be new features in terms of the latest technology."
"I would like to see more device supported features, mostly on the new brands and models coming in. For any new version or model, it should be supported by the tool, especially the newest versions. For example, the newest devices, like Aruba Wireless, and routers need support from the tool."
"They need to have a single sign-on."
"The product should be expanded to include more hardware, beyond Cisco and Juniper devices."
"There could be automated processes to retrieve the CVS and create a compliance tool."
"The pricing and security could be improved."
"The ease of setup and installations could be improved."
"There is room for improvement in operating and managing cluster environments and maintenance. And hardware environment visibility."
"This is a good solution but it has too many configurations for what it does. In that sense, it's not particularly user friendly and requires too many clicks."
"The customer service and support are not as good as that of other solutions. It is not very fast."
"There are some complexities within the system center. For example, we use two different applications for updates and the deployment of the machine. We also have another third party solution."
"It can take a long time for the first information to become available. On the other hand, that's normal. It has to collect a lot of information before it can predict future needs. But it would be nice if there was some kind of base level to get started."
"Many major industry players like VMware, Microsoft, and Oracle often fall short in software coding and the smooth release of new versions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"While Microsoft charges for actual usage, it lacks discount options."
"Pricing can be improved."
"Licensing depends on how you are providing support to your enterprise, whether it's device-based or user-based."
"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."
"Microsoft Intune is expensive."
"Our enterprise agreement includes Microsoft Intune at no additional cost."
"We use Defender ATP and E5 licenses."
"The solution is more costly than the other competitors."
"The solution is worth the price."
"There's a fee for the licenses themselves, per contract, and then we have a yearly licensing fee that's many thousands of dollars. But that's not just for TrueSight, that's also for support for ITSM, Atrium Orchestrator, BBNA, and other BMC tools in the environment."
"The solution comes with three-year support. We have to renew the support annually after the three years are up."
"The price of the solution is too expensive for us and we are looking to move to another solution."
"Price-wise, the product is an affordable one. The additional expenses, apart from the licensing costs of the solution, are attached to the support a user wants to receive from vCenter Configuration Manager's end."
"Their licensing costs are high. But I think for the scale that we are using, it's suitable. If you use it on a larger scale with many servers, you have to pay a lot of money for them. I think it's suitable for organizations that don't need expert people that want more money each year or each month because it's a straightforward solution. We prefer to pay for these products that are integrated and straightforward."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"The product is highly-priced."
"vCenter's pricing is reasonable, but nowadays, they are drastically increasing their prices, which is pathetic."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
20%
Construction Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business192
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise187
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise20
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vCenter Configuration Manager?
Nowadays, it is a bit expensive. It's costly, primarily due to the licensing aspect.
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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
BMC TrueSight Automation for Networks, TrueSight Automation for Networks, TrueSight Network Automation, BladeLogic Network Automation
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