Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs Microsoft Intune comparison

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs. Microsoft Intune

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Categories and Ranking

Devolutions Remote Desktop ...

Ranking in Remote Access

11th

Average Rating

9.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Intune

Ranking in Remote Access

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

378

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 June 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is 2.0%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 6.3%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	6.3%
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager	2.0%
Other	91.7%

Remote Access

Featured Reviews

StephenWatson

National Sales Manager & Technical Consultant at Secure Networks

Easy to deploy with great security and responsive support

The security on offer is the most valuable aspect of the solution. It offers, for example, two-factor authentification. The remote connection across platforms is great. You can deploy it on anything, including Windows, Mac, iOS, your iPhone, et cetera. It offers multi-platform utility. This makes it great for enterprise. Users can use it for PAM access as well. The feature of Devolutions that has improved our customer's efficiency the most is probably the security side. It's gotten a lot tighter. Authentication and secure connections are helpful. They use encryption between them, which is just standard for them. The company has so many regulatory controls that they must ensure their security is very tight. There's a lot of potential cybercrime around casinos, and this solution ensures they are well-protected. Devolutions is a great product that can be safely used between China, Australia, or the Philippines, and it remains a good, safe product.

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OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

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. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One credential can be used to access VPN, RDS, and more."

"It really helps to have all the data already pre-entered and all I have to do is enter the password."

""Inherited" function for credentials - Configure the desired credential at one (top) location, and use the Inherited function on all sub-connections that should use this credential."

"The remote connection across platforms is great."

"The ability to have all the connection information in one location saves so much time from trying to manage the same information across different applications."

"Documentation per entry, good for device configs or important/special instructions."

"It saves a lot of time for all of our IT staff from having to just use the RDP Windows client and reenter each server every time we access a different system."

"There is not a day that goes by that I do not use the tool."

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"The solution is easy to use."

"Everything has worked better since we started using Intune."

"The biggest benefits of Intune are the ability to push changes and the added security. When we moved forward with Defender, we onboarded all those machines automatically. That helps dramatically. For a while, we were left with machines that weren't protected. We could see where people had done things they shouldn't have done, and Defender saved our skins a few times. It didn't happen a lot, but it happened enough that it made us glad we made that decision."

"I have seen a return on investment right from the start of the tool's usage."

"Microsoft Intune has saved me about 30% of my time through streamlined processes and efficient resource management."

"Its protection policies are most valuable. It protects mobile devices as well as individual apps. It is pretty scalable, and its documentation is also pretty good. It is also pretty straightforward to deploy."

"This solution saves us a lot of time once it's implemented."

"I would recommend Microsoft Intune to others; it is a very good and scalable solution."

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Cons

"On complex setups, I actually needed to reach out to support to get it working correctly."

"The RDM client (.NET issue, actually) can stall or lock up while it clears communication threads to the server."

"The console is a little bit clunky."

"If there was a way to streamline the process, it would make it nice."

"Maybe some clipboard functions could be added along with integration of different software."

"Sometimes when updating, the install window is on top of the prompt to close the application."

"Security roles could be improved, especially by enabling renaming of a role."

"The only complaint I have heard is there are too many updates."

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"Regarding mobile devices, Intune is good, but there are other services that I would say are ahead of Intune from an administration and reporting point of view."

"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."

"Since GMS is unavailable in China, we currently rely on device administrator enrollment for managing Android devices there."

"I have realized that while it provides a lot of granular control on Windows devices, it has comparatively less functionality for Mac."

"There can be some added features, such as an improved dashboard. Any new feature that could be a benefit to our customers would be good."

"The solution's app deployment needs to be improved."

"It would be great if Intune offered better data protection controls for BYOD Windows PCs."

"The reporting and cost have room for improvement."

More Microsoft Intune cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Setup costs for most people is negligible."

"If you are a Microsoft MVP, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion, etc., Devolutions offers a free Enterprise License."

"The Free Edition is completely free. You can try also the Enterprise Edition for 30 days for free."

"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."

"While Microsoft charges for actual usage, it lacks discount options."

"It is reasonable for the features it has."

"The price of Intune is included with the license for Office 365, so we don't have to pay anything extra for it."

"While I don't have access to high-level financial information, I believe we have achieved lower costs with this implementation."

"Pricing can be improved."

"The pricing for Intune and the competitor products are all within the same range, there is no true advantage when it comes to cost."

"The price could be better."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	185

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager?

With the security factors built into it, the price point is quite good. They have entry-level and enterprise-level licenses. I don't handle entry-level as it doesn't have enough features in it. A b...

What needs improvement with Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager?

The console is a little bit clunky. It could be modernized. A tech developer might think it is fine, however, from a reseller's perspective, it could use more design. It is functional. However, it ...

What is your primary use case for Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager?

We use the solution for a customer that needs pretty high security. They are in the poker machine manufacturing world based out of the US. They've got offices all over, and the Australia/Sydney off...

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Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Overview

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is a versatile tool designed to centralize remote connections and credential management with robust integration capabilities, catering to platforms like Windows, Mac, and iOS.

Remote Desktop Manager offers a unified interface for managing remote desktop protocols, seamless credential integration, and enhanced security features. It supports RDP, SSH, and VMware, with automatic connection and credential management systems. Users benefit from features like cloud service integration and password generation. Multi-platform support, including Windows, Mac, and iOS, ensures broad accessibility. Though beneficial, the update process and console design could see refinements, alongside better software integration and security role management.

What are the key features?

Tabbed Interface: Efficiently manage multiple connections.
Credential Management: Securely store and use credentials across systems.
Automatic Connections: Streamline connection setup with minimal user input.
Cloud Integration: Connect with cloud services for data access.
Password Generation: Enhance security with robust password tools.
Two-Factor Authentication: Strengthen security with extra verification step.
VPN Integration: Simplify VPN connection setup and management.
Simultaneous Monitoring: Boost productivity with real-time monitoring.

What benefits can users expect?

Centralized Management: Simplify handling of multiple remote connections.
Enhanced Security: Benefit from encryption and role-based permissions.
Increased Productivity: Improve efficiency with snap tool and credential automation.
Cost Efficiency: Reduce expenses by replacing multiple tools with one integration platform.

Industries find Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager valuable for managing server access and ensuring security, particularly through role-based permissions and centralized credential handling. Consulting firms often utilize it for managing VPNs and client connections, while some replace VMware's vCenter for virtual server management, enhancing operational efficiency.

Devolutions

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

Financial Services, Healthcare Provider Network, Government Agency,Technology and Software Development,Telecommunications, Retail Chain Management, MSPs, Manufacturing, Global Logistics and Shipping, Education, IT teams.

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Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs. Microsoft Intune