F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs GoTo Resolve comparison

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. GoTo Resolve

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.6%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is 1.3%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GoTo Resolve is 1.6%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	9.6%
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)	1.3%
GoTo Resolve	1.6%
Other	87.5%

Remote Access

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble

Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24

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.

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Ashish Kumar Rai

Associate Network Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Offers remote access control, good GUI and easy to configure

I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal. In the APM interface itself, they could add direct hyperlinks to relevant online documentation. This would provide easy access to admin guides and other resources when working within the GUI.

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Akash Jogdande

Technical executive at Satcom Infotech

Delivers seamless remote access and excellent support

I don't have experience in ManageEngine. I have experience with GFI LANguard, Qualys Patch Management, and WatchGuard Firebox. I also have experience with GoTo Resolve. I don't know about the advanced security protocols in GoTo Resolve. The solution is very good. The vendor is good, the technical support is good, so there will be no complaint about it. I rate GoTo Resolve 9 out of 10.

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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

"It is quite policy-enabled, so you can build pretty much any policy to manage remote endpoints."

"Dynamic groups allow us to set conditions for automatic membership, eliminating the need for user intervention or manual review and ensuring a seamless workflow."

"The best part of Intune is device control. If we need to block a user from opening something in their organization's system, we can do it from Intune. If we want to restrict the movement of an organization's data to prevent users from copying the data into Outlook, WhatsApp, or their personal Gmail, we can limit that via Intune. It secures all corporate data."

"The product has eased the deployment of Microsoft apps to the devices. We can manage it properly. We can control it and push the updates. Another company helped us with the deployment. However, we can do it internally."

"The most valuable feature is that we can manage workstations or Android devices remotely without needing the device to be connected to our local network."

"The solution is fully integrated with the Microsoft platform and the Autopilot feature, which is a unique feature."

"The user experience with Microsoft Intune is excellent because we can manage users and maintain security and policies anywhere they are."

"Intune provides a centralized management solution, although its suitability depends on specific needs and comparisons with alternatives like Jamf, Kandji, or ManageEngine."

More Microsoft Intune pros

"I rate the overall solution nine out of ten."

"The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature."

"The product allows us to create customized portals for your users."

"Stickiness is the most valuable feature of the product."

"The portal access was very good."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"The performance of the solution is valuable."

"Our customers have never complained about the stability"

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"I think that's the best solution I have ever checked; instead of AnyDesk or TeamViewer, you can use GoTo Resolve."

"The ability to change the way that the client works to a service so that we can get a little bit deeper into the operating system, as opposed to just an app running is the most valuable aspect. We also like the unattended sessions. Those are probably the two most important things to us. It's important because we can't do certain things when it is just an application running."

Cons

"It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch."

"The reporting could be improved, as it's pretty poor compared to other products of this type."

"The installation could be improved to be simplified."

"Intune's areas for improvement revolve around security and certificate management."

"I, as such, do not have any specific inputs or needs. However, there is always room for improvement when it comes to scalability."

"Microsoft Intune's app deployment presents challenges for non-MSI and non-store apps, particularly EXEs, requiring the use of a Win32 wrapper tool and adding overhead to the process."

"From my level of analysis, the feature I would prefer to see added to Microsoft Intune is extensive support. Anything that helps to diagnose the problem and solve it would be useful."

"Not all technicians are knowledgeable of the Microsoft solution, so they have to work on that as well."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal."

"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."

"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) does not have a direction for SaaS."

"Regarding price, I'm not directly involved in purchasing, but our CIO thinks the product is very expensive. He's considering moving from the tool to Citrix NetScaler WAF because it's cheaper, and we already have Citrix for VDI. We got NetScaler almost free as part of our VDI deal. Three years ago, I convinced him to use the solution because it's better, but now, with budget constraints, he may want to switch."

"If I could copy and paste objects instead of picking and configuring them from scratch each time, it would be great."

"Integrating identity providers and single sign-on solutions can simplify user authentication and access control."

"F5 BIG-IP APM disconnects when you leave it for long enough, but that is natural for IT solutions to do. That's a little bit frustrating."

"The operational deployment is not great."

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"The pricing of GoTo Resolve is very high compared to other solutions."

"If they included some sort of monitoring system for managed services so we can have it all in one package, that would be helpful. There are managed services solutions that allow us to remote into the computers, but a lot of them have too much overhead. Usually, the remote connection is not as simple and as fast and cannot be run as a service."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for Microsoft Intune is reasonable. Our clients are satisfied."

"We have a limited budget for security investments, so Microsoft should consider reducing pricing in our region. This would make investment more viable, especially since larger businesses in other countries can afford it easily."

"It's reasonable. They're not giving it away, but it's reasonable."

"Any bundle package, such as Security E3, covers multiple things, such as AAP, BitLocker, etc. If you go for them individually, they would be more expensive. Bundling makes the price more attractive and competitive."

"Its licensing model is not complex, but it is very expensive compared to other solutions. They can bring more models and reduce the pricing. They should allow customers to select the features they want and price it accordingly."

"We work in the charity sector, so a lot of our clients get Microsoft Premium licenses or Business Premium for free. They get ten licenses free, and a lot of our clients do not have more than ten staff members. They are getting the tool for free, so its cost is not an issue."

"All security solutions worldwide are expensive. Microsoft has allowed a small scale of features within Microsoft Intune for cost-efficient solutions. If you want the full suite, you need to invest more to gain better security features."

"There is a license needed for this solution and it is either included in one of the enterprise license agreements. Microsoft licensing is a mathematical institute, it could be quite complex. We tend to ask specialized organizations to research what the most profitable way it would be for us to use licenses in the organizations."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"The product is very expensive."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The tool is a little bit expensive."

"Recently, they have simplified the licensing"

"It's very inexpensive. The seats are $25 monthly apiece or something. There aren't additional costs that I'm aware of."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	116
Midsize Enterprise	46
Large Enterprise	152

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	8

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

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What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

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What needs improvement with GoToAssist?

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What is your primary use case for GoToAssist?

For patch management, I use GFI LANguard and GoTo Resolve. I am a distributor. In my company, Satcom Infotech, we dis...

What advice do you have for others considering GoToAssist?

I don't have experience in ManageEngine. I have experience with GFI LANguard, Qualys Patch Management, and WatchGuard...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

F5 Access Policy Manager

GoToAssist

Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

Microsoft

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is an access management proxy solution for managing global access to the enterprise networks, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Through a single management interface, BIG-IP APM consolidates remote, mobile, network, virtual, and web access.

BIG-IP APM can also serve as a bridge between modern and classic authentication and authorization protocols and methods. For applications which are unable to support modern authentication and authorization protocols, like SAML and OAuth with OIDC, but which do support classic authentication methods, BIG-IP APM converts user credentials to the appropriate authentication standard supported by the application.

BIG-IP APM Benefits:

Ease of use
Flexibility
Ability to integrate with other systems
Security features
Granular access control
Responsive and helpful support team

BIG-IP APM Features:

Support for Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) enabling Zero Trust application access
Context-based authorization with dynamic L4/L7 ACLs
Integration with third-party MFA solutions
DTLS 2.0 mode for delivering and securing applications
SAML 2.0 identity federation support
Support for OAuth 2.0 authorization protocol
SSO support for classic authentication (Kerberos, header- based, etc.), credential caching, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, and FIDO2 (U2F)
AAA server authentication and high-availability
Integration with leading IAM vendor products (Microsoft, Okta, Ping Identity)
BIG IP Edge Client and F5 Access integrate with VMware Horizon ONE (AirWatch), Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360
Risk-based access leveraging third-party UEBA and risk engines (HTTP Connector)

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by BIG-IP APM users.

Mahmmoud Rabie, Senior Site Reliability Engineer, writes that BIG-IP APM is "A highly stable solution for load balancing, but the initial setup is complex."

Clyde Livingston, Senior Process Specialist at Telstra, says that BIG-IP APM is "Easy to use, useful access remotely, but lacking stability."

Chris Lam, Senior Solution Consultant at Macroview Telecom Limited, states that BIG-IP APM is "Useful for remote access VPN and VPI integration with VMware.

GoTo Resolve is a leading IT support platform designed to streamline remote troubleshooting through robust tools and intuitive interfaces. It empowers IT professionals to efficiently address technical issues, enhancing support experiences for users and teams.

GoTo Resolve offers comprehensive remote support capabilities, allowing professionals to connect and troubleshoot devices seamlessly. Its integration with major IT systems enhances functionality, while security features instill confidence in data protection. Despite its strengths, GoTo Resolve could benefit from more integration options to maximize utility across diverse tech ecosystems.

What features define GoTo Resolve?

Remote Access: Provides instant access to devices globally, facilitating real-time support interventions.
Ticketing System: Manages support requests efficiently with streamlined tracking and resolution features.
Multi-platform Support: Compatibility with major operating systems ensures versatile deployment across devices.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with existing IT systems to enhance operational workflow.
Security Protocols: Robust data encryption and authentication measures ensure user and data protection.

What benefits and ROI should users seek?

Increased Efficiency: Enhances productivity by reducing downtime through swift issue resolution.
Cost Savings: Minimizes on-site visit needs, leading to reduced operational expenses.
Enhanced Security: Offers reliable data security, aligning with compliance standards for user trust.
Improved User Satisfaction: Delivers superior support services, boosting client and team satisfaction.
Scalability: Adapts to growing technology demands, ensuring long-term investment value.

Industries implementing GoTo Resolve find it particularly beneficial in sectors requiring constant tech support, such as finance, healthcare, and education. Its real-time capabilities help maintain service standards, ensuring seamless operations in data-sensitive environments.

GoTo

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

City Bank, Ricacorp Properties, Miele, American Systems, Bangladesh Post Office

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