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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs TeamViewer comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 19, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.2
Microsoft Intune boosts ROI by reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, automating tasks, and improving security and device management.
Sentiment score
4.0
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services improves access and productivity but opinions vary on cost-effectiveness and return on investment.
Sentiment score
6.7
TeamViewer users experienced enhanced productivity and efficiency with significant cost savings despite some concerns about high licensing costs.
Everything we've gained from it makes my job easier day after day, and I see value in it as an engineer.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Microsoft Intune not only saves costs by reducing the number of personnel needed but also offers a comprehensive solution for managing laptops, applications, security, individual access, and enrollment.
Subject Matter Expert at Engage IT Services Pvt Ltd
With Microsoft Intune, tasks such as device provisioning, policy deployment, application delivery, and compliance enforcement require less manual effort than in more traditional management models.
Endpoint Cloud Solution Architect at Lutech
By unlocking a locked situation, I mean we couldn't connect to a server in any other way, so we had to use RDP.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has helped us to be efficient; we are a team of five serving the entire region of Africa and the Middle East, and it has truly improved our overall efficiency as a team.
System Engineer, Grid Software MEA at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has saved us considerable time because we don't have to be on-site for support and have more accessibility to the machines.
Managing Director
It has facilitated compliance using documentation and auditing through records, recordings, and logs, and has boosted collaboration, especially with our clients and team members remotely or in the office.
Lead Software Engineer at BD
If our issue usually takes fifteen minutes, then we can resolve it in a five-minute timeframe.
IT Manager at SignDesk
I rate TeamViewer Business a 10 because I have used other access solutions like Help Desk, but all the features included in TeamViewer Business, along with its ergonomics and performance, are unmatched.
Senior Application Support Consultant at Talentia Software
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.6
Microsoft Intune's support is inconsistent, with mixed satisfaction due to slow responses and complex issues without premium assistance.
Sentiment score
4.9
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has mixed reviews, with satisfactory support varying by user licensing, community resources, and response speed.
Sentiment score
7.5
TeamViewer's support is generally responsive and helpful, though some users experienced slow response times and server issues.
When a support ticket is submitted, it directly reaches someone with Intune support expertise.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
When I contacted Microsoft, they had the same expertise, if not more, which is phenomenal because I felt heard and my problem was solved.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Sometimes, the support provided is excellent, and the representative is knowledgeable, while other times, the service needs improvement.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
I would rate the customer support of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services a 10.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Interacting with Amazon's customer support seems to route the request to the correct team almost immediately, resulting in quicker responses.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
If I have any issues related to the installation or initial setup, they have been great and a helping hand.
Senior FrontEnd Developer at Adobe
I would rate the customer support a ten.
Head of IT, Infrastructure at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Since 2007, I have not needed to reach out to TeamViewer Business's customer service or support team because I have not experienced any issues with the application, which speaks volumes about its reliability.
IT NETWORK ENGINEER at KFUPM
You can actually use TeamViewer Business as an app on Microsoft Teams.
IT Back Office Engineer (Cloud) at Digicall Group
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Intune offers scalable, cloud-based management, enabling efficient growth and reduced costs through seamless device and policy management.
Sentiment score
6.5
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is scalable and efficient, but licensing, management, and network constraints pose challenges for large organizations.
Sentiment score
7.4
TeamViewer is scalable and easy to deploy, but licensing, pricing, and feature limitations challenge some users.
The scalability of Microsoft Intune is ten out of ten.
Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Ideally, we want to automatically segregate devices based on user properties like primary use, but currently, dynamic groups seem limited to device properties.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
It supports organizations with 200 endpoints and those with more than 15,000 endpoints.
Director at Provisioned
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services scales very well; I could scale it to however many users I would want.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The scalability of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is high, as it is already providing me with the flexibility to access my system from anywhere.
Senior FrontEnd Developer at Adobe
My impression is that most of the solutions, especially today, make sense for large corporations with 2000 seats or more.
CEO & Owner at Mono AS
People responsible for TeamViewer can contact TeamViewer and add more users very easily.
Support analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Scalability has been useful for my organization because we have additional licenses for extra admins, and having the ability to have unlimited end-users is really valuable.
Head of IT, Infrastructure at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
TeamViewer Business can handle growth easily, facilitating all internal services and what we can provide to clients, especially for hybrid cloud and on-premise clients.
Senior Application Support Consultant at Talentia Software
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Intune offers stable, reliable endpoint management, despite occasional minor sync delays and bugs, particularly during OS updates.
Sentiment score
8.0
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is stable with minimal issues, scoring highly in performance and reliability among users.
Sentiment score
8.1
TeamViewer is stable and reliable, with improved security and consistent performance, experiencing minor issues mainly due to network instability.
We have not experienced downtime, bugs, or glitches.
Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP
It appears Microsoft Intune undergoes changes without informing customers.
Support Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
In my experience, Microsoft Intune is a stable platform as it is a cloud-based service, and updates are regularly delivered by Microsoft.
IT Administrator at Newrest Inflight España, S.A
I have never faced any issues related to its working or its availability.
Senior FrontEnd Developer at Adobe
TeamViewer Business is very stable in my experience.
Lead Software Engineer at BD
TeamViewer Business is stable.
Senior Application Support Consultant at Talentia Software
TeamViewer Business is stable and does not crash.
IT NETWORK ENGINEER at KFUPM
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Intune needs faster syncs, improved integrations, user interface, and better support for macOS, Linux, with cost-effective licensing.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services needs better UI, stability, multi-monitor support, security, compatibility, and performance to enhance user experience.
TeamViewer struggles with access management, pricing, feature parity, and interface issues, needing improvements in security, platform support, and connectivity.
Features like unlocking devices sometimes fail, and the support offered for other operating systems is insufficient.
Strategy & Portfolio Advisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
I also understand that this tool is in an end-of-life state now, with Microsoft actively pushing people towards Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
On macOS, we sometimes experience keyboard connectivity issues.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services can be improved by better integrating it within Teams or providing a Teams integration to connect to customer support teams or other systems' accesses using Remote Desktop internally, rather than as a separate individual tool.
technology consultant at Bank of America
TeamViewer could work on performance latency in slower internet connections by optimizing screen refresh rates during remote sessions, especially when transferring large files or using graphics-heavy applications.
Security and Support Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
It's quite expensive for an enterprise, which creates a problem when suggesting this solution to the customer.
Project Manager at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
It would be beneficial to have group functionalities to separate access when many consultants want to access different departments or clients at the same time.
Senior Application Support Consultant at Talentia Software
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Intune offers competitive pricing, valued features, and flexible payment options, appealing to enterprises within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Enterprises experience varied Microsoft RDS pricing; costs depend on complex licensing and additional required licenses like RDS CALs.
Enterprise buyers find TeamViewer pricing mixed, with free trials but costly full licenses; flexibility and support praised.
Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs.
Senior Systems Architect IV at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
The Intune suite and add-ons, such as batch management and remote help, are costly.
Technical Sales Professional (Microsoft Modern Workplace) at Alnafitha IT
It costs approximately forty euros per user per month.
Cyber Security Officer at Gudu
These licenses are not cheap, as they add up in cost.
Chief Technology Officer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
I understand it can get quite expensive and also complex to manage these different licenses.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I don't think there was any cost, as this was built into our experience with Windows and Azure.
Managing Director
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for TeamViewer Business are relatively very competitive and cost-effective.
Human Resources Manager at TP
Compared to the features it offers, this tool is more cost-effective.
Lead Software Engineer at BD
The pricing of the initial setup of TeamViewer was quite expensive.
Chief Technology Manager at Doto Services
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Intune provides unified device management and security, reducing IT workload while enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services enhances productivity with secure remote access, ease of use, and centralized management for flexible work environments.
TeamViewer offers secure, efficient remote access and communication with user-friendly features, cross-platform compatibility, and quick setup.
Intune excels in configuration and compliance management for Windows 10, ensuring devices receive timely updates and adhere to organizational standards.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Dynamic groups allow us to set conditions for automatic membership, eliminating the need for user intervention or manual review and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Windows Autopatch is the most valuable because it removes the burden of patch management.
Director at Provisioned
The main benefits that Microsoft Remote Desktop Services provide to me include streamlining my working process, ensuring security, and offering flexibility to connect to virtual desktops and apps from multiple devices.
Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Using Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has helped my team save time and improve productivity because we had Microsoft servers that were impossible to connect from our MacBook Pro laptops, and once we started using RDP, we could connect and move forward to deliver the project.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The best features Microsoft Remote Desktop Services offers include providing me administrator access, certain inbuilt client tools, and the ability to remotely access enterprise applications, as well as helping me validate whether certificates exist or are missing, or near to expiry.
technology consultant at Bank of America
TeamViewer Business has positively impacted my organization by giving us the ability to provide clients with a good experience and to fix bugs quickly while accessing their computers.
Support analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
TeamViewer Business has positively impacted my organization by boosting efficiency since you do not need to be physically available to the client to troubleshoot or help them.
Security and Support Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
TeamViewer Business has positively impacted our organization by reducing the time of the TAT for resolving issues for end users, which has really helped us.
IT Manager at SignDesk
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Remote Access
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
346
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Se...
Ranking in Remote Access
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (5th)
TeamViewer
Ranking in Remote Access
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
108
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Meetings (3rd), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 8.0%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is 7.3%, down from 12.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TeamViewer is 8.7%, up from 8.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
TeamViewer8.7%
Microsoft Intune8.0%
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services7.3%
Other76.0%
Remote Access
 

Featured Reviews

Varun Mehra - PeerSpot reviewer
collaboration support engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Centralized device management has transformed security and streamlined remote provisioning
One area where Microsoft Intune can improve is the user interface. Sometimes the portal feels a bit complex and not very intuitive, especially for new users, and it can take time to find specific settings. Another point is troubleshooting. While logs are available, the diagnostic policies and sync issues can still be time-consuming and not very straightforward. I also feel that reporting could be more detailed and customizable. The built-in reports are helpful, but for deeper insights, I often need to rely on additional tools. Overall, it is a strong solution, but improving usability and troubleshooting experience would make it even better. While Microsoft Intune works very well within the Microsoft ecosystem, the integration of some third-party tools could be smoother and require less customization. Support is another area that could improve, as sometimes response times can be slow, and resolving complex issues may take longer than expected. In terms of features, I think more advanced automation and built-in remediation options would be helpful since common issues can be fixed automatically without manual intervention.
reviewer2795433 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Secure remote access has protected sensitive country data and supports strict compliance needs
I understand from the IT team managing Microsoft Remote Desktop Services that it is complex to set up the multiple roles, certificates, and networks required. Networking is quite complicated. Even though on the data center side it is quite simple, maintaining the farm of other connections that connect to that server is the complex piece. I understand there are more modern systems replicating what this solution does, which are easier to use, such as Azure Virtual Desktop within Microsoft Azure Cloud or Amazon WorkSpaces, which I have used before. Rather than having to manage all the complex networking, you could abstract it away a little further in the cloud for easier use. I also understand that this tool is in an end-of-life state now, with Microsoft actively pushing people towards Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365. I do not believe further features will be rolled out due to its end-of-life state, making it a legacy solution now.
Begaya Morris - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Software Engineer at BD
Reliable remote access has improved secure collaboration and streamlined daily approvals
The best features TeamViewer Business offers in my opinion are collaboration, templates, a high level of security, and session recording. Collaboration allows me to collaborate remotely with my team members. Besides reconnecting automatically, it provides a high level of security, protecting from cyber attacks and aids in providing assurance in regulated environments through two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption features. It also allows recording live sessions, which can be replayed as needed for future reference. TeamViewer Business has positively impacted my organization as collaboration has enhanced, especially remote collaboration by 60 to 70 percent. I have been able to collaborate with clients and other team members seamlessly. Enhanced workflow efficiency includes faster approvals and a lowered risk of data loss, misuse, and leak through robust features like two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption. It also facilitates compliance using documentation and auditing through recordings and logs.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business131
Midsize Enterprise55
Large Enterprise170
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise35
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise36
Large Enterprise36
 

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What do you like most about TeamViewer?
It is easy to use and has a pretty good UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TeamViewer?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for TeamViewer Business are relatively very competitive and cost-effective.
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Remote Desktop Services
TeamViewer Tensor
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
Bank Alfalah Ltd.
Porsche Informatik, Philips, DHL, Intel, Motorola, Microsoft, IBM, Siemens, Fujitsu, American Red Cross
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