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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs TeamViewer Business comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 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
5.1
Microsoft Intune delivers cost savings and improved efficiency with security, automation, and streamlined management, enhancing control and reducing expenses.
Sentiment score
4.6
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services enhanced team efficiency and connectivity in Africa and the Middle East despite high costs.
Sentiment score
6.5
TeamViewer Business enhances efficiency by reducing travel costs, improving remote support, and boosting productivity despite some licensing cost concerns.
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
Importantly, when someone leaves the company, it helps protect document access on their devices.
Channels & Alliances Head at Link Development
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
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 support has mixed reviews, with issues in response time and consistency, yet praised knowledgeable engineers.
Sentiment score
4.0
Microsoft Remote Desktop support varies; users often find it adequate, though some rely on community resources due to inconsistencies.
Sentiment score
7.7
TeamViewer Business support is proactive and efficient, earning high praise for quick resolutions and knowledgeable assistance.
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 1,001-5,000 employees
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
6.8
Microsoft Intune offers scalable, cloud-based management, supporting diverse organization sizes efficiently despite minor macOS compatibility issues.
Sentiment score
6.3
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is praised for efficient scalability and management, despite limitations in large-scale environments.
Sentiment score
7.3
TeamViewer Business is scalable, adaptable, and integrates well, though costly licensing and complex setups may pose challenges.
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 1,001-5,000 employees
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
6.8
Microsoft Intune is highly stable with minimal issues, offering reliable performance and robust uptime despite occasional minor bugs.
Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is reliable and stable, though setup and connectivity impact performance, and updates may cause issues.
Sentiment score
8.1
TeamViewer Business is favored for its reliability, minimal downtime, consistent performance, and ease of use during remote sessions.
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
Microsoft Intune has been very stable.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
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 improvements in compatibility, user interface, integration, security, and support to enhance its functionality and user satisfaction.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services needs enhancements in licensing clarity, compatibility, interface updates, security, and performance for better user experience.
Users want TeamViewer enhancements in file transfer, speed, interface, security, and feature parity for macOS with Windows.
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 1,001-5,000 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 cost-effective pricing and flexible licensing, ideal for enterprises with Microsoft 365, but may challenge smaller businesses.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services pricing varies; it is cost-effective for some, but complex and expensive for others.
TeamViewer offers competitive, flexible enterprise pricing with strong ROI, easy setup, supportive licensing, and useful evaluation options.
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 1,001-5,000 employees
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services was that the licensing was acceptable, but I think the cost was fair.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
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
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing of TeamViewer Business was positive, which is why we chose it when we were comparing it with other solutions.
ICT Technician at Thekwini TVET College
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Intune offers seamless 365 integration, comprehensive device management, global control, and robust security for efficient operations.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services offers secure remote access, seamless Windows integration, centralized management, robust security, and efficient collaboration features.
TeamViewer Business enhances efficiency with secure remote access, seamless collaboration, and cross-platform compatibility, improving workflow and saving time.
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
323
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
6.0
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (5th)
TeamViewer Business
Ranking in Remote Access
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Meetings (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 8.9%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is 7.9%, down from 11.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TeamViewer Business is 9.3%, down from 12.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
TeamViewer Business9.3%
Microsoft Intune8.9%
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services7.9%
Other73.9%
Remote Access
 

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
reviewer2795433 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 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
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business123
Midsize Enterprise49
Large Enterprise160
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise34
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise34
Large Enterprise34
 

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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
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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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