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OpenText ZENworks Configuration Management vs. SUSE Manager

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 6.9%, down from 10.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText ZENworks Configuration Management is 2.0%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Manager is 3.5%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	6.9%
SUSE Manager	3.5%
OpenText ZENworks Configuration Management	2.0%
Other	87.6%

Configuration Management

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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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it_user1272306

Chief Technology Officer at DoITWise

Helpful impact analysis and the discovery capability is quite good

This tool works hand-in-hand with RPA technology. RPA will allow you to control your servers by deploying the server automation agent. You don't have the discovery, but then you can deploy the policies that maintain the authorized versus current state. On top of that, you can use server automation to deploy patches or remediate configuration issues on the operating system. My advice to anybody who is implementing this solution is to ensure that the process is set up properly, first. Once the process is set up, the tool will do the rest for you. Overall, this is a comprehensive tool that works well, and I wouldn't touch it other than to enhance the UI and make containerization work without the CDF. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

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DHINIL KUTTIKADAN

Unix Administrator at emaratech

Supports a wide range of operating systems but integration challenges persist

From an integration perspective, it is difficult to integrate with Jira or any ticketing tool, which is challenging. We didn't try that, but we opened a case with SUSE support, and they said that it requires consultation for this new use case. In terms of support, both response time and knowledge-wise, they need to improve.

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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

"The biggest asset is the range of device management options available with Intune, whether it is a Windows device, a Linux device, a Mac device, or mobile devices."

"The central administration con dashboard is very easy to use and provides very good oversight on all that needs to be monitored."

"If you need only to load a specific profile and you don't have deep security functionalities, et cetera, Intune is very nice and good."

"For our customer, it meant no on-premise systems configuration infrastructure or identity management services were required."

"We are using the mobile feature, and we are also using MDM to lock the devices, to push restrictions, et cetera"

"At the moment, Autopilot is the most valuable feature."

"I have seen a return on investment with Microsoft Intune, as it has saved me resources; previously, I managed my infrastructure with a team of around six to seven members, but after transitioning to the Microsoft Intune hybrid model, I am able to manage it with just one resource, allowing me to cut costs significantly, around 50-60 lakhs."

"It is absolutely a positive investment."

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"We use it for managing our desktops; we have 350,000 desktops and it allows us to manage and control them relatively easily."

"Overall, this is a comprehensive tool that works well, and I wouldn't touch it other than to enhance the UI and make containerization work without the CDF."

"Helps me perform changes in connected infrastructure thanks to the discovery features."

"Automatic Spiral Discovery: This feature enables deep and dynamic configuration and change management."

"The most valuable feature is the impact analysis."

"The setup is straightforward."

"For those with a Linux environment, it's a good solution, and I would recommend it."

"SUSE Manager helps to optimize operations at a reduced cost."

"What I appreciate best about SUSE Manager is that it supports most of the Linux flavors."

"SUSE Manager is valuable for managing systems, patching, and utilizing SaltStack connectivity for various installations and other routines."

"Regarding SUSE Manager, one of the most valuable features is the logical volume manager and file management, which allows for expanding files whenever we need more space on disk for the files and HANA."

"SUSE Manager allows you to control Red Hat servers, SUSE Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Open SUSE, and Ubuntu, which is something new that other tools do not support."

"When it comes to managing both Red Hat and SUSE environments, it provides the support for live patching, which is something I really, really appreciate."

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Cons

"One issue that Inutune can improve is password integration with the BitLocker key option. Another issue is assigning licenses. We can assign the licenses for some users on the BPM side, and our BPS users work on Outlook 365 but cannot access it there. A BPS person can go to the company portal and download Outlook 2016. They could improve the NDIS part to assign a license directly to the BPS person that allows them to install the Intune device manager directly on our system."

"They can improve their MAM policies a little bit more and make them more granular. They should include more granular group policies. They are there, but they need to be more granular. Its stability should also be improved. It is not very stable. Sometimes, it shows some inconsistencies across tenants."

"It needs incorporation of Knox, ZeroTouch, etc."

"The solution could be improved by the opportunity to connect third-party application databases, such as Chocolatey or another setup store, to Intune."

"Intune has no remote control function for mobile phones to solve issues remotely for users."

"Microsoft Intune lacks live location tracking capabilities. Improvements should be made in terms of MDM platforms for other devices."

"It needs certificate provisioning for S/MIME purposes."

"Microsoft Intune is not as fast and extensive as traditional solutions such as SCCM and others."

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"The native UI should be simplified because it is outdated and a little bit over-complicated."

"The infrastructure itself is stable, but the agent has a lot of problems."

"The native UI should be simplified because it is outdated and a little bit over-complicated."

"It needs dashboards."

"We sometimes have server issues and need to restart the service."

"The initial stage is a bit complex, but after that, everything runs seamlessly."

"We sometimes have server issues and need to restart the service."

"I really would like to have a broader library of VCP's or playbooks that I can deploy."

"It can be complex and difficult for users who are new to Linux and don't have any technical expertise."

"From an integration perspective, it is difficult to integrate with Jira or any ticketing tool, which is challenging."

"The initial setup of SUSE Manager is quite complex."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Previously the price was $4 per month per user. Now it's $2.25 per user per month."

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

"Its price is fair. It's a normal price. It isn't too expensive or too cheap."

"Microsoft licenses are costly."

"It's affordable. In comparison to the competitors, the price depends on what features you need from Intune, but it's affordable. There are no hidden costs, but there are some features that go for a premium price. Those are the add-ons for which you have to pay extra."

"It comes with the E5 plan. We bought the E5 plan from Microsoft."

"It is expensive. The cost depends on the license that we choose."

"Pricing can be improved."

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"This is a really good tool for the money."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

University

27%

Government

14%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Energy/Utilities Company

University

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	124
Midsize Enterprise	53
Large Enterprise	167

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Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Micro Focus ZENworks Configuration Management, HPE CMS, HPE Configuration Management, Micro Focus Configuration Management

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Overview

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

OpenText ZENworks Configuration Management helps you manage both devices and software across your entire environment. A single, unified web console provides insight to both devices and software, improves visibility, and helps reduce costs.

OpenText

SUSE Manager was designed to help your enterprise DevOps and IT Operations teams reduce complexity and regain control of your IT assets with a single tool to manage Linux systems across a variety of hardware architectures, hypervisors as well as container, IoT and cloud platforms. It automates Linux server and IoT device provisioning, patching and configuration for faster, consistent and repeatable server deployment helping to optimize operations and reduce costs. And with automated monitoring, tracking, auditing and reporting of your systems, VMs, and containers across your development, test and production environments, you can ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations.

SUSE

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Tech Mahindra, NNIT, ASIC

Day & Zimmermann, Cisco, CEMEX, L.B. Foster, Adient, Istanbul Technical University, 7Pixel, University of Maine System, Guerbet

OpenText ZENworks Configuration Management vs. SUSE Manager