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Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM vs Surround SCM comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Configuration Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
374
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Parallels Mac Management fo...
Ranking in Configuration Management
29th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Surround SCM
Ranking in Configuration Management
37th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 4.9%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Surround SCM is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune4.9%
Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM0.8%
Surround SCM0.2%
Other94.1%
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Featured Reviews

Varun Mehra - PeerSpot reviewer
Collaboration Support Engineer at a retailer with 11-50 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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
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Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business182
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise183
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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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Sample Customers

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