Adaptiva vs Nexthink comparison

The compared Adaptiva and Nexthink solutions aren't in the same category. Adaptiva is ranked #25 in UEM , and holds a 1.8% mindshare in the category. Nexthink is ranked #1 in DEM , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 14.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Adaptiva users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nexthink users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Adaptiva	1.8%
Microsoft Intune	20.7%
Workspace ONE UEM	10.1%
Other	67.4%

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Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Nexthink	14.8%
ThousandEyes	11.6%
SysTrack	8.2%
Other	65.4%

Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)

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OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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Vikram

Works at Colgate-Palmolive

Really good in terms of content delivery and network bandwidth optimization

Using Adaptiva is really straightforward. Users need to have some end-user computing and networking knowledge to use the solution. The project or implementation team we worked with had good technical knowledge. I really liked the solution's performance. Adaptiva helped us with network bandwidth optimization and content delivery. Overall, I rate the solution eight and a half out of ten.

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Puneet-Singh

Assistant consultant at TCS

Proactive analytics have improved device performance and optimized disk space and support workflows

Nexthink offers many features, with the best being Flow, which encompasses almost everything. We have Nexthink Workspace and Spark, allowing integration with Teams so users can find solutions without going to the service desk, rectifying issues in chat. Nexthink Infinity has brought a lot of benefits to us. There has been a very good change from integration. Integrating ServiceNow with Nexthink automates problem ticket and incident generation, enabling the team to proactively know the kinds of problem statements we are receiving. For the integration with Teams, we have not completed it yet, but we are in the planning phase, and once done, we will observe the results. Nexthink has the capability of integrating with most third-party applications, which is a great feature. With the remediation actions we have in Nexthink, it has provided great self-heal capabilities along with proactiveness. By looking at the dashboards and identifying problem statements, we can share this information with the end-user computing teams to fix issues. Nexthink has significantly helped us enhance our DEX score from 74 to 80. When I talk about features that led to the improvement of our score from 74 to 80, there were earlier issues with device performance and reliability not being addressed. Noting these, we identified devices lacking free disk space and low RAM capacity contributing to high memory usage or excessive CPU usage. Disabling unnecessary startup applications brought us to a new DEX score of almost 80.

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Pros

"I would rate the overall solution as a 10."

"The ability to manage devices over the cloud is a big benefit, as devices now receive updates regardless of location."

"What I like most about Intune is its seamless enrollment process, particularly the Autopilot method."

"If they have Office 365 or Azure, Intune is by far the best choice."

"It is a comprehensive security solution that not only controls access to enterprise resources but also tracks and prevents unauthorized access, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and preventing potential data loss scenarios."

"Remote control is the feature I like the most, as I can take control of devices so that we can work hands-on and create access with access restrictions."

"The key benefit of Intune is its integration with the Microsoft ecosystem."

"This improved control and visibility has helped my organization by reducing risks, saving time, and making compliance easier."

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"Adaptiva is really good in terms of content delivery and network bandwidth optimization."

"It is useful for managing end-user devices. The insights and the data that you get from end-user devices are most valuable."

"This is a proactive management tool and we make use of the metrics, dashboard creation and complete remote actions on end user machines."

"We have found the combination of analytics and automation in this solution to be very valuable to our organization, as it allows for us to perform auto-resolution on customer issues."

"Nexthink helps us improve DEX scores and end-user performance experience on devices, providing strong return on investment."

"Handling multiple endpoints can be very difficult, and I would say if you have a big organization Nexthink will be a big asset for them."

"Performance-wise, Nexthink is very good, and with each version, it is improved."

"Initially, resolution used to take more than two to three days, but after using Nexthink, it has been immensely reduced, and with an immediate click, it has helped resolve the issue in a single action."

"The advice I would give to others looking into using Nexthink is that it is one of the greatest tools to capture data insights where most IT management is struggling."

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Cons

"At the moment, we need more flexibility. We have some offices migrating to Windows 11 remotely. Sometimes, it is difficult to manage image installation because we have to collect some information before starting image deployment. Currently, Intune cannot collect the information needed for deploying new images."

"Microsoft Intune could improve by being more user-friendly and having it geared toward device management. The graphic interface is not very good."

"The reporting dashboard is really limited."

"It would be helpful if there was proactive remediation."

"Sometimes, it takes time to synchronize the policies between the portal and the devices, you don't have a way to estimate how long it will take to deploy. You have some kind of gray area, where it can deploy in 30 minutes or three days."

"The biggest problem we ever have is when something goes out of date after 30 days when nobody has logged into it. We do have a problem trying to get those back online. We've been working with Microsoft to resolve that problem, but that's been the only issue that we've had in the last few years."

"A new Intune feature allows application packaging, but it incurs additional licensing costs for a significant number of applications."

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

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"It would be good if Adaptiva had everything on the cloud rather than having one server on-premises."

"We would like to see the reporting in this solution improved. At present there are gaps in the data it reports."

"I would like it if they could put in some patch deployments and compliances."

"I think Nexthink can be improved in some areas. There are little bugs that one would want to address, but I understand it is not always possible."

"The solution could use better automation and less coding. Since I am part of the administrative background, I'm not completely into the development side. I'm not well versed in coding."

"However, my experiences with customer support have been limited, and I do not think it is outstanding."

"It would be good to have a more controlled way to access their cloud environment."

"The next release could use some improvement in the tools that are provided."

"There could be a streamlined NQL and SQL query functionality, as it can be complex. An easier way to modify queries would be beneficial for the product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Intune is moderately expensive. You can get the license bundled with Office 365 E3 or E5 licenses. The E5s are a bit expensive, but you get some cheaper solutions with Intune."

"It's bundled with Business Premium and an E3 license, which is beneficial. If you have to pay extra, it's pricey, but with the bundled package, it's acceptable. They recently increased the Business Premium pricing, which we don't appreciate. The price increase and yearly commitment are causing some problems for us."

"We don't pay for Intune because it is bundled with the premium subscription to Office 365. It includes Intune and Defender. I don't have to buy two extra products to manage my enterprise."

"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."

"The tool is cheaper than our company's other MDM tools."

"It comes as a bundle, so you do not really know what the prices are. Microsoft does not break it down to the user cost for us. It is just bundled with our E5 license."

"It's monthly for us, but it's built into the license cost that we pay our IT each month. It's maybe 129 Kroner per head, which translates to £10. There are some additional costs. Our IT had to set up and configure their own server, so there is an extra cost for that, but I'm not sure what that costs."

"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."

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"Nexthink can pay for itself quickly if you identify and complete the most valuable use cases. The tool can do so much that to purely compare the price in a static way to other tools in your arsenal would be a mistake. If you do a more dynamic comparison that’s based on the overall functionality and use cases possible then it comes out cheaper. You need to consider it a relative measurement against potential use cases, size of the organization, maturity of organization, etc."

"With this implementation of the Act and Engage module, I believe that there is a one-time fee for a two-month period, which is for the support team to make additional customizations."

"There are certain layers when it comes to pricing. The product has three layers and these layers are associated with certain sources. For example, the top layer have the premium services and the bottom layer has the basic services."

"I would rate the tool's pricing a nine out of ten. The tool's pricing model is pay-as-you-use."

"I have seen it help improve the user experience scores. This helped clients to save costs on another tool that they were trying to deploy in order to improve the user experience by just deploying some scripts. We were able to identify the issues and help them remediate those using our help. The process does not take much time and it provided background on end user performance. Therefore, they were able to save a lot, e.g., for approximately 50,000 endpoints at two dollars per machine per year, that is about $100,000 in savings."

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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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.

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Adaptiva provides cutting-edge endpoint management solutions, enhancing security and efficiency with scalable technologies suitable for enterprises looking to optimize IT operations through robust infrastructure and advanced automation capabilities.

Adaptiva is widely recognized for its powerful, scalable solutions that cater to large-scale enterprises seeking enhanced security, efficiency, and automation. With an infrastructure designed to optimize IT operations, Adaptiva addresses the needs of dynamic environments, delivering innovative features that support business growth and operational excellence. These capabilities make Adaptiva a preferred choice for organizations looking to streamline endpoint management.

What features make Adaptiva stand out?

P2P Content Delivery: Efficiently delivers large content across networks without server overload.
Automated Patch Management: Ensures timely and accurate updates to protect endpoints.
Scalable Architecture: Maintains performance by accommodating growing organizational demands.
Advanced Security Protocols: Protects sensitive data with state-of-the-art security measures.

What benefits should users focus on in reviews?

Improved Operational Efficiency: Reduces time and resources required for IT management.
Cost Reduction: Minimizes server maintenance with peer-to-peer technologies.
Enhanced Security: Provides reliable protection against vulnerabilities.
Increased Scalability: Adapts to growing needs without compromising functionality.

In industries like healthcare and financial services, Adaptiva is particularly beneficial due to its ability to support highly regulated environments. The platform offers significant enhancements in data protection and compliance management, resulting in secure operations and streamlined processes that adhere to strict industry standards, ensuring reliable and efficient service delivery.

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Nexthink offers real-time digital experience management with features like live dashboards, remote actions, and AI-driven insights, aimed at improving user engagement and IT infrastructure management.

Nexthink caters to organizations seeking to enhance digital experiences by offering dynamic campaigns, comprehensive reporting, and seamless ServiceNow integration. Its AI Assistant, device monitoring, and automation features support efficient decision-making and rapid issue resolution. While offering real-time analytics and proactive troubleshooting, Nexthink users have identified areas for improvement, such as enhancing query language flexibility and third-party integrations. They seek better automation, customer support, and pricing strategies to optimize Nexthink's potential. Enhanced monitoring and integration capabilities are also desired to bolster IT productivity and infrastructure management.

What are the key features of Nexthink?

Live Dashboards: Provides real-time data visualization for quick insights.
Dynamic Campaigns: Enables personalized user engagement initiatives.
Remote Actions: Facilitates seamless IT issue troubleshooting and resolution.
Device View: Offers deep insight into endpoint device performance.
AI Assistant: Provides guided queries and problem-solving suggestions.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Proactive Issue Identification: Reduces downtime by anticipating potential disruptions.
Enhanced User Experience: Improves employee satisfaction and productivity.
Efficient IT Management: Streamlines operations and reduces resource expenditure.
Compliance and Security: Ensures adherence to industry standards.
Automation and Integration: Boosts performance with smooth, integrated workflows.

Organizations in sectors like IT services, finance, and healthcare leverage Nexthink for digital experience improvement, endpoint monitoring, and automated incident resolution. They employ its real-time analytics for compliance and security management and utilize its automation capabilities to ensure seamless IT service management and employee productivity enhancement.

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