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ManageEngine OS Deployer vs Microsoft Intune comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine OS Deployer
Ranking in Configuration Management
24th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Intune
Ranking in Configuration Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
356
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine OS Deployer is 1.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 5.4%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune5.4%
ManageEngine OS Deployer1.7%
Other92.9%
Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

it_user363621 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at a engineering company with 51-200 employees
It adds necessary drivers for hardware on desktop and notebooks. I'd like to see more detailed explanations and support for how to use it through PXE.
It's helped us to install OS's onto desktops and notebooks It adds a simple solution for adding specific, necessary drivers for hardware on desktops and notebooks when they arrive. I'd like to see more detailed explanations and support for how to use it through PXE. I've never gotten this…
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Before OS Deployer, I used Microsoft WDS, which requires more manual labor than OS Deployer."
"Intune has automated the deployment of patches and applications, which is more efficient and easier. It allows us to deploy applications, packages, Windows updates, and security updates like BitLocker encryption more efficiently and easily."
"Autopilot is one of the best features because we can use it during remote migration and it especially helps in this pandemic situation where we don't need any end-user computing engineer support."
"Users can make screenshots, and devices only need the minimal version of iOS."
"The conditional access policies that we set up are very useful."
"It helps implement conditional access policies to restrict mobile users from accessing potentially dangerous emails."
"Intune helps the organization manage access to its internal apps, data, and resources."
"The features of Microsoft Intune that I appreciate the most are its user-friendly interface and robust security options."
"The feature I find most valuable in Microsoft Intune is being able to configure policies and push them directly to mobile phones."
 

Cons

"I'd like to see more detailed explanations and support for how to use it through PXE."
"Policy and app deployment should be faster, as it currently takes between minutes to hours to apply, with an average of one hour."
"There are a lot of small use cases where we realized that some technical solution was missing in Microsoft in comparison to other products. For example, it lacks something similar to sensing or location-based rules and configurations."
"Microsoft Intune fails a lot when it comes to device compliance."
"It is not very stable. Sometimes, it works instantly, and sometimes, something goes wrong, and you get stuck there."
"Reporting in Microsoft Intune presents challenges because the built-in reports are often too basic."
"Cost is the biggest factor for us right now. Microsoft Intune and AD P1 together in a bundle is a good thing to have, but it is very costly compared to other products in the market. Otherwise, Microsoft Intune is the best."
"The pricing could be improved."
"There is room for improvement in Microsoft Intune regarding Linux and Mac compatibility because some limitations exist."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of Intune is often included as part of a bundle with other Microsoft licenses, which makes it somewhat cheaper."
"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."
"The pricing is competitive, but it is not cheap."
"There is a license needed for this solution and it is either included in one of the enterprise license agreements. Microsoft licensing is a mathematical institute, it could be quite complex. We tend to ask specialized organizations to research what the most profitable way it would be for us to use licenses in the organizations."
"Intune is linked with Microsoft. We can deploy the Microsoft E365 license to users by Intune. There are different types of licenses, such as device administrator licenses, E5 licenses for device enrollment manually, and P1 and p2 licenses for device enrollment automatically. These are the licenses required for the administration."
"Microsoft Intune has been incorporated into our Microsoft E5 licenses."
"The cost is somewhat on the higher side, particularly when considering certain price points, especially in markets like India."
"It's reasonable. They're not giving it away, but it's reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business151
Midsize Enterprise60
Large Enterprise177
 

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Also Known As

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Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
 

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