Microsoft Intune vs vCenter Configuration Manager comparison

Microsoft and Broadcom are both solutions in the Configuration Management category. Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3, while Broadcom is ranked #16 with an average rating of 7.8. Microsoft holds a 4.9% mindshare in CM, compared to Broadcom’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Intune

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

vCenter Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune compete in virtual machine and device management. Microsoft Intune seems to have the upper hand due to its strong integration within the Microsoft ecosystem, simplifying deployment and management across diverse environments.

Features: vCenter Configuration Manager offers tools for virtual machine management, allowing seamless VM updating and movement, essential for businesses using ERP or CRM systems, and strong disaster recovery capabilities. Its support for hyper-converged infrastructure and fault tolerance are notable. Microsoft Intune provides comprehensive device management, security, and application deployment, excelling in mobile application management across platforms like Windows, iOS, and Android. Integration with Azure and Office 365 enhances its value.

Room for Improvement: vCenter Configuration Manager should enhance user-friendliness and improve documentation, especially for error resolution and automation. Additionally, streamlining reporting and cloud integration would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune could improve its support for non-Windows platforms and simplify policy management while advancing its reporting capabilities to match diverse organizational needs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: vCenter Configuration Manager often requires complex on-premises setups but integrates well with existing data centers. Its technical support is dependable, varying by support tiers. Microsoft Intune simplifies deployment with its cloud-centric approach, offering flexible, reliable support praised for integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, though support responsiveness may vary.

Pricing and ROI: vCenter Configuration Manager is considered expensive, suitable for large enterprises with a scalable ROI in virtual environments. Microsoft Intune is often more cost-effective, bundled with other Microsoft services, leading to significant savings and enhanced ROI through its comprehensive management tools.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune

Ranking in Configuration Management

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

378

Ranking in other categories

Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)

vCenter Configuration Manager

Ranking in Configuration Management

16th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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 vCenter Configuration Manager is 2.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	4.9%
vCenter Configuration Manager	2.1%
Other	93.0%

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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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Mohamad Irshidat

Principal Consultant Engineer at Estarta Solutions

Migration streamlines processes while real-time monitoring opportunities remain

The migration feature of vCenter Configuration Manager is the most loved feature so far. This particular feature is valuable because it is vendor-oriented and works with VMware, which makes your life easy. Regarding system reliability, it is helpful. When you design it for the process, it will help you minimize the downtime, and it will help the reliability of the system. vCenter Configuration Manager has impacted my organization positively, but it's not fully deployed yet; we only use it for one or two tasks, and our team goes back to using the vCenter itself. However, further on, maybe we'll find a use case that will help us use the configuration manager.

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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

"Intune saves time, and it is very easy to use. It allows us to manage applications completely."

"I like Intune's ability to manage roles, maintenance tasks, compliance settings, and patch development for all endpoints."

"The many policies available in Microsoft Intune for managing our devices are valuable."

"I like Intune's ability to install software to a device remotely and push policy through the Azure portal."

"Microsoft Intune simplifies device management by replacing the traditional method of installing OS, joining a domain, and configuring everything manually."

"Within Intune, managing policies and having a consistent way to manage devices is valuable."

"Mobile device management is most valuable."

"Overall, the stability is good."

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"Scalability has no major limitations, and the solution is efficient."

"The solution is very easy to manage."

"The technical support services are good."

"It is a stable solution with high availability, and we have had no problems."

"The platform is straightforward and user friendly."

"The stability has been very good, with no bugs or glitches, making it a reliable solution that never crashes or freezes."

"The solution is excellent at automating processes."

"The platform's automation capabilities help reduce manual configuration efforts, speeding up deployment and management tasks."

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Cons

"The downsides of Microsoft Intune include the fact that the interface can sometimes be complex for new administrators."

"With Microsoft technical support, they only fix Teams and when they are open, they're mostly trying to close again at the quickest time."

"I've dealt with Microsoft way too many times, and needless to say, I'm not too fond of Microsoft support most of the time."

"Intune should be much more granular in terms of supporting more Android cellular devices."

"The feature that allows us to import the business application from the configuration manager to Intune is not very good at this time."

"The mobile management is good for iPhone and iPad, but the Apple Mac management needs improvement. That is probably because Microsoft does not have low-level access to Apple Mac hardware. If you are doing basic things, it is okay, but if you want to image Apple Macs and do things like that, then Jamf is much better."

"Every day, we see a new feature that we want to apply, but what will be great for Intune is to be able to deploy apps in a simple fashion."

"I'd like some more reporting so that I don't have to delve into PowerShell and I can pull more of the local device information such as memory, apps installed, etc. It would be nice to be able to see the apps that are present there but might not be managed. For example, if they installed 7Zip, it could report that back via an installed program or feature to see what was currently installed."

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"The snapshot functionality on the solution needs improvement. After renewing the snapshot, all of the production was stuck. Right now, its functionality is one of our main concerns."

"SAP CRM could improve by adding additional automation features."

"There are some complexities within the system center."

"I would like there to be support for this solution in Iran."

"The reporting could be improved."

"There isn't a clear document covering all the errors. It would be helpful if the company provided better documentation for solving issues."

"The licensing model has shifted from socket-based to core-based licensing, resulting in increased customer costs. Moreover, if a customer utilizes software like VMware, which integrates seamlessly with ESXi, it becomes even more challenging to consider replacing ESXi. Hence, many customers, particularly in India, are actively exploring alternatives."

"Not very user friendly, too many configurations."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the price a four out of ten with ten being the most expensive."

"It's a part of Microsoft 365 and E5 licenses. Microsoft's strategy of making every feature in Microsoft Intune paid needs optimization. Remote control is one of the basic features, not a luxury feature, yet we must pay for it. I"

"The pricing for Microsoft Intune is reasonable. Our clients are satisfied."

"The price could be better."

"Every customer used to purchase licenses based on their needs."

"Intune's pricing is competitive. For example, the license of Blackberry's Enterprise Mobility Suite was costly, but Intune is affordable. It is included as an additional feature when you buy security enhancements for your organization. For example, let's say I have fifty users in my organization and all of them are using Microsoft cloud services, like Teams, Office 365, and OneDrive."

"The cost is handled through our Office 365 license, so I have yet to be able to compare it directly with other tools in its class."

"Microsoft licenses are costly."

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"I am not knowledgeable with the pricing of the product."

"vCenter's pricing is reasonable, but nowadays, they are drastically increasing their prices, which is pathetic."

"The price of the solution is expensive."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten. The product has increased its cost by at least two to three times its previous cost."

"The pricing is mid-range so I rate it a six out of ten."

"The price of the solution is too expensive for us and we are looking to move to another solution."

"It's a large application. It consumes a lot of resources. Sometimes the price is too high for our customers. If they buy it directly from VMware, its hard to convince the customer that we will bring down the total cost of ownership, in the end."

"The product is highly-priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Construction Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Marketing Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	191
Midsize Enterprise	63
Large Enterprise	185

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	20

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vCenter Configuration Manager?

Nowadays, it is a bit expensive. It's costly, primarily due to the licensing aspect.

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What needs improvement with vCenter Configuration Manager?

My impression on the impact of the real-time monitoring features of vCenter Configuration Manager is that it's somewhat good, but you cannot find the full log message; you have to dig deep in order...

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What is your primary use case for vCenter Configuration Manager?

My usual use cases for vCenter Configuration Manager mainly involve migration, shift and lift mainly, and some type of automation in order to create VMs. I tried using vCenter Configuration Manager...

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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.

Microsoft

vCenter Configuration Manager offers a robust platform for managing virtual environments and optimizing IT infrastructure. It supports multiple platforms while facilitating virtualization, migration, and compliance processes.

vCenter Configuration Manager efficiently manages virtual machines, data centers, and servers. It enhances system performance through automation and centralized management of ESXi clusters. Known for its reliability, it also simplifies patch management and supports hyper-converged infrastructure. Challenges include improving integration, user interaction, and support for cloud and hybrid environments. Licensing transitions and compatibility issues with operating systems are areas of focus. Its strong presence in India enhances VMware environments.

What are vCenter Configuration Manager's key features?

User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation and operation tasks.
VM Management: Efficient management of virtual machines.
Migration Capabilities: Streamlines the migration process.
High Availability: Ensures continuous operation without downtime.
Automation: Facilitates automated processes to improve efficiency.
Support for Hyper-Converged Infrastructure: Enhances the IT environment's scalability.
vMotion and DRS: Critical for disaster recovery and business continuity.

What benefits and ROI should reviews highlight?

Resource Management: Optimizes resource allocation and utilization.
Ease of Provisioning: Simplifies deploying IT assets across the organization.
Compliance Management: Ensures regulatory compliance and governance.
Reliable Stability: Provides a stable and robust IT environment.

vCenter Configuration Manager is implemented across sectors like healthcare and industry. It manages virtualization, server oversight, and host monitoring. Its automation and patch management streamline IT processes, making it a valuable tool for managing diverse IT infrastructures effectively.

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