N-able Take Control vs ScreenConnect comparison

N-able and ConnectWise are both solutions in the Remote Access category. N-able is ranked #26, while ConnectWise is ranked #17. N-able holds a 2.0% mindshare in VUS, compared to ConnectWise’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of ConnectWise users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

ScreenConnect and N-able Take Control are remote support solutions with a strong presence in the market. N-able Take Control seems to lead with its integration capabilities and advanced functionalities, making it a preferred choice for those needing these features, whereas ScreenConnect offers competitive pricing and reliable performance.

Features: ScreenConnect provides seamless remote access, robust security measures, and extensive customization options, suitable for businesses that prioritize adaptability. N-able Take Control offers comprehensive remote management, robust diagnostic tools, and session recording, catering to IT professionals demanding a more extensive toolkit.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both solutions offer simple deployment processes. ScreenConnect is notable for its easy installation and user-friendly setup. N-able Take Control delivers advanced customer service with responsive support, enhancing user experience in complex troubleshooting scenarios.

Pricing and ROI: ScreenConnect’s attractive low setup costs and pricing model provide substantial value for small to medium enterprises seeking cost-effective solutions. N-able Take Control requires a higher initial investment but offers a potential greater return on investment for large businesses needing sophisticated remote support features.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 6.3%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Take Control is 2.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ScreenConnect is 3.1%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	6.3%
ScreenConnect	3.1%
N-able Take Control	2.0%
Other	88.6%

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Featured Reviews

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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Brian Hershey

Platform Manager at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees

It covers you for HIPAA and PCI certification

Take Control is a way to remotely take over the console of a managed machine, but it also gives you other abilities. You can take over the console, access the registry, throw commands at it in the background, and manipulate the file system Take Control enables you to collaborate with end users.…

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Todd Blake

Senior IT Specialist at a healthcare company with 11-50 employees

Simple to set up, reasonable pricing, and useful remote control capabilities

I'm on the latest version of the solution. I just updated it yesterday. While we have the solution on-premises at this time, we'll likely move to the cloud later this year. They have a trial version that you can try. They have a free version that you can try as well. I use it myself to support my family. I would try the free version or the trial version depending on your business. They can set you up and you can get to see all the features. I would also advocate going to the cloud version. Don't bother with the on-prem. It's just easier to jump to the cloud. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

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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 most valuable feature is Intune's ability to push out updates for the security and antivirus. I also like Intune's copilot and the ability to automate processes. For example, if you have 5,000 employees who are issued new PCs and you need to set them up with everything they need."

"The solution is scalable, and we currently have tens of thousands of users within our organization using the solution."

"The initial setup is not complex."

"I can control applications, and I can secure applications by using the MAM policy, which is very effective and very helpful in protecting our users' data on mobile devices such as iPhones and Android phones."

"Microsoft Intune has saved me about 30% of my time through streamlined processes and efficient resource management."

"Our configuration profiles used to be all over the place. For example, there's a lot of legacy stuff in Active Directory. Going through Intune has helped us enforce settings, which has improved device security and functionality. When you apply something through Intune, you know it works. You don't have to worry about a legacy setting from Active Directory that was uploaded by somebody seven years ago. With Intune, you can see that a device has a setting, and you can be confident that the device is configured how you want."

"I would rate Microsoft Intune a nine out of ten."

"Intune's unified endpoint management platform is invaluable."

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"The most valuable part of N-able Take Control is being able to remotely access your customer's site. You are able to view their network. Once you have it set up, it's always available. N-able Take Control can be used even when other remote access controls have been made."

"Take Control enables you to collaborate with end users. It's for supporting a workstation where you want the person on the other side to see you moving their mouse, and you can work with them."

"N-able Take Control has saved me a lot of time driving back and forth to the customer's site."

"The flexibility to manage bandwidth and organize connections, and the price, make ConnectWise a really good choice."

"Ease of use is good, it's very easy to use, very easy to understand."

"Offers more security than TeamViewer, Google Remote Desktop, and Zoom. It's a stable, feature-rich solution that's easy to set up and easy to scale."

"it gives me the ability to remotely connect to machines that I manage without user intervention."

"You can set up the remote access and get pretty granular as far as permissions go, but it's just been a fantastic tool and I would highly recommend it to anybody."

"The product works well and is quite reliable."

"The unattended access functionality is a valuable feature, because I can go in at any time that I want, deploy fixes, or do maintenance."

"I previously used TeamViewer and Chrome Remote Desktop, and ScreenConnect beats out both as it's easier to use than Windows Remote Desktop (outside of a local network) and it's less expensive than TeamViewer."

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Cons

"The solution does require maintenance, and it is complex to maintain, especially regarding updates, patching, and releases."

"The reports that are generated aren't so great; they don't give a lot of meaning so far."

"Intune has some limitations when it comes to application updates for third-party applications. You can schedule an update, but when it's a package setup, you need to supercede and replace it each time."

"Every time we call, we get bounced to a new team... there is no cohesive end-to-end support, which is very frustrating and time-consuming."

"It's only good for a Microsoft environment."

"I have not been satisfied with it, and I am planning to change it soon. There are a lot of updates coming from Microsoft that suddenly affect our security policies."

"It's only good for a Microsoft environment. While it works very well for Microsoft users but if you have other kinds of operating systems, it's very painful to use."

"In Microsoft Intune, error messages are an area that has room for improvement. Regarding error messages, I would like to see more detailed logs added."

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"We've seen some latency problems in AWS environments. Aside from that, it's a pretty solid service."

"The dashboards I do not use because there are issues. The solution monitors your antivirus and other programs but it does not seem to work well."

"The solution should add the ability to video chat with the user on the other end."

"There is an issue which is pretty rare, but I find it at least when connecting from my mobile device. I am forced to refresh the screen by changing the screen quality to get screen updates. This only happens sometimes."

"There needs to be a way to run the agent without installing, like GoToAssist."

"Something that I would like to see in the future is mobile video streaming. They do provide audio conferencing, but seeing the problem makes it easier to solve the problem. If they had video streaming, if a client had a physical problem with something and I couldn't get remote access, the client could use his mobile phone to show me the problem. In these cases, even if a client's systems were down, I could help, so long as I had a mobile phone environment."

"Reporting could definitely use improvement. With LogMeIn Rescue, I used to be able to, for instance, at the end of the month, pull off a report of every session. It was very simple... I could see the name that was typed in, the IP address to the computer that it was connected to, if it was running Windows... It just doesn't seem - there might be but I haven't found it - to be a way of pulling that information out of ConnectWise."

"Support for PAC files on the guest's side and support for proxy on the host's side. Currently, there is no support for guest-side PAC files or for the host-side proxy (which uses authentication)."

"Mobile interface."

"I have not had to deal with their tech support very much. When I have, I was not thrilled with their support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is inherently reasonable, as Microsoft leverages market insights to maintain the total cost of ownership at around ninety to ninety-five percent of what would be incurred in an on-premise scenario."

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

"The pricing needs improvement."

"The overall pricing of Microsoft Intune is good for companies that have big IT budgets, 3,000 or more users and devices."

"It is reasonable. When you have Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, it is already licensed in that license. So, you could say it is free."

"The pricing is good because customers are not complaining about it."

"I am satisfied with the pricing."

"Microsoft Intune is reasonably priced for large organizations that already have Microsoft Enterprise licenses, but it is less affordable for smaller businesses."

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"N-able Take Control charges you a monthly fee for every customer that you have booked in, and it used to be inexpensive but it's a little bit more expensive now."

"Their licensing model is good, their pricing model is good, their service is good; bandwidth is excellent. They're consistent."

"We pay $85 per month for each user for a ConnectWise package with multiple solutions."

"I think the product's pricing is a good value. I paid $600 a year and that was fine for me. It was about $50 a month. Licensing is all very straightforward."

"For the price we pay, we definitely feel it's worth it, but there are some contenders in the market that are coming out now, whose products are as good; they are offering more features and the price is actually less than ConnectWise. All things considered, the biggest thing is the lack of patching in ConnectWise. If they could integrate that into the product, that would be a game changer, if offered at the same price point."

"We pay $3,000 USD for the service, yearly upfront."

"It is priced well and it is still a great value. Although I have been reading a lot about Splashtop. They are getting pretty competitive on their pricing, including a fairly easy to use remote support for mobile applications, like iOS and Android."

"We pay an annual licensing fee."

"Make sure you have enough licensing for all the techs that you have."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Comms Service Provider

20%

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

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Midsize Enterprise

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	185

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	7

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SolarWinds MSP Take Control, SolarWinds MSP Anywhere, SolarWinds Take Control

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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

N-able Take Control offers robust features for IT professionals needing remote access solutions, ensuring efficient and secure management of devices from anywhere. It's designed to be a reliable option for IT support teams looking to manage client systems effectively.

N-able Take Control allows IT professionals to remotely access client systems with ease, providing powerful tools for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and support. The platform emphasizes security and accessibility, addressing the needs of businesses aiming for efficient IT operations. With real-time performance and diverse integrations, N-able Take Control ensures a seamless experience for IT administrators needing streamlined workflows.

What are the key features of N-able Take Control?

Remote Access: Instant, secure access to client devices from anywhere.
Session Recording: Capture and save sessions for compliance and training.
System Monitoring: Real-time insights into device performance.
Customization: Tailor tools and scripts to specific business needs.
Integrations: Compatible with multiple platforms and services.

What benefits and ROI should users consider in reviews?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlines remote support tasks, saving time and resources.
Enhanced Security: Protects sensitive data during remote sessions.
Cost Savings: Reduces travel and overhead costs with remote capabilities.
User Satisfaction: Positive reviews for easy-to-use interface and reliable performance.

In industries like healthcare, finance, and education, N-able Take Control is implemented to manage remote workstations securely and efficiently. IT teams in these fields rely on its capabilities to ensure uninterrupted service delivery, maintaining privacy and operational standards while optimizing their technical resources.

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ScreenConnect enables seamless remote access to desktops and mobile devices with robust security features, minimizing customer downtime and safeguarding interactions.

ScreenConnect stands out with its customization options, allowing users to white-label their software and showcase brand identity in every support interaction. With AES-256 encryption and two-factor authentication, security is integral. The Support Premium edition includes ScreenConnect View, allowing real-time troubleshooting via mobile camera streams. Configurability and granular permissions ensure tailored access for team members, while unattended access and session persistence enhance usability and productivity. Integration capabilities and tool-sharing optimize efficiency, making it ideal for IT service providers.

What features make ScreenConnect unique?

Robust Remote Access: Facilitates seamless connectivity across devices.
Unattended Access: Allows remote management without user presence.
Customization: Offers white-labeling to match brand identity.
Session Persistence: Maintains connections across reboots.
File Transfers: Enables easy exchange of files during sessions.
Integration Capabilities: Enhances software functionality through third-party connections.
Session Groups and Triggers: Organizes sessions efficiently.

What benefits should users look for?

Stable Connectivity: Ensures consistent remote access.
Security: Features robust encryption and authentication measures.
Efficiency: Optimizes IT support processes and resource management.
Customization: Tailors the software to individual brand needs.
Ease of Use: User-friendly interface for straightforward operation.
Scalability: Adapts to the growing demands of organization.

Organizations use ScreenConnect for remote support, providing IT teams with a tool to assist clients efficiently from anywhere. Managed service providers leverage features like unattended access to troubleshoot and manage IT issues across multiple devices. ScreenConnect's adaptability makes it suitable for companies with remote employees, ensuring seamless support and connectivity.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Bainbridge Technology Solutions, NKIT Systems

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