N-able Take Control vs TeamViewer comparison

N-able and TeamViewer are both solutions in the Remote Access category. N-able is ranked #26, while TeamViewer is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7. N-able holds a 2.2% mindshare in VUS, compared to TeamViewer’s 8.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of TeamViewer users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 19, 2026

TeamViewer Business and N-able Take Control are remote support solutions competing in the software market. N-able Take Control appears to have the upper hand due to its feature-rich capabilities and tailored support.

Features: TeamViewer Business offers advanced remote access, cross-platform compatibility, and seamless integrations. N-able Take Control provides customizable branding, extensive session management capabilities, and flexibility in remote support tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: TeamViewer Business ensures straightforward deployment with extensive support documentation and responsive customer service. N-able Take Control matches this with similar deployment but adds personalized customer support and dedicated account management, focusing on tailored support.

Pricing and ROI: TeamViewer Business presents competitive pricing with transparent costs, ensuring attractive ROI for businesses seeking reliable remote support. N-able Take Control's slightly higher costs are justified by advanced features and customization options, offering superior long-term ROI.

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N-able Take Control vs. TeamViewer

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 5.4%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Take Control is 2.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TeamViewer is 8.1%, up from 8.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
TeamViewer	8.1%
Microsoft Intune	5.4%
N-able Take Control	2.2%
Other	84.3%

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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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Shubham-Agarwal

Manager - Projects at Cognizant

Remote access has cut critical issue resolution time and supports faster production troubleshooting

Perhaps on the UI side of TeamViewer because we are connecting to different remote desktop connections or remote server connections. Whenever we are working on one of the production issues and we open multiple connections, it is very hectic or confusing to jump from one server to another server. Perhaps on the UI side, if they can improve something related to the view sessions or which session is connected to which remote server, that would be helpful. Perhaps something related to the authentication because it should have a proper authentication mechanism. Every developer should not access TeamViewer or the remote desktop by using TeamViewer. We always have a proper authentication or multifactor authentication mechanism in place, so only those on on-call support or P1 support at that time can access the remote server, but not anyone else. I chose nine out of 10 because sometimes we face the session timeout issue. Suppose during the production support, we connect to one of the remote servers, and if it is idle for approximately 10 or 15 minutes, the session timeout happens. We have to follow the same authentication mechanism to connect to the remote server again. During the session timeout, it delays our process or the troubleshooting steps, which is the reason I have given nine out of 10 instead of 10.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"There are many features in Microsoft Intune. For personal mobile devices, MDM is what I most prefer."

"Autopilot is the most valuable feature."

"Intune's integration with Defender and other security solutions is valuable because it offers a view into different security vulnerabilities and enables us to secure them more effectively."

"At the moment, Autopilot is the most valuable feature."

"The solution has reduced the risk of security breaches by 30%."

"The most valuable features of Microsoft Intune include remote updates. The update runs in the background, so there's no need in most cases to go on-site to do it."

"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."

"In terms of technical support, you will get an immediate response."

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"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."

"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."

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

"One of the best features of TeamViewer Business is the security and respect for privacy, since you can connect to a specific computer using a unique confidential code, ensuring that security and safety are maintained with no problems."

"The most valuable feature has been the ability to give control to others for support purposes."

"Ever since we have been using TeamViewer Business, because of how quick it is to connect to a user across the globe, we have been able to close tickets rapidly."

"It's very beneficial and time effective on how we are able to provide quick support. We've quadrupled our effectiveness as an IT support because we have cut down all that unnecessary travel time, even between floors."

"TeamViewer is a very good product to use."

"I use this almost daily to log into users computers across the nation, enabling me to troubleshoot issues much quicker than trying to talk someone else through things and allowing for nearly instantaneous troubleshooting."

"The most valuable feature of TeamViewer is the ability to remote into another device."

"I use TeamViewer to connect to other workstations, Mac, or PC without a VPN connection."

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Cons

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

"I also hope the cost of Remote Help will decrease because it's a much-needed Intune function."

"Having a dedicated configuration server that assists in modifying the configuration service, and creating personalized structures, interfaces, and web services could enhance usability."

"Manually syncing devices to enforce policies is cumbersome."

"If your MDM has to be really specific, perhaps Intune is not the better option."

"It would be better if I could integrate it with my core group policy. I would like to have a group policy in my current environment, which has strict control, but those things are still missing. Although it has maximum compliance and security, it's not available on-premise."

"Software or patch management solutions must be complemented with something beyond Microsoft Intune because it doesn't upgrade or manage a list of integrated packages and lacks the capacity to upgrade all kinds of software on computers."

"The biggest challenge is that the admin portal can feel complex, especially for administrators who are new to the platform."

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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."

"They really need an AMT client and/or iLO client for business use."

"In the next release, I would prefer to have a voice integration and collaboration feature to support multiple teams simultaneously."

"Sometimes it lags."

"TeamViewer can improve connectivity. I had some problems connecting to my clients and now I use AnyDesk."

"The only thing I can think of is a quick-deploy / auto-installer for the end users."

"Considering the earlier versions of the product, I think TeamViewer used to slow down the systems."

"Voice communication and screen communication or face-to-face communication could be improved."

"I can use up to three computers, but sometimes I have four. So, it would be nice to have at least four computers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have the business premium licenses for the solution."

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

"The price for Intune is fair."

"Generally, we get favorable discounts, so it's not too bad. Obviously, we're looking at decreasing those wherever we can to bring value back to the public purse because it's all charity based. It's all publicly funded."

"I am not that aware of the pricing, but as compared to other MDM solutions, Microsoft is providing a lot of things at the organizational level. So, it is quite reasonable as compared to other MDM solutions."

"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."

"Microsoft Intune's costliness stems from licensing fees and the overhead associated with its management, user experience, and device remediation."

"Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs."

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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."

"I am using the free version of TeamViewer. There is a subscription fee to use the premium features."

"We are not using the solution for commercial use therefore it is free to use."

"TeamViewer pricing is reasonable... The simultaneous controller licensing model of TeamViewer - compared to LogMeIn’s controlled Host licensing model - seems to benefit us so far. We’re currently saving about 30 percent on licensing cost... The savings from licensing have been eaten up by the soft costs involved in dealing with and working around TeamViewer’s deficiencies in allowing granular control by multiple controllers, and the issues with the various settings that are missing on the macOS Host."

"TeamViewer offers a free version to try. Download and give it a shot. See what it's like and if you like it, then buy the license for it."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"It has probably saved us several thousands of dollars because we have quick access anywhere. We don't have to worry about finding people onsite or arranging conference calls. We also save time and money with it because we don't have to send somebody onsite to troubleshoot."

"The cost of the licenses depends on how you buy them. They just had a buy one get one free deal going, and they do that every once in a while. Where you buy one license, and they will give you the second one free, or you can try to get discounts. Most of our licenses that we have we tried to do something like that just to save some money."

"There is a free and paid version of this solution. I am currently using the free version."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

18%

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	186

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	37
Large Enterprise	39

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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.

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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.

N-able

TeamViewer offers a license type mainly for small teams, focusing on remote connectivity solutions. It includes TeamViewer Remote and TeamViewer Tensor, catering to both small businesses and large enterprises with specialized needs.

TeamViewer Business isn't standalone but a primary license for small teams. Its remote connectivity suite includes TeamViewer Remote and TeamViewer Tensor, the latter offering enhanced features for enterprises. It enables secure, high-speed remote access, collaboration, and troubleshooting. Major users suggest aligning product descriptions and improvement in interfaces and user experiences.

What are the key features of TeamViewer?

High-speed and secure remote access: Fast connections with strong security measures.
Robust collaboration tools: Enhances team productivity remotely.
Screen sharing: Easy display sharing for presentations and meetings.
Session recording: Documentation and review of remote sessions.
Easy integration: Seamless compatibility with other platforms and tools.

What benefits do users highlight?

Improved workflow: Streamlines processes and reduces downtime.
Efficient troubleshooting: Quick resolutions to technical issues.
Compliance assurance: Meets necessary security standards and regulations.
Time and resource savings: Minimizes the need for physical presence and travel.

Organizations use TeamViewer for remote desktop connectivity to manage and solve IT issues. It allows technical support, collaboration, and training with real-time assistance and secure access. By enabling remote support for employees and customers, it ensures efficient issue resolution across industries, such as healthcare, finance, and education.

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