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Red Hat Satellite vs SUSE Manager comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.6
Microsoft Intune offers ROI by reducing costs, enhancing productivity, and simplifying IT management with seamless Microsoft integration.
Sentiment score
4.7
Red Hat Satellite improves patch management efficiency, offering time savings and quality service despite perceived costs for large server bases.
Sentiment score
1.0
SUSE Manager offers cost savings, efficiency, reduced risks, better resource allocation, and optimized performance through automated server management and system health visibility.
Everything we've gained from it makes my job easier day after day, and I see value in it as an engineer.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Microsoft Intune not only saves costs by reducing the number of personnel needed but also offers a comprehensive solution for managing laptops, applications, security, individual access, and enrollment.
Subject Matter Expert at Engage IT Services Pvt Ltd
With Microsoft Intune, tasks such as device provisioning, policy deployment, application delivery, and compliance enforcement require less manual effort than in more traditional management models.
Endpoint Cloud Solution Architect at Lutech
The ROI is substantial because it saves many labor hours and reduces errors in configuration, leading to better services for our customers.
Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
Microsoft Intune support is knowledgeable and effective, but service quality varies by tier and complex cases may be slower.
Sentiment score
8.2
Red Hat Satellite support is knowledgeable and helpful, though some users experience delays, enhancing their experience with user forums.
Sentiment score
4.7
SUSE Manager support is responsive and knowledgeable, though some report occasional disinterest and reduced support availability over time.
When a support ticket is submitted, it directly reaches someone with Intune support expertise.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
When I contacted Microsoft, they had the same expertise, if not more, which is phenomenal because I felt heard and my problem was solved.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Sometimes, the support provided is excellent, and the representative is knowledgeable, while other times, the service needs improvement.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Red Hat provides one of the best customer support services.
Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei
Technical support is very good, fast, and very nice.
Senior Devops Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
For technical support from Red Hat, I would rate them at nine because they give good support.
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Generally, the support is good, but there are instances where the support team seems disinterested in solving complex problems.
IT Consultant at a non-tech company with self employed
They are responsive and technically knowledgeable, providing clear documentation and troubleshooting steps in most cases.
Associate System Engineer at Dhanyaayai enterprise private limited
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Microsoft Intune offers scalable, cloud-based device management with flexible licensing, centralized control, and seamless integration for diverse organizations.
Sentiment score
7.8
Red Hat Satellite offers scalable, flexible server management for enterprises, automating patches and handling large Linux environments efficiently.
Sentiment score
5.9
SUSE Manager scales well for medium enterprises, supporting up to 1,000 systems, with easy onboarding and distributed workloads.
The scalability of Microsoft Intune is ten out of ten.
Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Ideally, we want to automatically segregate devices based on user properties like primary use, but currently, dynamic groups seem limited to device properties.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
It supports organizations with 200 endpoints and those with more than 15,000 endpoints.
Director at Provisioned
It has been deployed with large customers without any scalability problems.
Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei
The scalability of Red Hat Satellite depends upon your requirement, but we use multiple Red Hat Satellite servers for patching over 16,000 servers.
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
I can manage a growing number of Linux systems by adding SUSE Manager Proxies for remote sites and distributing the workload effectively.
Associate System Engineer at Dhanyaayai enterprise private limited
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Microsoft Intune demonstrates high reliability in endpoint management with minor sync issues, achieving user satisfaction and consistent performance improvements.
Sentiment score
8.0
Red Hat Satellite is highly stable, scoring 8/10, effective for multi-location management, with minor issues reported by users.
Sentiment score
5.5
SUSE Manager is stable and reliable, with minor issues often due to configuration, quickly resolved by support teams.
We have not experienced downtime, bugs, or glitches.
Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP
It appears Microsoft Intune undergoes changes without informing customers.
Support Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
In my experience, Microsoft Intune is a stable platform as it is a cloud-based service, and updates are regularly delivered by Microsoft.
IT Administrator at Newrest Inflight España, S.A
The stability of Red Hat Satellite is excellent.
Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei
From one to ten, I would give my mark for Red Hat Satellite stability a solid eight.
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
It has proven reliable in day-to-day operations, and once it is configured correctly, client communication, patching, repositories, and Salt automation work very well in production.
Associate System Engineer at Dhanyaayai enterprise private limited
The stability of SUSE Manager is fine.
IT Consultant at a non-tech company with self employed
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Intune struggles with compatibility, usability, and support issues, impacting policy management and integration with non-Microsoft tools.
Red Hat Satellite needs better integration, flexibility, and usability, addressing issues with deployment, reporting, and multi-cloud management.
Users desire improved SUSE Manager features, including AI predictions, user-friendly setup, comprehensive documentation, cybersecurity, and faster support.
Features like unlocking devices sometimes fail, and the support offered for other operating systems is insufficient.
Strategy & Portfolio Advisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Customers still find migrations a complex process.
Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei
Red Hat Satellite could improve by integrating with the cloud—not just Kubernetes and Docker, but also multiple clouds for multi-cloud deployment.
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
When we are creating a Linux machine on the Red Hat platform in GCP, it needs to auto-select Red Hat Satellite repository on an automatic basis.
Senior Devops Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
A better description of the initial setup process could enhance user experience.
IT Consultant at a non-tech company with self employed
Features that can be helpful in disaster recovery.
Technology Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Additionally, the official documentation is not comprehensive enough; many commands are missing, and it could benefit from screenshots to help with installation, such as adding clients.
Associate System Engineer at Dhanyaayai enterprise private limited
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Intune is cost-effective within Microsoft 365 bundles but may be costly standalone, requiring careful evaluation for needs.
Red Hat Satellite pricing, bundled with premium support, varies widely, deemed cost-effective for enterprises with numerous servers.
<p>SUSE Manager provides flexible, cost-effective pricing options, though some users experience unexpected costs for advanced features and support.</p>
Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs.
Senior Systems Architect IV at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
The Intune suite and add-ons, such as batch management and remote help, are costly.
Technical Sales Professional (Microsoft Modern Workplace) at Alnafitha IT
It costs approximately forty euros per user per month.
Cyber Security Officer at Gudu
We have won public offers, demonstrating it is a competitive solution in pricing.
Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei
The cost is a little bit high, so I give it around four or five.
Senior Devops Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Intune offers seamless management, security, and compliance, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort with automation and integration features.
Red Hat Satellite enhances efficiency and security with integration, automation, and centralized management for streamlined server maintenance and reduced vulnerabilities.
SUSE Manager provides centralized management, automation, and security, enhancing efficiency across multiple Linux systems with ease of use.
Intune excels in configuration and compliance management for Windows 10, ensuring devices receive timely updates and adhere to organizational standards.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Dynamic groups allow us to set conditions for automatic membership, eliminating the need for user intervention or manual review and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Windows Autopatch is the most valuable because it removes the burden of patch management.
Director at Provisioned
Complex configurations for upgrades and application patches are handled expertly with Red Hat Satellite.
Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei
Red Hat Satellite has an option to generate reports of whatever VM or physical server is present, allowing us to see all vulnerabilities, eliminating the need for tools like Qualys for security checking.
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
We can enable Pacemaker, resource agent, and syncing all Red Hat own VMs together by node by node, with replicated three nodes at one time.
Senior Devops Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
It supports more than six or seven Linux flavors, and when compared to other tools such as Satellite, which only supports the Red Hat operating system, SUSE Manager supports Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, and some other Linux operating systems for patch management.
Unix Administrator at emaratech
Patch management has significantly saved me time. Instead of logging into each Linux server individually, I schedule updates from my SUSE Manager dashboard for multiple systems at once.
Associate System Engineer at Dhanyaayai enterprise private limited
SUSE Manager is valuable for managing systems, patching, and utilizing SaltStack connectivity for various installations and other routines.
IT Consultant at a non-tech company with self employed
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Configuration Management
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
377
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Red Hat Satellite
Ranking in Configuration Management
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SUSE Manager
Ranking in Configuration Management
15th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.1
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 4.6%, down from 9.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat Satellite is 6.6%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Manager is 2.7%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune4.6%
Red Hat Satellite6.6%
SUSE Manager2.7%
Other86.1%
Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

HA
Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack
Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance
One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.
MM
Senior Devops Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Hybrid platform has strengthened patching and vulnerability management and provides reliable HA
Red Hat Satellite has an HA setup that we use in regular VMs. We can enable Pacemaker, resource agent, and syncing all Red Hat own VMs together by node by node, with replicated three nodes at one time. This is the best feature I have ever used in Red Hat. Red Hat Satellite definitely removes vulnerabilities. It gives us errata so we can fix our bug fixes, and it is very convenient to us. It helps a lot because in a normal ISO, we do not have bug fixes. On Red Hat portal, Red Hat Satellite gave us the vulnerability before it came to become a vulnerability. That is why it is a very practical thing.
Shivamp Kachole - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate System Engineer at Dhanyaayai enterprise private limited
Centralized management has transformed how I automate patching and control thousands of Linux servers
I find that while SUSE Manager is generally good, the initial setup and repository synchronization can be a little complex, especially for new users or those working in disconnected environments. Troubleshooting sometimes requires checking multiple logs, and I believe the user interface could be more intuitive for some advanced tasks. Better built-in troubleshooting guidance and easier repository management would improve the overall experience. Additionally, the official documentation is not comprehensive enough; many commands are missing, and it could benefit from screenshots to help with installation, such as adding clients. I believe that more built-in health checks and clearer error messages would greatly assist not just me but everyone in the organization during troubleshooting. Simplifying the proxy configuration and disconnected environment setup would also save time. Overall, the product is stable and works well once it is configured properly.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
6%
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
10%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business192
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise186
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

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What is the difference between Red Hat Satellite and Ansible?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Red Hat Satellite?
The cost is a little bit high, so I give it around four or five.
What needs improvement with Red Hat Satellite?
A potential area of improvement on the cloud side is that we need to add the machine manually. When we are creating a...
What needs improvement with SUSE Manager?
I find that while SUSE Manager is generally good, the initial setup and repository synchronization can be a little co...
What is your primary use case for SUSE Manager?
My main use case for SUSE Manager was to configure it for client purposes, specifically for centralized Linux system ...
What advice do you have for others considering SUSE Manager?
For those looking into using SUSE Manager, I recommend spending time understanding the architecture before proceeding...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
Baloise Bank SoBa, ETH Zurich, Munich Airport, ING-DiBa, Produban
Day & Zimmermann, Cisco, CEMEX, L.B. Foster, Adient, Istanbul Technical University, 7Pixel, University of Maine System, Guerbet
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