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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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Configuration Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
247
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (1st), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Red Hat Satellite
Ranking in Configuration Management
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
vCenter Configuration Manager
Ranking in Configuration Management
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 10.2%, up from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat Satellite is 10.0%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of vCenter Configuration Manager is 0.9%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

Joseph Merusi - PeerSpot reviewer
Everything has worked better since we started using it
Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.
JonathanShilling - PeerSpot reviewer
A good product for managing patches and updates that could be more robust and up-to-date
I do not really notice anything in the product that is a glaring omission or that absolutely needs to be added. There is always room for improvement, no matter what software package you are using. I would say the room for improvement to me would be to include more diversity in what it can deploy. Right now, it is specifically for Red Hat products. Being able to deploy other products would be a benefit. For example, say if you have Ubuntu running in your network. Being able to deploy packages for Ubuntu with Red Hat Satellite for that product would be nice and would give you more of a single pane of glass solution. Having a centralized repository for your Windows patching would be nice. SCCM is a much more expensive solution than Satellite. You have got the licensing issues and all that wonderful stuff to go through. Satellite is a pretty robust solution in handling its responsibilities. Although I really have not gone through it enough to tell you all the little quirks, it would be nice to see its capabilities expanded.
Nikhil Nikhil - PeerSpot reviewer
Compliance management has improved efficiency but licensing changes pose challenges
I am not using any advanced features or AI. I am employing a basic VMware vCenter setup for my infrastructure. Scalability has no major limitations, and the solution is efficient. Overall, it's satisfactory. I would rate the vCenter experience as seven out of ten due to concerns regarding license, pricing, and AI features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The management control feature is the most valuable."
"We can securely manage both company-owned devices and personal devices enrolled in our BYOD program."
"Microsoft's cloud comes with a lot of extra features that are free of charge."
"Within Intune, managing policies and having a consistent way to manage devices is valuable."
"Among the most valuable features are the Company Portal that is built into Intune, and the update rings so that we can manage what types of future updates the devices get."
"The features I found most valuable in Intune are its user visibility and troubleshooting options."
"One of the standout features of Intune is its seamless accessibility to work data, eliminating the need to be tied to an office or a desktop."
"The most valuable feature for us is the security, including risk analysis and patch management."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is vulnerability management."
"The compliance auditing helped me a lot."
"I'm currently transitioning to the new version 8. It seems necessary to remove some complexities, such as authentication with hypervisors, to streamline the process."
"Patch management is, for sure, most valuable. For license management and patch management, I would rate it a 10 out of 10."
"The most valuable features of Red Hat Satellite are its support, simplicity, and patch management."
"The 'remote execution' feature further helps manage systems on a consistent basis."
"We've been getting reasonable support from Red Hat."
"The product allows us to handle patching for multiple servers at a time manually."
"I appreciate it because it's very easy to set up and configure new disks and servers."
"In India, basically, in the banking sector, we do not use particular open-source products, so the tool is beneficial for us."
"The stability and reliability are great."
"I particularly appreciate the reporting capabilities, as they allow for in-depth analysis of logs and the ability to interpret alerts effectively, enabling informed responses."
"The interface is very user-friendly and the solution is simple to use."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"vCenter Configuration Manager is pretty simple."
"The most valuable feature of vCenter Configuration Manager is the automated processes."
 

Cons

"They can improve their MAM policies a little bit more and make them more granular. They should include more granular group policies. They are there, but they need to be more granular. Its stability should also be improved. It is not very stable. Sometimes, it shows some inconsistencies across tenants."
"Microsoft Intune lags market leaders, such as Apperian, in its MAM capabilities."
"Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation."
"Microsoft Intune could enhance its patch management for various devices, ensuring regular updates and tracking of device privileges."
"Intune could add more features that are relevant to the core application control functions. For example, it would be helpful if it had more control over the on-prem environment from the cloud platform. Greater Teams availability in the Saudi market would also be helpful."
"The pricing can be expensive if you are not combining it with other products."
"I would like to see easier pushdowns. Currently, we have to package our own software and then push it. Intune can make that way easier and integrate applications, such as Zoom and Adobe Acrobat, that are used by a lot of enterprise or corporate organizations."
"The synchronization could be improved."
"The dashboard of Satellite is not encouraging. It does not adequately showcase all the functionality it offers."
"There could be a feature to simplify the process without the requirement of any patch manager subscription."
"Migration from one version to another should be simplified further. Although improvements are underway, customers still find migrations a complex process."
"It should basically include a complete slew of system management and monitoring tools such as Nagios. It should be a single pane of glass that gives us a complete solution. It is a good solution, but it is missing a few important things. We're using Capsule for DMVs on other secured zones. Capsule is a part of Satellite to be a proxy of sorts."
"I would like to see the scalability, user interface, and reporting features improved and for the solution to be simplified. Instead of having complex engineering, it should be simple for the user."
"There needs to be some margin for improvement in terms of the way Satellite manages subscriptions. It is still very confusing when we have different contracts or different bundles of subscriptions, and we need to manage those within Satellite in a way that's very user-friendly."
"Improving integration could lead to a more unified management experience for multiple operating systems within our data center."
"The solution's initial setup is a little bit tricky."
"When vCenter is in a Microsoft environment, there is a lot of licensing involved, where we face some difficulties."
"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"vCenter Configuration Manager could improve by having more integration."
"The functions are not running in HTML5."
"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."
"If the solution could manage on-premises and cloud resources with the help of one tool, it would be an extra agent."
"It lacks the capability to manage the other systems."
"Occasionally, we encounter issues with updates regarding failing or losing configuration information for the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Intune is included with the license for Office 365, so we don't have to pay anything extra for it."
"Previously the price was $4 per month per user. Now it's $2.25 per user per month."
"There is a license required to use the solution. If you're core users in Office 365, for example, you have Outlook email and E3 license, this is only email. You have to buy an EMS license to have Microsoft Intune. It is expensive."
"The price could be better."
"They have categorized the licenses according to the size of the business. So, if it's a smaller organization, we can choose the license accordingly. If it's a big organization, then we can choose accordingly. Everything is clearly mentioned, and we can decide. It's suitable for all kinds of infrastructure, and that's very goo"
"In terms of the product price and licensing costs, my company finds the product to be reasonably priced."
"Its price is fair. It's a normal price. It isn't too expensive or too cheap."
"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."
"Red Hat Satellite is a little bit of an expensive product."
"The product is very expensive for our customers."
"The solution is worth the cost."
"The price could be lower and more adaptive."
"For us, Red Hat Satellite's pricing is between cheaper and moderate."
"The cost for a larger enterprise is probably almost always a boon."
"Its price is good. They call it subscription, not license, and it is on a yearly basis. There is only one subscription, and that's it."
"Red Hat Satellite is expensive, but if we have more than 50 or 60 VMs, we cannot do away with the solution."
"It is an expensive solution."
"While the pricing is reasonable for large corporations, it presents a substantial financial challenge for medium-sized businesses."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"vCenter's pricing is reasonable, but nowadays, they are drastically increasing their prices, which is pathetic."
"The price of the solution is too expensive for us and we are looking to move to another solution."
"Their licensing costs are high. But I think for the scale that we are using, it's suitable. If you use it on a larger scale with many servers, you have to pay a lot of money for them. I think it's suitable for organizations that don't need expert people that want more money each year or each month because it's a straightforward solution. We prefer to pay for these products that are integrated and straightforward."
"The product price and licensing fees are reasonable, especially when compared to other products in the market."
"The solution comes with three-year support. We have to renew the support annually after the three years are up."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
23%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Insurance Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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What do you like most about Red Hat Satellite?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Red Hat Satellite?
The cost is perceived as reasonable as our customers continue to purchase the solutions. We have won public offers, d...
What do you like most about vCenter Configuration Manager?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
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.
What needs improvement with vCenter Configuration Manager?
Regarding the licensing part, previously I was able to acquire the license with an eight-core configuration. Now it r...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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vCM
 

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
Baloise Bank SoBa, ETH Zurich, Munich Airport, ING-DiBa, Produban
Bank Al Bilad, Thomas-Krenn.AG, Pronto!, Unimed Juiz de Fora
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