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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
6.7
Number of Reviews
312
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
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
8.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 8.2%, down from 10.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat Satellite is 8.2%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of vCenter Configuration Manager is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Intune8.2%
Red Hat Satellite8.2%
vCenter Configuration Manager1.5%
Other82.1%
Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24
Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license
The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.
DS
Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei
Empowers reliable and flexible management of complex configurations
Our customers primarily look for two main features: reliability and flexibility. They want tools that manage everything without issues and offer precise solutions for different users and applications on each machine. It is crucial for updates or migrations to be problem-free with current applications on any machine. Complex configurations for upgrades and application patches are handled expertly with Red Hat Satellite.
Nikhil Nikhil - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Operations Lead at TT Systems LLC
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

"Microsoft Intune is brilliant for scalability and is excellent for scaling purposes."
"It's cloud-based with no need for on-premise infrastructure, you can access it anywhere and start working on it, and you will have the record of data in your hand anytime if you need it quickly."
"One of the biggest advantages of Microsoft Intune is that it brings the management of Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and even Linux under a single pane of glass."
"One of the main features of the solution is it allows the management of many devices in different ways."
"Our bank's most valuable Intune features are centered around the dedicated device concept."
"The core management feature in Intune is invaluable to us, especially considering the challenges we often face with System Center when pushing external updates."
"The ability to push applications on devices is valuable. You do not have to manually install applications one by one. If you like to use ten different applications, you do not have to manually go and download them one by one. Intune can compile a package for you, and then you can just push them from the admin center."
"The ability to manage devices over the cloud is a big benefit, as devices now receive updates regardless of location."
"We've been getting reasonable support from Red Hat."
"Red Hat provides one of the best customer support services."
"It plays a significant role in managing the lifecycle of our systems and ensures that we can effectively control and update the software versions to align with our organization's needs."
"I like the integration with other tools."
"The most valuable feature is the management of the distributed tool we use in the Red Hat Linux Servers."
"Our customers primarily look for two main features: reliability and flexibility."
"The 'remote execution' feature further helps manage systems on a consistent basis."
"The compliance auditing helped me a lot."
"The interface is very user-friendly and the solution is simple to use."
"It has many valuable features that serve many purposes."
"My primary use case is for migration"
"The tool's scalability is good and easy, especially when compared to Microsoft Hyper-V."
"There are a lot of useful features, such as DRS, ease of use, and many configuration options."
"vCenter has some good user experience, and the initial setup is straightforward."
"vCenter Configuration Manager is an easy-to-use solution with good performance and cost management."
"The most valuable features of vCenter Configuration Manager are highly mature technology."
 

Cons

"Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation."
"The tool's tunnel gateway is not very good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"It should be easier to define policies and comply with those policies."
"Intune could be enhanced by automating application upgrades, similar to how it automates operating system upgrades."
"Microsoft Intune is not as fast and extensive as traditional solutions such as SCCM and others."
"There is still a gap between SCCM and Intune, especially in the reporting, inventory, and software deployment areas."
"There are challenges with Intune, specifically in reporting. 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. You can connect to Azure, monitoring, and the workbooks, but it's not streamlined."
"Lacking in features such as Wi-Fi and network security."
"It has not been significantly updated in a while."
"Red Hat Satellite has a short life cycle and we constantly need to update."
"Red Hat Satellite is a valuable tool for configuration management. It provides advanced services for updates, allowing you to identify and manage servers across networks."
"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. The licensing is a bit expensive."
"Migration from one version to another should be simplified further."
"The documentation could be better."
"I hope to see improvements in integration capabilities within Red Hat Satellite in the next release. Integration exists currently, but it requires programming knowledge to utilize the APIs effectively. This process is complex and not straightforward for those unfamiliar with the APIs."
"Satellite should be bundled with Ansible Tower and the Ansible Automation platform. We face challenges from a security perspective because we have micro-segmentation in our network. For each server we provision, we have to set permissions to different ports so that the servers can communicate with Satellite. If I have a single server with Satellite and the Ansible Automation Platform, it would be easier to manage security issues instead of having two or three products on various servers."
"It lacks the capability to manage the other systems."
"It is not so user-friendly that you can just start the host and everything works."
"They could improve the hybrid-cloud environment and its management, not only for the local host but also including the connection between public and private cloud."
"The cost of this solution should be improved."
"Occasionally, we encounter issues with updates regarding failing or losing configuration information for the product."
"The product's price could be lesser."
"The platform's certificate management functionality can be challenging, along with troubleshooting when issues arise."
"The VxRail configuration is very complicated and a little bit too difficult to guess what the final product is going to be."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its licensing model is not complex, but it is very expensive compared to other solutions. They can bring more models and reduce the pricing. They should allow customers to select the features they want and price it accordingly."
"It's affordable. It's cheaper if you have an Office 365, E5, or E3 subscription because everything is there."
"Every customer used to purchase licenses based on their needs."
"It's monthly for us, but it's built into the license cost that we pay our IT each month. It's maybe 129 Kroner per head, which translates to £10. There are some additional costs. Our IT had to set up and configure their own server, so there is an extra cost for that, but I'm not sure what that costs."
"Intune comes with the licensing that is common for large organizations. However, Microsoft has recently released many add-ons that are very expensive, especially for large organizations or corporations."
"Our Office 365 Business Premium license, including Office 365 and Intune Management, offers excellent value."
"Intune's pricing is reasonable considering its benefits and the high costs it helps avoid."
"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."
"The tool's pricing is high."
"The product is expensive."
"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 a little bit of an expensive product."
"Our customers have to pay for the product's license."
"The solution is worth the cost."
"Red Hat Satellite is expensive, but if we have more than 50 or 60 VMs, we cannot do away with the solution."
"vCenter's pricing is reasonable, but nowadays, they are drastically increasing their prices, which is pathetic."
"The product price and licensing fees are reasonable, especially when compared to other products in the market."
"It is on a yearly basis."
"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."
"I am not knowledgeable with the pricing of the product."
"We have to pay for the whole bundle and individual pricing is not available. One license costs us almost $200 every year."
"It is an expensive solution."
"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
No data available
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business121
Midsize Enterprise47
Large Enterprise154
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise19
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Red Hat Satellite?
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What needs improvement with Red Hat Satellite?
Migration from one version to another should be simplified further. Although improvements are underway, customers sti...
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?
My impression on the impact of the real-time monitoring features of vCenter Configuration Manager is that it's somewh...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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vCM
 

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Sample Customers

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