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SUSE Manager vs SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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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
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)
SolarWinds Server Configura...
Ranking in Configuration Management
20th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
3
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 September 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 4.4%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is 1.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Manager is 2.6%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune4.4%
SUSE Manager2.6%
SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor1.5%
Other91.5%
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.
AR
Software Developer at NOESIS Portugal
Alerting has helped us detect server issues across our environment
The alert mechanism is the biggest advantage of SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor. The customizability of the alerting system is particularly valuable. Whatever devices are in the environment, whether EC2 servers or on-premises servers, all of them can be monitored using this service. I can easily find out what exactly is going wrong in the environment. The clear audit trail aids in troubleshooting and optimization. The tool is effective for detecting unauthorized changes across platforms.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Third party integrations are very convenient to use with Microsoft Intune."
"The biggest thing for us is enforcing logins only from devices that are managed by Intune."
"Technical support, in general, has been quite helpful."
"The biggest benefits of Intune are the ability to push changes and the added security. When we moved forward with Defender, we onboarded all those machines automatically. That helps dramatically. For a while, we were left with machines that weren't protected. We could see where people had done things they shouldn't have done, and Defender saved our skins a few times. It didn't happen a lot, but it happened enough that it made us glad we made that decision."
"The most valuable feature is the policy CSPs."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of Intune is the user-friendly portal for end users."
"Our bank's most valuable Intune features are centered around the dedicated device concept."
"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is version control. For example, if we began on the first of the month and we considered that as the configuration of the server, I could set that configuration as my baseline. On a daily basis, if there was the operations team that did, for example, server patching, the tool will maintain all levels of versions."
"The product’s alert feature is good. We receive notifications whenever some failures occur in the configuration."
"The customizability of the alerting system is particularly valuable; whatever devices are in the environment, whether EC2 servers or on-premises servers, all of them can be monitored using this service."
"SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is a good-to-have solution for all customers who are under audit pressure, especially from regulatory authorities."
"The biggest advantage of SUSE Manager is that it centralizes everything—from client registration and patching to automation and compliance."
"SUSE Manager helps to optimize operations at a reduced cost."
"One of the most powerful things that I noticed when I arrived was that it was underutilized, and there are all of these automation capabilities that SUSE Manager has, which have saved just so much time for me."
"What I appreciate best about SUSE Manager is that it supports most of the Linux flavors."
"Regarding SUSE Manager, one of the most valuable features is the logical volume manager and file management, which allows for expanding files whenever we need more space on disk for the files and HANA."
"SUSE Manager allows you to control Red Hat servers, SUSE Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Open SUSE, and Ubuntu, which is something new that other tools do not support."
"SUSE Manager is the best solution for maintaining the Linux environment"
"The setup is straightforward."
 

Cons

"They should improve its compatibility with other operating systems such as iOS and Linux. It supports Linux but they still need to work on the iOS part."
"There should be more predictability in the release cycle. We don't feel we have any control over when new updates come out, and whether there are changes to the backend functionality or to the user interface. Updates just happen."
"From my level of analysis, the feature I would prefer to see added to Microsoft Intune is extensive support. Anything that helps to diagnose the problem and solve it would be useful."
"Intune needs to incorporate more tools to reduce the number of third-party applications we rely on."
"The admin portal for Microsoft Intune is not yet on the same level as other Microsoft 365 admin portals when comparing the interface and user-friendliness."
"There is improvement needed in integrating with the installed Office solutions versions, such as Office 2019. The Office 365 integrates without a problem."
"What I dislike about Microsoft Intune is the time it takes Microsoft to develop a feature."
"I would like some integration with the Microsoft reporting platform Power BI."
"In a feature release, they could enhance the reporting. However, we have not evaluated this part of the solution extensively."
"The product’s support services and licensing models need improvement."
"The price of SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is not reasonable, it is slightly on the higher side."
"Some dashboards I observed in Dynatrace are not available in SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor."
"From an integration perspective, it is difficult to integrate with Jira or any ticketing tool, which is challenging."
"The initial setup of SUSE Manager is quite complex."
"We sometimes have server issues and need to restart the service."
"I really would like to have a broader library of VCP's or playbooks that I can deploy."
"The initial stage is a bit complex, but after that, everything runs seamlessly."
"It can be complex and difficult for users who are new to Linux and don't have any technical expertise."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Intune is included with our F3 and E5 licenses."
"Previously the price was $4 per month per user. Now it's $2.25 per user per month."
"The pricing is competitive, but it is not cheap."
"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."
"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."
"The cost is somewhat on the higher side, particularly when considering certain price points, especially in markets like India."
"The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."
"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."
"SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor has medium pricing compared to other solutions."
"The price of SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is not reasonable, it is slightly on the higher side."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
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Outsourcing Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business192
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise187
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor?
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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor?
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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor?
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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
SolarWinds SCM
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Sample Customers

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