Ratings
Device42
Microsoft Intune
Overall
4.8
Meets Requirements
9.2
905 responses
Ease of Use
9.3
912 responses
Ease of Setup
9.4
804 responses
Ease of Admin
9.5
80 responses
Quality of Support
9.4
876 responses
Ease of Doing Business with
9.6
808 responses
Product Direction (% positive)
Based on G2 Winter 2026
Competitors
Device42
Product Summary
Device42 is a full-stack agentless discovery and dependency mapping platform for hybrid IT. It is also an IT asset management platform built for complex IT environments, unifying IT visibility across data centers and clouds.
Use Cases
- Customer support:
Device42 users acknowledge the platforms customer support. Their support team responds to issues and listens to feedback. - Installation:
Users pointed out that Device42 is simple to install and deploy. Device42s installation offers minimal complexity, streamlining the whole deployment process. - RESTful API:
Device42 features a RESTful API, which promotes extensive and flexible integration capabilities. This API enables Device42 to integrate seamlessly with internal systems and other platforms, enhancing its utility.
Shortcomings
- User interface:
Some users have raised issues with Device42s user interface, which they say is complex and a bit cumbersome when manually editing switch ports. It can affect the overall user experience and sometimes hinder workflow efficiency for IT administrators. - Documentation:
Device42s documentation could use some improvement and updating. Users specifically pointed out the need for improvements to the documentation of the user interface, reporting, and the software’s main uses. - Limited Large-Scale Visualization:
Some platform users desire better visualization and holistic views of physical interconnections on a larger scale. This limitation affects users who need broader overviews of their network infrastructure?.
Microsoft Intune
Product Summary
Microsoft Intune offers cloud-based endpoint management with comprehensive support for Microsoft product integration. Intune allows managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams to set up laptops and mobile devices, manage corporate and BYOD devices, and enforce security policies. It offers features such as app management, data protection, device configuration, and software updates, all from a single cloud-based platform. With Intune, customers can remotely secure their data and ensure device compliance with company security policies.
Use Cases
- Centralized device management:
Streamlines device onboarding, configuration, and administration for highly homogenous environments and device configurations. - Application management:
Intune is commonly used to deploy applications, push updates, and manage user permission for multiple device types. - Easy integration with Microsoft products:
Built for seamless integration with Azure Active Directory and other Microsoft products such as Office and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Shortcomings
- Performance:
Several user reviews have stated that Intune can slow down when performing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as deploying and assigning configuration profiles or showing the status of items. - Universal compatibility:
Users have reported that configuring macOS and Apple mobile devices may be challenging, and fewer functionalities are available for non-Windows devices. - Learning curve:
According to G2 reviews, InTune’s interface can be complex, requiring new users to expend more time and resources to learn and understand how to use the platform fully.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose NinjaOne + Intune over Device42
NinjaOne and Microsoft Intune work seamlessly together to unify device visibility and control across every endpoint. By connecting Intune-managed devices with NinjaOne, IT teams gain a single-pane, intelligent view for real-time health monitoring and compliance. This means that IT pros can seamlessly perform various actions, from deploying patches to enforcing policies and configurations, from one dashboard. Together, they create a streamlined, secure endpoint management experience that saves time and reduces complexity.
Compared to other similar tools, NinjaOne delivers unmatched agility and efficiency. It stands out for its extensive compatibility with a wide range of third-party applications (an area where other RMM solutions often have limitations), making it a more adaptable choice for diverse IT environments. Combined with advanced, customizable reporting and a customer-first approach, NinjaOne remains the leading choice for IT professionals who need a dependable, efficient, and future-ready RMM platform.
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