Microsoft Intune vs N-able N-sight

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Ratings

Microsoft Intune

N-able N-sight

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Overall

4.5
4.3

4.8

Meets Requirements

9
162 responses
8.5
298 responses

9.2

905 responses

Ease of Use

8.6
163 responses
8.3
303 responses

9.3

912 responses

Ease of Setup

8.2
120 responses
8.2
267 responses

9.4

804 responses

Ease of Admin

8.6
118 responses
8.2
248 responses

9.5

80 responses

Quality of Support

8.3
155 responses
8.2
289 responses

9.4

876 responses

Ease of Doing Business with

8.9
116 responses
8.3
240 responses

9.6

808 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

9.4
160 responses
8.5
294 responses

9.8

897 responses

Based on G2 Winter 2026

Competitors

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.

N-able N-sight

Product Summary

N-able N-sight is a remote monitoring and management solution that provides endpoint management, remote access, and ticketing tools to improve IT management. MSPs and IT professionals remotely monitor and manage devices,complex networks, and their IT infrastructures using N-sight. N-able’s services are designed to manage and secure small- and mid-size enterprises, simplifying physical, hybrid, and cloud environments with a secure platform.

Use Cases

  • Remote support:
    This feature can enable IT technicians or support personnel to access and control devices or systems remotely for troubleshooting, maintenance, and assistance purposes:
  • Remote tasks feature:
    IT administrators can remotely execute various tasks on computers or devices within a network. It automates routine maintenance, deploys software updates, and manages configurations across multiple endpoints.
  • Automation:
    N-sight provides IT automation features and preconfigured scripts, enabling IT professionals to streamline workflows and boost efficiency.

Shortcomings

  • Customer support:
    Some users have stated that N-able’s customer support could be further improved, including offering more comprehensive online guides.
  • Delayed actions:
    Scripts & patches take some time to deploy, and it can be hard to troubleshoot and ensure the success of actions taken.
  • Alerts:
    Customers complain that N-able generates a lot of false alerts, which require manual validation by technicians.

NinjaOne

Why your peers choose NinjaOne + Intune over N-able N-sight

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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