Ratings
Microsoft Intune
Pulseway
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
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.
Pulseway
Product Summary
Pulseway is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform that provides IT Teams and MSPs with real-time data on devices, servers, VMs, and networks. Technicians can utilize Pulseway’s automation to push out regular patch updates, multi-level auto-remediation workflows, and generate custom reports. Remote control and remediation make it easy to resolve any issues.
Use Cases
- Automation:
Users can rely on Pulseway’s automation of repetitive IT tasks for time efficiency. - Real-time Management:
Pulseway provides live visibility of servers, workstations, and network devices from any device. - High Configurability:
Pulseway’s configurable nature allows users to receive notifications for specific events they need to monitor.
Shortcomings
- Mac and Linux support:
Some G2 users have stated that Pulseway could improve its Mac and Linux support, particularly in the speed and thoroughness of its responses to IT inquiries or tickets. - User-friendliness:
Pulseway could be more user-friendly, especially for beginner IT technicians. According to some G2 users, Pulseway’s user interface is not as intuitive as expected and may take some time to understand. - Performance: According to some G2 users, Pulseway could improve the performance of its remote access tools. Specifically, users have noted that its platform may slow down while remotely accessing a device.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose NinjaOne + Intune over Pulseway
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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