Microsoft Intune vs SysAid

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Ratings

Microsoft Intune

SysAid

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Overall

4.5
4.5

4.8

Meets Requirements

8.4
115 responses
8.9
523 responses

9.2

905 responses

Ease of Use

8.6
132 responses
8.9
525 responses

9.3

912 responses

Ease of Setup

8.6
132 responses
8.4
454 responses

9.4

804 responses

Ease of Admin

8.6
93 responses
8.7
463 responses

9.5

80 responses

Quality of Support

8.3
127 responses
9
518 responses

9.4

876 responses

Ease of Doing Business with

8.5
232 responses
9.1
458 responses

9.6

808 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

9.3
129 responses
9
496 responses

9.8

897 responses

Based on G2 Spring 2024

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.

SysAid

Product Summary

SysAid is a cloud-based help desk platform that provides visibility and control over IT service operations. This solution focuses on automation and ticketing capabilities to help organizations generate, organize, and assign tickets and resolve issues.

Use Cases

  • IT support automation:
    With SysAid’s automation, technicians can automate repeating tasks, freeing up IT support teams to work on more complex and strategic tasks.
  • Ticketing system:
    SysAid’s ticketing system has a self-service portal for ticket submission and makes it easy to assign, track, sort, and monitor tickets.
  • Asset inventory:
    SysAid provides visibility of all IT assets, allowing technicians to track all the hardware and software in an IT environment.

Shortcomings

  • Remote access:
    SysAid offers embedded TeamViewer for their remote access, which limits options for IT support teams.
  • User interface:
    G2 reviews have stated that the interface is clunky. The designs also differ between pages, resulting in a disjointed user experience.
  • Initial setup:
    SysAid has a steep learning curve that requires more time and resources to get up and running.

NinjaOne

Why your peers choose NinjaOne + Intune over SysAid

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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