Ratings
Microsoft Intune
Tanium
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 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 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
- Inefficient speed:
From deploying and assigning configuration profiles to applications and showing the status of items, Intune can be frustratingly slow. - Lack of support for non-Windows devices:
Users have reported that configuring macOS devices is difficult, and fewer functionalities are available for these devices. - Pricing:
Full functionality is locked behind higher-priced licenses, limiting what Intune can do for users.
Tanium
Product Summary
Tanium is a cloud-based cybersecurity and endpoint management platform that provides real-time data on endpoint devices and network security. Its incident report features allow technicians to detect and diagnose threats and incidents. IT Teams and MSPs can utilize Tanium’s automation to update endpoints and speed up remote resolutions to any issues.
Use Cases
- Endpoint Management:
Tanium provides visibility of all endpoints from a single platform. Technicians can configure new endpoints from this hub and deploy applications to them. - Automation:
Tanium’s automation capabilities streamline data protection processes, ensuring continuous protection with minimal manual intervention. - Compliance management:
This solution can automatically scan devices and networks for lapses in compliance and push out patches, OS updates, and third-party software to keep endpoints updated and secure.
Shortcomings
- Patching:
Some users have reported challenges with Tanium’s patching feature, which can sometimes lead to unintended server downtime. - Steep learning curve:
It takes a significant amount of time to learn all the queries, which can be difficult for new users to get familiar with. - High system resource usage:
Tanium consumes a high volume of device resources, which can drive up CPU usage and affect device performance.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Microsoft Intune and Tanium
NinjaOne sets itself apart with its exceptional customer reviews, usability and comprehensive integration options, positioning it ahead of its competitors. The platform’s interface is expertly crafted for both quick adoption and ease of use, vital for dynamic IT environments. This focus on user experience doesn’t compromise its robust feature set, which is designed to boost operational efficiency, an area where many competitors struggle.
In terms of integration, NinjaOne shines by offering extensive compatibility with a wide array of third-party applications, an area where other RMM solutions often have limitations. This makes it a more adaptable choice for varied IT ecosystems. Furthermore, NinjaOne’s scalability and performance consistency, even in large network scenarios, mark it as a superior option. Enhanced by advanced, customizable reporting tools, NinjaOne emerges as a leading choice for IT professionals seeking a dependable, efficientRMM platform.
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