Microsoft Intune review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Microsoft's cloud endpoint manager for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and ChromeOS, sold standalone or bundled in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5.
Verdict at a glance
Microsoft Intune is a cloud endpoint manager for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and ChromeOS. It is sold standalone at $8 per user per month or bundled in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, with native Entra ID integration.
Pros
- Tight fit with Microsoft 365, Entra and conditional access.
- Strong requirements coverage and app protection features.
Cons
- Admin console and licensing can be confusing across plans and add-ons.
- Support rated lower than product features on G2 sub-scores (8.4 of 10)
What is Microsoft Intune?
Microsoft's cloud endpoint manager for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and ChromeOS, sold standalone or bundled in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5. It is built for companies already on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, where Intune Plan 1 is already included and windows-heavy fleets that want Autopilot and Entra conditional access. Microsoft Intune is based in Redmond, US.
Category: Mobile Device Management Software
Microsoft Intune key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| OS and device coverage | Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android (Enterprise and AOSP), Linux (Ubuntu 24.04/26.04, RHEL 9/10), ChromeOS. |
| Zero-touch enrollment | Apple automated device enrollment, Android Enterprise, Windows Autopilot, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment (per Microsoft docs) |
| Security policy and compliance enforcement | Compliance policies and conditional access with Entra ID; app protection policies not supported on ChromeOS. |
| App distribution and management | App deployment; Enterprise Application Management add-on ($2.00/user/month) adds a hosted app catalog. |
| Remote lock, wipe and support | Remote Help is a paid add-on ($3.50/user/month); standard remote lock/wipe not confirmed by the vendor. |
| Identity and Microsoft 365 integration | Native with Microsoft Entra ID; Entra is an implicit dependency. |
Microsoft Intune pricing
Intune is priced per user per month, with prices on the page billed annually and auto-renewing. Plan 1 is $8.00, and the Intune Suite is $10.00 and requires Plan 1. Add-ons need Plan 1 and an Entra ID tenant: Plan 2 $4.00, Remote Help $3.50, Endpoint Privilege Management $3.00, Advanced Analytics $5.00, Enterprise Application Management $2.00 and Cloud PKI $2.00. For 20 users, Plan 1 alone is $1,920 per year and the Suite is $2,400. Microsoft says prices may vary by agreement, and the renewal notice period is not stated.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intune Plan 1 | $8.00 | user/month | Listed in the pricing page FAQ; included in M365 E3/E5 and EMS E3/E5. Billing terms not stated for standalone. |
| Intune Suite | $10.00 | user/month | Bundle of advanced modules, per FAQ; requires Plan 1. |
| Intune Plan 2 (add-on) | $4.00 | user/month | Tunnel for MAM, specialty/shared device management, FOTA updates. |
| Remote Help (add-on) | $3.50 | user/month | |
| Endpoint Privilege Management (add-on) | $3.00 | user/month | |
| Advanced Analytics (add-on) | $5.00 | user/month | |
| Enterprise Application Management (add-on) | $2.00 | user/month | |
| Microsoft Cloud PKI (add-on) | $2.00 | user/month |
Microsoft says from July 2026 (CY26 Q3) Remote Help, Advanced Analytics and Plan 2 capabilities move into M365 E3, and EPM, Cloud PKI and Enterprise App Management also into E5. Prices may vary by Microsoft agreement.
Who Microsoft Intune is best for
Best for
- Companies already on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, where Intune Plan 1 is already included.
- Windows-heavy fleets that want Autopilot and Entra conditional access.
Not ideal for
- Apple-only shops that want deep Apple day-one feature support.
- Very small teams that want a simple flat per-device price.
Microsoft Intune alternatives
Jamf ProMid-size and large Apple-centric fleets with a dedicated Mac admin.
Omnissa Workspace OneLarge enterprises with mixed fleets including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS and Linux.
IBM MaaS360Mid-size and large fleets that want tiered per-device editions with published list prices.
JumpCloudSmall and mid-size IT teams that want directory, SSO and MDM from one vendor.
ManageEngine MDM PlusSmall teams with up to 25 devices that need a free full-featured MDM.
42Gears SureMDMAndroid and rugged or kiosk device fleets.
What Microsoft Intune really costs
- Per seat per month
- $8.00 per user per month (Intune Plan 1 standalone)
- Billing
- Annual only.
- 20 users per year
- $8.00 x 20 users x 12 months = $1,920 per year for Plan 1 alone; Suite at $10.00 would be $2,400.
- Renewal terms
- Page states prices are billed annually with auto-renewal; notice period not confirmed by the vendor.
- Recent price change
- Microsoft states advanced Intune capabilities move into M365 E3/E5 from July 2026 (CY26 Q3) with 30-day Message Center notice (Intune pricing page, checked 2026-10-24)
Add-ons and extras to budget for
- Plan 2 $4.00.
- Remote Help $3.50.
- Endpoint Privilege Management $3.00.
- Advanced Analytics $5.00.
- Enterprise Application Management $2.00.
- Microsoft Cloud PKI $2.00.
Questions to ask about price
- Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
- What is the discount for annual billing, and can we start monthly?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is Microsoft Intune worth the price?
Excellent value for companies already on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, where Plan 1 is included, and for Windows-heavy fleets that want Autopilot and Entra conditional access. It is less attractive for very small teams that want a simple flat per-device price, and for Apple-only shops that want deep day-one Apple feature support. Reviewers also say the admin console and licensing are confusing across plans and add-ons.
Worth it if
- Companies already on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, where Intune Plan 1 is already included.
- Windows-heavy fleets that want Autopilot and Entra conditional access.
Look elsewhere if
- Apple-only shops that want deep Apple day-one feature support.
- Very small teams that want a simple flat per-device price.
Cheaper per seat than Microsoft Intune
- ManageEngine MDM PlusAbout $1.08 per device per month (Standard cloud annual, 50-device band: $645 / 50 / 12)
- 42Gears SureMDM$3.99 per device (Standard; third-party)
- IBM MaaS360$4.24 per device (Essentials list; $2.97 with current promo). Fast Start $1.50 is mobile-app-focused.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Plan 1 at $8 per user is already included in M365 E3 and E5, so many buyers pay nothing extra.
- Advanced modules (Remote Help, Analytics, EPM) are separately priced add-ons now but Microsoft says they fold into E3/E5 from July 2026.
- Add-ons all require Plan 1 and an Entra ID tenant.
- Apple support is current-version focused: iOS/iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 listed as fully supported, older versions only 'allowed'.
- Android device administrator support ended on GMS devices in December 2024.
Microsoft Intune compared
Our verdict on Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune costs $8.00 per user per month as a standalone Plan 1, but many buyers pay nothing extra because Plan 1 is already included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 and in EMS E3 and E5. For those organizations, the real question is which add-ons you need. Check your current Microsoft 365 plan before pricing Intune separately. Check your current plan first.
Add-ons are priced separately: Plan 2 at $4.00, Remote Help at $3.50, Endpoint Privilege Management at $3.00, Advanced Analytics at $5.00, Enterprise Application Management at $2.00 and Cloud PKI at $2.00, each per user per month. Microsoft says several move into E3 and E5 from July 2026. G2 reviewers rate it 4.5 and call licensing confusing across plans.
Microsoft Intune FAQ
What is Microsoft Intune used for?
Microsoft Intune is a cloud endpoint manager for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and ChromeOS. It is sold standalone at $8 per user per month or bundled in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, with native Entra ID integration. It suits companies already on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, where Intune Plan 1 is already included.
How much does Intune cost for 20 users?
Intune Plan 1 standalone is $8.00 x 20 x 12 = $1,920 per year. The Intune Suite at $10.00 per user would be $2,400 per year.
Is Intune included in Microsoft 365?
Yes. Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 and in EMS E3 and E5, so many buyers pay nothing extra for the base product.
Does Intune have a free plan?
No free plan or free trial is listed on the pricing page. Plan 1 starts at $8.00 per user per month.
About Microsoft Intune
- Headquarters
- Redmond, US.
- Funding or owner
- Part of Microsoft.
Listed in: Mobile Device Management Software
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Microsoft Intune's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.