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Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is cloud endpoint management for IT teams to enroll, secure and update Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Linux devices and apps.

Our take: If your company runs on Microsoft 365, check your licenses before buying anything: Business Premium, E3 and E5 already include Intune Plan 1.

Best forMicrosoft 365 IT teams
ReviewedPricing: Free Trial
7.6 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try Microsoft$8/user/mo (Plan 1), or included in M365

Microsoft Intune is Microsoft's cloud service for managing and securing Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Linux devices and the apps on them. Plan 1 costs $8 per user a month on its own and is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5. A free 30-day trial is available.

The bottom line

The natural device manager for Microsoft 365 organizations; Apple-only shops may find lighter options.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isMicrosoft's cloud service for managing and securing company and personal devices and their apps.
Our takeIf your company runs on Microsoft 365, check your licenses before buying anything: Business Premium, E3 and E5 already include Intune Plan 1.
Its reach is wide, from Windows Autopilot to Android work profiles and Mac, and it plugs straight into Entra ID access rules. The cost of that reach is complexity. Extra tools such as Remote Help or privilege management sit in separate add-ons or bundles, and getting policies right takes a trained admin.
Why we rate itCross-platform device and app management tied directly to Microsoft identity and security.
The catchLayered licensing and a real setup effort; it works best when you already use Entra ID.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Organizations on Microsoft 365
  • Mixed Windows, Mac and mobile fleets
  • BYOD programs that protect only work apps
Not good for
  • Apple-only teams wanting the simplest setup
  • Companies not using Microsoft Entra ID
  • Very small teams without IT staff
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Moderate: trial starts quickly, but enrollment and policy design take planning.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Advanced needs (remote help, privilege management, analytics) add per-user add-on costs.
  3. Walled garden
    High: identity and access rely on Microsoft Entra ID.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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Microsoft Intune plans and add-ons

ProductPriceNotes
Intune Plan 1$8.00/user/moBase service; bought standalone
Intune Plan 2$4.00/user/moAdd-on; requires Plan 1
Intune Suite$10.00/user/moAdd-on; includes Plan 2; requires Plan 1
Remote Help$3.50/user/moAdd-on, annual
Endpoint Privilege Management$3.00/user/moAdd-on, annual
Advanced Analytics$5.00/user/moAdd-on, annual
Enterprise Application Management$2.00/user/moAdd-on, annual
Microsoft Cloud PKI$2.00/user/moAdd-on, annual

From Microsoft's Intune pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. Add-ons are annual subscriptions paid yearly.

Microsoft 365 plans that include Intune Plan 1

BundlePriceIntune
Microsoft 365 Business PremiumNot listed on the Intune pricing pagePlan 1 included
Microsoft 365 E3$39.00/user/mo (annual)Plan 1 included
Microsoft 365 E5$60.00/user/mo (annual)Plan 1 included

From Microsoft's Intune pricing and product pages, checked 4 October 2026. The pricing page says select advanced Intune capabilities are now also included in E3 and E5.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Microsoft Intune cost?

Intune Plan 1 is $8.00 per user a month on its own. Plan 2 is a $4.00 add-on and the Intune Suite a $10.00 add-on; both require Plan 1. Plan 1 is also included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 ($39.00) and E5 ($60.00) (checked 4 October 2026).

What is the purpose of Microsoft Intune?

Intune lets an organization enroll, configure, secure and update devices, deploy and protect apps, and control which users and devices can reach company resources. It runs in the cloud with no on-premises servers.

What can employers see with Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft's docs say your organization can see device owner, name, serial number, model, manufacturer, OS version and IMEI. On personal devices it sees managed work apps, and only the last four digits of your phone number.

Can Intune see my browsing history?

No. Microsoft states that organizations can never see calling or web browsing history, email and text messages, contacts, calendar, passwords, pictures or the content of your documents on an enrolled device.

Is Microsoft Intune still a thing?

Yes. Intune is active and updated monthly. In October 2022 Microsoft retired the Microsoft Endpoint Manager name, so Intune is now the name for its whole cloud endpoint management family.

Does Microsoft Intune have a free trial?

Yes. Microsoft offers a free 30-day Intune trial, which also includes a trial Enterprise Mobility + Security subscription (checked 4 October 2026).

Microsoft Intune alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Microsoft Intune pricing, Microsoft Intune product page, What is Microsoft Intune (Microsoft Learn), Intune licensing (Microsoft Learn), What your organization can see (Microsoft Learn), Introducing the Microsoft Intune product family.

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