Microsoft Intune review

Intune is the default answer for any company that already licenses Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, because Microsoft includes Plan 1 in those bundles. Plan 1 covers device management across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, mobile app management for BYOD phones and endpoint analytics, and it works with Entra ID conditional access so a non-compliant laptop loses access to company apps. Bought on its own, Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month, and because the price is per user it covers each employee's laptop, phone and tablet. The trade-off is complexity. Intune assumes Entra ID, the console is broad rather than simple, and many useful tools such as Remote Help, Endpoint Privilege Management and Cloud PKI are paid add-ons or part of the $10.00 Intune Suite. Microsoft also notes that select advanced capabilities are moving into E3 and E5 during 2026, so check your license before buying add-ons.

Who it is for

Companies on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 that want device management without buying a separate product.

Price

Intune Plan 1 $8.00 per user per month standalone, included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5; Plan 2 add-on $4.00; Intune Suite $10.00.

Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3, E5, EMS E3/E5, and can be purchased standalone at $8.00/user/month.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Plan 1 covers cross-platform device management, mobile application management and endpoint analytics
• Conditional access through Microsoft Entra ID
• Plan 2 adds specialty and shared device management, Microsoft Tunnel for MAM and firmware-over-the-air updates
• Add-ons for Remote Help, Endpoint Privilege Management, Advanced Analytics and Cloud PKI
• Intune Suite bundles the advanced add-ons for $10.00 per user per month

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Included at no extra cost in Microsoft 365 E3, E5 and EMS E3/E5
• Strength: Per-user licensing covers several devices per employee
• Strength: Deepest Windows management of any tool on this list
• Weakness: Requires Microsoft Entra ID for identity
• Weakness: Advanced features are split across paid add-ons from $2.00 to $5.00 per user
• Weakness: Apple management is less specialized than Jamf, Iru or Mosyle

Key facts

• Standalone price: $8.00 per user per month (Plan 1)
• Included in: Microsoft 365 E3, E5, EMS E3/E5
• Plan 2 add-on: $4.00 per user per month
• Identity dependency: Microsoft Entra ID

Where it ranks

Microsoft Intune is No. 1 in our Best MDM Software verdict.