Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based unified endpoint management solution that helps you manage and secure your devices, apps, and data. Whether you need a simple solution for schools and small businesses, or a more advanced functionality for enterprise customers, Microsoft Intune has a plan that suits your needs and budget.
In this blog post, we will explore the different plans and pricing options for Microsoft Intune, and compare the features and benefits of each one.
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Microsoft Intune Plan 1
Microsoft Intune Plan 1 is the basic plan that offers the core capabilities of Microsoft Intune, such as:
- Cross-platform endpoint management: Manage Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS devices from a single console.
- Built-in endpoint security: Protect your devices and data with features like conditional access, device compliance, app protection policies, and more.
- Mobile application management: Manage and secure your apps, whether they are web, native, or line-of-business apps.
- Endpoint analytics: Monitor and improve the performance and health of your devices, and identify issues that affect user productivity.
- Microsoft Configuration Manager: Use Configuration Manager to manage your on-premises devices, and co-manage them with Intune for cloud-based capabilities.
Microsoft Intune Plan 1 is included with subscriptions to the following licenses:
- Microsoft 365 E3, E5, F1, and F3
- Enterprise Mobility + Security E3 and E5
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium
- Microsoft 365 Government G3 and G5
- Microsoft Intune for Education
The price of Microsoft Intune Plan 1 varies depending on the license you choose. For example, Microsoft 365 E3 costs $32 per user per month, and includes Microsoft Intune Plan 1, along with other Microsoft 365 services. For more information about the plans and pricing, see Discover Microsoft Intune Plans and Pricing.
Microsoft Intune Plan 2
Microsoft Intune Plan 2 is an add-on to Microsoft Intune Plan 1 that offers advanced endpoint management capabilities, such as:
- Microsoft Intune Tunnel for Mobile Application Management: A lightweight VPN solution for iOS and Android mobile devices that does not require device enrollment. It allows you to securely access your on-premises resources from your managed apps, and apply app protection policies to your data in transit.
- Microsoft Intune management of specialty devices: A set of device management, configuration, and protection capabilities for special, purpose-built devices, such as augmented reality and virtual reality headsets, large smart-screen devices, and conference room meeting devices. See the complete list of devices supported.
Microsoft Intune Plan 2 is included in Microsoft Intune Suite, which is an add-on to Microsoft Intune Plan 1 that unifies mission-critical advanced endpoint management and security solutions. Microsoft Intune Suite also includes:
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: A cloud-based endpoint security solution that provides threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities for your devices.
- Microsoft Cloud App Security: A cloud-based security solution that gives you visibility and control over your cloud apps and services, and protects your data from cyberthreats.
- Azure Active Directory Premium P1: A cloud-based identity and access management solution that provides features like multi-factor authentication, conditional access, identity protection, and more.
The price of Microsoft Intune Plan 2 is $4 per user per month, and the price of Microsoft Intune Suite is $10 per user per month. For information about trial and purchasing, see Use Intune Suite add-on capabilities.
Microsoft Intune add-on licenses
Microsoft Intune also offers some standalone add-on licenses (unfortunately) that provide specific capabilities for your endpoints. These add-ons are:
- Remote Help: A remote assistance solution that allows you to connect to and troubleshoot your users’ devices, and provide guidance with annotations and chat.
- Endpoint Privilege Management: A solution that supports your zero-trust journey by helping you achieve a broad user base running with least privilege, while allowing users to still run tasks allowed by your organization to remain productive.
- Microsoft Intune Advanced Analytics
- More advanced capabilities are on the way: Microsoft Cloud PKI and Microsoft Intune Enterprise App Management.
The price of Remote Help is $2 per user per month, and the price of Endpoint Privilege Management is $3 per user per month. Firmware-over-the-air update is included with Microsoft Intune Plan 2 and Microsoft Intune Suite. For more information about the add-on licenses, see [Licenses available for Microsoft Intune].
Conclusion
Microsoft Intune is a flexible and powerful solution that can help you manage and secure your endpoints, apps, and data. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from different plans and pricing options that offer different levels of functionality and value. You can also add specific capabilities with the add-on licenses that suit your requirements.
