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Intune Plan 1 vs Intune Suite

Intune manages the phones and computers in your organization. Most Microsoft 365 business and enterprise plans already include the core of it. The Intune Suite is a separate add-on for teams that want the advanced tools on top.

Short answer: Intune Plan 1 is the standard device and app management that already comes with Business Premium, E3, E5, and the Frontline plans. The Intune Suite is a paid add-on, around $10 per user per month, that layers on Remote Help, Endpoint Privilege Management, advanced analytics, and more. Most organizations run fine on Plan 1 and add the Suite only for specific needs.

You probably already have Plan 1

Intune Plan 1 is included with Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, E5, F1, and F3. It handles the essentials: enrolling devices, pushing settings and policies, protecting company data in apps, and wiping a lost or stolen device. For a lot of organizations, that is the whole job.

So before pricing anything, check what you own. If you are on one of those plans, you are already managing devices with Intune. The question is only whether you need more.

What the Intune Suite adds

The Suite is a bundle of advanced add-ons that used to be sold separately. The pieces people ask for most:

CapabilityWhat it does
Remote HelpSecure, in-Intune remote assistance for help-desk support
Endpoint Privilege ManagementLet standard users run approved tasks as admin without giving them full admin rights
Advanced AnalyticsDeeper reporting and device insights
Microsoft Tunnel for MAMVPN access from unmanaged mobile devices
Enterprise App ManagementDiscover, deploy, and update third-party apps from a catalog
Cloud PKICloud-based certificate management without on-premises servers

Price and how it is sold

The Intune Suite lists at around $10 per user per month on top of a plan that already includes Intune Plan 1. Several of its components can also be bought individually if you only want one, such as Remote Help or Endpoint Privilege Management on its own.

List prices are estimates in USD on an annual commitment and change over time. Confirm current pricing with your Microsoft partner.

Do you need the Suite?

Stay on Plan 1 if standard device management, app protection, and remote wipe cover your needs. Add the Suite when a specific capability solves a real problem: a help desk that wants secure remote control, a security team that wants to remove local admin rights while keeping people productive, or mobile workers who need app-level VPN from personal devices. Buy the full Suite when you want several of those; buy a single add-on when you want just one.

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Common questions

Is Intune included in Microsoft 365?

Yes. Intune Plan 1, the core device and app management, is included with Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, E5, F1, and F3. The Intune Suite is a separate paid add-on.

What does the Intune Suite add over Plan 1?

The Suite adds advanced tools such as Remote Help, Endpoint Privilege Management, Advanced Analytics, Microsoft Tunnel for mobile app management, Enterprise App Management, and Cloud PKI.

How much is the Intune Suite?

It lists at around $10 per user per month on top of a plan that already includes Intune Plan 1. Some components can be bought individually. Confirm current pricing with your Microsoft partner.

Can I buy just Remote Help or Endpoint Privilege Management?

Yes. Several Intune Suite components are also sold as standalone add-ons, so you can license only the one you need instead of the whole Suite.

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