Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management
Unified endpoint management (UEM) software
Endpoint management software
Endpoint protection software
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What is Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management
Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management is a Microsoft Intune capability focused on deploying, configuring, and protecting enterprise applications across managed endpoints. It supports IT and security teams that need centralized app lifecycle management and policy enforcement for corporate apps, especially in Microsoft 365-centric environments. The product emphasizes app-level controls (such as configuration, assignment, and conditional access integration) alongside broader Intune device management features.
Deep Microsoft ecosystem integration
It integrates tightly with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) identity, Microsoft 365 services, and Intune policy workflows. This enables consistent access controls and app deployment tied to user and group identity. Organizations already standardized on Microsoft identity and productivity services can reduce integration overhead compared with assembling separate tools.
Centralized app lifecycle controls
It provides a single administrative plane for app assignment, configuration, updates, and removal across supported platforms. Admins can apply app configuration policies and manage app protection policies to reduce data leakage risks. This centralization helps standardize app governance across multiple device types and user groups.
Policy-based access enforcement
It supports conditional access and compliance-driven controls that can restrict access to corporate resources based on device/app state. This helps align application access with organizational security requirements without relying solely on network perimeter controls. The approach is well-suited to remote and hybrid work scenarios where endpoints are frequently off-network.
Best fit in Microsoft stack
Core value depends on Microsoft identity, management, and security integrations, which can be limiting for heterogeneous environments. Organizations using multiple identity providers or non-Microsoft security stacks may need additional integration work or accept reduced functionality. This can increase operational complexity compared with more vendor-agnostic approaches.
Licensing and feature complexity
Capabilities are distributed across Microsoft licensing bundles and add-ons, and entitlements can be difficult to map to requirements. Teams often need careful license planning to avoid gaps in app protection, conditional access, or advanced management features. This can slow procurement and complicate cost forecasting.
Not a full EDR replacement
Enterprise Application Management focuses on app deployment and app-level protection rather than full endpoint detection and response. Organizations typically still require dedicated endpoint security tooling for advanced threat detection, investigation, and response workflows. Positioning it as endpoint protection can lead to unmet expectations if EDR capabilities are assumed.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Intune (Plan 1 / standalone Intune) | $8.00 per user/month (paid yearly) | Core Intune UEM capabilities: cross-platform endpoint management, MDM/MAM, endpoint analytics, integration with Configuration Manager. Included in many Microsoft 365 and EMS suites. |
| Microsoft Intune Plan 2 | $4.00 per user/month (paid yearly) | Add-on to Intune Plan 1 that provides advanced endpoint management capabilities (included in Intune Suite). |
| Microsoft Intune Suite (add-on) | $10.00 per user/month (paid yearly) | Bundles advanced features (Endpoint Privilege Management, Remote Help, Enterprise App Management, Advanced Analytics, Cloud PKI). Trial available. |
| Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management (add-on) | $2.00 per user/month | Intune add-on that provides the Enterprise App Catalog and hosted Win32 apps. Available as separate add-on or as part of Intune Suite. Trial available (see notes). |
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