New Microsoft Intune Licensing Explained

Microsoft recently announced the new Intune Plans. In this blog post, I want to break down what that is and what it includes.

Intune is already enabled in the licenses? Yes. However, the Plans can be separately purchased to help you elevate your device management game.

If you are new to Microsoft Intune, a separate Microsoft Intune License (Per User) can be purchased and assigned to the users.

Or if you have Enterprise licenses mentioned below, Intune capabilities are already included.

This was first announced during Ignite 2022. You can read more about it here.

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New Features Overview

• Microsoft Intune Tunnel for Mobile Application Management – A lightweight VPN solution for iOS and Android mobile devices that does not require device enrollment.

• 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.

• Microsoft Intune Remote Help – A cloud-based solution that enables secure helpdesk-to-user connections.

• Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management – A feature that allows standard users to perform elevations approved by their organization.

• Microsoft Intune advanced endpoint analytics – A set of analytics-driven capabilities that help IT admins understand, anticipate, and improve end-user experiences. Initial features include customer device scopes, anomaly detection, and device timelines for troubleshooting.

Benefits You Have Right Now

Microsoft Intune Plan 1 License is coming with many licensing SKUs at the moment

• Microsoft 365 E5
• Microsoft 365 E3
• Enterprise Mobility + Security E5
• Enterprise Mobility + Security E3
• Microsoft 365 Business Premium
• Microsoft 365 F1
• Microsoft 365 F3

Let’s look at the licensing plans now.

Microsoft Intune Plan 1

US $8.00 (per user/ per month)

Intune Plan 1 is available in the licenses mentioned above. This is the base and will be able to perform

– Cross-platform endpoint management
– Built-in endpoint security
– Mobile application management
– Endpoint analytics
– Microsoft Configuration Manager (Microsoft Configuration Manager included in all Plan 1 license except Business Premium)

Add-ons that can be added to Plan 1

• Microsoft Intune Remote Help – $3.50 per user/ per month
• Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management – $3.00 per user/ per month
• Microsoft Intune advanced endpoint analytics – Will be available as an add-on soon

Microsoft Intune Plan 2

US $4.00 (per user/ per month)

This includes a set of add-ons that can be purchased when you have the above Microsoft Intune Plan 1

What this will add to the already existing capabilities?

• Microsoft Intune Tunnel for Mobile Application Management
• Microsoft Intune management of specialty devices

Microsoft Intune Suite

US $10.00 (per user/ per month)

As the name says, this has more capabilities than the above plans. This also works as a set of add-ons above the Microsoft Intune Plan 1

What this will add to the already existing capabilities?

• Microsoft Intune Tunnel for Mobile Application Management
• Microsoft Intune management of specialty devices
• Microsoft Intune Remote Help
• Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management
• Microsoft Intune advanced endpoint analytics
• Advanced capabilities that are on the way – Advanced app management (TBA), cloud certification (TBA)

In a nutshell, the Add-ons can be tabled as below

How to Activate The Plans?

You can easily add the plans or the Suite by login to the Intune portal on https://intune.microsoft.com

Tenant Administration > Intune add-ons

If you have already purchased, you will see below.

If not, you will see what’s available to purchase.

You can click on To try or buy, go to Purchase services URL and this will lead to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center’s Marketplace. Or similaly you can get help of your CSP or the Microsoft Partner.

Helpful URLs

🔗Microsoft Intune Plans comparison
🔗Intune Suite add-on capabilities
🔗Microsoft Licensing overview