How to choose an endpoint and app management tool
Use these questions to compare any app management or RMM tool. Here’s how our two products answer them.
Which Pckgr is right for you?
Pckgr for Intune
You already use Microsoft Intune and want third-party apps packaged, tested and kept up to date for you.
Pckgr RMM
You want one tool to deploy apps, patch, run scripts, set policies and remote into Windows and Mac devices, with or without Intune.
| What to ask | Why it matters | Pckgr for Intune | Pckgr RMM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do I need Microsoft Intune? | Some tools only work on top of Intune | Yes, it works with your Intune tenant | No, it runs on its own agent |
| Which devices are supported? | Mixed fleets need one tool | Devices you already manage through Microsoft Intune. | Windows, and macOS 12+ on Apple Silicon |
| Who packages the apps? | AI-built or community packages can be unreliable | Real people at Pckgr | Real people at Pckgr |
| How is every package tested? | Untested packages are a security risk | VM testing, installation validation, malware scanning and vulnerability testing | Same |
| Can I deploy my own apps? | Most fleets have in-house or niche apps | Yes, Pckgr packages them for you and deploys them through Intune. | Yes, on Windows |
| Is the price upfront, with no add-ons? | Add-ons and per-technician fees add up | From $49 / month. 30-day free trial, no credit card required. | Free for up to 5 devices; Pro is $10 a month for up to 10 devices, then $1 per device. Every feature included, no per-user fees |
| Are there minimums or device caps? | Small fleets shouldn’t pay for unused seats | Plan tiers up to 2,500 devices, with custom pricing above that. | No minimums, no maximum device limit |
| Is remote support built in? | A separate remote tool is another cost and another agent | Not included | Yes, Windows and macOS |
| Does it flag known vulnerabilities (CVEs)? | You need to know what’s exposed | Detect, remediate and manage vulnerabilities. | Yes, across installed apps |
| Can it handle multiple tenants (MSPs)? | MSPs need separate, isolated customers | Yes, it supports MSPs. | Yes, multi-tenant management |
| Where is my data stored? | Data residency matters for compliance | United States | United States |
| What security certification does it have? | Buyers and auditors ask | ISO/IEC 27001 certification in progress | ISO/IEC 27001 certification in progress |
| Can I try it first? | You should test before you commit | Yes, 30-day free trial, no credit card required. | Yes, free plan up to 5 devices, 30-day refund on paid plans |
Do I need Microsoft Intune?
Some tools only work on top of Intune
- Pckgr for Intune
- Yes, it works with your Intune tenant
- Pckgr RMM
- No, it runs on its own agent
Which devices are supported?
Mixed fleets need one tool
- Pckgr for Intune
- Devices you already manage through Microsoft Intune.
- Pckgr RMM
- Windows, and macOS 12+ on Apple Silicon
Who packages the apps?
AI-built or community packages can be unreliable
- Pckgr for Intune
- Real people at Pckgr
- Pckgr RMM
- Real people at Pckgr
How is every package tested?
Untested packages are a security risk
- Pckgr for Intune
- VM testing, installation validation, malware scanning and vulnerability testing
- Pckgr RMM
- Same
Can I deploy my own apps?
Most fleets have in-house or niche apps
- Pckgr for Intune
- Yes, Pckgr packages them for you and deploys them through Intune.
- Pckgr RMM
- Yes, on Windows
Is the price upfront, with no add-ons?
Add-ons and per-technician fees add up
- Pckgr for Intune
- From $49 / month. 30-day free trial, no credit card required.
- Pckgr RMM
- Free for up to 5 devices; Pro is $10 a month for up to 10 devices, then $1 per device. Every feature included, no per-user fees
Are there minimums or device caps?
Small fleets shouldn’t pay for unused seats
- Pckgr for Intune
- Plan tiers up to 2,500 devices, with custom pricing above that.
- Pckgr RMM
- No minimums, no maximum device limit
Is remote support built in?
A separate remote tool is another cost and another agent
- Pckgr for Intune
- Not included
- Pckgr RMM
- Yes, Windows and macOS
Does it flag known vulnerabilities (CVEs)?
You need to know what’s exposed
- Pckgr for Intune
- Detect, remediate and manage vulnerabilities.
- Pckgr RMM
- Yes, across installed apps
Can it handle multiple tenants (MSPs)?
MSPs need separate, isolated customers
- Pckgr for Intune
- Yes, it supports MSPs.
- Pckgr RMM
- Yes, multi-tenant management
Where is my data stored?
Data residency matters for compliance
- Pckgr for Intune
- United States
- Pckgr RMM
- United States
What security certification does it have?
Buyers and auditors ask
- Pckgr for Intune
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification in progress
- Pckgr RMM
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification in progress
Can I try it first?
You should test before you commit
- Pckgr for Intune
- Yes, 30-day free trial, no credit card required.
- Pckgr RMM
- Yes, free plan up to 5 devices, 30-day refund on paid plans
Also ask any vendor
- How fast are app updates published after a vendor release?
- Can I roll back an app version?
- Is every admin action in an audit log?
- Does it support SSO with Microsoft Entra ID?
- Will it work with AppLocker, WDAC and ASR rules?