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DataSF vs Microsoft Intune

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DataSF

Government

San Francisco Open Data Portal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Microsoft Intune

Cybersecurity

Manage and protect cloud-connected endpoints across device platforms, apps and operating systems

From
$8/month
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • DataSF is free; Microsoft Intune starts at $8/mo.
  • Where Microsoft Intune falls short: individual add-ons at $2-5/user/month can become expensive when deploying multiple modules.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DataSF and Microsoft Intune actually diverge.

Attributes where DataSF and Microsoft Intune differ
AttributeDataSFMicrosoft Intune
Starting priceFree$8/month
Pricing modelFreeSubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity

Identical on both: platforms (Web).

Not yet recorded: founded for Microsoft Intune.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DataSF

  • Open Datasets
  • Data API
  • Visualizations
  • Data Catalog
  • Automated Updates
  • Socrata
  • ArcGIS
  • Analysis Tools

Only in Microsoft Intune

Nothing recorded that DataSF does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DataSF

  • Citizen Servicesnot Microsoft Intune
  • Records Managementnot Microsoft Intune
  • Public Safetynot Microsoft Intune
  • Civic Engagementnot Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune

  • Mobile device and endpoint managementnot DataSF
  • Enterprise device compliancenot DataSF
  • Privilege access managementnot DataSF
  • Remote device supportnot DataSF

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DataSF

Nothing recorded yet. See the DataSF review.

Microsoft Intune

  • Individual add-ons at $2-5/user/month can become expensive when deploying multiple modules
  • Full Intune Suite at $10/user/month becomes better value when deploying two or more modules

Pricing, plan by plan

DataSF

Free
  • Public AccessFree
    • Dataset Access
    • API Access
    • Visualizations

Microsoft Intune

$8/month
  • Microsoft Intune Plan 1$8/mo
    • Device management
    • Mobile device management
    • Basic compliance policies
  • Intune Suite (Full)$10/mo
    • Endpoint Privilege Management
    • Enterprise Application Management
    • Advanced Analytics
  • Intune Suite Add-on: Remote Help$2/mo
    • Remote device support
  • Intune Suite Add-on: Endpoint Privilege Management$2/mo
    • Privilege access control

Which should you pick?

Choose DataSF if

  • You need open datasets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want data api.
DataSF review

Choose Microsoft Intune if

Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Intune from DataSF on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Microsoft Intune review

Questions people ask

Is DataSF or Microsoft Intune better?
Neither clearly leads. DataSF starts at Free and Microsoft Intune at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DataSF or Microsoft Intune?
DataSF has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for DataSF and $8/month for Microsoft Intune.
Does DataSF or Microsoft Intune run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use DataSF for free?
Yes. DataSF has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Intune starts at $8/month.
What is DataSF best used for?
DataSF is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Microsoft Intune is typically brought in for.
What can DataSF do that Microsoft Intune cannot?
DataSF covers Open Datasets, Data API, Visualizations, Data Catalog.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Microsoft Intune: How much does Microsoft Intune cost?

Microsoft Intune Plan 1 costs $8/user/month for basic device management. The full Intune Suite costs $10/user/month including endpoint privilege management, enterprise application management, advanced analytics, remote help, Intune Plan 2, and Microsoft Cloud PKI.

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Microsoft Intune: What add-ons are available for Microsoft Intune?

Individual Intune Suite add-ons range from $2-5/user/month and include Endpoint Privilege Management, Enterprise Application Management, Advanced Analytics, Remote Help, Intune Plan 2, and Microsoft Cloud PKI. Microsoft recommends the full Intune Suite at $10/user/month when deploying two or more modules for better value.

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Microsoft Intune: Is Intune included in Microsoft 365 E5?

Starting in CY26 Q3, Intune Suite capabilities are included with Microsoft 365 E5 and E7 subscriptions, with select capabilities also in Microsoft 365 E3. These bundled versions do not have separate additional pricing.

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