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Microsoft Intune vs PublicInput

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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
Visit Microsoft IntuneFull review
PublicInput logo

PublicInput

Government

Inclusive Community Engagement

From
$400/month
Free plan
No
Visit PublicInputFull review

The short version

  • Microsoft Intune starts at $8/mo, PublicInput at $400/mo.
  • Where Microsoft Intune falls short: individual add-ons at $2-5/user/month can become expensive when deploying multiple modules.
  • Where PublicInput falls short: all three plans, Listen, Engage and Engage Plus, are listed as Request Pricing with no published rate, minimum or cost driver.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Microsoft Intune and PublicInput differ
AttributeMicrosoft IntunePublicInput
Starting price$8/month$400/month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment

Identical on both: pricing model (Subscription), free tier (No).

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 Microsoft Intune

Nothing recorded that PublicInput does not also cover.

Only in PublicInput

  • Virtual Public Meetings
  • Online Surveys
  • Comment Management
  • Multi-language Support
  • Engagement Analytics
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
  • GovDelivery

What people use each for

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

Microsoft Intune

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

PublicInput

  • Civic engagementnot Microsoft Intune
  • Government consultationnot Microsoft Intune
  • Public input collectionnot Microsoft Intune

Where each one falls short

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

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

PublicInput

  • All three plans, Listen, Engage and Engage Plus, are listed as Request Pricing with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • HTML and CSS customization, custom workflows and approvals, and external system integration with Accela and ESRI are listed as Enterprise Capabilities rather than core platform features
  • Public meetings functionality is sold under a separate Meetings plan rather than being included with the Engagement plans
  • Getting a plan requires booking a consultation and a tailored demo rather than self serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

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

PublicInput

$400/month
  • Enterprise$400/mo
    • Virtual Meetings
    • Surveys
    • Comment Management

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft Intune if

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

Microsoft Intune review

Choose PublicInput if

  • You need virtual public meetings.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online surveys.
PublicInput review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Intune or PublicInput better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Intune starts at $8/month and PublicInput at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Intune or PublicInput?
Microsoft Intune starts at $8/month and PublicInput at $400/month.
Does Microsoft Intune or PublicInput run on more platforms?
Microsoft Intune runs on Web. PublicInput runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Microsoft Intune best used for?
Microsoft Intune is most often used for mobile device and endpoint management, enterprise device compliance, privilege access management, remote device support. Of those, mobile device and endpoint management and enterprise device compliance are not what PublicInput is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft Intune do that PublicInput cannot?
PublicInput covers Virtual Public Meetings, Online Surveys, Comment Management, Multi-language Support.

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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PublicInput: How much does PublicInput cost?

PublicInput does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must request a demo or book a meeting to receive a quote based on their specific needs.

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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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PublicInput: What pricing plans does PublicInput offer?

PublicInput offers Engagement Plans and Meetings Plans, but specific pricing for each plan is not publicly available and requires contacting their sales team.

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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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