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Microsoft Intune vs RubyMine

Microsoft Intune logo

Microsoft Intune

Cybersecurity

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

From
$8/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
RubyMine logo

RubyMine

Developer Tools

JetBrains IDE for Ruby and Ruby on Rails development

From
$24/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft Intune individual add-ons at $2-5/user/month can become expensive when deploying multiple modules; RubyMine no permanently free tier for commercial use; requires an ongoing subscription.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Microsoft Intune and RubyMine differ
AttributeMicrosoft IntuneRubyMine
Starting price$8/month$24/month
PlatformsWebwindows, mac, linux
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
FoundedUnknown2000

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 RubyMine does not also cover.

Only in RubyMine

  • Rails-aware coding assistance
  • Integrated debugger
  • Test runner integration
  • Database tools
  • Version control integration
  • Docker support

What people use each for

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

Microsoft Intune

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

RubyMine

  • Building and maintaining Ruby on Rails applicationsnot Microsoft Intune
  • Debugging Ruby web applicationsnot Microsoft Intune
  • Running and managing RSpec or Minitest suitesnot Microsoft Intune
  • Working across Ruby, JavaScript, and SQL in one projectnot 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

RubyMine

  • No permanently free tier for commercial use; requires an ongoing subscription.
  • More resource-intensive than lightweight editors such as Sublime Text.
  • Focused primarily on Ruby, so polyglot teams may prefer IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate with plugins instead.
  • Startup time can be slower than simpler text editors on older hardware.

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft Intune

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

RubyMine

$24/month
  • Individual$24/month
    • Personal use license
    • Access to RubyMine
    • Free for students and open-source maintainers
  • Organization$34/month
    • Business use license
    • Access to RubyMine
    • Volume and renewal discounts

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft Intune if

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

Microsoft Intune review

Choose RubyMine if

  • You need rails-aware coding assistance.
  • You work on windows, mac, linux.
  • You also want integrated debugger.
RubyMine review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Intune or RubyMine better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Intune starts at $8/month and RubyMine at $24/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Intune or RubyMine?
Microsoft Intune starts at $8/month and RubyMine at $24/month.
Does Microsoft Intune or RubyMine run on more platforms?
Microsoft Intune runs on Web. RubyMine runs on windows, mac, linux.
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 RubyMine is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft Intune do that RubyMine cannot?
RubyMine covers Rails-aware coding assistance, Integrated debugger, Test runner integration, Database tools.

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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RubyMine: How much does RubyMine cost?

RubyMine is sold as a JetBrains Toolbox subscription starting around $24/month for individuals and $34/month for organizations, with free licenses available for students and open-source maintainers.

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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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RubyMine: Is there a free trial?

JetBrains provides a free trial period for RubyMine so developers can evaluate it before purchasing a subscription.

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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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RubyMine: What platforms does RubyMine support?

RubyMine runs as a desktop application on Windows, macOS, and Linux via JetBrains Toolbox.

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