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Microsoft Intune vs WebStorm

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
Visit Microsoft IntuneFull review
WebStorm logo

WebStorm

Developer Tools

The JavaScript and TypeScript IDE

From
$12.9/month
Free plan
No
Visit WebStormFull review

The short version

  • WebStorm is a IDE for modern JavaScript development.
  • Microsoft Intune starts at $8/mo, WebStorm at $12.9/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 Microsoft Intune and WebStorm actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft Intune and WebStorm differ
AttributeMicrosoft IntuneWebStorm
Starting price$8/month$12.9/month
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

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 WebStorm does not also cover.

Only in WebStorm

  • Smart JavaScript editor
  • TypeScript support
  • Node.js development
  • Modern framework support
  • Built-in debugger
  • Unit testing
  • Version control
  • Live templates

What people use each for

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

Microsoft Intune

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

WebStorm

  • Web application developmentnot Microsoft Intune
  • React/Angular/Vue developmentnot Microsoft Intune
  • Node.js backend developmentnot Microsoft Intune
  • TypeScript projectsnot Microsoft Intune
  • Frontend testingnot 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

WebStorm

  • JetBrains WebStorm is sold as an annual subscription rather than a one-time purchase: commercial price is $199 per year (USD), and personal price starts at $299 in year one, dropping to $239 in year two and $179 from year three onward with continuous renewal
  • If the subscription lapses, use of new versions stops; JetBrains grants a fallback license only for the last version used while the subscription was active, per its published buy page

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

WebStorm

$12.9/month
  • Individual$12.9/mo
    • Intelligent JavaScript & TypeScript editor
    • Debugging and testing
    • VCS integration
  • Organizations$25.9/mo
    • All Individual features
    • Commercial use license
    • Centralized license management

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft Intune if

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

Microsoft Intune review

Choose WebStorm if

  • You need smart javascript editor.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want typescript support.
WebStorm review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Intune or WebStorm better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Intune starts at $8/month and WebStorm at $12.9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Intune or WebStorm?
Microsoft Intune starts at $8/month and WebStorm at $12.9/month.
Does Microsoft Intune or WebStorm run on more platforms?
Microsoft Intune runs on Web. WebStorm runs on Windows, macOS, 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 WebStorm is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft Intune do that WebStorm cannot?
WebStorm covers Smart JavaScript editor, TypeScript support, Node.js development, Modern framework 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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WebStorm: Is there a free version of WebStorm?

Yes, WebStorm is free for non-commercial use and includes access to JetBrains AI with a free tier.

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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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WebStorm: What is the cost of a commercial WebStorm license?

The page references a testimonial mentioning 70 euros as a cost, though specific current pricing requires visiting the dedicated pricing page.

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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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WebStorm: How does JetBrains AI licensing work?

Users can pay with JetBrains AI credits, bring their own AI subscriptions and API keys to avoid vendor lock-in, or use the free tier included with WebStorm.

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WebStorm: What features does the free tier include?

The free tier includes the smart code editor, navigation tools, integrated developer tools, and customization options.

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