Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Intune vs Workday
Microsoft Intune
Security & Cybersecurity
Manage and protect cloud-connected endpoints across device platforms, apps and operating systems
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Workday
All industries
Enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Intune intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month standalone, with the Intune Suite add-on costing a further $10.00 per user per month; Workday high implementation costs equal to or exceeding annual software fees
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Intune and Workday actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Intune | Workday |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web | Cloud/Web |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | All industries |
| Founded | Unknown | 2005 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Workday does not also cover.
Only in Workday
- Human capital management
- Financial management
- Planning
- Analytics
- Payroll
- Time tracking
- Talent management
- Procurement
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Intune
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft Intune review.
Workday
- HR managementnot Microsoft Intune
- Financial planningnot Microsoft Intune
- Workforce planningnot Microsoft Intune
- Compliancenot Microsoft Intune
- Analyticsnot Microsoft Intune
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft Intune
- Intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month standalone, with the Intune Suite add-on costing a further $10.00 per user per month
- Individual suite add-on components are priced separately at $2.00 to $5.00 per user per month rather than included in the base plan
Workday
- High implementation costs equal to or exceeding annual software fees
- Long deployment timelines (12-18 months standard) before ROI
- Steep per-employee pricing at enterprise scale ($408-504 PEPM)
- Limited pre-built templates and customization; often requires extensive configuration
- Requires significant IT and change management resources during implementation
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Intune
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Intune review.
Workday
On request- Small Business$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Time tracking
- Medium Enterprise$undefined/month
- Full HCM suite
- Financial management
- Advanced analytics
- Large Enterprise$undefined/month
- Complete platform
- Custom configurations
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Intune if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Intune from Workday on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Workday if
- You need human capital management.
- You work on Cloud/Web.
- You also want financial management.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Intune or Workday better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Intune starts at On request and Workday at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Intune or Workday?
- Microsoft Intune starts at On request and Workday at On request.
- Does Microsoft Intune or Workday run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Intune runs on Web. Workday runs on Cloud/Web.
- What can Microsoft Intune do that Workday cannot?
- Workday covers Human capital management, Financial management, Planning, Analytics.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Workday: What is Workday GO and what market is it designed for?
Workday GO is a product designed for small and midsize organizations, bringing together HR and finance solutions with transparent pricing and fast activation in 30 to 60 days. It includes HCM, benefits, payroll, talent, and more at a lower price point than standard Workday.
SourceWorkday: What is Workday Skills Cloud and how does it fit into HCM?
Workday Skills Cloud is an intelligent skills foundation built into Workday HCM. It is described as the world's most open intelligent skills foundation and fuels data-driven talent strategies across recruiting, learning, and workforce planning.
SourceWorkday: Does Workday include payroll and benefits management?
Yes. Workday HCM includes benefits administration and payroll capabilities as part of its core suite. Global payroll processing is available across multiple countries and tax jurisdictions.
SourceWorkday: What is the typical pricing model for Workday HCM?
Workday HCM uses per-employee (PEPM) annual subscription pricing. Companies at scale typically pay $34-42 PEPM. Enterprise organizations with 5,000+ employees typically pay $408-504 per employee annually. Pricing decreases with larger commitments and longer contract terms.
SourceWorkday: How long does Workday implementation typically take?
Standard implementations are lengthy, often taking 12-18 months. Workday GO promises faster activation in 30-60 days. Implementation costs typically equal 100-150% of the first year's software subscription fees.
SourceRelated pages
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