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Microsoft Intune vs Windows Server Update Services: catalog facts
Microsoft Intune	Windows Server Update Services
Paid Paid subscription service with a free trial.	Free Included as a role in Windows Server at no extra cost.
Web	Windows, Self-hosted
Manages desktops and phones from one cloud console Works alongside other Microsoft security products	Built into Windows Server Central control over which Microsoft updates reach clients
Cloud-only, tied to a Microsoft tenant Aimed at organisations, not individuals	Deprecated, with no new features planned Requires a Windows Server installation
Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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