Most MSPs hide SCCM to Intune migration costs behind "it depends" quotes and hourly billing. We believe in transparent pricing. This guide breaks down exactly what you'll pay by company size, what's included, how long it takes, and the hidden costs other providers won't tell you about.
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SCCM to Intune migration costs range from $8,000 for small businesses to $100,000+ for large enterprises. Most mid-market companies (50-200 employees) pay between $15,000 and $40,000 for a complete migration including assessment, app repackaging, policy conversion, testing, phased rollout, and training. Timeline is typically 8-12 weeks. The migration pays for itself within 12-18 months through infrastructure cost savings, reduced IT labor, and operational efficiencies. Hidden costs to watch: Microsoft 365 licensing if you don't already have E3/E5, bandwidth for initial app downloads, and training time for your IT team.
Our pricing is based on organization size, device count, and SCCM environment complexity. Every engagement is scoped after a thorough assessment, but these ranges reflect 95% of projects we see.
Our fixed-fee migration services include everything needed for a successful transition from SCCM to Intune. No hourly surprises, no nickel-and-diming for documentation or training.
Complete inventory of your SCCM infrastructure: site servers, distribution points, packages, applications, task sequences, compliance baselines, collections, custom reports, and scripts. Each workload scored for Intune readiness. Blockers identified. Dependencies mapped. This is exactly what our SCCM Readiness Assessment delivers.
Detailed project plan with timeline, milestones, dependencies, risk assessment, and rollback procedures. Workload migration sequence optimized to minimize risk. Pilot group selection. Production rollout waves defined. Success metrics and acceptance criteria documented.
SCCM packages and applications converted to Intune Win32 apps. Detection rules configured. Requirements defined. Install and uninstall commands validated. Dependencies and supersedence relationships mapped. Content uploaded to Intune. Deployment testing in pilot group before production rollout.
SCCM compliance baselines converted to Intune compliance policies. Configuration items migrated to Intune device configuration profiles. Conditional Access policies created to enforce compliance. Endpoint protection settings migrated to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration. Resource access policies (Wi-Fi, VPN, email) configured in Intune.
Co-management enabled in SCCM console. Entra ID (Azure AD) integration verified. Hybrid join or cloud-native join strategy implemented. Workload sliders configured for gradual migration. Conditional Access integration validated. Device sync confirmed between SCCM and Intune.
Windows Autopilot profiles created for new device provisioning. Enrollment Status Page (ESP) configured with app and policy tracking. Device registration process documented. Autopilot for existing devices strategy defined. Pre-provisioning (white glove) setup for shared devices if needed.
WSUS/SUP workload migrated to Windows Update for Business. Update Rings created with appropriate deferral periods. Feature Update policies configured to control Windows version targeting. Maintenance windows migrated. Expedited update capability enabled for critical patches.
Pilot group defined (typically IT staff and early adopters, 5-10% of devices). All workloads tested in pilot before production rollout. Compliance drift monitoring. App deployment validation. User experience testing. Feedback collected and issues resolved before proceeding to production.
Phased production deployment in waves: 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%. Each wave monitored for compliance, app deployment success, and user impact. Conditional Access policies moved from report-only to enforced. SCCM infrastructure decommission plan executed after full validation.
IT staff trained on Intune admin center navigation, policy management, app deployment, troubleshooting, and day-2 operations. Runbooks created for common tasks. Troubleshooting guides for typical issues. Architecture diagrams updated. Complete as-built documentation delivered.
30-90 day stabilization period (depending on tier) with responsive support for any migration-related issues. SCCM infrastructure kept in co-management mode as safety net. Final validation that all workloads transitioned successfully. Lessons learned session. If issues persist, our Stabilization Sprint resolves critical problems in 10 days.
Migration timelines vary by organization size and complexity. Here's what to expect for each tier.
4-6 weeks total. Week 1: Assessment and planning. Week 2: Foundation setup (Intune tenant config, co-management enablement, pilot group selection). Weeks 3-4: App repackaging, policy conversion, pilot testing. Weeks 5-6: Production rollout and stabilization. Smaller environments move faster because there are fewer applications, simpler policies, and less technical debt to remediate.
8-12 weeks total. Weeks 1-2: Assessment, dependency mapping, migration roadmap. Weeks 3-4: Intune foundation setup, co-management enablement, compliance policies, Conditional Access (report-only mode). Weeks 5-8: Application repackaging and testing, policy conversion, pilot rollout with IT staff and early adopters. Weeks 9-12: Phased production rollout (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%), monitoring, stabilization, final handoff.
12-16 weeks total. Weeks 1-3: Comprehensive assessment, technical debt identification, custom script inventory, task sequence analysis, migration sequence planning. Weeks 4-6: Foundation setup, co-management multi-phase strategy, Autopilot profiles, Conditional Access architecture. Weeks 7-12: Application migration (phased by criticality), compliance baseline conversion, custom script remediation, pilot validation. Weeks 13-16: Wave-based production rollout, monitoring dashboards, issue resolution, IT team training, runbook delivery, final validation.
16-24 weeks total. Weeks 1-4: Enterprise-scale assessment across all sites, application rationalization (identify redundant/unused apps), regulatory compliance review, stakeholder alignment. Weeks 5-8: Tenant architecture design, multi-region co-management strategy, Autopilot global deployment plan. Weeks 9-16: Application migration in prioritized phases, legacy app remediation, custom integration work, multi-region pilot. Weeks 17-24: Global production rollout by geography/business unit, executive reporting, knowledge transfer, final documentation, 6-month partnership transition.
We believe in transparent pricing. Here are the costs that often surprise organizations during SCCM to Intune migration -- and how to plan for them.
Cost if you don't already have it: $36-$57 per user/month.
Intune is included in Microsoft 365 E3 ($36/user/month), E5 ($57/user/month), Business Premium ($22/user/month), and EMS E3/E5 plans. If you're currently running SCCM without Microsoft 365, you'll need to add licensing. Standalone Intune Plan 1 is approximately $8/user/month, but most organizations benefit from the full E3 suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Office apps, Intune, Defender).
How to avoid surprise: Audit your current Microsoft licensing before starting migration planning. Many organizations already have Microsoft 365 E3/E5 and don't realize Intune is included. If you need to add licensing, factor this into your business case -- the ROI calculation changes if you're adding $36/user/month in new licensing vs. using licenses you already have.
Cost: Varies by vendor, potentially $5,000-$50,000+.
Some third-party software vendors charge differently for cloud-deployed applications vs. on-premises SCCM deployments. Others have per-device licensing that may need adjustment when moving from SCCM collections to Intune dynamic groups. SaaS applications may replace on-premises installs entirely, changing the licensing model.
How to avoid surprise: During the assessment phase, inventory all third-party applications and review their licensing agreements. Contact vendors early to understand any licensing implications of moving to cloud-based deployment. Budget 10-15% of your total migration cost as a contingency for unexpected licensing changes.
Cost: $5,000-$30,000 depending on severity.
SCCM environments often accumulate technical debt: packages that haven't been updated in years, scripts with hardcoded paths, applications that only work with ancient Java versions, task sequences with undocumented dependencies. This debt surfaces during migration and must be addressed.
How to avoid surprise: Our SCCM Readiness Assessment specifically identifies technical debt and quantifies remediation effort before you commit to migration. Some debt can be ignored (retiring unused apps), some can be modernized (replacing legacy installers with SaaS alternatives), and some requires custom development work. Knowing the scope upfront prevents mid-project budget surprises.
Cost: Typically minimal, but can be $2,000-$10,000 for initial app downloads.
Intune delivers application content via Microsoft's CDN over the internet. For organizations with limited internet bandwidth or remote locations with poor connectivity, the initial download of large applications to hundreds of devices can be painful. Delivery Optimization (peer-to-peer sharing on the LAN) helps, but some organizations need bandwidth upgrades.
How to avoid surprise: Audit your internet bandwidth at each location before migration. Microsoft recommends a minimum of 50 Mbps per 100 devices for comfortable Intune operations. For very large applications (multi-GB installers), schedule initial deployment during off-peak hours or use Delivery Optimization caching to minimize WAN impact. Budget for temporary bandwidth upgrades if needed.
Cost: 1-2 weeks of IT staff time (internal labor cost).
Your IT team needs to learn the Intune admin center, understand cloud-native management concepts, and develop troubleshooting skills for Intune-specific scenarios. This takes time. Even with our training included, expect your team to spend 1-2 weeks ramping up on Intune before they're fully productive.
How to avoid surprise: Plan for reduced IT productivity during the migration window. Don't schedule other major projects during migration. Budget internal labor time for training, pilot testing, and documentation review. Consider temporary help desk augmentation during rollout to handle increased support tickets.
Cost: $10,000-$100,000+ for custom app development or SaaS migration.
Some legacy applications deployed via SCCM simply won't work in a modern, cloud-managed environment. Apps with hardcoded dependencies on on-premises servers, apps requiring specific network drives mapped via Group Policy, or apps that only run on ancient OS versions may need to be replaced entirely with modern SaaS alternatives or custom development.
How to avoid surprise: During assessment, test all critical applications for Intune compatibility. For apps that won't migrate cleanly, evaluate business value. Is this app still needed? Can it be replaced with a SaaS alternative? Can the vendor provide an updated version? Can it run in Azure Virtual Desktop for the few users who need it? Make replacement decisions early in the planning phase, not mid-migration.
Cost: $5,000-$25,000 for compliance documentation and audit prep.
Organizations in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) may need additional work to align Intune policies with compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, CMMC). This includes policy documentation, audit trail configuration, logging and monitoring setup, and potentially third-party compliance validation.
How to avoid surprise: If you have compliance requirements, involve your compliance team early in migration planning. Map SCCM compliance baselines to Intune compliance policies and identify gaps. Budget for compliance-specific policy tuning, documentation, and validation. Our Security Baseline Sprint aligns Intune with industry security frameworks in 2 weeks.
Cost: $150-$300/hour, potentially $50,000-$200,000+ for complex migrations.
Many MSPs and consultants bill hourly for SCCM to Intune migration. Rates range from $150/hour (junior consultants) to $300/hour (senior architects). A 12-week migration at 40 hours/week per consultant at $200/hour is $96,000 -- and that's for one consultant. Complex migrations often require 2-3 consultants.
How to avoid surprise: Choose fixed-fee engagements whenever possible. BluetechGreen's migration services are fixed-fee with all deliverables scoped upfront. You know the total cost before the project starts. No hourly billing creep, no "unforeseen complexity" upcharges, no surprise invoices.
SCCM to Intune migration is an investment that typically pays for itself within 12-18 months through infrastructure cost savings, reduced IT labor, and operational efficiencies.
Annual savings: $50,000-$100,000+
Eliminate SCCM site server hardware/VMs ($5,000-$15,000/year), SQL Server licensing ($3,000-$15,000/year), distribution points at remote sites ($2,000-$5,000/year each), System Center licensing ($2,000-$10,000/year), Windows Server CALs ($1,000-$5,000/year). SCCM infrastructure doesn't just cost money to run -- it requires ongoing maintenance, patching, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning.
Annual savings: $25,000-$50,000 (0.5-1 FTE)
SCCM requires dedicated admin time for distribution point maintenance, WSUS synchronization, ADR management, collection maintenance, SQL database tuning, site server patching, and troubleshooting content distribution failures. Intune eliminates most of this overhead. IT admins spend less time on infrastructure maintenance and more time on strategic projects. Organizations typically redeploy 0.5-1 FTE from SCCM maintenance to higher-value work.
Risk reduction: $100,000+ per avoided breach
Windows Update for Business in Intune deploys patches faster than WSUS/SUP in SCCM. No content synchronization delays, no distribution point staging, no waiting for devices to connect to the corporate network. Autopatch automates the entire update ring management process. Faster patching reduces the window of vulnerability to zero-day exploits. According to IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025, the average cost of a breach is $4.88 million. Reducing exposure by even one day has measurable value.
Annual savings: $10,000-$30,000
SCCM requires VPN or Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) for remote device management. VPN requires licensing, infrastructure, support overhead, and user training. CMG requires Azure infrastructure costs, certificate management, and ongoing monitoring. Intune manages all devices over the internet natively. No VPN required. No CMG required. Remote devices get the same management experience as on-prem devices.
Savings: $20,000-$50,000 per growth phase
With SCCM, scaling requires infrastructure investment: more site servers, more distribution points, more SQL capacity, more bandwidth, more admin time. Adding 500 devices might require $30,000-$50,000 in additional infrastructure. With Intune, adding 500 devices requires zero infrastructure changes. You just add licenses. Microsoft handles all the scaling on the backend. This makes growth predictable and cost-effective.
Value: Compliance requirement, competitive advantage
Intune's native integration with Conditional Access enables Zero Trust architecture -- continuous verification of device compliance before granting access to corporate resources. SCCM cannot provide this natively. For organizations in regulated industries or those pursuing cybersecurity insurance, Zero Trust is increasingly a requirement, not a nice-to-have. Intune makes it achievable without additional tooling.
| Category | Annual SCCM Cost | Annual Intune Cost | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing (M365 E3 already owned) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Infrastructure (servers, SQL, DPs) | $35,000 | $0 | $35,000 |
| IT labor (SCCM admin time) | $40,000 | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| VPN/CMG | $12,000 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Total Annual Cost | $87,000 | $15,000 | $72,000/year |
Migration cost: $25,000 (mid-range for this size).
ROI timeline: 4.2 months. The migration pays for itself in less than 5 months. Every month after that is pure savings.
This doesn't even account for soft benefits: faster patch deployment, better remote workforce support, scalability without infrastructure investment, Zero Trust security enablement, and reduced risk of security breaches.
SCCM to Intune migration costs vary by organization size and complexity. Typical ranges: Small business (20-50 employees): $8,000-$15,000. Mid-market (50-200 employees): $15,000-$40,000. Enterprise (200-1,000 employees): $40,000-$100,000. Large enterprise (1,000+ employees): custom pricing. These include assessment, migration planning, app repackaging, policy conversion, testing, phased rollout, training, and documentation. The investment typically pays for itself within 12-18 months through infrastructure cost savings and reduced IT labor.
Our fixed-fee migration services include: complete SCCM environment assessment and readiness analysis, migration roadmap with timeline and dependencies, application repackaging to Win32 apps for Intune (up to defined limit per tier), compliance baseline conversion to Intune policies, co-management setup and workload migration, Windows Autopilot profile configuration, testing and pilot group validation, phased production rollout with monitoring, IT staff training (1-5 days depending on tier), complete documentation and runbooks, post-migration stabilization support (30-90 days depending on tier). No hourly billing surprises, no hidden fees.
Migration timelines by organization size: Small (20-50 employees): 4-6 weeks. Mid-market (50-200 employees): 8-12 weeks. Enterprise (200-1,000 employees): 12-16 weeks. Large enterprise (1,000+ employees): 16-24 weeks. Timelines include assessment, planning, foundation setup, app repackaging, policy conversion, testing, phased rollout, and stabilization. Shorter timelines are possible for simple environments; longer timelines may be needed for highly complex SCCM deployments with significant technical debt.
Common hidden costs include: Microsoft 365 licensing if you don't already have E3/E5 (approximately $36-$57 per user/month). Third-party application licenses that may charge differently for cloud deployment. Technical debt remediation for legacy apps and scripts discovered during assessment ($5,000-$30,000). Bandwidth costs if using cellular or limited internet connectivity. IT staff training time (1-2 weeks of internal labor). Legacy app replacement costs if some apps can't migrate ($10,000-$100,000+ for custom development). Our SCCM Readiness Assessment identifies these costs upfront so there are no surprises mid-project.
Organizations typically see ROI within 12-18 months through: Infrastructure cost savings of $50,000-$100,000/year (SCCM hardware, SQL licensing, distribution points, site servers eliminated). Reduced IT labor of $25,000-$50,000/year (0.5-1 FTE redeployed from SCCM maintenance to strategic projects). Elimination of WSUS/SUP maintenance overhead. Elimination of VPN/CMG infrastructure for remote device management ($10,000-$30,000/year). Faster patch deployment reducing security risk exposure window. For a mid-market company with 150 employees, a $25,000 migration investment often pays for itself in 4-6 months.
No. With co-management, devices transition from SCCM to Intune without wiping, re-imaging, or disrupting users. The Intune management extension is installed alongside the existing SCCM client. Users keep their profiles, data, applications, and settings. Workloads shift gradually from SCCM to Intune using the co-management workload slider in the SCCM console. There is no user-facing disruption. The only scenario that might require a device reset is if you decide to move from hybrid Azure AD join to cloud-native Entra ID join -- but this is optional and can be done as a separate project.
Co-management provides built-in rollback capability. If issues arise, workloads can be shifted back to SCCM authority with no data loss. BluetechGreen uses phased rollout methodology (pilot group, then waves of 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) to validate each stage before proceeding. Each wave is monitored for compliance drift, app deployment failures, and user impact. If post-migration issues persist, our Stabilization Sprint service resolves critical Intune issues in 10 days with a fixed fee. We don't abandon you after rollout.
Yes. Co-management supports hybrid management where individual workloads can be managed by either SCCM or Intune. The workloads you can split independently are: compliance policies, Windows Update, endpoint protection (Defender), device configuration, resource access (Wi-Fi, VPN, email), Office Click-to-Run apps, and client apps. Many organizations start by migrating low-risk workloads like compliance and Windows Update first, then gradually migrate device configuration and apps over subsequent months. You can run co-management indefinitely if your business needs require it.
After full migration to Intune, SCCM infrastructure can be decommissioned: site servers can be shut down and repurposed for other workloads, SQL databases can be archived for compliance records then deleted, distribution points can be decommissioned, WSUS/SUP roles can be removed, and server/SQL licensing can be freed for other uses or eliminated entirely. Many organizations keep SCCM running in co-management mode for 30-90 days post-migration as a safety net before full decommission. Once confident that Intune is stable, SCCM infrastructure can be retired and costs eliminated.
BluetechGreen uses fixed-fee engagements for all migration services. You know the total cost before the project starts. No hourly billing surprises. No scope creep charges. No "unforeseen complexity" upcharges. Our SCCM Readiness Assessment is a 2-week fixed-fee engagement that delivers a complete migration roadmap with effort estimates. Full migration projects are scoped with a fixed price based on environment size and complexity identified during the assessment. If you want predictable costs and transparent pricing, that's exactly what we provide.
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