ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs Sophos Mobile comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
167
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (3rd), Remote Access (4th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (3rd)
ManageEngine Mobile Device ...
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
11th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos Mobile
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (6th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the market share of Microsoft Intune is 35.8% and it decreased by 9.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is 1.2% and it increased by 225.5% compared to the previous year. The market share of Sophos Mobile is 3.1% and it increased by 58.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
Unique Categories:
Configuration Management
12.3%
Remote Access
4.5%
No other categories found
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
6.8%
 

Featured Reviews

ManojNair4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 23, 2022
Replaces third-party products and is easy to deploy a configuration or policy to a system
Reporting in Microsoft solutions is pathetic. With Intune, I'm getting a free inventory tool, but I don't get a reporting tool. When I go to Intune, I can see one machine's entire data in terms of the hardware and the software running on it, but I cannot generate a report for all the machines in the organization. The reporting is the only feature holding back the functionality that is already there. All the other third-party tools are doing the same thing, whether Atlassian, ManageEngine, or Ivanti. They all install an agent on your system. Intune also has an agent on your system collecting inventory details and sending them across the central console, but Microsoft doesn't have the reporting capability there. That is the only drawback I see.
BA
Jan 17, 2023
Great features with very good function management
Our use cases revolve around managing telephones, smart tablets, TV screens that have operating systems on them, Android, iOS, Google OS, etc. If you have Windows 10 or up, you can use the solution to manage functions.  Our customers are pretty happy with the product. It uploads files, creates a…
EA
Jan 7, 2021
Complicated setup, poor tech support but some solid features
In terms of what could be improved, the initial configuration and setup of the environment could probably be made a little bit easier. There are so many pieces that go into it. Intune is absolutely insane and Sophos is better, but it still is a bit complex to get it all set up correctly because you need to have certain certificates for Apple in order for you to connect to their device. And then you've got to have policies for this and rules for that and it is very complicated. We eventually get there, but their wizards just keep asking you questions, "Well, I don't know what that is." It's like, "Why do I need that?" Or "Where does that come from?" It's just so much. I would like to have seen them, like several other packages I've seen, give you a set of basic rules and policies that most people use, so that in 10 minutes I could have the environment set up and have basic protection. For most of the mobile device management, you pop the box and you've got to figure out what your policy is going to be, what your rules are going to be, and what software are you going to use. Are you going to do the full phone or a container? You've got to go figure out all these things because nobody tells you anything. My experience is that even after reading manuals and trying to figure out what pieces of data go where, or checking the support website, then you go look at the wizard or the interface, and it's different. They described things differently. There's a piece of data that you need that's required that the documentation doesn't say that is supposed to go in there. And it just drives me insane when the documentation doesn't exactly match what I'm looking at on the screen.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is easy to use, simple to understand for those new to using it, and combined with the other Microsoft products it makes for an overall good package."
"It's really easy to access."
"It is a comprehensive security solution that not only controls access to enterprise resources but also tracks and prevents unauthorized access, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and preventing potential data loss scenarios."
"It helps implement conditional access policies to restrict mobile users from accessing potentially dangerous emails."
"The standout features of Intune are its excellent mobile device management and highly effective application management capabilities."
"There is a single pane of glass for user access and a single sign-on facility for the user. If you have already logged in to Microsoft Azure or on-premises, you can redirect directly to Microsoft Endpoint Manager, monitor all your security threats, and analyze the data associated with the application in a single, unified way."
"The dashboards, the security, and the customization capabilities work very well for us."
"It's easy to manage and easy to configure."
"Can manage a large fleet of devices without any outside interference."
"The security features work well."
"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."
"I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment."
"Sophos can block the Wi-Fi connection on a mobile device. That's one feature we wanted, but the main thing is the ability to disable the device if it's lost or stolen. We need to shut down PayPal, so it can't be used to make unauthorized purchases."
"The solution is quite user-friendly."
"The utmost importance lies in mobile security and its performance."
"The initial setup process is straightforward and fast."
"They always add more features to this product."
 

Cons

"They need to integrate more with security options."
"Microsoft Intune needs to improve the initial login process."
"Reporting in Microsoft solutions is pathetic. With Intune, I'm getting a free inventory tool, but I don't get a reporting tool. When I go to Intune, I can see one machine's entire data in terms of the hardware and the software running on it, but I cannot generate a report for all the machines in the organization. The reporting is the only feature holding back the functionality that is already there."
"Intune does not provide real-time visibility."
"The main disadvantage seen today is regarding Linux clients. We have a lot of development resources that have Linux on their clients, and we can't manage them on the same platform, as we do with other clients such as macOS and Windows. So, it should have support for Linux clients. It should also have better support for macOS."
"There should be more support for macOS. Even though macOS is supported by Intune and Microsoft is working very hard to get more features into Intune to manage macOS, that's one thing they can give a lot more attention to."
"We haven't really gone through all the features of Intune. We are just discovering them. Every day, we see a new feature that we want to apply, but what will be great for Intune is to be able to deploy apps in a simple fashion. We should be able to easily install various apps on the Windows platform, iOS, and Android. Currently, we have to write some scripts. It's not as straightforward as we would like it to be. It should be simplified so that we can do it just with three clicks—next, next, finish—without needing to write a script."
"There should be more focus on mobile device security and integration."
"Lacks a factory reset feature."
"We have experienced issues in updating iOS devices when we set a minimum version requirement policy, and we do not have the option to force automatic installation. This means that the device must be supervised in order for updates to be applied, which we would like to see improved."
"It could be more secure."
"To manage the Apple devices is not that straightforward there are a lot of features the other third parties solutions are offering which Sophos Mobile is not."
"For Sophos Mobile, it is difficult to get good support."
"The features of Sophos Mobile could improve. The way the system works together could be better. Additionally, the integration with other Sophos products could improve."
"There may be necessary adjustments that need to be made because we are facing certain restrictions within the work profile."
"The setup should be made easier."
"We encounter issues while working with iOS."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While I can't provide insights from a business perspective, it's worth noting that the pricing may differ significantly, and the discount we received might not be reflective of standard business rates."
"The price is reasonable, but they should lower it a bit to make it more competitive. It's cheaper than AirWatch and other products, but I still feel like Microsoft can make a base version or with Exchange online or a la carte only Intune version which will be useful. A customer who doesn't want to go full-fledged E3 or E5 can take out or consume an Intune solution only for their purpose, and we want to target that customer."
"I liked the tool's pricing until P2 came into effect. I am unsure about the current value versus the cost of the new licensing model."
"We work with the subscription rather than a server license. I think it's economical this way because we don't have to have a server license for that, and I think that works in our favor."
"Microsoft's licensing is more flexible and adaptive than its competitors."
"Microsoft Intune is expensive."
"The pricing is challenging. Microsoft needs to pay some attention to it. It is good for big enterprises, but I'm not sure that small and medium-sized organizations can adopt it."
"Pricing can be improved."
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"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."
"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."
"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."
"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
24%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
24%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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What do you like most about ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus?
Can manage a large fleet of devices without any outside interference.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus?
There are cheaper solutions on the market, especially Google, but it has fewer functions.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus?
Our clients have been asking for a factory reset feature, keeping the MDM application intact and stable. It's somethi...
What do you like most about Sophos Mobile?
I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Mobile?
My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product.
What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?
For Sophos Mobile, it is difficult to get good support. I see that there are not any problems with Sophos in general ...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Mobile Device Manager Plus
Mobile Control
 

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Sample Customers

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Iskcon Temple, Pearl Public School District, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Strathallan School, BMI Healthcare, Comercial Kywi, First Priority Federal Credit Union, Gerab National Enterprises
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