IBM MaaS360 vs Ivanti Neurons for MDM comparison

Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Microsoft Logo
56,598 views|39,073 comparisons
IBM Logo
5,978 views|4,427 comparisons
Ivanti Logo
3,115 views|2,322 comparisons
Comparison Buyer's Guide
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM MaaS360 and Ivanti Neurons for MDM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM MaaS360 vs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM Report (Updated: November 2022).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Featured Review
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"Autopilot is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune.""Autopilot is the most valuable feature.""It works pretty well for us.""Stable solution at a good price.""We have not experienced any bugs or glitches with this solution.""The security-related tools are excellent; these features allow us to secure devices, lock them down, and ensure compliance.""Being able to manage the devices remotely is most valuable. We can push security requirements through Microsoft Intune.""The mobile application management, MAM, is the most useful aspect of the solution."

More Microsoft Intune Pros →

"The solution is quite stable.""The most valuable features of IBM MaaS360 are remote control and setting up a phone.""The ability to send an iPad out to someone and have them auto-provision it when they are out in the field is fantastic. We don't have to have it all configured before we ship it. This is probably the biggest value add.""Maas360 uses distribution groups to deploy apps, which makes it a bit easier than, for example, Intune.""It is a stable solution that functions twenty-four hours and seven days a week.""The best feature is the ability to control mobile phones, wipe and containerize the data, and keep employees' work data separate from personal data.""One valuable feature is the ability to provide a secure environment. Another is the kiosk mode where MaaS360 can be used over a tablet or mobile device to ensure that a single application is used.""All features that we have deployed are useful. We do access office emails on our smartphones, and we have complete sync with Active Directory. Our calendar also gets synced in the MaaS360 application. We also ensure that the data from these official applications is not being misused by any of the employees. We have disabled cut, copy, paste, and all such features. It ensures that all the official data that our employees have on their smartphones is secure. Security is the paramount feature that we value in this product."

More IBM MaaS360 Pros →

"The user interface is user-friendly.""The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage.""The company provides great customer service.""It's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use.""The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration."

More Ivanti Neurons for MDM Pros →

Cons
"There are a couple of issues with stability.""From a new user's perspective, it may be a little overwhelming because there are quite a few things to look at in the console, however, once you are sort of acclimated and are familiar with your core functions, it's fairly simple and straightforward.""It's only good for a Microsoft environment.""The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports. For example, Windows Autopilot isn't working well in cases where the computers don't have a good internet connection. Then the option is not good enough.""Cost is the biggest factor for us right now. Microsoft Intune and AD P1 together in a bundle is a good thing to have, but it is very costly compared to other products in the market. Otherwise, Microsoft Intune is the best.""They need to integrate more with security options.""It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch.""It should be simplified. I've worked with many different mobile device management solutions, and Intune is one of the more complex ones. It could be more simplified, and some of it is related to the wording that is being used, such as a configuration profile versus a policy. They really should have had different names to make it less confusing."

More Microsoft Intune Cons →

"IBM MaaS360 can improve the information provided for DLP control. Some of our customers would benefit from this.""Sometimes IBM MaaS360 seems buggy...The solution's technical support team is sometimes slow to respond and not competent enough.""It's difficult for someone like me to set up a phone that doesn't require a SIM card, like Apple's new phones.""User interface is basic and not very intuitive.""IBM MaaS360’s threat management feature needs improvement. It could identify even more malicious attacks.""The solution needs to offer live technical support. Right now, it's just a chat window and it's rather unhelpful.""IBM MaaS360 can improve the location reporter. There is a 15-minute delay and this does not allow for any usefulness.""When we have MaaS360 installed on smartphones, it consumes the battery of the device at a much faster pace. This is one of the areas of improvement that I would like to highlight. We have also observed that in the contact list, a lot of duplication is happening. A single contact is duplicated three or four times, which also consumes more memory resources. If they can work on improving it for these aspects, it will have a more positive impact not only on the way the application is being consumed by the user but also on user satisfaction. A lot of new features are being deployed or rolled out by companies that are competitors of IBM MaaS360. IBM will have to ensure that all those features are on board so that we have a complete suite of features in the platform, rather than deploying multiple diverse solutions to cater to the requirements of our customers."

More IBM MaaS360 Cons →

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices.""The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that.""We would like the initial setup to be simpler.""UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated.""The interface is complicated and not very easy to use."

More Ivanti Neurons for MDM Cons →

Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Consider the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite rather than choosing specific sub-components, e.g. only Microsoft Intune."
  • "There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."
  • "Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."
  • "The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."
  • "I have no comment on pricing of the solution."
  • "The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."
  • "For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."
  • "The price of Intune is included with the license for Office 365, so we don't have to pay anything extra for it."
  • More Microsoft Intune Pricing and Cost Advice →

  • "​It requires zero investment in infrastructure since it is 100% cloud.​"
  • "Fees are monthly and it's approximately $8 per user."
  • "Price is something for which we are always under pressure. If we have to look at the MaaS deployment, the price definitely has to come down. This is clearly one of the areas that we will have to work on, not only as a provider to our customers but also as a consumer of this service."
  • "I feel the pricing to be very high."
  • "MaaS360 is priced at a balance. It is not as expensive as AirWatch or Jamf and is not a cheap solution like a few of the local products."
  • "The licensing structure is broken down into levels, each with different functionalities available. Depending on your license, there may be additional fees for extra features."
  • "There are other solutions cheaper than IBM MaaS360, such as Microsoft Intune."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • More IBM MaaS360 Pricing and Cost Advice →

  • "My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."
  • "The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."
  • More Ivanti Neurons for MDM Pricing and Cost Advice →

    report
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions are best for your needs.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes it… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Intune is a great configuration management tool and has a lot of good things going for it. Here are some of… more »
    Top Answer: Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also… more »
    Top Answer:Our organization researched both Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360 when considering the type of endpoint security tool… more »
    Top Answer:We introduced the product as part of the SOC-2 requirement. The tool's most valuable features include keeping the… more »
    Top Answer:IBM MaaS360 is cheaper compared to other alternatives. Others are at least three to six times costlier.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration.
    Top Answer:The price of MobileIron UEM is very good. I rate the price for MobileIron UEM a five out of five.
    Top Answer:MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices.
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
    Fiberlink MaaS360, MaaS360
    MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management
    Learn More
    Overview

    Microsoft Intune is a comprehensive cloud-based service that allows you to remotely manage mobile devices and mobile applications without worrying about the security of your organization’s data. Device and app management can be used on company-owned devices as well as personal devices.

    In an increasingly mobile workforce, Microsoft Intune keeps your sensitive data safe while on the move. Microsoft Intune makes it possible for your team members to work anywhere using their mobile devices. Microsoft Intune provides both the flexibility and the control needed for securing all your data on the cloud, no matter where the device with the data is located.

    Microsoft Intune Device Management Key Features

    With Microsoft Intune Device Management you can:

    • Ensure devices and apps are compliant with your security requirements.
    • Rapidly deploy and authenticate apps on all company devices.
    • Remotely access devices to troubleshoot issues or to remove data from them.
    • Generate reports for all devices in the system.
    • Monitor the way users access and share information to protect company information.
    • Set rules and configure settings on personal and organization-owned devices to access data and networks.
    • Create user groups and device groups, allowing you to rapidly access many users and devices simultaneously.

    Mobile Application Management

    Mobile application management in Intune is designed to protect your organization’s data at the application level.

    With Microsoft Intune Application Management you can:

    • Configure apps to run with specific settings enabled.
    • Update existing apps that are already on the device.
    • See reports on which apps are used and monitor their usage.
    • Selectively wipe organization data from apps.
    • Add mobile apps to user groups and devices.

    As part of Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, Intune integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for access control and with Azure Information Protection for data protection. It also integrates with Microsoft 365 Applications.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Intune stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its ability to secure all devices under its management and the flexibility that the solution offers its users.

    A computing services manager notes, "Its security is most valuable. It gives us a way to secure devices, not only those that are steady. We do have a few tablets and other devices, and it is a way for us to secure these devices and manage them. We know they're out there and what's their status. We can manage their life cycle and verify that they're updated properly."

    The head of IT engineering at a financial services company writes, "The one feature we find most useful is the Mobile Application Manager. There are two types: we have the complete MDM and the Mobile Application Manager (MAM). We don't give our users phones, it is their own personal phone, and we need to allow them to have access to the company details on their phone. We need to create a balance between their own personal data and the company data. We deploy the Mobile Application Manager for them so that we won't be able to interfere with their own personal data."

    IBM MaaS360 is an EMM solution that allows you to configure devices for enterprise access and protect corporate data on smartphones and tablets – all from a single screen. As a robust integrated cloud platform, MaaS360 simplifies mobile device management (MDM) with visibility, rapid deployment, and control that spans across apps, mobile devices, and data. It also secures apps, laptops, smartphones, tablets, wearables, desktops, the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and data so you can rapidly scale your remote workforce and bring your own device (BYOD) initiatives.

    IBM MaaS360 can help you build a zero-trust strategy with modern device management. Deployment is so fast that in just a few clicks, IT admins can start enrolling devices and quickly manage the entire mobile device lifecycle. They can do everything from enrollment to enterprise integration, support, configuration and management, monitoring and security, analytics, and reporting.

    IBM MaaS360 Features

    IBM MaaS360 has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Workforce management: Manage and secure any remote workforce in minutes with rapid deployment.
    • Information security: Support a safer way to access, create, sync, and edit all business documents on mobile devices.
    • Manage security risks: Provide users with seamless data access while remotely managing threats.
    • Secure access: Grant secure access to company resources from any mobile device, without a VPN.
    • Identity management and security: Integrate seamless identity and access management with United Endpoint Management.

    IBM MaaS360 Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing IBM MaaS360. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Provision, manage, and protect your devices from a single console.
    • Configure email, contacts, calendar, Wi-Fi, and VPN profiles over-the-air to quickly onboard users.
    • Experience launch day support for the latest mobile operating system releases for iOS, Android, and Windows.
    • Set and enforce security policies with automated compliance actions like requiring a device passcode and blocking a compromised device.
    • Use robust dashboards and reporting to manage both personal and corporate devices.
    • Increases security and compliance enforcement.
    • Easily integrates with your existing infrastructure.
    • Reduces cost of supporting mobile assets.
    • Enhances application and performance management.
    • Contains powerful management and security to address the entire mobility lifecycle.
    • Helps ensure better business continuity.
    • Increases productivity and employee satisfaction.
    • Simple and fast, with an exceptional customer experience.

    Reviews from Real Users

    MaaS360 stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Some of these include its mobile device and laptop management, robust security, and complete sync with Active Directory. PeerSpot users take note of the advantages of these features in their reviews:

    Claudia G., a Cybersecurity Consultant at Telefónica, mentions, “My customers value the ability to control all their devices from a central point in IBM MaaS360. I rate IBM MaaS360 a nine out of ten.”

    Okoro A.., a CEO at a ITANDT Solutions Limited notes, “The most valuable features are mobile device management and security (which allows you to quarantine infected devices).”

    Everywhere Work is here

    Dealing with increasing demand for devices, applications and platforms?

    Ivanti Neurons for MDM is your single solution to manage iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

    Cloud‑based device management and security

    Secure and manage endpoints running iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

    Simple onboarding and provisioning process

    Quickly and easily onboard devices and provision them over the air with all the apps, settings and security configurations they need.

    Seamless, productive user experience

    Deliver a delightful, native user experience across any device and OS while improving productivity.

    Reduce the complexity and cost of endpoint management

    Manage and protect any iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS, Windows and VR/XR device, from a single cloud-based solution.

    Manage devices everywhere business happens

    Know the devices your supply chain workers rely on are updated and in good operating condition, ready for the day’s business.

    Sample Customers
    Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
    Bancroft, Garuda Indonesia
    Frontier Airlines
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization23%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider33%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Healthcare Company10%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government12%
    Construction Company7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization22%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise47%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business49%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise31%
    Large Enterprise51%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM MaaS360 vs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM
    November 2022
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM MaaS360 vs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM and other solutions. Updated: November 2022.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    IBM MaaS360 is ranked 8th in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 34 reviews while Ivanti Neurons for MDM is ranked 5th in UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) with 5 reviews. IBM MaaS360 is rated 7.8, while Ivanti Neurons for MDM is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of IBM MaaS360 writes "It lets you separate work and personal data on mobile phones, but the interface is outdated and clunky". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ivanti Neurons for MDM writes "Easy to use and offers good control but needs to have better technical support". IBM MaaS360 is most compared with VMware Workspace ONE, Jamf Pro, SOTI MobiControl, IBM MobileFirst and ManageEngine Endpoint Central, whereas Ivanti Neurons for MDM is most compared with VMware Workspace ONE, Jamf Pro, Ivanti Avalanche, ManageEngine Endpoint Central and BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite. See our IBM MaaS360 vs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM report.

    We monitor all Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.