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We performed a comparison between Microsoft 365 Business and Windows Autopilot based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft 365 Business vs. Windows Autopilot Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Microsoft 365 Business is user-friendly, easy to use, compatible with different devices, such as laptops and phones, and helps me get my job done.""I am highly satisfied with the security features and user-friendly interface.""We can access it from anywhere. We can access it from home, the office, or any other place. It is a simple and the right product for the current COVID situation.""The features such as meetings connected with Microsoft Teams and the integration is fabulous.""The storage portion of the solution is very good. It has a very large capacity.""I appreciate the mobility of this solution.""The feature I find most valuable is Business 365's real-time edit and updates. You can share files, and it will automatically create the link for you.""When a company needs to expand it, it can do so."

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"The solution is very stable.""Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly.""Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing."

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Cons
"Microsoft 365 Business needs to improve its price.""Microsoft 365 Business could improve by being more secure.""365 Business' workflow should be better integrated into our current ERP systems. We are running two different ERP systems that are integrated, so it would make sense in the future to have those systems integrated into a content management workflow system.""The solution has a lot of areas to be improved. The tool needs to improve its background synchronization of data between the platforms. It can facilitate better decision-making and analysis of data. The tool should also make improvements to responsive mechanisms which can eliminate any bottlenecks.""There should be less power consumption of the PC resources while using this solution. We have professional systems and Teams can run slow at times. We also need to restart Teams in the middle of the meetings sometimes, this could improve in a future release.""The backup option should be included in Microsoft 365 Business.""n the future, a dashboard should be included.""The dashboard can be made more user-friendly."

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"They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users.""If Microsoft can automatically add the license serial numbers, or have a method for us to get those serial numbers added to Windows Autopilot, apart from having to go through the device manufacturer that would greatly improve the solution.""We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Depending on which plan you purchase, there are a plethora of applications available to you."
  • "Compared to buying a license, it is much cheaper and a good buy."
  • "We do monthly billing, however, I'm not sure what the exact costs are. We may pay around $1,000/month. We started using the Microsoft Teams and we've started doing the conference call feature, so that's another $4 an account and we have a few accounts using that right now."
  • "USD $1,250 annually for the standard package."
  • "Pricing can vary a lot due to fluctuations in exchange rates and that is not favorable for planning."
  • "Now you can select different licenses, for example, if somebody doesn't need all of the features, it would cost $8 USD per month and if they didn't need the email application then it would cost $6 USD per month."
  • "It works out to be $12.50 per user per month."
  • "Microsoft 365 Business will be good to have if you have a large organization where you have more than 3000 employees. Other cheaper solutions, like Gmail, are easily available in the market."
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  • "We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
    Top Answer:My company places emphasis on the different licenses purchased. The company has P1 and P2 licenses from Microsoft. For certain tasks, you need a Microsoft license. There are additional costs attached… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's technical support team takes time to respond to users, making it an area of the tool's shortcomings where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly.
    Top Answer:Windows Autopilot does not have an isolated license. We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2.
    Top Answer:The product's free version needs to be more robust. They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users. There should be an… more »
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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    Overview

    Microsoft 365 Business is an integrated solution, bringing together the best-in-class productivity of Office 365 with advanced security and device management capabilities to help safeguard your business.

    Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices, getting them ready for productive use. You can also use Windows Autopilot to reset, repurpose and recover devices. This solution enables an IT department to achieve the above with little to no infrastructure to manage, with a process that's easy and simple.

    Sample Customers
    Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft 365 Business vs. Windows Autopilot
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft 365 Business vs. Windows Autopilot and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft 365 Business is ranked 2nd in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 240 reviews while Windows Autopilot is ranked 3rd in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 3 reviews. Microsoft 365 Business is rated 8.4, while Windows Autopilot is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft 365 Business writes "Improves productivity and allows team collaboration in organizations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows Autopilot writes "We can deploy new devices and join domains automatically by simply adding a device's serial number". Microsoft 365 Business is most compared with Google Workspace, Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Datto Workplace and Jamf Pro, whereas Windows Autopilot is most compared with Quest KACE Cloud Mobile Device Manager. See our Microsoft 365 Business vs. Windows Autopilot report.

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