We performed a comparison between Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) and Microsoft Intune based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Meraki comes out on top in this comparison. According to reviewers it is easier to set up than Microsoft Intune and has better customer support. However, Microsoft Intune does better in the pricing category.
"The solution is simple."
"Security is the main feature because the company is reliable."
"The stability of the solution is very good. It's reliable. We don't have crashes or experience freezing. There aren't bugs or glitches."
"It's robust, and we like the device availability, ease of purchase, and supplier stock availability."
"It’s helped us manage our endpoints."
"We experience no downtime, no breakdowns, all the user readings are exact, and it gives us quick analysis so we can apply security measures."
"Meraki Systems Manager's most valuable features are password management, device tracking, remote resetting and wiping, device management, inventory management, and easy policy deployment."
"The most valuable features include remote inventory analysis, security features like geofencing, and software distribution."
"It is a very helpful solution."
"Intune provides full endpoint visibility and IT control across device platforms. You can individualize it for your company with the Intune Company Portal app."
"This product offers an alternative solution to other UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) solutions."
"The most valuable feature of Intune is the central dashboard for compliance and policy management."
"It works pretty well for us."
"The features I found most valuable in Intune are its user visibility and troubleshooting options."
"The ability to (somewhat) manage full Windows 10 computers including EXE-based or MSI-based application deployments using Azure Active Directory as Identity."
"The ability to block and erase remote devices is valuable to us, especially when those devices are lost."
"The cost of installing this solution can be more expensive depending on who is doing the installation. Cisco is very expensive, and I'd like to see a reduction in cost."
"There are problems with the connection on the client side, and the app that was deployed could be better."
"Integration with other tools, such as, ConnectWise Automate."
"It would be beneficial to have better integration with other OS."
"The tool's pricing needs to be more flexible like Cisco's."
"Security could be improved, and there could be more features that enable you to customize the end customer solution."
"One area for improvement in Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is the ability for more advanced users to make detailed and non-standard changes."
"The maintenance is average."
"Reporting needs improvement."
"Microsoft Intune could enhance its patch management for various devices, ensuring regular updates and tracking of device privileges."
"It needs certificate provisioning for S/MIME purposes."
"There is room for improvement in integration and security as well."
"The solution could improve by having better integration with Apple."
"Integration with Mac devices requires some improvement."
"China blocks Google and Google Play Store, which makes installation challenging. Microsoft Intune is a company software, which has to be installed to the app portal or Microsoft Software Center."
"We need the capabilities of the Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) to be enhanced through Intune instead of Azure."
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Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is ranked 6th in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 26 reviews while Microsoft Intune is ranked 1st in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 165 reviews. Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is rated 8.4, while Microsoft Intune is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) writes "Easy to use and excels in generating reports". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Intune writes "We can manage all aspects of our devices from a single console, easy to scale, and quick to deploy". Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is most compared with VMware Workspace ONE, Jamf Pro, IBM MaaS360, ManageEngine Endpoint Central and SOTI MobiControl, whereas Microsoft Intune is most compared with Jamf Pro, VMware Workspace ONE, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Microsoft Entra ID and BigFix. See our Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs. Microsoft Intune report.
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