42Gears SureMDM vs Kandji comparison

42Gears and Kandji are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. 42Gears is ranked #15, while Kandji is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.9. 42Gears holds a 2.2% mindshare in EMM, compared to Kandji’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 42Gears users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Kandji users who would recommend it.

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between 42Gears SureMDM and Kandji 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 42Gears SureMDM vs. Kandji Report (Updated: August 2026).

Buyer's Guide

42Gears SureMDM vs. Kandji

August 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 909,725 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 21.1%, down from 32.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of 42Gears SureMDM is 2.2%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kandji is 1.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	21.1%
Kandji	1.4%
42Gears SureMDM	2.2%
Other	75.3%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Featured Reviews

Anumula Hitesh

Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack

Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance

One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.

Read full review

Giridharan G

Head Of Department at Waycool

Used to control mobile devices

Remote Wipe is one of the vital options everybody looks for in 42Gears SureMDM or any MDM product. We are trying to get the latest product updates as much as possible, and it is mostly automated. Two to three engineers are involved in the solution’s maintenance. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

Read full review

Cyrus Davis

SysAdmin at a recreational facilities/services company with 11-50 employees

Strong security structure has supported fast Mac and iOS administration with minimal IT effort

One area for improvement for Kandji would be having a bigger suite of applications. I noticed that some of the niche apps our data software firm needs were not in the regular library. We were able to use the custom app feature to create those apps ourselves, but I would love it if Kandji could expand the library. I also wish Kandji could lock down different ports on MacBooks based on which ones we wanted to shut down, and I hope there is an easier way to sandbox people's bring your own device devices because when we're doing SOC 2, it really wants us to sandbox things so that if someone were to take a device that is not ours, we could delete just our data off there and not theirs. An improvement needed for Kandji would be the ability to remote into devices. I would appreciate something that is really reliable for that without having to buy third-party software.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find Microsoft Intune valuable primarily for its Windows management capabilities, along with its Android Enterprise and Apple device management for mobile devices."

"We have used conditional access policies to prevent users from copying internal resources or internal data to external devices, which has helped protect our organizations from being compromised."

"Autopilot is definitely the most valuable feature for me, because as an MSP supporting some clients with 300 to 400 users, once it is configured correctly we use Microsoft Intune so that when a laptop is sent directly to a remote user they just log in with their email address and password and their machine is ready to go with Wi-Fi, SharePoint access, OneDrive backup, Outlook, and all the applications they need automatically configured and deployed."

"The security features are most definitely valuable. If I have to give an example, the lockdown features that prevent employees from configuring anything or downloading company data are valuable. We get high-quality device protection, malware protection, and information protection at the same time."

"This product works very well for companies already using the full Microsoft suite."

"I like that we can implement conditional access."

"Microsoft Intune does a great job of helping protect our environment."

"The most valuable feature is Intune's ability to push out updates for the security and antivirus. I also like Intune's copilot and the ability to automate processes. For example, if you have 5,000 employees who are issued new PCs and you need to set them up with everything they need."

More Microsoft Intune pros

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Payloads, application publishing, and cataloging features are valuable to our customers."

"We created a whole new program that revolves around this solution."

"We use the solution primarily to control mobile devices."

"Its dashboards are valuable. It is easy to access dashboards and implement policies."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"The tool's most valuable feature is a remote connection to the devices. You can also push and lock applications. It helps us lock devices for professional use to control which applications can be installed."

"The most valuable features of 42Gears SureMDM include tracking location and pushing applications."

More 42Gears SureMDM pros

"I highly recommend Kandji to others looking into using it since I have not seen any game-breaking issues; it is highly reliable, scalable, improves security, and reduces the time individuals need to spend on system configuration for security updates."

"Kandji has positively impacted my organization because many things happen through Kandji, especially on the laptops and desktops at the infrastructure workspace level."

"Kandji has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to better assist and it allows for a better user experience, a better kind of fleet management."

"After switching to Kandji, we have seen a return on investment, specifically in human resource savings."

"The customer support at Kandji is phenomenal and is the best I have experienced from any vendor."

"After deploying Kandji, I see a return on investment because the IT workload is reduced due to automated and faster employee onboarding, and we also have fewer support tickets because we do not have to manually install the software as employees can use Kandji Self Service and install the software on their own."

"I have seen a return on investment with Kandji, as I save time."

"Kandji has positively impacted my organization because it was very easy to implement and manage all of our devices, especially when we manage with the ISO and SOC 2 certifications that we need for our organization."

More Kandji pros

Cons

"Intune could add more Linux security features and more integration with on-prem devices. The application deployments can also be improved."

"If you could replace SCCM completely with Intune, that would be fantastic so that you don't have to run SCCM with Intune as an extension."

"Without changing it, you cannot deploy it, so that's a limitation from the Microsoft Intune side."

"What I dislike about Microsoft Intune is the time it takes Microsoft to develop a feature."

"It would help if administrators could pinpoint the exact location of a stolen device to help law enforcement retrieve it and apprehend the suspect."

"It isn't easy to use. It's very complicated, but as long as you take the time to learn it, you can do just about anything you want with your device."

"Sometimes, the process is unsuccessful when we attempt to reset a device and wipe the data using Intune."

"I assess the stability of the product as low. I have faced downtime crashes and performance issues with Microsoft Intune."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"42Gears SureMDM needs to improve support because it may take around one to two days to receive a revert."

"The product is not so convenient to deploy or to configure."

"The solution’s pricing could be made cheaper."

"The dashboards could be improved."

"As a partner, we consider 42Gears to be a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution. So, we should be able to manage users with this particular solution. This is something that is currently not there. It is probably an area for improvement for 42Gears."

"User creation on Mac must be improved."

"Online information regarding used cases specific to 42Gears SureMDM will help us do configuration changes more comfortably."

"The user interface and customization features are not the best and could be improved."

"Kandji should give open customization."

"I rated Kandji an eight because the laptop needs to be connected to Wi-Fi to erase it."

"Kandji can definitely be improved by the complexity. I feel we cannot necessarily tweak the Blueprints in the ways that we need to or there are just complex one-off situations where we need more customization and more ability to run custom scripts."

"In Kandji, I see a drawback related to the remote wipe function."

"While it might be on the expensive side compared to Jamf Pro, it is closer in pricing to other MDMs such as Microsoft Intune, which comes with the EMS E3 license, making it potentially pricey for startups, yet a good cost for established enterprises."

"One area for improvement for Kandji would be having a bigger suite of applications."

"While I do not have anything specific to add about the features, I do think there is a lack of flexibility in Kandji."

"One thing I have noticed is that Kandji is mainly for Mac devices."

More Kandji cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft offers some licensing where it's included at no extra cost when customers are already using the licenses. In such a case, it's a really good value. If you have to buy the licensing for it, it's probably on par with other solutions. It isn't substantially more or less expensive. The great thing is that it is included in some of Microsoft's licensed packages. So, some customers don't have to spend additional money for it. Typically, most providers that support Intune do charge a management fee of some sort or some fee. Certainly, we're no exception."

"There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."

"Intune is included in the Microsoft 365 licensing package that we have."

"The price is very reasonable."

"The cost is handled through our Office 365 license, so I have yet to be able to compare it directly with other tools in its class."

"While I don't have access to high-level financial information, I believe we have achieved lower costs with this implementation."

"Every customer used to purchase licenses based on their needs."

"The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"Their pricing structure is very good against the competition. Pricing is definitely not a challenge here."

"The tool is expensive and priced at 39 dollars yearly. The pricing is fixed and I would rate it a seven-point five out of ten."

"There is an option to make yearly or monthly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. Price-wise, the product is okay."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for 42Gears SureMDM, which is comparatively expensive for an enterprise license."

"42Gears SureMDM is not an expensive solution."

"I rate the tool's pricing a four out of ten."

"I am satisfied with the price of this solution."

"Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Kandji, which is expensive."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

909,725 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Retailer

15%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	186

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

How does Microsoft Intune compare with VMware Workspace One?

Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes ...

See all answers

What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft Intune is a great configuration management tool and has a lot of good things going for it. Here are some of...

See all answers

How does Google Cloud Identity compare with Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also ...

See all answers

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kandji?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that we are using nearly 100 machines in Kandji, which comes...

See all answers

What needs improvement with Kandji?

One thing I have noticed is that Kandji is mainly for Mac devices. We cannot manage Windows devices on Kandji. This i...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Kandji?

Kandji, which is now called Hero, is used for mobile device management. We use it to manage Mac devices, Apple device...

See all answers

Comparisons

IBM MaaS360 vs Microsoft Intune

Compared 12% of the time

Jamf Pro vs Microsoft Intune

Compared 10% of the time

Workspace ONE UEM vs Microsoft Intune

Compared 6% of the time

Microsoft Entra ID vs Microsoft Intune

Compared 3% of the time

ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Microsoft Intune

Compared 3% of the time

More Microsoft Intune Competitors

SOTI MobiControl vs 42Gears SureMDM

Compared 22% of the time

Scalefusion vs 42Gears SureMDM

Compared 9% of the time

Miradore vs 42Gears SureMDM

Compared 6% of the time

Workspace ONE UEM vs 42Gears SureMDM

Compared 6% of the time

Esper vs 42Gears SureMDM

Compared 5% of the time

More 42Gears SureMDM Competitors

Jamf Pro vs Kandji

Compared 16% of the time

Snow Risk Monitor vs Kandji

Compared 10% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Kandji

Compared 9% of the time

Cyberwatch Vulnerability Manager vs Kandji

Compared 8% of the time

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Kandji

Compared 8% of the time

More Kandji Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Microsoft Intune

August 2026

Download Microsoft Intune product report

Buyer's Guide

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

August 2026

Download 42Gears SureMDM product report

Buyer's Guide

Kandji

August 2026

Download Kandji product report

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SureMDM

No data available

Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

Microsoft

42Gears SureMDM is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution that enables organizations to secure, manage, and monitor enterprise devices from a centralized console. Designed for businesses of all sizes, SureMDM supports a wide range of endpoints, including Android, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, VR devices, rugged devices, wearables, and IoT endpoints.

The platform helps organizations streamline device provisioning, application management, security enforcement, remote troubleshooting, device tracking, and compliance monitoring throughout the device lifecycle. SureMDM supports modern enrollment methods such as Android Zero-touch, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, Apple Business Manager (ABM), Apple School Manager (ASM), Windows Autopilot, and Android Enterprise deployments.

Beyond endpoint management, SureAccess is available as an add-on to SureMDM, enabling Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for secure access to enterprise applications and resources based on device posture, user identity, and access policies. It helps organizations secure remote workers, contractors, and distributed teams while reducing reliance on traditional VPN-based access models.

SureIdP is also available as an add-on to SureMDM, providing Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities such as centralized authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), user provisioning, and access control. It helps organizations simplify identity management while strengthening security and compliance across enterprise applications and services.

Widely adopted across industries including logistics, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, transportation, field services, and financial services, SureMDM enables IT teams to manage distributed device fleets while maintaining security, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Features

Unified endpoint management across Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, VR, and IoT devices
Zero-touch and automated device enrollment
Application deployment, management, and updates
Remote support, remote control, and troubleshooting
Kiosk mode and device lockdown capabilities
Location tracking, geofencing, and asset visibility
Compliance monitoring and policy enforcement
OS and firmware update management
Secure remote access and unattended device management
Reporting, analytics, and customizable dashboards
Integration with enterprise identity and security frameworks
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) through SureAccess
Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities through SureIdP

Benefits

Simplified management of diverse device fleets from a single console
Reduced operational overhead through automation and remote management
Improved endpoint security through centralized policy enforcement
Secure application access using Zero Trust principles
Strong identity security with centralized authentication and SSO along with support for 3rd party SSO
Minimized device downtime with remote troubleshooting capabilities
Accelerated device deployment and onboarding
Enhanced visibility into device health, usage, and compliance
Scalable across global and distributed operations

Common Use Cases

Organizations use the 42Gears platform for:

Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Rugged device management
Kiosk and digital signage deployments
Shared and frontline device management
BYOD and corporate-owned device programs
Remote workforce enablement
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Secure application access
Healthcare mobility initiatives
Educational device deployments
Logistics and field service operations

With support for cloud, on-premises, and private cloud deployments, the 42Gears platform provides organizations with the flexibility to manage endpoints, identities, and secure access from a unified ecosystem while meeting their security, compliance, and operational requirements.

42Gears

Kandji offers a comprehensive device management platform, ideal for managing Apple devices. Its intuitive interface and automation streamline device workflows, enhancing security and ease of use.

Kandji stands out with its efficient administration of iOS and Mac devices, featuring a user-friendly interface, exceptional support, and reliable management capabilities. The intuitive blueprinting aids in remote device management, while automated functions streamline workflows. Users benefit from time-saving features like app deployment and updates. Although it could improve its application suite, flexibility, and support for Windows and Android, it remains a favored choice for its ability to manage large-scale environments efficiently, automating updates and securing endpoints. Users appreciate the seamless setup and impactful operational management.

What are the standout features of Kandji?

User Interface: Simplifies app deployment and updates for efficient device management.
Customer Support: Offers quick assistance for seamless device management.
Blueprinting: Enables intuitive and remote management of devices.
Automated Functions: Auto Apps and Self Service enhance security and compliance.
Device Management: Manages large-scale environments with ease.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Time Efficiency: Saves time in app deployment and updates.
Security: Enhances security and compliance through automated features.
Operational Impact: Positively influences organizational operations through efficient management.

In industries focusing on Apple devices, Kandji proves invaluable. Its application in device administration, app deployment, policy enforcement, and endpoint security makes it a preferred MDM platform, offering solutions tailored to manage device enrollments and enhance security, thus supporting businesses in maintaining streamlined operations.

Kandji

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

SmartLiberty, Hopi Holding, FIITJEE, Al Dhafra Private School, MRF Limited, Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), Alkem, Yelp Eat24

Information Not Available

Buyer's Guide

42Gears SureMDM vs. Kandji

August 2026

Free Report: 42Gears SureMDM vs. Kandji

Find out what your peers are saying about 42Gears SureMDM vs. Kandji and other solutions. Updated: August 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

909,725 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our 42Gears SureMDM vs. Kandji report.

See our list of best Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) vendors.

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.