42Gears SureMDM vs SOTI MobiControl comparison

42Gears and SOTI are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. 42Gears is ranked #15, while SOTI is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0. 42Gears holds a 2.2% mindshare in EMM, compared to SOTI’s 4.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 42Gears users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of SOTI users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

SOTI MobiControl and 42Gears SureMDM are two prominent mobile device management solutions. 42Gears SureMDM seems to have the upper hand according to user reviews, particularly in terms of features and pricing.

Features:SOTI MobiControl users highlight its robust security features, extensive device support, and policy management. 42Gears SureMDM is noted for its comprehensive remote management capabilities, cross-platform support, and seamless integration with other tools.

Room for Improvement:SOTI MobiControl users report a need for better reporting, analytics, and customization options. 42Gears SureMDM users desire improvements in the interface, usability, and occasional connectivity issues. Both products have aspects to refine, but SOTI's analytics shortcoming may pose a significant challenge.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Deployment of SOTI MobiControl is often described as complex and time-consuming. 42Gears SureMDM is praised for its straightforward deployment process. In terms of customer service, SOTI provides responsive support but is perceived as less effective compared to 42Gears, which earns higher satisfaction ratings.

Pricing and ROI:SOTI MobiControl's cost is often cited as high, which affects its perceived value. 42Gears SureMDM is found to be more cost-effective with quick ROI realization. Users find 42Gears SureMDM offers better value for money with competitive pricing.

To learn more, read our detailed 42Gears SureMDM vs. SOTI MobiControl Report (Updated: August 2026).

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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 SOTI MobiControl is 4.6%, down from 5.8% 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%
SOTI MobiControl	4.6%
42Gears SureMDM	2.2%
Other	72.1%

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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.

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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.

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Shailesh S. Moogi

Regional Manager Presales & Training at QodeNext India Private Limited

Has improved mobile device management through features such as geofencing, firmware upgrades, and centralized control

One of the best features of SOTI MobiControl is that it is one of the oldest MDM solutions available. There are many features such as geofencing with map integration, APK upgrade, firmware upgrade, and it provides battery status, device status, and more. SOTI MobiControl impacts organizations positively because customers want an application MDM solution for managing their mobile devices from a central control. They have given good feedback and were happy with the solution.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would say that it is at the top of the list when it comes to the competition."

"The synchronization of Intune with other Microsoft solutions is a valuable feature."

"The best feature of Microsoft Intune is that it managed the endpoints."

"Intune provides full visibility into all active mobile device users. If their devices are noncompliant with our security policies, I have the flexibility to update them remotely."

"It provides control over all mobile devices that are being connected to the corporate network."

"The main advantage is that Intune performs its intended functions effectively."

"The best features of Microsoft Intune include continuous implementation of new capabilities each year, covering almost everything."

"The user experience with Microsoft Intune is excellent because we can manage users and maintain security and policies anywhere they are."

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"This solution is very dynamic. I can do what I need to do with it."

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

"Their support is mind-blowing."

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

"The solution's customer support is good."

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

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

"The solution is stable and reliable."

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"It gives us the ability to manage our mobile fleets and push out updates quickly for all of our internal applications to keep the business running. We can push an app update out in minutes..."

"SOTI MobiControl brings ROI for customers, as they can save significantly by cutting travel costs to manage devices, since everything can be managed from the dashboard."

"We are a solution provider, and we recommend the SOTI solution each time we have a request."

"Using SOTI Mobicontrol we have been able to install and upgrade the Mobile application on 1600+ devices in the field."

"The most valuable features of the solution are containerization and app control."

"It saves us time for expensive labor representatives and in pushing out applications and updates and getting what our customers need to them quicker."

"When we use SOTI for SAP, if there is an issue where the user cannot connect, we can work on it by remoting to the device, getting some logs and finding if the problem is with the software, SAP, with the network, or maybe the end-user is doing something wrong with his scanner."

"We use SOTI MobiControl for managing Android device management."

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Cons

"The only issues I have had with Microsoft Intune were with applications where if they are not an MSI file, I cannot really upload it as an application."

"I think that there is room for improvement with the reporting. If this is done, it will be a better product."

"Technical support can be challenging when resources shift, requiring repeated explanations. Support from India sometimes provides information without the right solution."

"The reporting and troubleshooting experience for Microsoft Intune could be more detailed and easier to navigate, especially when diagnosing policy sync or device compliance issues across large environments."

"Some enrollment features could be improved."

"The only drawback or challenge is that it does not support server deployment."

"Intune's privilege management feature, while beneficial, is less intuitive than other Intune features, making it challenging to use."

"I would like to see easier pushdowns. Currently, we have to package our own software and then push it. Intune can make that way easier and integrate applications, such as Zoom and Adobe Acrobat, that are used by a lot of enterprise or corporate organizations."

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"The dashboards could be improved."

"User creation on Mac must be improved."

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"It is good for radio devices ONLY. Do NOT consider SOTI for iPhones, Androids and other smartphones."

"The remote screen of the solution gets stuck at times. So, that needs to be improved."

"The area that could be improved is the reporting services or application usage. They need to integrate more with local resellers so they can fetch information from ISP providers and allow for a more detailed overview of device usage, such as internet packages."

"I would like them to improve the process of enrolling Android devices. It's much more difficult to enroll Android devices than it is Windows CE devices. There are a lot more steps required."

"One issue is that if someone is using an Apple device and they're on the SIM card for data, it does not push the SOTI management system through immediately. It only works when you have it on WiFi. That's something I've noticed as we're troubleshooting and deploying devices into the field."

"Reporting could be better. When I try to run a report, it doesn't have a filter or even a feature where I can choose what I have in the report. That's been a struggle since the first time I used it so I just don't touch it anymore."

"The management console could be improved to be a little bit more user-friendly. Some of the stuff is a little bit cumbersome, some of it feels like an engineering solution, but otherwise it's pretty good."

"The new dashboard has more steps involved just to get to the information we need."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We work in the charity sector, so a lot of our clients get Microsoft Premium licenses or Business Premium for free. They get ten licenses free, and a lot of our clients do not have more than ten staff members. They are getting the tool for free, so its cost is not an issue."

"Pricing can be improved."

"It's a part of Microsoft 365 and E5 licenses. Microsoft's strategy of making every feature in Microsoft Intune paid needs optimization. Remote control is one of the basic features, not a luxury feature, yet we must pay for it. I"

"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."

"All security solutions worldwide are expensive. Microsoft has allowed a small scale of features within Microsoft Intune for cost-efficient solutions. If you want the full suite, you need to invest more to gain better security features."

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

"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."

"Microsoft Intune's costliness stems from licensing fees and the overhead associated with its management, user experience, and device remediation."

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

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

"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."

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

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

"42Gears SureMDM is not an expensive solution."

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

"There are additional costs if you want to use extra features."

"Its pricing policy is not stable. The licensing is on a one-yearly, two-yearly, or three-yearly basis. There is no monthly fee."

"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price, I rate the pricing a five."

"The solution that we were using costs less, but it didn't offer as much as Soti. It's comparable if you look at it over the five-year term."

"SOTI's pricing seems to be competitive."

"It makes sense to have scanners on SOTI MobiControl, but it makes less sense to have printers because there are fewer features for them, while the price is the same for both."

"Pricing is okay, but when you buy your renewal of licenses - at the end of the period or the year - if you have a lot of devices, obviously, it's going to increase. In the end, it's kind of expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Retailer

15%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	24

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SureMDM

MobiControl

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.

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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.

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SOTI MobiControl efficiently manages devices, offering remote control, geofencing, and secure content distribution, supporting Android, Windows, Linux, and IoT devices.

SOTI MobiControl streamlines device management with features like app deployment, file sync, and remote configurations. It supports comprehensive device security and enhanced operational efficiency, crucial for diverse platforms including mobile and IoT devices. However, its interface and documentation could improve, and challenges in custom reporting and containerization exist. Enhancements in integration with iOS, Windows, and training materials could increase value for users.

What are the most important features of SOTI MobiControl?

Remote Device Control: Allows management of devices from any location.
Geofencing: Creates virtual boundaries to manage devices geographically.
App Deployment: Simplifies deployment of applications across devices.
File Sync: Ensures synchronization of files seamlessly.
Device Configuration Management: Manages and adjusts device settings remotely.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from SOTI MobiControl?

Device Security: Provides robust protection for managed devices.
User-friendly Interface: Simplifies device management tasks.
Cost-effectiveness: Reduces expenses by optimizing device usage.
Remote Management: Enhances operational efficiency by allowing control from anywhere.

SOTI MobiControl is implemented in sectors like transportation, retail, and logistics for device management, software deployment, and security. It facilitates communication and inventory management, significantly aiding companies in application control, patch management, and reducing manual processes. Supporting both on-premise and cloud deployment, it caters to medium to large enterprises.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

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

Citizen Mexico, Sanctuary Housing, PENINSULA HOTELS, East Orange High School, Andrews Distributing, Amey Plc, American Airlines

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