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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
377
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (1st), Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Adaptiva
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Patch Management (24th), Autonomous Endpoint Management (8th)
IBM Security MaaS360 with W...
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Autonomous Endpoint Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 19.4%, down from 30.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Adaptiva is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune19.4%
IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson0.6%
Adaptiva1.8%
Other78.2%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

HA
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.
Vikram - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at Colgate-Palmolive
Really good in terms of content delivery and network bandwidth optimization
Using Adaptiva is really straightforward. Users need to have some end-user computing and networking knowledge to use the solution. The project or implementation team we worked with had good technical knowledge. I really liked the solution's performance. Adaptiva helped us with network bandwidth optimization and content delivery. Overall, I rate the solution eight and a half out of ten.
Hehic Faith - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Manager at DuPont
Centralized device control has reduced data costs and protects lost mobiles and tablets
Synchronization is a problem sometimes, and I suggest that IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should improve by making the user interface more user-friendly. It feels pretty average, which gives a hard time for new users. It should be more user-friendly and intuitive. IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should reduce the cost of the per-device subscription, because when you have a lot of devices like our organization has, it becomes pretty expensive to manage all the devices. It should also allow simplified device management. The cost reduction of 30 to 40% is primarily from reduced device losses, less manual work for admins, and other factors. The more devices you have to manage, the more the cost, especially because they bill per device. In our case, IBM Security MaaS360 can be a bit expensive. It could be less expensive for a small organization dealing with a few devices. The setting is slightly complicated because of the unintuitive interface.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Technical support has been helpful and responsive and we are happy with the level of service on offer."
"The best features in Microsoft Intune include secure authentication, which I find very favorable, and the fact that we can remotely push applications."
"When managing a large number of devices in an organization, it becomes easy to handle them on one platform using Microsoft Intune."
"ROI is very high at the end."
"The ability to (somewhat) manage full Windows 10 computers including EXE-based or MSI-based application deployments using Azure Active Directory as Identity."
"The main benefit for us with Microsoft Intune is centralized management of all devices, allowing us to apply one policy across the company from one location."
"It's very informative when there is an error. It allows us to backtrace where the error is and resolve that ourselves. It's a bit of a Swiss Army penknife. We find that it fixes most issues."
"It's easy to manage."
"Adaptiva is really good in terms of content delivery and network bandwidth optimization."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has improved threat detection, reduced response time, and increased overall security team efficiency in my organization."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has positively impacted our organization by improving our security posture through effectively managing and securing mobile devices, apps, and content."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson includes both basic and advanced capabilities of a complete MDM or UEM solution and allows for policy customization to optimize results."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has had a positive impact on my organization through mobile data cost savings."
"Some of the most useful features in IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson are the centralized device management, security policy enforcement, application management, and compliance monitoring."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson significantly reduced deployment time, improved consistency across the managed devices, and made supporting a remote workforce much easier."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has impacted my organization positively by giving us control for the cybersecurity of mobile devices, which is a very strong aspect."
"The fast deployment and profile update features of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson have made it easier for our job and our customers' work because when it is required that an application be loaded quickly or updated, it is done quite fast compared to other MDMs."
 

Cons

"What I dislike about Microsoft Intune is the time it takes Microsoft to develop a feature."
"It needs certificate provisioning for S/MIME purposes."
"There have been instances where enrolling devices should take 10 minutes but ends up taking an hour due to various issues."
"It would be nice to have a location tracker for the mobile device management tool. I'm not sure if it exists but hasn't been configured or if it's missing, but we've been unable to utilize the location features."
"Intune could be improved by expanding its third-party patching capabilities for a more comprehensive solution."
"I would say the interface and dashboard summarizing the devices' status and compliance could be improved."
"Microsoft Intune lacks live location tracking capabilities. Improvements should be made in terms of MDM platforms for other devices."
"Due to the abundance of features, there's a lot to organize, which makes managing and setting up the solution challenging. The setup is immense, and it would be good to see improvement in this area."
"It would be good if Adaptiva had everything on the cloud rather than having one server on-premises."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is a strong endpoint management solution, though there is room for improvement."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson could be improved because I noticed that the internet cycle for mobile data lasted the whole month, whereas without this software, it lasted less than a month's cycle, usually around 15 days before users' mobile data ran out."
"One area IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson can be improved is that once a device is lost, I have to continue to pay for the license, which should be looked upon and configured otherwise."
"To improve IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson, I would like to see easier setup, simpler customization, and even better false positive reduction."
"Synchronization is a problem sometimes, and I suggest that IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should improve by making the user interface more user-friendly."
"My experience with the technical support of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has not been very good."
"While IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson provides useful device management capabilities, occasional delays in policy synchronization and reporting have been experienced, and the user interface could be more intuitive, which sometimes increases the time required for administration and troubleshooting."
"I think IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson could improve by enhancing the graphical interface because compared to other MDMs, I think it is a little simple."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not a cheap solution. The price for a device when you start using it at a large scale can be improved. It is covered under our enterprise agreement. We pay once a year. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"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."
"Most of our clients come to us with licensing already in place. On average, it costs $6 per device per month to add Intune to an Office 365 subscription, but I am not sure."
"While I can't provide insights from a business perspective, it's worth noting that the pricing may differ significantly, and the discount we received might not be reflective of standard business rates."
"The pricing needs improvement."
"The cost of the license and the features are justified for myself as a technical person."
"If you ask the accountant or the finance department, they'll tell you that it is way too expensive, but when I look at the cost and compare it with the value you actually get, it's more than fair."
"The product is expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
7%
Retailer
27%
Outsourcing Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business192
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise187
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Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise16
 

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