BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite vs Ivanti Avalanche comparison

BlackBerry and Ivanti are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. BlackBerry is ranked #17, while Ivanti is ranked #19. BlackBerry holds a 1.4% mindshare in EMM, compared to Ivanti’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 78% of BlackBerry users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Ivanti users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite and Ivanti Avalanche are enterprise solutions for device and application management. Users generally find Ivanti Avalanche to be more user-friendly and feature-rich, though BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite appears preferred for its pricing and support.

Features: BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite offers extensive security features, customizable policies, and a centralized management console. Ivanti Avalanche stands out for its seamless integration capabilities, robust device management, and intuitive setup.

Room for Improvement: BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite users mention occasional performance lag and the complexity of initial configuration. Ivanti Avalanche users highlight the need for a more modern and streamlined configuration process.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite deployment is often reported as complex, requiring significant technical expertise, despite strong customer service. Ivanti Avalanche has a more straightforward deployment, though user support is less frequently praised.

Pricing and ROI: BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite's setup costs are viewed as high but justified by strong ROI reported by users. Ivanti Avalanche typically has lower upfront costs but also delivers a satisfactory ROI.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 27.5%, down from 35.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is 1.4%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Avalanche is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	27.5%
BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite	1.4%
Ivanti Avalanche	0.8%
Other	70.3%

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Featured Reviews

AkashKamble

Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24

Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license

The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.

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reviewer1310304

IT Mobility Support Analyst at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Helpful technical support, and performs well, but initial setup could be simplified

They are constantly improving the scalability of BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite. More collaborative features are being developed. I know they have integrations with a lot of other vendors and applications, and it's constantly growing. Our company has approximately 3,000 users. I would say we have ten people for actual administrative roles with Blackberry.

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it_user1399731

Chief Technology Officer at Lane Clark & Peacock LLP

Offers scalability and ability to create granular policies

It is a very easy-to-manage and granular policy-based solution. Policies that you can create per device per user behavior are the most valuable feature In future releases, I would like to see more automation or bringing in AI into to understand device behavior. I have been using it for five…

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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 like that we can implement conditional access."

"Being able to manage the devices remotely is most valuable. We can push security requirements through Microsoft Intune."

"Intune simplifies compliance. The ability to manage software updates and policies on endpoints has helped us meet contract requirements."

"Maturity makes it a stable product."

"This product allows us to restrict users who have access to the system, or to Office 365."

"The solution is easy to use, simple to understand for those new to using it, and combined with the other Microsoft products it makes for an overall good package."

"While I don't think you can ever have full visibility and control, Intune certainly allows us to see the applications being used and tells us if things like Windows patches aren't applied to machines. It does a good job. That visibility makes life a little easier."

"Intune's most valuable features are the device, compliance, and configuration policies."

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"From my customers' standpoint, it's reasonably easy to get set up; it's just there, and it just works."

"The security is outstanding."

"If a device is stolen, you have the power to remove all of the contents remotely. You can do this very quickly."

"Cylance, their newest antivirus product, is the most valuable feature for us so far."

"It has allowed us to manage many different mobile device platforms, like Windows 10, Android, Apple, and BlackBerry 10, all through a single pane of glass."

"Provides access to our Lotus Notes system in a controlled and managed manner and is device agnostic with a similar interface for the gamet of devices in the market."

"It has a good ease of use, and its intuitive."

"The functionality with UEM and BlackBerry Works, the shared calendar, is a massive improvement for us."

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"Ivanti Avalanche has reduced the time needed to perform updates on all the devices across our clients' organizations; it's a great time-saver for the client."

"Installing the packages remotely and remote control are the most valuable features. There are around 100 pieces or devices, and the only way to send a package to a device is by connecting to the PC and then manually sending the package. By using Avalanche, we can send a package to all devices with one click. It is very stable and easy to use. Their technical support is also very good. We have implemented this solution for our clients, and they are satisfied with this solution. It does what it is meant to do."

"The most useful feature of Avalanche is remote control — especially the ability to remotely install packages to many devices all at once. When the client has, for example, 100 devices needing updates, it would take far too long to update each device individually. But with Avalanche, we just connect to all the devices through the PC and send the updates out with one click."

"The most valuable features of the Ivanti Avalanche are the remote control and the file transfer."

"The terminal remediation feature is valuable."

"The solution is easy to work with. I like its stability and flexibility."

"It is a very easy-to-manage and granular policy-based solution. Policies that you can create per device per user behavior are the most valuable feature."

"Installing the packages remotely and remote control are the most valuable features; there are around 100 pieces or devices, and the only way to send a package to a device is by connecting to the PC and then manually sending the package, but by using Avalanche, we can send a package to all devices with one click."

Cons

"There's quite a lot of development that they can do within their Intune dashboard. I think there are too many lines hyperlinked to move you around. Others, in contrast, give you a simple dashboard and an intuitive administrative walkthrough."

"When Microsoft Intune is used with different android devices it does not always work as it is supposed to."

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

"Microsoft Intune could be improved by adding short video tutorials or direct links to Microsoft articles in the information button."

"There are a lot of small use cases where we realized that some technical solution was missing in Microsoft in comparison to other products. For example, it lacks something similar to sensing or location-based rules and configurations."

"It just doesn't handle software updates well at all by itself. You need to be a scripting wizard to make those happen properly, or you use third-party tools."

"In an upcoming release, I would like to see some kind of analytics report."

"Microsoft Intune is a very strong platform, but there are still some areas where it could improve."

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"From the past to the present, before mobility location, we frequently required a restart."

"Clumsy user interface"

"I'd like there to be more in the core product rather than having to buy additional products. For example, being able to trace your devices after an emergency is an additional product you have to buy to do that properly."

"As far as being able to remotely wipe a device, or remove it from the console, this is not simple to do. It is not a one-click motion, as it requires several steps."

"The interface could be improved."

"One fault that BlackBerry has is its salesforce. Their direct salesforce department is changing its salespeople constantly. One client I had, over a period of about three years, went through four salespeople. That continuity is a problem, in terms of dealing with the customers."

"The console needs improvement. It does not provide all the information that we are looking for as far as who has installed a certain product."

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"Because our clients are all very satisfied with Ivanti from their side, there is little I can say about room for improvement. However, I think that to stay competitive with other solutions offering a similiar solution, Ivanti could look into making their products more affordable."

"The solution can improve by adding a kiosk mode option to the devices."

"However, I think that to stay competitive with other solutions offering a similiar solution, Ivanti could look into making their products more affordable."

"Its price could be improved. It could be cheaper. I would like to see a better approach for Android and an easy way to send packages and manage devices."

"Its price could be improved. It could be cheaper."

"In future releases, I would like to see more automation or bringing in AI into to understand device behavior."

"The tool's stability could be better."

"There is a lack of flexibility."

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."

"It's reasonable. They're not giving it away, but it's reasonable."

"While Microsoft charges for actual usage, it lacks discount options."

"If you're ever going to buy an Office 365 environment, then pricing is reasonable given all that it does, but if you're not, then you might find the pricing expensive."

"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."

"The overall pricing of Microsoft Intune is good for companies that have big IT budgets, 3,000 or more users and devices."

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

"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."

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"Sometimes, it is very hard to get an overview because there are so many different suites to find out what is the right thing for new customers."

"With the new licensing model, there seems to be a significant increase in cost, which makes it difficult to push forward and talk with the business."

"For the number of licenses, I believe it was approximately $500,000 per year, or for three years."

"We currently pay by the year, but the licenses are calculated on a monthly basis."

"The licensing costs are paid on a yearly basis because we just renewed the license. If you have some big issue, they will also charge you."

"In my opinion, we're paying an awful lot for what we get, compared to other vendors. I don't deal with the pricing, but it does seem to be a bit pricey for the things that we get, especially, when you compare them to other vendors, such as VMware, Citrix, who have all bought up other players in this space. VMware offers AirWatch free as part of their packages."

"We pay about $6 a year for the solution. There are no extra costs on top of that. You save a lot of money when you use this product."

"We are paying $200 annually. You also need to have a hardware server or a license for the server so there could be some additional fees added on to that."

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"Although the solution is a bit costly in my opinion, for customers who really need this solution, Ivanti Avalanche is worth it."

"Other than the standard licensing fee, there aren't any additional or hidden costs, although I believe Avalanche could be made more affordable in general."

"It is expensive. Its price could be cheaper."

"You will need to purchase licenses for each device."

"The license is based on assets. I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

17%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

20%

Healthcare Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Government

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	124
Midsize Enterprise	54
Large Enterprise	167

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	19

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Good for Enterprise, Good Mobile Messaging, Ubitexx Ubi-Suite

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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

The BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite offers five editions to meet your enterprise’s evolving mobile needs. Growth can happen quickly, and the BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is designed to provide a seamless transition to the more advanced capabilities in higher-level editions. The subscription model ensures predictable annual expenditures and eliminates upfront capital costs.

BlackBerry

Avalanche is rooted in managing the mobile computers that drive the supply chain. As those devices have evolved, Avalanche has continued to keep pace. So, whether you have legacy Windows CE devices deployed in your warehouse, or are looking to extend mobility to the showroom with today’s latest Android and iOS devices, Avalanche can manage them all.

Ivanti

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Ashcourt Rowan, EMC Professional Services, Itochu, MBDA, North Hennepin Community College, PGGM, Rohde & Schwarz, US Navy

Goya, Gist, TaylorMade

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