Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs Google Cloud Identity comparison

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs. Google Cloud Identity

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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 Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is 2.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 1.3%, down from 1.4% 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%
Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)	2.6%
Google Cloud Identity	1.3%
Other	68.6%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

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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Sulesh PK

Monitoring and Operations Pilot at Egis S.A.

Has simplified hardware issue identification but needs integrated communication options

We have monitoring capabilities and we are monitoring some network tools from Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) and troubleshooting as well. I am currently working with version MR 32.1.4. Policy involves connecting mostly through emails, as we don't have any special kind of policy features. If any alert comes, we connect via mail. We don't utilize the geolocation tracking feature. The unified dashboard helps me simplify device management for my team based on the location, as we have configured devices from many different countries. We give the device's name based on the location, allowing us to identify easily in the dashboard. Regarding operational cost savings, it is cost-saving because in other companies, they use different tools for different networks, such as one for Windows, another for Linux, and a different one for VMware. We use all the systems including Windows, Linux, and networking under Cisco, Centreon, and Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM), which is very cost-efficient. Regarding pricing and licensing of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM), I don't have information about that, as we are from the technical department. Details about subscription and quotation come from another department. I rate this solution 8 out of 10.

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Bhushan Ladkhedkar

Head - Work Transformation at Econz

User lifecycle management becomes streamlined with unified access and context-aware policies

If applications support SAML protocols, integration is always an easy task. However, there are difficulties with form-based applications or LDAP-based applications, particularly traditional applications. We need more flexibility not only with SAML but also with LDAP-based and form-based applications. Context-aware access currently only works with SAML-based applications. If other application integrations could support context-aware access, that would be helpful, as companies are in a transition mode with various traditional, form-based, and LDAP-based applications. Mobile device management could be improved. Through Google Cloud Identity, we can manage Android applications and have control over iOS devices, but container functionality is missing. This is particularly important for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) scenarios, especially in India where the market is now split equally between iOS and Android users. Improvements in this area and integration capabilities would be beneficial.

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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

"The most useful features in Microsoft Intune are the policy enforcement and conditional access. These features make our operations easier from a company perspective."

"It's normally able to meet 100% expectations of our customers."

"Agile and easy to deploy MDM solution that covers the maximum number of policies. Stable, scalable, and with knowledgeable technical support."

"We work completely in a Microsoft environment. Its interface is similar to other Microsoft solutions that we are using such as Microsoft Defender. So far, for our administrators, it is easy to use."

"Intune makes our organization more secure and flexible."

"Configuration profiles, remediation, scripts, and auto-pilot features are very good."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune for me is its fully cloud-based nature, allowing me to work from anywhere, whether I am using my mobile phone, Windows, or macOS devices, so I can access it from any place at my convenience."

"As an IT administrator, I appreciate Intune's ability to implement granular device-level policies for our organization's employees."

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"The best features of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager include its simplicity and ease of use. It is straightforward to set up and manage devices compared to other products."

"It’s helped us manage our endpoints."

"The remote security feature, as well as the ability to control devices from anywhere, is one of the more beneficial features of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)."

"The web portal provides status reporting and ease of configuration."

"It's very easy to just keep adding devices as needed."

"It has facilitated zero-touch authorization events for our employees and their devices. Furthermore, Meraki Systems Manager plays a vital role in securing our notebooks."

"The solution is straightforward to set up."

"The solution is simple."

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"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its simplicity in deployment."

"The solution is moderate to difficult to use. I found the approach was practical. Following the steps made it very easy to use."

"The tool provides a free service that you can integrate for laptop authentication. You also don’t need a separate Active Directory."

"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is group access. You are able to assign policies to groups instead of users individually."

"It's easy to set up."

"Everything is relatively good and overall, the product itself is good."

"The main control page and the ability to manage all our users from a web-based portal are the most valuable aspects of the solution."

"I used it as an administrator without implementing it myself. As for valuable aspects or benefits, the significant point is that it's a straightforward, single solution that just works."

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Cons

"The admin portal for Microsoft Intune is not yet on the same level as other Microsoft 365 admin portals when comparing the interface and user-friendliness."

"It would be helpful if there was proactive remediation."

"There is room for improvement in integrating additional features such as Purview and SharePoint activities into Intune."

"When somebody has a customized application or their own company's application, we cannot deploy that application."

"Automatic updating is pretty rough. It doesn't give me as much control as I had in the past."

"Microsoft Intune needs to improve the initial login process."

"The reporting functionality of Microsoft Intune is limited compared to Microsoft System Center, which offers many more reporting options."

"At this time, I do not have any areas for improvement. I have heard about some downtime, but I am not in the local IT team."

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"Linux compatibility needs improvement."

"Geofency polices are great, but it depends on how the device has the localization services configured."

"The solution can be expensive."

"Meraki Systems Manager lacks scripting capability compared to Workspace. I've seen the product focused mainly on mobile solutions. They might need more development in endpoints like Windows desktops."

"I would rate my experience with the initial setup a four out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy. It is more difficult."

"They could include bandwidth-based policies."

"There is room for improvement in terms of pricing."

"Linux compatibility needs improvement."

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"The solution needs to better integrate with Mac's OS."

"The solution's storage capacity could be increased."

"The integration should be made easier."

"For Google Cloud Identity, there will be a recurring cost. There is no ROI."

"Pricing is something that can be improved."

"If you want to set up some alerts, you don't have much control over the configuration. You have to use their default alerts. And they only provide alerts for certain activities, so you cannot customize those. Monitoring isn't very helpful either."

"I would like to see more integration in future releases."

"Google Cloud Identity can be improved by having better integration with Active Directory, but since Active Directory is also a Microsoft solution, we don't think it will happen; that's the only disadvantage of Google."

More Google Cloud Identity cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are licenses required for this solution. We enable licenses on the devices we need to manage."

"My team members bundled it together with their Microsoft solutions, including Microsoft 365 and related products."

"Our Office 365 Business Premium license, including Office 365 and Intune Management, offers excellent value."

"It's monthly for us, but it's built into the license cost that we pay our IT each month. It's maybe 129 Kroner per head, which translates to £10. There are some additional costs. Our IT had to set up and configure their own server, so there is an extra cost for that, but I'm not sure what that costs."

"Intune's pricing is reasonable considering its benefits and the high costs it helps avoid."

"Based on the features that it gives, it is cost-efficient. It is not necessarily on the expensive side of the scale. It provides a hefty number of features that any organization would want. It is in a good price range."

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

"The product is expensive."

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"The cost of installing this solution can be more expensive depending on who is doing the installation. Cisco is very expensive."

"Meraki MDM is the cheapest solution we have used."

"It's extremely competitive and very good for a product in this sphere."

"My customers at times have issues with the price of the solution. It is expensive, but overall it is worth it. The licensing model cost is based on how many devices you require."

"My clients find it a bit expensive compared to other systems."

"The storage is affordable and the system has some price-related issues. Therefore, keeping the price in mind, I would rate it seven out of ten."

"This product is reasonably priced."

"The price is high for the market."

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"When I worked on Cloud Identity, they offered a free or enterprise version. You can synchronize and create up to 100 user identities in the free version. After that, you have to purchase a business or enterprise license. In that model, you'll be charged based on the number of users."

"We probably spend about $50,000 a year on licensing."

"The solution is not expensive."

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

"The pricing is a bit expensive."

"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"The fees are paid monthly and there are no additional costs other than the licensing fees."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Retailer

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	124
Midsize Enterprise	53
Large Enterprise	167

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	14

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	8

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 ...

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...

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 ...

What do you like most about Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?

The product provides a universal dashboard.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?

The pricing sits at a mid-level range, around five or six. There are cheaper and more expensive tools available, but ...

What needs improvement with Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?

An area of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) that could be improved is if we could connect directly with the res...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Identity?

It's crucial to monitor costs carefully, as there can be unexpected charges. I have been charged even when there was ...

What needs improvement with Google Cloud Identity?

If you are asking about room for improvement with Google Cloud Identity, whatever is there already, cost is the only ...

What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Identity?

We are using Google Cloud Identity for application development.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Meraki MDM

Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium

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

Every user is unique. Every device, a bit different. Systems Manager keeps the network in the loop about constantly changing devices, automatically tracking device posture and adjusting security policies to match.

Cisco

Cloud Identity is an Identity as a Service (IDaaS) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) product. It offers the identity services and endpoint administration that are available in G Suite as a stand-alone product. As an administrator, you can use Cloud Identity to manage your users, apps, and devices from a central location - the Google Admin console.

Google

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Hafen Hamburg & Empire Riverside Hotel, Eastview Church, Tourism Holdings, Colegio Sagrada Familia Hijas de Jesús, Tommy Bahama's, Canadian School Mexico, Rosebank College

ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs. Google Cloud Identity