Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs Snow Device Manager comparison

Cisco and Flexera are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Cisco is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8, while Flexera is ranked #27. Cisco holds a 2.6% mindshare in EMM, compared to Flexera’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Flexera users who would recommend it.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of April 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 Snow Device Manager is 0.5%, up from 0.2% 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%
Snow Device Manager	0.5%
Other	69.4%

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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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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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it_user1162680

Pricing Specialist at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Useful inventory tool, scalable, and initial installation straightforward

My advice to those getting started with Snow Device Manager would be to set up the support starting with the full package because most people normally only get the inventory section. It can be complicated in the beginning when you first start with the solution, we did not have support and it would have been a benefit to have. There are different license models and we could not find a lot of information about them. They have a decent library and we can find data on the different topics such as some types of license models. However, you have to be a paid member to have access. I rate Snow Device Manager a ten out of ten.

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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 really appreciate the features in Microsoft Intune, including the Intune Suite Cloud PKI."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is that it is more of a one-stop shop, providing an easier experience."

"Intune's integration with Defender and other security solutions is valuable because it offers a view into different security vulnerabilities and enables us to secure them more effectively."

"Microsoft Intune has never crashed for me; it always works without fail."

"I would say right now that Microsoft Intune is one of the best solutions."

"The solution is fully integrated with the Microsoft platform and the Autopilot feature, which is a unique feature."

"The best feature in Microsoft Intune is zero touch deployment, which allows me to automate many tasks compared to manually installing Windows and applications one by one, making it easier to enroll devices with Autopilot and pre-deploy applications."

"It has improved our organization through the remote management of non-domain joined devices."

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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 expensive, but you will have fewer headaches in the future."

"Initial setup is straightforward."

"If you want something that's going to work and scale very well, and allow you to pre-configure the devices before you get them into the company, then Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDMEMM) is a great option."

"The proprietary standards and modules are the most valuable features."

"The profile settings are valuable features; it is a good solution, good for daily use, and the UI is easy to learn, and the documentation and YouTube channel help us finish most of our engine work."

"The stability of the solution is very good. It's reliable. We don't have crashes or experience freezing. There aren't bugs or glitches."

"We experience no downtime, no breakdowns, all the user readings are exact, and it gives us quick analysis so we can apply security measures."

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"The inventory tool is a lot easier for the managing of licenses, installations, and devices on the tools is a huge benefit."

"The inventory tool is the most valuable. We have some clients that would only do the entitlements section and search for contracts using Excel sheets. The inventory tool is a lot easier for the managing of licenses, installations, and devices on the tools is a huge benefit."

Cons

"From my level of analysis, the feature I would prefer to see added to Microsoft Intune is extensive support. Anything that helps to diagnose the problem and solve it would be useful."

"I'm not able to scale because of the issues with macOS management."

"Its configuration is fairly complicated. You have to do quite a bit of discovery to be able to deploy it for a customer. You have to ask them a lot of questions. So, its initial deployment is the biggest challenge. They should make it easier to deploy with the use of Wizards or something else. During the deployment stage, there could be profiles for the customers who are particularly wanting to use certain feature sets of Intune."

"I'd suggest adding more features for macOS in Intune. There should be more functionality for managing macOS. There should be a better capability for pushing things down on macOS. Currently, Intune is not capable of managing macOS at the same level as Windows."

"One drawback of Intune is that we cannot find devices based on a user's region or location."

"In the future, I would like to see improvements in Microsoft Intune, especially related to policies and GPU."

"If you wish to block any App Store application, there is no way to do so."

"They should improve its compatibility with other operating systems such as iOS and Linux. It supports Linux but they still need to work on the iOS part."

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"The maintenance is average."

"Cisco's authorized scripting can be complicated. For example, we sometimes enter the wrong code using this script, and then we had to dictate to find the problem."

"Security could be improved, and there could be more features that enable you to customize the end customer solution."

"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."

"An area of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) that could be improved is if we could connect directly with the responsible person from that device, which would be very useful."

"It doesn't seem to be able to establish some VPN tunnels with other devices in a particular way that such as an ASA can do for us."

"The tool's pricing needs to be more flexible like Cisco's."

"Cisco is too expensive."

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"There are some licensing models that could be able to be managed in Snow Device Manager that are not, such as token-based models."

"There are some licensing models that could be able to be managed in Snow Device Manager that are not, such as token-based models. This would be a benefit since the growth of blockchains."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It comes as a bundle, so you do not really know what the prices are. Microsoft does not break it down to the user cost for us. It is just bundled with our E5 license."

"The pricing is not cheap, especially with inflation. They've had to increase their prices. It's not excessive, but alright."

"It's bundled with Business Premium and an E3 license, which is beneficial. If you have to pay extra, it's pricey, but with the bundled package, it's acceptable. They recently increased the Business Premium pricing, which we don't appreciate. The price increase and yearly commitment are causing some problems for us."

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

"The price of Intune is often included as part of a bundle with other Microsoft licenses, which makes it somewhat cheaper."

"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."

"Microsoft Intune's pricing is reasonable."

"I recently got to know that the AD P1 license is compulsory to use Intune Autopilot, which was surprising for me. Earlier, this was not the case. It is the wrong thing to do. We now need to purchase AD P1 licenses for us and for our customers. I would rate it a seven out of ten for pricing."

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

"This product is reasonably priced."

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

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

"Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is an expensive solution."

"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."

"The price is high for the market."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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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

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

Snow Device Manager is a complete Enterprise Mobility Management solution that handles the full lifecycle of smartphones and tablets. It extends the high levels of control and oversight already applied to desktops, datacenters and cloud computing to mobile devices. It is a platform for managing software and apps across all platforms and locations, and it implements smarter processes for service desks, enables information sharing between users on the move as well as configures devices and raises the bar on productivity.

Flexera

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

Karolinska Institutet, Thames Valley Police, Thrifty, ao.com, SJ (Swedish Railroad)

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