Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs Windows Autopilot comparison

Cisco and Microsoft are both solutions in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category. Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8, while Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.8. Cisco holds a 5.3% mindshare in MDM, compared to Microsoft’s 5.7% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 2024

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager and Windows Autopilot are competing products in device management and deployment solutions. User reviews indicate a preference for Windows Autopilot due to its features and deployment ease, although Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is praised for strong support and ROI.

Features: Cisco Meraki Systems Manager excels in extensive device tracking, real-time location tracking, and seamless integration with Cisco networking products. Windows Autopilot stands out with its cloud-based setup, seamless Windows integration, and automated deployment.

Room for Improvement: Users feel Cisco Meraki Systems Manager could improve scalability, speed of OS updates, and user interface. Windows Autopilot is often critiqued for initial setup complexities, enhanced user guides, and broader cross-platform support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is praised for its straightforward deployment process and excellent customer support. Windows Autopilot offers automated and faster setup but lacks the same level of personalized customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki Systems Manager users report satisfaction with pricing and favorable ROI due to extensive features and good support. Windows Autopilot is cost-effective mainly for larger deployments, with ROI maximized in such scenarios.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki Systems Manage...

Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (7th)

Windows Autopilot

Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is 5.3%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Autopilot is 5.7%, up from 5.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)	5.3%
Windows Autopilot	5.7%
Other	89.0%

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Featured Reviews

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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ShubhamAgarwal

Senior CyberSecurity Specialist at LTIMindtree

Streamlined endpoint deployment has improved configuration and security workflows

It's a great tool that provides a lot of assistance from the Windows perspective with configuration and many other things. The newest feature that came up with AI is particularly valuable. I haven't used much of Windows Autopilot as it's very new to me. It's a cloud-based technology from Microsoft for performing the setup and pre-configuration of Windows devices. The way it assists in automated setup and streamlined deployment is great. I don't see any cons as of now.

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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

"Initial setup was easy."

"The solution is simple."

"It's robust, and we like the device availability, ease of purchase, and supplier stock availability."

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

"The product provides a universal dashboard."

"The solution is used for monitoring and configuring access points and BYOD (bring your own device)."

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

"The UI is easy to learn."

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"It is the only choice if you're managing Windows devices with Intune and Azure."

"The solution is very stable."

"The most valuable aspect of Windows Autopilot is its automation features, which allow preset regulations and configurations."

"Windows Autopilot automates much of the setup process when delivering computers with a specific image to multiple employees simultaneously. It streamlines the configuration loading process, making it more unattended and yielding consistent results. This eliminates the need for an engineer to input data on each machine manually."

"Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing."

"Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly."

"The most effective feature of Windows Autopilot for managing deployments is the automation."

"The way Windows Autopilot assists in automated setup and streamlined deployment is great."

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Cons

"They could include bandwidth-based policies."

"The price of the solution could be reduced."

"We've really only experimented with their iOS client. This is due to the fact that their Windows client has a lot to be desired. We first tried experimenting with the Windows one but very quickly determined that it wasn't going to cut it for most Windows cases. The Windows portion of this product needs improvement. I'd say that it's not really viable."

"Because Cisco has improved a lot and is competing with other technologies that are innovative and brand new to the market, the only improvements they have to make are to keep up with the current competition and remain competitive with other solutions."

"System's compatibility with Google Chrome could be improved."

"The price could be better."

"The cost of installing this solution can be more expensive depending on who is doing the installation. Cisco is very expensive, and I'd like to see a reduction in cost."

"The maintenance is average."

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"Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly."

"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."

"They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users."

"If Microsoft can automatically add the license serial numbers, or have a method for us to get those serial numbers added to Windows Autopilot, apart from having to go through the device manufacturer that would greatly improve the solution."

"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."

"We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The price is high for the market."

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

"Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is an expensive solution."

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

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

"This product is reasonably priced."

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"As far as I know, there isn't an additional cost specifically for Windows Autopilot itself. You'll need to consider the licensing fees for the software you install on the machines, such as Windows and Office. Overall, it is a valuable tool that simplifies the deployment process, making life easier for those involved."

"We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Performing Arts

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

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

The product provides a universal dashboard.

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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 the price features parity is good.

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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 responsible person from that device, which would be very useful. Currently, we use ...

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What do you like most about Windows Autopilot?

Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Autopilot?

For smaller organizations, they can get it, though it would be a bit expensive.

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What needs improvement with Windows Autopilot?

I think they can improve the time it takes to provide the exact solution which will assist in rectifying a particular issue. Maybe they could support other devices other than Windows, such as Mac a...

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Overview

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

Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices, getting them ready for productive use. You can also use Windows Autopilot to reset, repurpose and recover devices. This solution enables an IT department to achieve the above with little to no infrastructure to manage, with a process that's easy and simple.

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