Google Cloud Identity vs Sophos Mobile comparison

Google and Sophos are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Google is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.7, while Sophos is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3. Google holds a 1.3% mindshare in EMM, compared to Sophos’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Sophos Mobile and Google Cloud Identity cater to different needs, primarily in security and cloud integration categories. Google Cloud Identity appears to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive feature set and ease of integration with other Google services.

Features: Users value Sophos Mobile for robust security features, including comprehensive mobile threat defense, compliance enforcement, and device encryption capabilities. Google Cloud Identity stands out with seamless integration with Google services, strong identity management features, and scalable user provisioning.

Room for Improvement: Feedback on Sophos Mobile indicates a need for better user management capabilities, more intuitive UI design, and improved software update processes. Google Cloud Identity users desire easier configuration, more comprehensive documentation, and enhanced support for non-Google services integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos Mobile reviews indicate a straightforward deployment process, although customer service experiences can be inconsistent. Google Cloud Identity is praised for smooth integration, albeit with mixed feedback on the complexity of initial setup. Both products offer comparable customer service, with Google Cloud Identity noted for easier integration with existing systems.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos Mobile is considered cost-effective, offering good value due to its extensive security features. Google Cloud Identity may be more expensive but is seen as a worthwhile investment thanks to its scalable solutions and integrated ecosystem, leading to higher user satisfaction with ROI.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 28.7%, down from 36.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 1.3%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.4%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	28.7%
Sophos Mobile	2.4%
Google Cloud Identity	1.3%
Other	67.6%

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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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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Mohamed Hasheemudeen

Manager IT Solutions Delivery at AL HIBA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Strong support and good central management but improvements in security management needed

Sophos Mobile offers features like cash mode and safe mode, and allows for central management, which I find effective for device security, though it depends on the clients' needs and the types of mobile devices used. The integration of the product is easier these days compared to ten years ago. The support provided by Sophos is notably good, and they care for their partners. Sophos has good customer support, and that is crucial for sustaining business relationships.

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

"A great solution for anyone wanting a modern endpoint device management solution."

"We have not experienced any bugs or glitches with this solution."

"I have seen a return on investment with Microsoft Intune, as it has saved me resources; previously, I managed my infrastructure with a team of around six to seven members, but after transitioning to the Microsoft Intune hybrid model, I am able to manage it with just one resource, allowing me to cut costs significantly, around 50-60 lakhs."

"The most important thing for me is the autopilot feature."

"One valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is the enrollment process, which is user-based, making it easier to manage compared to AirWatch."

"If any user tries to access company data, it directly interacts with the conditional access policy. This helps us protect our data and set the criteria for how data can be accessed and shared."

"The ease of applying security policies to applications we deploy is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune."

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"I have not experienced any serious problem with stability."

"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. That's particularly useful because we're a heterogeneous network."

"It's easy to set up."

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

"The solution is primarily used for single control and single sign which helps with the security and authentication of multiple devices."

"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability."

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The Cloud Identity is well advanced in terms of features, applications, and the components that it is offering."

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"The solution is quite user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature is the mobile device management capability. You can easily manage all of your mobile devices."

"The solution provides us with data protection."

"In terms of valuable features, we liked the lock feature, the roll-out white feature, and the find feature. I think that Sophos had a GPS locator, so you could figure out where the phone was from a GPS location."

"The features that stand out for maintaining mobile security are compliance and the ability to install applications and configure work profiles."

"Sophos Mobile offers several valuable features, such as device tracking, allowing me to know where a device is located."

"I recommend Sophos Mobile to medium-sized companies."

"The main benefit from Sophos Mobile is that it improves security posture, and it also provides fantastic management and control along with web application control capabilities on mobile, features that would usually be on a firewall at the perimeter of the business or the organization, allowing me to restrict access to malicious websites or compromised applications."

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Cons

"During the onboarding of Microsoft Intune, we faced the problem that the policies were not getting synced."

"Technical support can be challenging when resources shift, requiring repeated explanations. Support from India sometimes provides information without the right solution."

"Unfortunately, Intune’s management extension does not provide the same level of logging, and I lack the visibility in Intune that I had with SCCM."

"It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch."

"The synchronization of devices takes a significant amount of time, between 15 minutes and two hours. Microsoft should work on reducing this sync time to improve efficiency."

"Reporting can be better. Only global administrators can see detailed reports at the moment, and I don't want to use the global admin."

"Cost is the biggest factor for us right now. Microsoft Intune and AD P1 together in a bundle is a good thing to have, but it is very costly compared to other products in the market. Otherwise, Microsoft Intune is the best."

"I think that there is room for improvement with the reporting. If this is done, it will be a better product."

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"I want the tool to improve its support. It should also incorporate some functionalities. Currently, preparing presentations in Google is a pain point. The tool’s certain features like user provisioning are not intuitive as well. The product’s LDAP support is very poor. Clients do not trust the product due to the spam."

"The pricing for this solution is a little bit higher than AWS and others, which is something that should be improved."

"Overall, I would give a zero out of 10 for Google's support. There is no easy way to navigate issues without paid consultation, making it quite frustrating."

"The one place it could be improved is the password vaulting. The password vaulting does not prevent the admins from reading users' passwords, and that's a debate."

"We cannot manage the attributes of SSPR."

"Technical support is slow."

"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."

"Google Cloud Identity should improve its compatibility with other products without any impact, such as Jamf Cloud."

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"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."

"The technical support for Sophos Mobile requires improvement. I would rate it as five out of ten."

"The registration of the product during the initial setup has some issues, and it's not easy to get the quote. It's a bit cumbersome."

"An area I can suggest for improvement in Sophos Mobile is in the area of management; while it has been great so far, integration with more third-party solutions would also be a great improvement."

"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."

"In terms of what could be improved, the initial configuration and setup of the environment could probably be made a little bit easier. There are so many pieces that go into it. Intune is absolutely insane and Sophos is better, but it still is a bit complex to get it all set up correctly."

"For Sophos Mobile, it is difficult to get good support."

"We encounter issues while working with iOS."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."

"The cost is somewhat on the higher side, particularly when considering certain price points, especially in markets like India."

"It's affordable. It's cheaper if you have an Office 365, E5, or E3 subscription because everything is there."

"It is expensive. The cost depends on the license that we choose."

"The pricing for Intune and the competitor products are all within the same range, there is no true advantage when it comes to cost."

"I am not that aware of the pricing, but as compared to other MDM solutions, Microsoft is providing a lot of things at the organizational level. So, it is quite reasonable as compared to other MDM solutions."

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

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

"The licensing cost depends on the partners and the relationship between the company and the partners."

"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 pricing is a bit expensive."

"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."

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

"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."

"The product is billed on a monthly basis depending on the number of users."

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"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."

"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."

"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."

"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Consumer Goods Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Printing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	121
Midsize Enterprise	47
Large Enterprise	154

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Google Cloud Identity?

The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability.

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What needs improvement with Google Cloud Identity?

We do not use these capabilities of Google Cloud Identity because of the limitations for Active Directory integration...

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What do you like most about Sophos Mobile?

I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Mobile?

I would rate the price as a seven, where 10 is a low price and 1 is a high price.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium

Mobile Control

Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

Microsoft

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

Sophos Mobile is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and security solution that helps businesses spend less time and effort to manage and secure traditional and mobile endpoints. The only UEM solution that integrates natively with a leading next-gen endpoint security platform, Sophos Mobile supports management of Windows 10, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

Sophos

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels

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