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IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson vs Tanium comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
377
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (1st), Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
IBM Security MaaS360 with W...
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Autonomous Endpoint Management (4th)
Tanium
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (26th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (13th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (21st), Autonomous Endpoint Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 18.1%, down from 29.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is 0.7%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tanium is 6.4%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune18.1%
IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson0.7%
Tanium6.4%
Other74.8%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

HA
Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack
Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance
One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.
Hehic Faith - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Manager at DuPont
Centralized device control has reduced data costs and protects lost mobiles and tablets
Synchronization is a problem sometimes, and I suggest that IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should improve by making the user interface more user-friendly. It feels pretty average, which gives a hard time for new users. It should be more user-friendly and intuitive. IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should reduce the cost of the per-device subscription, because when you have a lot of devices like our organization has, it becomes pretty expensive to manage all the devices. It should also allow simplified device management. The cost reduction of 30 to 40% is primarily from reduced device losses, less manual work for admins, and other factors. The more devices you have to manage, the more the cost, especially because they bill per device. In our case, IBM Security MaaS360 can be a bit expensive. It could be less expensive for a small organization dealing with a few devices. The setting is slightly complicated because of the unintuitive interface.
Sandeepraj Gatla - PeerSpot reviewer
Dfir Analyst at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Endpoint monitoring has strengthened incident response and provides rapid isolation and forensics
Tanium provides an endpoint which is isolated from the network and environment. We can easily search its logs and history and connect remotely directly to that particular device which has been isolated from the network. We can search for the history and logs, including audit logs and event logs. The complete activity of the user or owner of the device is visible to us. We can see the artifacts of particular USB transfers internally for official use. We can not only connect remotely but also see the device status and how many failures have occurred within the network so far. We can see the IP address, how many times it has changed its IP address, and how many times it was connected to VPN or external VPN or internal VPN and what has been searched while on VPN. We can block the IOCs or IP addresses as well. We can block domains, hashes, SHA values, SHA-256, SHA-1, SHA-5 and MD5. Although I am not completely involved in the automation team, we do have that team and I have worked in some CERT recently. Tanium is more useful while we are in the CERT because most of the times when we are on high alert, Tanium does play a main role for that particular incident or any high case. Tanium is a simple tool and we can easily integrate it to many devices and it is a mandatory tool to secure an endpoint. It is mandatory to give any RDP connection and the tool should be present in the particular device. It is completely mandatory and it is in the policy as well.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"What I value most about Microsoft Intune is that it is a cloud-native tool and is embedded into Premium at a reasonable cost."
"I can reach devices or computers over the internet. I don't need to worry about the network connectivity between the offices. I can manage any device. That is the most important part."
"The most valuable features are the ones that make sure that the deployment is of a standard operating system and the Zero Touch deployment, which is very useful. This allows users to have an out of box experience."
"Microsoft Endpoint Manager is not expensive overall, especially for small environments."
"The Autopilot feature is the most valuable because it saves significant time on managing devices. We can ship devices globally, and users can set them up on their own. It's convenient."
"I believe that the solution is actually in Gartner's top quadrant at the moment for mobile device management."
"I would recommend Microsoft Intune to others; it is a very good and scalable solution."
"The Advanced Endpoint Analytics in Microsoft Intune has improved and helps us proactively detect and remediate anomalies in endpoints."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is very good in terms of security, especially in today's world in the age of AI."
"Some of the most useful features in IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson are the centralized device management, security policy enforcement, application management, and compliance monitoring."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has had a positive impact on my organization through mobile data cost savings."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has positively impacted my organization by being able to protect mobile devices."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is a reliable solution for device management, security, and compliance; it provides strong centralized control and helps simplify endpoint administration, and while there is room for improvement in reporting and end-user experience, it has been a valuable platform for the organization."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has positively impacted our organization by improving our security posture through effectively managing and securing mobile devices, apps, and content."
"The fast deployment and profile update features of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson have made it easier for our job and our customers' work because when it is required that an application be loaded quickly or updated, it is done quite fast compared to other MDMs."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has positively impacted my organization by enabling us to manage all our devices in one place, settle all the issues remotely through troubleshooting, and it allows the AI feature for reporting."
"It's definitely not complex, it is pretty user-friendly and it's a solid tool enterprise to use."
"I like the fact that you can create patching campaigns depending on the area of your network that you want to address first. I like the ability it has to make several campaigns that work in parallel."
"I'm not so familiar with the tool but I like the interaction of the console to the picture. Patching is the primary model I have been focusing on for the last couple of weeks. So I have created a proof of concept environment and have been checking the available features."
"For inventory purposes, it's from one of the best things on the scene, as you can get live inventory."
"The solution is scalable and helps to understand how infrastructure works. It helps to improve the health of the organization."
"The security features are very valuable."
"I like the tool's incident response and security patching."
"The insights we gain from our endpoints and the management capabilities that Tanium provides have been a boon to our operations and security."
 

Cons

"The information we receive at the device level needs improvement."
"In an upcoming release, I would like to see some kind of analytics report."
"The interface is not as modern as some competitors in terms of single pane of glass visibility across the entire landscape. It has a very Azure vibe and may not be as graphically appealing as other products."
"Reporting could be improved. It needs to be more expensive and robust."
"Microsoft Intune can be improved in terms of reporting, customization, troubleshooting visibility, and policy deployment speed in large environments; some advanced configurations can also be complex during initial setup and management."
"Microsoft needs to enhance device-level security, as sometimes when using Microsoft Intune, the device's operating system becomes stuck and requires a full uninstall to remove the Intune bug."
"There is still a gap between SCCM and Intune, especially in the reporting, inventory, and software deployment areas."
"The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports."
"One thing that could improve is making the interface and navigation more intuitive in some areas."
"The first is the administration interface, which can feel complex, especially for new administrators."
"One area IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson can be improved is that once a device is lost, I have to continue to pay for the license, which should be looked upon and configured otherwise."
"My experience with the technical support of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has not been very good."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson could be improved because I noticed that the internet cycle for mobile data lasted the whole month, whereas without this software, it lasted less than a month's cycle, usually around 15 days before users' mobile data ran out."
"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is a strong endpoint management solution, though there is room for improvement."
"Cost can also be a challenge, as this tool may come with a significant cost, particularly for organizations managing a large number of devices."
"Synchronization is a problem sometimes, and I suggest that IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should improve by making the user interface more user-friendly."
"The solution needs to improve the reporting and tracking capabilities."
"We had some issues with the solution's OS upgrade."
"The problem or challenge is a pre-sales and go-to strategy for the SMB market delivered through a channel or model. It's very convoluted and vague, which leads to some confusion about the various types of modules, and the device-to-seat cost is extremely difficult to calculate."
"The performance could improve in future releases. We have had performance issues in specialized web environments, but overall I think the problems are less than 2% of the computer systems being used."
"The solution lacks mobility."
"They could improve the UI."
"Our biggest issue with the solution is its lack of mobility."
"The main issues are the network connection because different customers have issues with their networks. It's difficult implementing this type of solution because the network is the main feature in the architecture for these types of solutions. Tanium could improve by creating some network optimization."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you're subscribing to Premium or E3, there are no additional costs for Intune, it's included."
"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."
"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."
"Microsoft's licensing is more flexible and adaptive than its competitors."
"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."
"Microsoft Intune is expensive."
"There is a license required to use this solution. However, it was part of a bundle package. Microsoft Intune is far less expensive than other solutions, such as Workspace ONE."
"Microsoft offers some licensing where it's included at no extra cost when customers are already using the licenses. In such a case, it's a really good value. If you have to buy the licensing for it, it's probably on par with other solutions. It isn't substantially more or less expensive. The great thing is that it is included in some of Microsoft's licensed packages. So, some customers don't have to spend additional money for it. Typically, most providers that support Intune do charge a management fee of some sort or some fee. Certainly, we're no exception."
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"The product's pricing differs from region to region depending on negotiations and the number of endpoints."
"The solution offers value for money."
"It is higher than some competitors in the market."
"The solution is expensive but it's a good investment."
"It's an expensive solution. It would be nice if the cost were lower."
"There is an annual license required to use this solution."
"Tanium is a more expensive solution in Latin America than some of the competitors, such as BigFix."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
31%
Retailer
24%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business191
Midsize Enterprise63
Large Enterprise187
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise16
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
 

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What needs improvement with Tanium?
While there is always room for improvement, I am pleased with Tanium.
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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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Tanium Inc Cloud, Tanium XEM
 

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