Ivanti Avalanche vs Sophos Mobile comparison

Ivanti and Sophos are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Ivanti is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0, while Sophos is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3. Ivanti holds a 0.6% mindshare in EMM, compared to Sophos’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Sophos Mobile and Ivanti Avalanche are both competitive mobile device management solutions. Sophos Mobile has an upper hand in pricing and support, while Ivanti Avalanche is favored for its extensive features.

Features: Sophos Mobile offers robust security features, easy integration with existing IT infrastructure, and reliable customer support. Ivanti Avalanche provides comprehensive device management capabilities, advanced analytics tools, and extensive feature set.

Room for Improvement: Sophos Mobile could improve its reporting tools, speed up technical support response times, and enhance user experience. Ivanti Avalanche needs to enhance user-friendliness, offer a more intuitive configuration process, and simplify its interface complexity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos Mobile is known for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer service. Ivanti Avalanche provides a powerful deployment model but is more complex, leading to longer setup times, though its customer service is highly responsive.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos Mobile is cost-effective with a quick return on investment. Ivanti Avalanche, although more expensive, offers substantial long-term ROI through its advanced functionalities, justifying its higher cost.

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Ivanti Avalanche vs. Sophos Mobile

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 31.3%, down from 36.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Avalanche is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.3%, up from 2.1% 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	31.3%
Sophos Mobile	2.3%
Ivanti Avalanche	0.6%
Other	65.8%

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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Nathan Piratheepan

Chief Technology Officer at Lane Clark & Peacock LLP

Offers scalability and ability to create granular policies

It is a very easy-to-manage and granular policy-based solution. Policies that you can create per device per user behavior are the most valuable feature In future releases, I would like to see more automation or bringing in AI into to understand device behavior. I have been using it for five…

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Ramunas Tranavicius

IT Architect, IT Security Expert, Owner at avilura uab

Provides effective mobile security for small companies yet needs a clearer user interface and better support

We provide services to small companies with ten to fifty clients. It is important for us, as we operate as an IT company and system integrator, to deploy solutions like Sophos Mobile for mobile security and device management The features that stand out for maintaining mobile security are…

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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 navigation, the keys, and the settings are easy to find. It is easy to understand."

"Autopilot is the most valuable feature."

"Among the most valuable features are the Company Portal that is built into Intune, and the update rings so that we can manage what types of future updates the devices get."

"The most valuable feature for us is the security, including risk analysis and patch management."

"While Microsoft Intune boasts a wide range of features, its user-friendliness and bundled licensing cost are key considerations for me."

"Microsoft Intune is very stable due to its cloud-based infrastructure and its reliability in performance."

"We like Intune's Autopilot functionality, which enables one-touch deployment. Dynamic grouping is another feature we find valuable working in academia. We have people in buckets based on their roles in the university, such as faculty, staff, alum, or grad. Sometimes, they will fit into multiple places, and dynamic grouping helps with that."

"Intune has automated the deployment of patches and applications, which is more efficient and easier."

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"It is a very easy-to-manage and granular policy-based solution. Policies that you can create per device per user behavior are the most valuable feature."

"The solution is easy to work with. I like its stability and flexibility."

"The most valuable features of the Ivanti Avalanche are the remote control and the file transfer."

"Installing the packages remotely and remote control are the most valuable features. There are around 100 pieces or devices, and the only way to send a package to a device is by connecting to the PC and then manually sending the package. By using Avalanche, we can send a package to all devices with one click. It is very stable and easy to use. Their technical support is also very good. We have implemented this solution for our clients, and they are satisfied with this solution. It does what it is meant to do."

"The terminal remediation feature is valuable."

"The most useful feature of Avalanche is remote control — especially the ability to remotely install packages to many devices all at once. When the client has, for example, 100 devices needing updates, it would take far too long to update each device individually. But with Avalanche, we just connect to all the devices through the PC and send the updates out with one click."

"The utmost importance lies in mobile security and its performance."

"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."

"Sophos can block the Wi-Fi connection on a mobile device. That's one feature we wanted, but the main thing is the ability to disable the device if it's lost or stolen. We need to shut down PayPal, so it can't be used to make unauthorized purchases."

"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."

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

"The most effective features for device security are the policy and management capabilities."

"The security features work well."

"One of the most valuable features of Sophos Mobile is the Wifi password."

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Cons

"Microsoft Intune's app deployment presents challenges for non-MSI and non-store apps, particularly EXEs, requiring the use of a Win32 wrapper tool and adding overhead to the process."

"The security features should be improved."

"Some enrollment features could be improved."

"Reporting needs to be better. Sometimes, it is way too slow, and it is not even accurate."

"I have experienced downtime, bugs, and glitches. I rate it a seven because when we have bugs or instability in Microsoft Intune, we need to wait for the backend from Microsoft Intune to resolve issues and we can't deliver solutions to clients because we need to wait for action plans and related processes."

"There is room for improvement in integration and security as well."

"There are a lot of updates happening on Microsoft."

"At the moment, we need more flexibility. We have some offices migrating to Windows 11 remotely. Sometimes, it is difficult to manage image installation because we have to collect some information before starting image deployment. Currently, Intune cannot collect the information needed for deploying new images."

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"There is a lack of flexibility."

"Because our clients are all very satisfied with Ivanti from their side, there is little I can say about room for improvement. However, I think that to stay competitive with other solutions offering a similiar solution, Ivanti could look into making their products more affordable."

"In future releases, I would like to see more automation or bringing in AI into to understand device behavior."

"The solution can improve by adding a kiosk mode option to the devices."

"Its price could be improved. It could be cheaper. I would like to see a better approach for Android and an easy way to send packages and manage devices."

"The tool's stability could be better."

"The features of Sophos Mobile could improve. The way the system works together could be better. Additionally, the integration with other Sophos products could improve."

"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."

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

"I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile."

"We have experienced issues in updating iOS devices when we set a minimum version requirement policy, and we do not have the option to force automatic installation. This means that the device must be supervised in order for updates to be applied, which we would like to see improved."

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

"To manage the Apple devices is not that straightforward there are a lot of features the other third parties solutions are offering which Sophos Mobile is not."

"We would like to see graphics showing the use of each device."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing needs improvement."

"The E5 license is expensive."

"Pricing can be improved."

"There is a license needed for this solution and it is either included in one of the enterprise license agreements. Microsoft licensing is a mathematical institute, it could be quite complex. We tend to ask specialized organizations to research what the most profitable way it would be for us to use licenses in the organizations."

"Intune is cost-effective as it is included in some of the Office 365 packages."

"It is not expensive."

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

"The solution is cost-efficient."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"Although the solution is a bit costly in my opinion, for customers who really need this solution, Ivanti Avalanche is worth it."

"Other than the standard licensing fee, there aren't any additional or hidden costs, although I believe Avalanche could be made more affordable in general."

"The license is based on assets. I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"It is expensive. Its price could be cheaper."

"You will need to purchase licenses for each device."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

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

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

"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

18%

Healthcare Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

10%

Consumer Goods Company

Comms Service Provider

Printing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	116
Midsize Enterprise	46
Large Enterprise	152

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Large Enterprise	4

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What do you like most about Ivanti Avalanche?

It is a very easy-to-manage and granular policy-based solution. Policies that you can create per device per user be...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ivanti Avalanche?

The license is based on assets. I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. ...

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What needs improvement with Ivanti Avalanche?

In future releases, I would like to see more automation or bringing in AI into to understand device behavior.

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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 find the licensing cost of Sophos Mobile to be somewhat expensive, rating it a four out of ten. There are also addi...

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What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?

The support for Sophos Mobile ( /products/sophos-mobile-reviews ) could be better. I also believe the portal itself r...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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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

Avalanche is rooted in managing the mobile computers that drive the supply chain. As those devices have evolved, Avalanche has continued to keep pace. So, whether you have legacy Windows CE devices deployed in your warehouse, or are looking to extend mobility to the showroom with today’s latest Android and iOS devices, Avalanche can manage them all.

Ivanti

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.

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