Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central comparison

Ivanti and ManageEngine are both solutions in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category. Ivanti is ranked #15 with an average rating of 6.5, while ManageEngine is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.2. Ivanti holds a 3.2% mindshare in UEM, compared to ManageEngine’s 8.8% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

ManageEngine Endpoint Central and Ivanti Neurons for MDM are leading contenders in mobile device management. ManageEngine gains an edge with its attractive pricing and support satisfaction, whereas Ivanti is considered potentially superior due to its feature-rich offering.

Features: ManageEngine Endpoint Central provides integrated endpoint management, automation tools, and patch management. Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers advanced threat detection, analytics, and security-focused features.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine could improve in scalability for larger enterprises, more comprehensive threat detection, and advanced analytics. Ivanti Neurons for MDM may work on more affordable pricing, user interface simplification, and quicker initial setup.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine is appreciated for easy setup and responsive support. Ivanti focuses on proactive customer engagement and extensive documentation, aiding smooth deployment.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine is favored for competitive pricing and solid ROI, appealing to budget-conscious buyers. Ivanti commands a higher price justified by superior features and potential long-term returns.

To learn more, read our detailed Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. ManageEngine Endpoint Central Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. ManageEngine Endpoint Central

February 2026

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 26.0%, down from 33.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for MDM is 3.2%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is 8.8%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	26.0%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central	8.8%
Ivanti Neurons for MDM	3.2%
Other	62.0%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

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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MohamedElmasry

Manager, Information Technology Support at FEFundInfo

Seamless provisioning and application deployment enhance workflow, yet enhancements in asset and software spend management roles are acknowledged

The zero-touch capability where you can install all the business applications and deliver the laptop to the user, who just needs to log on to complete everything without any human intervention, are the best features in Ivanti Neurons for MDM. We have security features, patch management, compliance reports, and dashboards integrated within Ivanti.

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Mohammed-Samir

Solutions Consultant at Team Computers

Experience improves with intuitive setup and comprehensive features but needs enhancements for Apple integration

From a ManageEngine perspective, there is room for improvement regarding the Platform SSO technology introduced by Apple, which allows you to integrate your hardware with your identity providers. It used to be only a few selected ones via OIDC protocols or some other protocols, which are not necessary anymore. If a customer is already using Microsoft 365, they can integrate with any MDM for Platform SSO, which essentially hardens their device identity with the person logging in for the first time. It also helps automate enrollment and provide a zero-touch experience. Currently, while some MDM tools InTune and Jamf support this feature, ManageEngine still does not fully support Platform SSO via Microsoft or Google. I have customers using ManageEngine who are looking forward to this solution, and if ManageEngine can provide it, it would enhance the overall product value. For enterprise users, the solution needs improvement. For SMB, it is straightforward; if it is a small company of 100 to 500 users, anything below 1,000, they do not have much of a compliance or security requirement—they just want to manage their devices and push applications. Simple tasks are easier to accomplish. However, when it comes to enterprise-grade deployment, many complex configurations need to be considered, such as Wi-Fi configurations, network configurations, VPN configurations, and advanced certification deployment, such as ACME certification deployment practice introduced by Apple. These are a few things that can be improved on that side, but from a basic user perspective, if someone is in the SMB market or a company just starting off pre-IPO, without going into compliance, they typically find Zoho and ManageEngine to fit their needs. For enterprise-grade deployments, it is more than enough for Windows, but for Apple, it is still in development and not up to the mark.

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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 solution has significantly improved managing a diverse range of devices. We have observed enhancements across Android, iOS, and Windows devices."

"This product works very well for companies already using the full Microsoft suite."

"The initial setup is easy."

"Intune is a very good cloud solution for managing devices."

"The feature I find most valuable in Microsoft Intune is being able to configure policies and push them directly to mobile phones."

"Its protection policies are most valuable. It protects mobile devices as well as individual apps. It is pretty scalable, and its documentation is also pretty good. It is also pretty straightforward to deploy."

"Overall, the best features of Microsoft Intune are its ease of management and robust security protocols, which are what I value most about it and how it stands out."

"If you want to manage your mobile devices as well as your Windows 10 devices, Intune is the best option."

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"The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage."

"The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration."

"The security features in Ivanti Neurons for MDM are very effective, which is why we have been distributing it for the past 15 years."

"It's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use."

"The products are quite good when they are operational."

"The user interface is user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage."

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"The setup is pretty simple."

"ManageEngine Desktop Central is stable."

"Windows patching and inventory management are the most valuable features."

"From a sys admin point of view, it now requires less effort and time to perform these administrative tasks."

"Patch management is the most useful aspect of the product."

"ManageEngine Desktop Central has greatly improved our organization by utilizing Service Desk Plus to monitor and keep track of issues that our end users report to our Help Desk Department."

"The patch management aspect of the solution is the most valuable part for us."

"ManageEngine Endpoint Central is straightforward to use and implement."

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Cons

"Microsoft Intune needs to support out of the box Apple Managed Device and Apple Business Managed Device with zero-touch deployment capabilities, which is something competitors provide."

"Microsoft Intune has a latency response time issue. The latency has room for improvement."

"I wish Microsoft would keep up with their documentation. They make changes so quickly to these platforms that they do not update the documentation properly in a timely manner."

"Automations in Microsoft Intune can be more elaborated; KQL (Kusto Query Language) is available, but if multiple automation options were readily available, which would include PowerShell, KQL, JSON, and different interpreters like VS Code or Python readily available from Microsoft Intune, it would help administration and management much better."

"The pricing can be expensive if you are not combining it with other products."

"However, with Microsoft, it takes a lot longer, and I’m not getting quick resolutions. Sometimes, I find myself bouncing around between different support groups."

"Some customers have reported experiencing slowness when using lower versions of the Android system."

"Having a dedicated configuration server that assists in modifying the configuration service, and creating personalized structures, interfaces, and web services could enhance usability."

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"The MDM, asset management, and software spend management are areas that could have more improvement in Ivanti Neurons for MDM."

"The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that."

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."

"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."

"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti."

"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti. The test team or the testing procedures are flawed because they release new versions with numerous basic issues."

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."

"The interface is complicated and not very easy to use."

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"The product's remote access manager needs improvement."

"The way patches are pushed out and applied can use a little work as it appears the patches are pushed out and just force applied as a group, as opposed to a specific registry pattern."

"The only problem with it is that the setup isn't very intuitive."

"There are times when we have a particular software installed in our system, but we do not receive patches for it from Endpoint Central."

"ManageEngine Endpoint Central’s scalability could be improved."

"ManageEngine could be improved by giving customers an option to perform certain actions proactively. Since I was a consultant, I worked on different products and some had advantages over ManageEngine. For example, proactive remediation—you want to proactively check something on the computers and run the script. In ManageEngine, you have the option to run the script, but Intune has the option to do so proactively. ManageEngine doesn't have this. You should have the option to act proactively, not just going ahead and fixing it once it's done. Proactive remediation should be a feature."

"Usability is the main issue when comparing ManageEngine with BlackBerry RIM."

"The main issue that needs improvement is the pricing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Intune is moderately expensive. You can get the license bundled with Office 365 E3 or E5 licenses. The E5s are a bit expensive, but you get some cheaper solutions with Intune."

"The solution is cost-efficient."

"It comes with the E5 plan. We bought the E5 plan from Microsoft."

"While I can't provide insights from a business perspective, it's worth noting that the pricing may differ significantly, and the discount we received might not be reflective of standard business rates."

"We work in the charity sector, so a lot of our clients get Microsoft Premium licenses or Business Premium for free. They get ten licenses free, and a lot of our clients do not have more than ten staff members. They are getting the tool for free, so its cost is not an issue."

"There are licenses required for this solution. We enable licenses on the devices we need to manage."

"Its price is fair. It's a normal price. It isn't too expensive or too cheap."

"The pricing is good because customers are not complaining about it."

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"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"There are multiple flavors of the app. They have a distributed version for enterprises. It depends on your size. They price it on a per machine basis. 250 or 500 is probably their least amount."

"The licensing is very easy to understand and pricing is right for what you get."

"I have been using the free version and am in the stage where I have to decide if I will proceed with the paid license, or instead choose another product."

"The pricing of the product is not bad compared to the other similar solutions in the market."

"Affordable for any customer."

"We pay about $250 a year for our license."

"Compared to other products, ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a very cheap solution."

"There is a freeware version of the solution available as long as you do not breach the number of licenses and users that are dictated."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	124
Midsize Enterprise	53
Large Enterprise	167

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	3

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	25
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	35

Questions from the Community

How does Microsoft Intune compare with VMware Workspace One?

Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes ...

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What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft Intune is a great configuration management tool and has a lot of good things going for it. Here are some of...

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How does Google Cloud Identity compare with Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MobileIron UEM?

The pricing is comparable to Microsoft Intune, but Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers many features and innovation.

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What needs improvement with MobileIron UEM?

Windows devices could be improved, as we are more familiar with client-managed devices where we install the applicati...

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What is your primary use case for MobileIron UEM?

We are working with MDM requirements for major purposes alongside other products including mobile application managem...

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How to choose between ManageEngine Desktop Central and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM)?

ManageEngine Desktop Central is very easy to set up, is scalable, stable, and also has very good patch management. Wh...

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What do you like most about ManageEngine Endpoint Central?

Well, what we like is that it catch actually a lot of features constantly upgrading. So all the three maybe there the...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Endpoint Central?

I would rate the pricing as seven; it is quite expensive from my point of view for ManageEngine Endpoint Central.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management

ManageEngine Desktop Central, Desktop Central, ManageEngine Desktop Management MSP

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.

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Everywhere Work is here

Dealing with increasing demand for devices, applications and platforms?

Ivanti Neurons for MDM is your single solution to manage iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

Cloud‑based device management and security

Secure and manage endpoints running iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

Simple onboarding and provisioning process

Quickly and easily onboard devices and provision them over the air with all the apps, settings and security configurations they need.

Seamless, productive user experience

Deliver a delightful, native user experience across any device and OS while improving productivity.

Reduce the complexity and cost of endpoint management

Manage and protect any iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS, Windows and VR/XR device, from a single cloud-based solution.

Manage devices everywhere business happens

Know the devices your supply chain workers rely on are updated and in good operating condition, ready for the day’s business.

Ivanti

ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution offered by ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation. It is designed to help organizations efficiently manage and secure their endpoints from a centralized platform. Endpoint Central provides a comprehensive set of features and capabilities to streamline endpoint management and enhance security across diverse devices and operating systems.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central Features:

Device Management: Endpoint Central enables IT administrators to manage a wide range of endpoints, including desktops, laptops, servers, mobile devices, and IoT devices. It offers features such as device discovery, inventory management, configuration management, and software deployment, allowing administrators to efficiently control and monitor devices from a single console.

Patch Management: The solution helps organizations keep their endpoints up to date and protected by automating the patching process. Endpoint Central provides patch management capabilities to deploy security updates and patches to endpoints, ensuring they are patched against vulnerabilities and reducing the risk of security breaches.

Security and Compliance: Endpoint Central focuses on strengthening security measures for endpoints. It offers features such as antivirus and anti-malware protection, firewall management, encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP). These capabilities help organizations safeguard their sensitive data and adhere to industry regulations and compliance standards.

Remote Control and Troubleshooting: With remote control capabilities, Endpoint Central allows IT administrators to access and control endpoints remotely, facilitating troubleshooting and issue resolution. It enables administrators to remotely troubleshoot software or hardware problems, install applications, and provide technical support to end-users, improving efficiency and minimizing downtime

Reporting and Analytics: Endpoint Central provides comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities, offering insights into endpoint performance, security status, software usage, and compliance levels. These features help organizations assess the health and security of their endpoints, identify potential risks or issues, and make data-driven decisions for improved endpoint management.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central Benefits:

Centralized endpoint management for diverse devices.
Improved operational efficiency through automation.
Enhanced security with antivirus, firewall, encryption, and data loss prevention.
Automated patch management for timely updates and security.
Remote control and troubleshooting for efficient issue resolution.
Comprehensive reporting and analytics for insights and informed decision-making.
Scalability and flexibility to accommodate organizational growth.
Cost-effectiveness by reducing manual management efforts and security risks.

Reviews from Real Users

PeerSpot user, Sr Engineer Administrator at a university, says that "Its cross-platform capabilities and the ability to do both OS-level patching and third-party patching are valuable. It is difficult to find a software product that will do all that for you out of the box, and you don't have to do any configuration other than your initial setup. Once you do that, there is a very minimalistic approach to getting it operational. You can have it up and running within a 20-minute time span."

Park Armstrong, Chief Technical and Solution Architect at Vertigo Inc., writes that ManageEngine Endpoint Central is “Helpful for identifying and filling the gaps and meeting compliance needs, but each of their product works as an independent product and lacks integration”.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Frontier Airlines

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Strathallan School, BMI Healthcare, Comercial Kywi, First Priority Federal Credit Union, Gerab National Enterprises

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