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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
301
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Jamf Pro
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
3rd
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (1st)
Sophos Mobile
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 31.8%, down from 37.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jamf Pro is 10.0%, down from 14.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.4%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Intune31.8%
Jamf Pro10.0%
Sophos Mobile2.4%
Other55.800000000000004%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
 

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Pete C - PeerSpot reviewer
Customizable with a self-service portal and a good security posture
Policies enabled for self-service should have keywords attached, so that multiple search terms can direct to a single preferred result, without having to clutter the description field. The new remote support tool is still lacking features compared to other industry solutions. There is no built-in functionality for tracking changes over time for multiple devices. All patch reporting is only a current snapshot. The password management tools are fairly outdated. The web console (GUI) is slow with maddening UI/UX inconsistencies.
Ramunas Tranavicius - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a cloud solution, and you can easily scale as your needs grow."
"By using Microsoft Intune we can control which websites the users can go to and it provides a secure environment for our employees using their laptops that are having access from home. We have installed Intune to control the user's environment minimizing the chances of any hacking."
"Previously, SCCM was used as an on-premise solution for clients, but now they are moving to Microsoft Intune as a cloud solution with better security and functions."
"The best features include the management, which is quite good, and endpoints."
"With on-premises Active Directory, the main challenge was that we had no control when a user was working from home. We didn't know what exactly a user was doing and whether the AV was up to date or not. Intune provides better control of their machines."
"Autopilot is a feature I really like."
"It is quite policy-enabled, so you can build pretty much any policy to manage remote endpoints."
"The solution is easy to use, simple to understand for those new to using it, and combined with the other Microsoft products it makes for an overall good package."
"Thanks to Smart Groups and patch management, a lot of the work being done is via a hands-off approach."
"To have a zero-touch setup for the Macs and iPhones is more valuable than one can think."
"Microsoft SSO integration allows us to set up email remotely for users without them having to do anything other than entering their password."
"We have been able to successfully manage applications and inventory within our machines."
"Jamf is stable, reliable, secure and you have lots of customization options."
"It is a great tool. Its ease of use is fantastic. It is very simple, and you don't really have a high learning curve with this."
"We like the pre-stage enrollments."
"We are able to configure the laptop with the security requirements needed, default applications, and so on without touching it."
"Sophos Mobile has been rated nine out of ten for security and performance."
"I recommend Sophos Mobile to medium-sized companies."
"Sophos Mobile is efficient in threat detection."
"I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment."
"We can easily manage the devices because it's already in the cloud. For example, if any phone that belongs to the company is lost, we can easily erase the data."
"Deploying the solution is very simple and can be done in less than one hour."
"The initial setup process is straightforward and fast."
"The most significant features of Sophos Mobile include controlling user installations and managing features like the camera, which can be disabled or enabled."
 

Cons

"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."
"I would like Intune to natively support easier report generation. This improvement would enable less experienced staff to run reports more efficiently without relying on additional tools or functions."
"The biggest problem we ever have is when something goes out of date after 30 days when nobody has logged into it. We do have a problem trying to get those back online. We've been working with Microsoft to resolve that problem, but that's been the only issue that we've had in the last few years."
"I also hope the cost of Remote Help will decrease because it's a much-needed Intune function."
"I'd like some more reporting so that I don't have to delve into PowerShell and I can pull more of the local device information such as memory, apps installed, etc. It would be nice to be able to see the apps that are present there but might not be managed. For example, if they installed 7Zip, it could report that back via an installed program or feature to see what was currently installed."
"The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports. For example, Windows Autopilot isn't working well in cases where the computers don't have a good internet connection. Then the option is not good enough."
"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."
"The solution could improve its flexibility."
"The cheaper Jamf School is also a product that has been acquired and decked out to meet more educational needs for a good price. Some features of Jamf School aren't (yet?) available in Jamf Pro and for educational users/customers of Jamf Pro, it would beneficial to have these available in the Pro version too."
"The patch management needs improvement in Jamf Pro."
"I think it would be best if Jamf had support tiers."
"The patch management is not automated in any way, and you have to do a lot of manual work to upload the current version of applications."
"A more modern UI in the next release will make the product absolutely perfect."
"The integrated patch feature is good but needs some tweaking."
"I would like to see improved integration of some of the additional tools that users create within Jamf itself."
"Technical support is in need of improvement."
"It could be more secure."
"I suggest improving the user interface at the admin level. Currently, it could be much better."
"The setup should be made easier."
"The application might have issues with other software."
"We would like to see graphics showing the use of each device."
"The product does not work well in iOS."
"There's a need for better protection against hackers trying to access key accounts such as bank accounts."
"Our support reps are based in the Philippines, and it's hard to connect with them sometimes. It took me about two months to resolve my issue, so it wasn't a good experience."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"Intune comes with the licensing that is common for large organizations. However, Microsoft has recently released many add-ons that are very expensive, especially for large organizations or corporations."
"With our standard E5 agreement with Microsoft, there have been no pricing concerns. Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs."
"There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."
"Intune is inexpensive. It also comes bundled in some Office 365 licenses, so you can choose to purchase it separately or as a package."
"I would rate the price a four out of ten with ten being the most expensive."
"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."
"Jamf Pro is on the expensive side and could be slightly cheaper."
"Don’t go into a sales call without knowing all the details of your system because Jamf has a ton of tools outside of Jamf Pro to offer and knowing them ahead of time is a must."
"The price of this solution is a bit high but it is worth the money for the features. There is an annual license for the use of this solution."
"Jamf is quite up there. It wasn't the cheapest solution, but it's reasonable. Apigee was cheaper than Jamf."
"The setup is pricey upfront for support and setup."
"The cost of this solution is expensive but worth it."
"The price of a training pass for five people was $18,000 USD."
"I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server."
"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."
"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
10%
Consumer Goods Company
8%
Printing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business116
Midsize Enterprise46
Large Enterprise152
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise39
Large Enterprise61
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Large Enterprise4
 

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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.
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...
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...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
JAMF Software Casper Suite
Mobile Control
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's
VIST Bank
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