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Kandji vs Windows Autopilot comparison

 

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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

Kandji
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (43rd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (14th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (31st)
Windows Autopilot
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Kandji is 4.4%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Autopilot is 5.8%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Windows Autopilot5.8%
Kandji4.4%
Other89.8%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2795433 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Automated updates have strengthened security and save me time on daily device management
In my opinion, the best features Kandji offers are its UI, which is very clean and clear to use, not overly cluttered, allowing me to see the icon of all the different apps that I can install, and when I click on the little icon in my toolbar, it shows me any updates which I am able to install, making it very easy to use. The clean UI and ease of use definitely save me time, probably cutting the time in half for trying to figure out when to install updates myself, because the notifications are pushed to me, which is good since I want to keep my system up to date without interfering with my workflow. Kandji has impacted my organization positively by definitely increasing security because it notifies you when an update is ready to be installed, and if you do not install it within a reasonable time frame, it would automatically install it, which is good, and it probably has saved at least 30% of my time from manually having to look for updates since it just notifies me when the update is ready. Kandji's automatic installation feature ensures our team's compliance or security posture, as it makes sure we are up to date and all on the same version of a particular tool, which is very important for a technical IT team to avoid differences that might affect functionality.
ShubhamAgarwal - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior CyberSecurity Specialist at LTIMindtree
Streamlined endpoint deployment has improved configuration and security workflows
It's a great tool that provides a lot of assistance from the Windows perspective with configuration and many other things. The newest feature that came up with AI is particularly valuable. I haven't used much of Windows Autopilot as it's very new to me. It's a cloud-based technology from Microsoft for performing the setup and pre-configuration of Windows devices. The way it assists in automated setup and streamlined deployment is great. I don't see any cons as of now.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's a very easy plug-and-play solution where you can just enroll the devices and choose the features you want."
"I highly recommend Kandji to others looking into using it since I have not seen any game-breaking issues; it is highly reliable, scalable, improves security, and reduces the time individuals need to spend on system configuration for security updates."
"The solution is very stable."
"Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly."
"Windows Autopilot automates much of the setup process when delivering computers with a specific image to multiple employees simultaneously. It streamlines the configuration loading process, making it more unattended and yielding consistent results. This eliminates the need for an engineer to input data on each machine manually."
"Windows Autopilot is very stable."
"The way Windows Autopilot assists in automated setup and streamlined deployment is great."
"Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing."
"It is the only choice if you're managing Windows devices with Intune and Azure."
"The most effective feature of Windows Autopilot for managing deployments is the automation."
 

Cons

"Kandji should give open customization."
"Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly."
"If Microsoft can automatically add the license serial numbers, or have a method for us to get those serial numbers added to Windows Autopilot, apart from having to go through the device manufacturer that would greatly improve the solution."
"Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly."
"We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."
"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."
"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."
"They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Kandji, which is expensive."
"We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2."
"As far as I know, there isn't an additional cost specifically for Windows Autopilot itself. You'll need to consider the licensing fees for the software you install on the machines, such as Windows and Office. Overall, it is a valuable tool that simplifies the deployment process, making life easier for those involved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kandji?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that their pricing structure is bucket-based, requiring licenses to be bought in large groups, which is not an issue for my organization due...
What needs improvement with Kandji?
I have not been involved in the purchase process of Kandji, but I understand it is very Apple-centric and they have very recently come out with support for Windows or Android, although I do not bel...
What is your primary use case for Kandji?
My main use case for Kandji is that within my organization, I have a Mac as my work laptop, and Kandji is used for self-service platforms so that we can download tools, as well as secondly, automat...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Autopilot?
For smaller organizations, they can get it, though it would be a bit expensive.
What needs improvement with Windows Autopilot?
I think they can improve the time it takes to provide the exact solution which will assist in rectifying a particular issue. Maybe they could support other devices other than Windows, such as Mac a...
What is your primary use case for Windows Autopilot?
I work with Microsoft Sentinel, which is a Logic Apps and SIEM solution. I work with the M365 suite, including Microsoft 365 Defender, XDR, and Microsoft Sentinel. I work as a consultant with these...
 

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