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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)
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (20th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (5th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (13th)
Windows Autopilot
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
6th
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 May 2026, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Kandji is 4.8%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Autopilot is 5.1%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Kandji4.8%
Windows Autopilot5.1%
Other90.1%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

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SysAdmin at a recreational facilities/services company with 11-50 employees
Strong security structure has supported fast Mac and iOS administration with minimal IT effort
One area for improvement for Kandji would be having a bigger suite of applications. I noticed that some of the niche apps our data software firm needs were not in the regular library. We were able to use the custom app feature to create those apps ourselves, but I would love it if Kandji could expand the library. I also wish Kandji could lock down different ports on MacBooks based on which ones we wanted to shut down, and I hope there is an easier way to sandbox people's bring your own device devices because when we're doing SOC 2, it really wants us to sandbox things so that if someone were to take a device that is not ours, we could delete just our data off there and not theirs. An improvement needed for Kandji would be the ability to remote into devices. I would appreciate something that is really reliable for that without having to buy third-party software.
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

"Kandji has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to better assist and it allows for a better user experience, a better kind of fleet management."
"Kandji has positively impacted my organization because it was very easy to implement and manage all of our devices, especially when we manage with the ISO and SOC 2 certifications that we need for our organization."
"It's a very easy plug-and-play solution where you can just enroll the devices and choose the features you want."
"Kandji offers excellent features, including the ability to erase devices remotely without needing to be in front of the laptop."
"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."
"Kandji has positively impacted my organization by providing remote and quick support."
"The customer support is the best I have ever seen."
"Kandji has positively impacted my organization by increasing our security, reducing our resolution times, and ensuring that all employees who work from home have their computers working from day one."
"Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly."
"The way Windows Autopilot assists in automated setup and streamlined deployment is great."
"It is the only choice if you're managing Windows devices with Intune and Azure."
"Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing."
"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."
"The solution is very stable."
"The most effective feature of Windows Autopilot for managing deployments is the automation."
"Windows Autopilot is very stable."
 

Cons

"I believe Kandji can be improved by having more self-service options, as users can complete a few steps before reaching out to IT support, which will give us more context on the issue."
"One way Kandji can be improved is through pricing, as other market providers comparatively have a lower price."
"In Kandji, I see a drawback related to the remote wipe function."
"Kandji should give open customization."
"I rated Kandji an eight because the laptop needs to be connected to Wi-Fi to erase it."
"Kandji can definitely be improved by the complexity. I feel we cannot necessarily tweak the Blueprints in the ways that we need to or there are just complex one-off situations where we need more customization and more ability to run custom scripts."
"While I do not have anything specific to add about the features, I do think there is a lack of flexibility in Kandji."
"One area for improvement for Kandji would be having a bigger suite of applications."
"We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."
"Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly."
"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."
"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."
"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Kandji, which is expensive."
"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."
"We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kandji?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing experience are good. It is cheap, and we do not encounter any hassle during setup. They help us initially, and after that, we make improvements one by one unt...
What needs improvement with Kandji?
In Kandji, I see a drawback related to the remote wipe function. When we need to wipe a MacBook, sometimes the remote wipe command works, and sometimes it does not. This is a drawback because when ...
What is your primary use case for Kandji?
Kandji is used in our organization to manage all of our Mac devices. Kandji is an MDM tool which we use to manage our devices. For example, we set up our devices and directly enroll them in Kandji ...
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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