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ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
384
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (3rd), Remote Access (3rd), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
ManageEngine Mobile Device ...
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
18th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (33rd), Mobile Data Protection (12th), IoT Security (35th), Mobile Application Management (8th)
Workspace ONE UEM
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (11th), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (10th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (17th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 19.5%, down from 29.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is 1.4%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workspace ONE UEM is 8.9%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune19.5%
Workspace ONE UEM8.9%
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus1.4%
Other70.2%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
 

Featured Reviews

HA
Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack
Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance
One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.
BA
Software Engineer at Romsym Data
Great features with very good function management
Our customers are pretty happy with the product. It uploads files, creates a secure virtual compartment for corporate applications. If it's on-prem, you can use it with mobile phones or tablets that don't have access to the internet using intranet with wireless access points. That's a big plus for government institutions as it enables the management of a large fleet of devices without any outside interference. That is the most significant advantage.
Vishal Bhatia - PeerSpot reviewer
Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Effective product tracking and monitoring enhances daily operations despite needing documentation improvement
The documentation part of Workspace ONE UEM can be confusing. The documentation is not comprehensive compared to other VMware solutions or Microsoft documentation. Most people struggle to connect the dots when looking at the documentation. Even the training material and PowerPoint slide decks that trainers use are sometimes too confusing or overwhelming, with too much content but not enough clarity. The support side has recently become weaker compared to what it used to be with VMware. This is another area that needs improvement. Since working with Workspace ONE UEM from when it was AirWatch, it has improved significantly over the last five years. However, there are still some gray areas and scope for improvement, especially in documentation and workflow between different aspects of the solution.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Our main use is Intune's management of mobile devices, like Android or iPhone devices. The application performs quite well for both types. We successfully managed almost 3,000 endpoints."
"I have seen a return on investment right from the start of the tool's usage."
"We have one MDM that works with Windows, iOS, and Android."
"Microsoft Intune is a tool designed for enterprise customers to protect enterprise data from leakage or sharing."
"Microsoft Intune brings all endpoint and security management tools into one place, and for app discovery, deployment, and automatic updating, it's reliable."
"It is much easier to deploy software updates and Windows updates globally because of the cloud base, so I can manage from anywhere, making it quite convenient for me."
"Microsoft Intune impacts my organization positively by saving significant time via faster onboarding; there is no requirement for manual imaging or setup."
"The product is very useful in terms of Windows Information Protection."
"Can manage a large fleet of devices without any outside interference."
"Customer Service: Excellent customer service. Technical Support: Excellent technical support."
"The most valuable feature of VMware Workspace ONE is it provides the ability to find out the location of devices and manage end-point solutions when they are deployed, and keep them secure."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the tracking of the devices."
"The Identity component of this solution is its most valuable feature."
"For an organization like us, we have the same platform and want to manage multiple devices, and it is the best solution for us right now."
"The Organization group approach they have taken to manage both Device and Administrative access has helped in providing administrators with a way to separate devices based on business use cases."
"The antivirus and the ability to push security policies down to the device are key features."
"It helps the end users to work on the road without needing to set up all kinds of VPN connections"
 

Cons

"Reliability is something that I feel there is a tad bit of concern. The only point is that we need to sync multiple times to get something pushed through."
"Deploying an app can be a complex process due to dependencies."
"The interface can be a bit complex to set up initially, so a simpler interface would really help."
"One of the areas for improvement would be troubleshooting and reporting."
"There is room for improvement in the reporting capabilities, specifically app reporting. It is challenging to report which apps are installed on which device."
"There are areas that have room for improvement in Microsoft Intune, particularly regarding integrations."
"It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch."
"I rate Microsoft support four out of 10. Support is one area where Microsoft needs to improve a lot. I recently raised a ticket for a Microsoft Azure issue, and it took two and a half weeks for support to reply. They need to improve support across their entire catalog of products."
"Lacks a factory reset feature."
"Pricing is a limitation. I think it's on the higher side, so if it were cheaper, it would benefit more organizations."
"I'd like to see more integration capabilities in future releases."
"I would like to see technology expense management integrated into the next release. This feature would allow us to manage expenses across various workloads and services, including cloud environments and computing resources."
"The mobile device repository is somewhat difficult to manage with a large user base."
"vIDM could be improved with the multi-tenant capabilities that VMware tends to offer—features like customization branding and the integration of the app catalog based on the branding."
"The SaaS environment is not very responsive at times, so the performance can be improved in that regard."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"The app installer is something that they should really change. It creates a lot of confusion for the user."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cheaper than our company's other MDM tools."
"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."
"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."
"Microsoft Intune's costliness stems from licensing fees and the overhead associated with its management, user experience, and device remediation."
"I would rate the price a four out of ten with ten being the most expensive."
"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 price of Microsoft Intune is reasonable."
"It's bundled with Business Premium and an E3 license, which is beneficial. If you have to pay extra, it's pricey, but with the bundled package, it's acceptable. They recently increased the Business Premium pricing, which we don't appreciate. The price increase and yearly commitment are causing some problems for us."
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"In some cases, a customer may feel the solution is expensive."
"The solution can be costly when the customer is dealing with multiple platforms. If a customer is only dealing with iOS, Windows, and Android then Intune is the better choice because there are free licenses."
"I have no opinion about the pricing of the product."
"Our customers are concerned about the costs. The solution is higher than they want it to be."
"The license is paid annually."
"Currently, the product is priced at around 50 USD."
"It's an expensive tool."
"While the platform offers comprehensive solutions, it can be expensive, especially if you only need it for occasional testing and deployment."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business195
Midsize Enterprise64
Large Enterprise190
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Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise60
 

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Mobile Device Manager Plus
VMware Workspace ONE, VMware AirWatch, Workspace ONE Assist, VMware Identity Manager, Workspace ONE Access, VMware Horizon Air
 

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Sample Customers

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