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We performed a comparison between Microsoft 365 Business and Windows Autopilot based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft 365 Business vs. Windows Autopilot Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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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
"I can use it to access my data from wherever I want, which is a very good feature.""Most people are very used to working with Microsoft Office, and we can work offline as well.""Microsoft 365 Business's most important feature is mobility.""The solution is nice and straightforward.""Microsoft 365 Business is available as a SaaS product.""When trying to compare other products there are not a lot of product that can even compare with the functionality.""The solution can scale up or down easily to meet the needs of any organization.""The solution is easy to use and has good performance."

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"Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing.""Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly.""The solution is very stable."

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Cons
"The solution could improve by allowing more integration.""Outlook should tie into a backend database and everything should be done in the Outlook screen.""It's a bit complex in itself when you get into items such as security or compliance.""The diagnostics is an issue that needs to be addressed, as it cannot be seen when needed.""My main pain point concerns the licensing price, which could be lower.""The enterprise version should only contain enterprise features and not other items that aren't business-related items.""It could be more secure, but we have not really had issues with it in terms of its security.""Its price could be better."

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"They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users.""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.""We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Depending on which plan you purchase, there are a plethora of applications available to you."
  • "Compared to buying a license, it is much cheaper and a good buy."
  • "We do monthly billing, however, I'm not sure what the exact costs are. We may pay around $1,000/month. We started using the Microsoft Teams and we've started doing the conference call feature, so that's another $4 an account and we have a few accounts using that right now."
  • "USD $1,250 annually for the standard package."
  • "Pricing can vary a lot due to fluctuations in exchange rates and that is not favorable for planning."
  • "Now you can select different licenses, for example, if somebody doesn't need all of the features, it would cost $8 USD per month and if they didn't need the email application then it would cost $6 USD per month."
  • "It works out to be $12.50 per user per month."
  • "Microsoft 365 Business will be good to have if you have a large organization where you have more than 3000 employees. Other cheaper solutions, like Gmail, are easily available in the market."
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  • "We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
    Top Answer:My company places emphasis on the different licenses purchased. The company has P1 and P2 licenses from Microsoft. For certain tasks, you need a Microsoft license. There are additional costs attached… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's technical support team takes time to respond to users, making it an area of the tool's shortcomings where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly.
    Top Answer:Windows Autopilot does not have an isolated license. We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2.
    Top Answer:The product's free version needs to be more robust. They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users. There should be an… more »
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    8.3
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
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    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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    Overview

    Microsoft 365 Business is an integrated solution, bringing together the best-in-class productivity of Office 365 with advanced security and device management capabilities to help safeguard your business.

    Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices, getting them ready for productive use. You can also use Windows Autopilot to reset, repurpose and recover devices. This solution enables an IT department to achieve the above with little to no infrastructure to manage, with a process that's easy and simple.

    Sample Customers
    Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft 365 Business vs. Windows Autopilot
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft 365 Business vs. Windows Autopilot and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft 365 Business is ranked 2nd in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 240 reviews while Windows Autopilot is ranked 3rd in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 3 reviews. Microsoft 365 Business is rated 8.4, while Windows Autopilot is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft 365 Business writes "Improves productivity and allows team collaboration in organizations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows Autopilot writes "We can deploy new devices and join domains automatically by simply adding a device's serial number". Microsoft 365 Business is most compared with Google Workspace, Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Datto Workplace and Jamf Pro, whereas Windows Autopilot is most compared with Quest KACE Cloud Mobile Device Manager. See our Microsoft 365 Business vs. Windows Autopilot report.

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