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Microsoft 365 Business vs Windows Autopilot comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 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 365 Business
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
246
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (11th)
Windows Autopilot
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 7.0%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Autopilot is 5.7%, up from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft 365 Business7.0%
Windows Autopilot5.7%
Other87.3%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2587098 - PeerSpot reviewer
Interconnectedness of tools boosts workflow efficiency but can improve on speed for larger files
One of the best features of Microsoft 365 Business is the interconnectivity; if I'm making a chart in Excel, I can paste it as a link on a PowerPoint. If there are any changes in the Excel data, when I update the link, that automatically gets changed in the PowerPoint. The interconnectedness with Excel and PowerPoint is a good feature. Using Teams helps our team's productivity because rather than having to make a proper chart again, if I am reviewing someone else's work and I find a mistake, I'll just do it in Excel and it automatically gets updated in the PPT. In Microsoft Teams, we can communicate with other team members by pinging them. We don't need to call and say what needs to be done. We can just share a screenshot, and we can share our files as well. Microsoft 365 Business has positively impacted our business because it's not a choice; it's something we need to comply with. It has become an industry standard, and the client always expects us to work with this kind of tool.
Mark-Morris - PeerSpot reviewer
Automated enrollment streamlines device management with a helpful self-deploying mode
We use Windows Autopilot for enrolling devices into Intune I work for a Microsoft Gold Partner. We use Windows Autopilot to determine under what circumstances we recommend using Jamf and when to recommend using Intune. It is an automated way of enrolling devices, which streamlines the process.…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I rate Microsoft 365 Business a 10 out of 10."
"It is definitely user-friendly, and I like the flexibility."
"Microsoft 365 Business includes SharePoint which is a really good tool. Plus, there are so many apps that you can integrate with this solution."
"The solution is stable and easy to use."
"The best thing about 365 Business is its availability."
"The feature that I have found most valuable is the ability to work everywhere on every kind of device, because I'm a Mac addict and actually it's quite good on the Mac."
"The solution is easy to use."
"It's great that one user can log onto many different devices."
"Windows Autopilot is very stable."
"The most valuable aspect of Windows Autopilot is its automation features, which allow preset regulations and configurations."
"The most effective feature of Windows Autopilot for managing deployments is the automation."
"The solution is very stable."
"It is the only choice if you're managing Windows devices with Intune and Azure."
"Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly."
"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."
 

Cons

"I would like to see cheaper licensing fees."
"The solution could improve by being more secure."
"365 Business' workflow should be better integrated into our current ERP systems. We are running two different ERP systems that are integrated, so it would make sense in the future to have those systems integrated into a content management workflow system."
"The downside of Microsoft 365 Business stems from the fact that it is a bit of a pricey product."
"I would like to be able to connect Power BI to data sources easily."
"Integration between Excel and the SQL Server could work more efficiently."
"The pricing for Microsoft 365 is too high, and quality-wise, it does not meet high standards."
"It would be nice if we had the option to open a document even if it was created with another application."
"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."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool’s licensing and pricing are interconnected. There are different levels of licensing."
"We have an enterprise license."
"I have heard the solution is a little expensive and there is a licence needed."
"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."
"It's an expensive solution."
"We have an enterprise license, and we get some price off for that. Its price could be better for companies that are not using it massively."
"The licenses are available for a fair price."
"The licenses could be cheaper."
"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
Performing Arts
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business111
Midsize Enterprise44
Large Enterprise100
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
I have no idea about the pricing of Microsoft 365 Business, since I'm not the party concerned.
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
I don't have knowledge about the benefits of Advanced Threat Protection within Microsoft 365 Business, such as the Defender, because I think we don't have that. Currently, I can't think of anything...
What do you like most about Windows Autopilot?
Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Autopilot?
Windows Autopilot is quite expensive. I would rate the price an eight out of ten, as it is a characteristic of Microsoft products.
What needs improvement with Windows Autopilot?
Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly.
 

Also Known As

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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