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Updated on Jul 10, 2022

We performed a comparison between Microsoft Intune and MobileIron UEM based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.

  • Ease of Deployment: Some users of both solutions say that their initial setup is straightforward, while others say it is complex.
  • Features: Reviewers of both products are happy with their stability and scalability.

    Microsoft Intune users like how they can centrally manage their security policies with it and praise its auto-pilot feature. Several users mention that they would like better reporting tools.

    MobileIron users say it is feature-rich with good tunneling and enterprise integration but that its user interface needs enhancement.
  • Pricing: Reviewers of both solutions give mixed reviews for their pricing. Some users of both solutions feel that they are expensive products.
  • ROI: Microsoft Intune reviewers report seeing an impressive ROI. In contrast, MobileIron UEM reviewers say they have not seen an ROI.
  • Service and Support: Some Microsoft Intune users say that the technical support needs to improve. Most MobileIron users are satisfied with the level of support they receive.

Comparison Results: Microsoft Intune has an edge in this comparison. It is a high performing product with a proven ROI. MobileIron does come out on top in the Support category, however.

To learn more, read our detailed Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. Microsoft Intune Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Q&A Highlights
Question: What are the differences between MobileIron UEM and Microsoft Intune?
Answer: MobileIron UEM and Microsoft Intune are both Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions, but they have differences: Vendor: MobileIron is a dedicated UEM provider, while Microsoft Intune is part of the Microsoft 365 suite. Integration: Intune integrates seamlessly with Microsoft's productivity and security tools, while MobileIron offers flexibility to work with various ecosystems. Ecosystem: Intune primarily targets Windows and Microsoft-centric environments, whereas MobileIron supports a broader range of platforms, including iOS and Android. Features: Intune offers extensive app management and security features for Microsoft apps, while MobileIron may provide more robust cross-platform security and app management capabilities. Pricing: Pricing structures differ; Intune may be bundled with Microsoft 365, while MobileIron's pricing varies based on features and platform support.
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Pros
"The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration.""The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage.""It's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use.""The company provides great customer service.""The user interface is user-friendly."

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"The biggest benefits of Intune are the ability to push changes and the added security. When we moved forward with Defender, we onboarded all those machines automatically. That helps dramatically. For a while, we were left with machines that weren't protected. We could see where people had done things they shouldn't have done, and Defender saved our skins a few times. It didn't happen a lot, but it happened enough that it made us glad we made that decision.""The most valuable features are the ones that make sure that the deployment is of a standard operating system and the Zero Touch deployment, which is very useful. This allows users to have an out of box experience.""We can manage and standardize security across your environment, identify problems, receive alerts, and so on. That's its purpose, and that's also why it's so good.""We have a BYOD policy, and this solution helps us manage our devices.""For our office workers who are not based in Norway, when we order the PC, we can do some of the settings for them. These are standardized settings. We can set them up exactly as they are in Norway so that they're the same.""While Microsoft Intune boasts a wide range of features, its user-friendliness and bundled licensing cost are key considerations for me.""We already use a lot of Microsoft products in our company, and therefore, it made sense to also use this product.""With on-premises Active Directory, the main challenge was that we had no control when a user was working from home. We didn't know what exactly a user was doing and whether the AV was up to date or not. Intune provides better control of their machines."

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Cons
"The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that.""We would like the initial setup to be simpler.""UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated.""MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices.""The interface is complicated and not very easy to use."

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"There are a couple of issues with stability.""Technical support is not that great.""The reporting is subpar. That's the only issue we have with Intune. We use another solution for that purpose.""The solution could improve its flexibility.""There's quite a lot of development that they can do within their Intune dashboard. I think there are too many lines hyperlinked to move you around. Others, in contrast, give you a simple dashboard and an intuitive administrative walkthrough.""They need to add more group policies. Intune currently does not have many group policies that you can deploy. Its reporting, which is very limited at the moment, also needs improvement. It will be great if they can add report customization. Its stability needs to be improved. Sometimes, when you register a device in Intune, it doesn't show up instantly on the engine portal on the admin side. They need to provide better support for complicated issues. They also have a long turnaround time.""There are items that require improvements. One is the controls from iOS.""Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."
  • "The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."
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  • "Consider the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite rather than choosing specific sub-components, e.g. only Microsoft Intune."
  • "There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."
  • "Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."
  • "The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."
  • "I have no comment on pricing of the solution."
  • "The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."
  • "For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."
  • "The price of Intune is included with the license for Office 365, so we don't have to pay anything extra for it."
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    Answers from the Community
    Lahcen Belouahri
    Avigayil Henderson - PeerSpot reviewerAvigayil Henderson
    User

    Hello Lahcen,  I am posting this comment on behalf of one of our site users who is the Head of Infrastructure at his company. He says: One of the key differences is MobileIron is much more mature than Intune in some aspects. So you have much more granular controls in MobileIron if you need to. Microsoft Intune on the other hand is easier to use in my opinion and has most features that most organization needs. If you already have a Microsoft 365 Tenant or intend to have one, Microsoft Intune is really a no-brainer. Unless you need those super granular controls that only MobileIron or Airwatch has, you will want to keep Intune. Intune is much faster and easier to deploy if you know the solution well. I typically need 1 week to configure everything in a Tenant to manage IOS & Windows devices as long as the requirements are fixed before I start the configuration. There are not many Intune experts out there but it’s not that difficult to learn either. MobileIron is a much more complicated solution and has been adopted from an on-prem solution to start with so it has its legacies limitation too. Microsoft Intune started on the cloud right from the start so it does not have such issues.









    Ronald Chavez - PeerSpot reviewerRonald Chavez
    User

    The MobileIron UEM solution is now Ivanti and is divided into 3 areas: Client Management (EndPoint)-Mobile Management (MDM) and Desktop or workspace customization. Microsoft solutions are Defender Endpoint - Microsoft Intune (MDM and MAM). The advantage, if they are Windows, is because the Defender antivirus is managed in Defender EndPoint and the management or control of Android or Windows devices and application deployment With Intune; It is also complemented with Office 365. I hope to be helpful. https://www.ivanti.com/es/lp/uem/reports/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-uem



    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration.
    Top Answer:The price of MobileIron UEM is very good. I rate the price for MobileIron UEM a five out of five.
    Top Answer:MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices.
    Top Answer:Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes it easy to control security and manage the usage of mobile apps when you have a… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Intune is a great configuration management tool and has a lot of good things going for it. Here are some of the things I like about it Pros: Protected productivity: Intune gives you the… more »
    Top Answer: Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also access to both Microsoft’s user community as well as around-the-clock customer… more »
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    Also Known As
    MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management
    Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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    Overview

    Everywhere Work is here

    Dealing with increasing demand for devices, applications and platforms?

    Ivanti Neurons for MDM is your single solution to manage iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

    Cloud‑based device management and security

    Secure and manage endpoints running iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

    Simple onboarding and provisioning process

    Quickly and easily onboard devices and provision them over the air with all the apps, settings and security configurations they need.

    Seamless, productive user experience

    Deliver a delightful, native user experience across any device and OS while improving productivity.

    Reduce the complexity and cost of endpoint management

    Manage and protect any iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS, Windows and VR/XR device, from a single cloud-based solution.

    Manage devices everywhere business happens

    Know the devices your supply chain workers rely on are updated and in good operating condition, ready for the day’s business.

    Microsoft Intune is a comprehensive cloud-based service that allows you to remotely manage mobile devices and mobile applications without worrying about the security of your organization’s data. Device and app management can be used on company-owned devices as well as personal devices.

    In an increasingly mobile workforce, Microsoft Intune keeps your sensitive data safe while on the move. Microsoft Intune makes it possible for your team members to work anywhere using their mobile devices. Microsoft Intune provides both the flexibility and the control needed for securing all your data on the cloud, no matter where the device with the data is located.

    Microsoft Intune Device Management Key Features

    With Microsoft Intune Device Management you can:

    • Ensure devices and apps are compliant with your security requirements.
    • Rapidly deploy and authenticate apps on all company devices.
    • Remotely access devices to troubleshoot issues or to remove data from them.
    • Generate reports for all devices in the system.
    • Monitor the way users access and share information to protect company information.
    • Set rules and configure settings on personal and organization-owned devices to access data and networks.
    • Create user groups and device groups, allowing you to rapidly access many users and devices simultaneously.

    Mobile Application Management

    Mobile application management in Intune is designed to protect your organization’s data at the application level.

    With Microsoft Intune Application Management you can:

    • Configure apps to run with specific settings enabled.
    • Update existing apps that are already on the device.
    • See reports on which apps are used and monitor their usage.
    • Selectively wipe organization data from apps.
    • Add mobile apps to user groups and devices.

    As part of Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, Intune integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for access control and with Azure Information Protection for data protection. It also integrates with Microsoft 365 Applications.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Intune stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its ability to secure all devices under its management and the flexibility that the solution offers its users.

    A computing services manager notes, "Its security is most valuable. It gives us a way to secure devices, not only those that are steady. We do have a few tablets and other devices, and it is a way for us to secure these devices and manage them. We know they're out there and what's their status. We can manage their life cycle and verify that they're updated properly."

    The head of IT engineering at a financial services company writes, "The one feature we find most useful is the Mobile Application Manager. There are two types: we have the complete MDM and the Mobile Application Manager (MAM). We don't give our users phones, it is their own personal phone, and we need to allow them to have access to the company details on their phone. We need to create a balance between their own personal data and the company data. We deploy the Mobile Application Manager for them so that we won't be able to interfere with their own personal data."

    Sample Customers
    Frontier Airlines
    Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization22%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government9%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization23%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise31%
    Large Enterprise51%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. Microsoft Intune
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    Ivanti Neurons for MDM is ranked 5th in UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) with 5 reviews while Microsoft Intune is ranked 1st in UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) with 156 reviews. Ivanti Neurons for MDM is rated 7.4, while Microsoft Intune is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ivanti Neurons for MDM writes "Easy to use and offers good control but needs to have better technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Intune writes "We can manage all aspects of our devices from a single console, easy to scale, and quick to deploy". Ivanti Neurons for MDM is most compared with VMware Workspace ONE, Jamf Pro, Ivanti Avalanche, IBM MaaS360 and ManageEngine Endpoint Central, whereas Microsoft Intune is most compared with Jamf Pro, VMware Workspace ONE, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, SOTI MobiControl and Sophos Mobile. See our Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. Microsoft Intune report.

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