Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security vs Microsoft Intune comparison

Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security vs. Microsoft Intune

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Enterprise Mobili...

Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

16th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Intune

Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

277

Ranking in other categories

Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 33.2%, down from 37.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Majid-Ali

Director Infrastructure Services at Innolytix Pakistan Pvt Ltd

Integrates well with products that fall under the same brand name, but the licensing model needs improvement

Since Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security needs to deal with the competition from VMware and Ivanti, I visited PeerSpot's website to see how Microsoft can compete with its competitors. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security lacks some remote-related features that VMware offers its users. In the future, Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security should offer some remote-related features that VMware offers to its users. Microsoft outsources the support services to some of its partners who need to understand that the modern-day users of the product don't live in the 2000s, where they want someone to ask if they have restarted the router or not. There are certain shortcomings in the licensing model of the product where improvements are required. There is no simple licensing model where my company can suggest our customers purchase a plan that includes every feature in the tool.

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AkashKamble

Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24

Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license

The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.

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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

"The product is centralized and we can use it for security purposes."

"A good feature that is present is MAM or Mobile Application Management. We can deploy this feature on the device, which is not managed by the organization. If I apply some security configuration on a personal device, the user would be really disappointed. What we do instead is that we give all access to the applications related to corporate and ask the users to use the application. We secure the application by putting the security features on the applications and not on the users' devices. This way, the users are happy, and we also meet our company's compliance standards. Then, everyone is happy."

"The solution is very good at securing files. For example, if I forward a secure document, it's blocked from others, as I can send it with restrictions in relation to who can open it."

"Microsoft Mobility and EMS include Intune for Mobility, which provides mobile device management and mobile application management. With mobile device management, you can control the entire device in an organization."

"The solution is scalable."

"You can scale the solution up or down by department."

"I am very happy with it currently."

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

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"It's easy to manage and easy to configure."

"I like the tool's integration with Apple. Anyone who creates an ID in Intune will get an Apple ID."

"We are a remote company, and the product helps us manage the global endpoints. It helps us natively manage the endpoints in the cloud from anywhere."

"Intune's most valuable feature is its centralized management capability."

"I particularly appreciate the administration and security features, which can be deployed easily."

"The management control feature is the most valuable."

"It works well if you have a Microsoft environment."

"The automatic patching is the most valuable feature of Intune."

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Cons

"Sometimes the application gets hung or restarts multiple times in the background, consuming battery life."

"Microsoft's feature management is based on licenses. Microsoft follows ethical licensing and hence do not restrict the use of it."

"Technical support could be improved. Sometimes they use a third party that's not so knowledgeable in the product and that can slow down things a bit."

"Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is expensive."

"We did the deployment with the help of Microsoft's consultants. But sometimes, we found it difficult to educate the application developers to integrate."

"The licensing can be messy at times."

"The auditing and reporting could be updated and upgraded. I would like to see light applications because they consume a lot of the device's memory at present."

"The licensing is quite expensive."

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"Intune's privilege management feature, while beneficial, is less intuitive than other Intune features, making it challenging to use."

"Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation."

"The interoperability or communication with a different platform can be better. It is a two-way street. It is not only about Microsoft. The other platforms also have to be willing to share some information, but that absolutely can be improved."

"At this time, I do not have any areas for improvement. I have heard about some downtime, but I am not in the local IT team."

"The scalability could be improved, and like most other MDM products, Intune is good but not 100% there yet."

"Historically, Group Policy has simplified the management of various items, such as printer and drive mappings and while Intune offers workarounds, it lacks native support for these functionalities."

"Sometimes, customers compare it with AirWatch, but the concept of Intune is different from other solutions. It's an application management app. It gets a bit difficult to explain it to customers, but it's not a product limitation. It takes a presale document or presentation to explain it to customers."

"A more incisive reporting tool with automated progress updates and graphical representation would be beneficial, as the current manual method lacks efficiency and visual clarity."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The increase in the prices of the product might not be the actual problem, but things become complex with some new plans that were introduced by Microsoft recently."

"The solution is cost-effective."

"We have to pay 10 dollars per user. I would rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."

"I would rate pricing at eight out of ten. It is a bit higher because of the security features that Microsoft provides."

"It is average. Some of the costs are quite high depending on what the customer currently uses, but overall, it is not bad. I would not say that I would not recommend Intune based on the cost. I definitely would, but they can definitely improve on the cost. So overall, its cost is not bad."

"If you ask the accountant or the finance department, they'll tell you that it is way too expensive, but when I look at the cost and compare it with the value you actually get, it's more than fair."

"Microsoft Intune has a user-based subscription model. You can go for a monthly or a yearly payment."

"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."

"I don't have any problem as far as cost is concerned. It is bundled with our license."

"Microsoft Intune is not cost-effective as a standalone product."

"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."

"Microsoft Intune is moderately priced. There is a monthly license required to use the solution and it is approximately eight dollars per month."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Pharma/Biotech Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security?

It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security?

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security?

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Also Known As

Enterprise Mobility + Security E3, Enterprise Mobility + Security E5, MS Enterprise Mobility + Security

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Overview

Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) is the only comprehensive solution designed to help manage and protect users, devices, apps, and data in a mobile-first, cloud-first world.

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Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

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Sample Customers

Mars, Whole Foods, Land O'Lakes, Dow

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security vs. Microsoft Intune