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Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security vs SOTI MobiControl comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 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 Intune
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
377
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (1st), Remote Access (2nd), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Microsoft Enterprise Mobili...
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SOTI MobiControl
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (9th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 21.1%, down from 32.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is 1.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SOTI MobiControl is 4.6%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune21.1%
SOTI MobiControl4.6%
Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security1.9%
Other72.4%
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.
Robert Veprek - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant for Licensing and Sales at AutoCont CZ a. s.
Have experienced inconsistent support while maintaining strong outcomes in complex projects
My biggest advantage with Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is that I have really deep knowledge about Microsoft licenses, allowing me to offer our customers some non-usual configurations or special offers because I have experience working in Microsoft and many contacts, helping us to provide the best conditions for long-time contracts. The installation of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is quite easy. Azure Active Directory Premium helps to manage user access and security; it's the basis of our communication and our project, as it's essential for all security for our customers. Features within Microsoft Intune such as MDM and MAM help to protect data in general. Intune is a general tool for mobility management and device and user management.
Shailesh S. Moogi - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Manager Presales & Training at QodeNext India Private Limited
Has improved mobile device management through features such as geofencing, firmware upgrades, and centralized control
One of the best features of SOTI MobiControl is that it is one of the oldest MDM solutions available. There are many features such as geofencing with map integration, APK upgrade, firmware upgrade, and it provides battery status, device status, and more. SOTI MobiControl impacts organizations positively because customers want an application MDM solution for managing their mobile devices from a central control. They have given good feedback and were happy with the solution.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"While Microsoft Intune boasts a wide range of features, its user-friendliness and bundled licensing cost are key considerations for me."
"The initial setup is easy."
"Autopilot is a great feature. Most users are looking for a zero-touch deployment."
"The ability to manage devices over the cloud is a big benefit, as devices now receive updates regardless of location."
"I rate Intune 10 out of 10."
"Microsoft Intune is a cost-saving solution, reducing IT department workload and allowing for faster device provisioning compared to traditional methods."
"One of the biggest advantages of Microsoft Intune is that it brings the management of Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and even Linux under a single pane of glass."
"The features I found most valuable in Intune are its user visibility and troubleshooting options."
"You can scale the solution up or down by department."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"The product is centralized and we can use it for security purposes."
"The best advantage of the product is that it provides an all-in-one solution."
"The solution offers excellent documentation that is easily available online."
"I am very happy with it currently."
"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 Enterprise Mobility + Security is a basic part of all of our projects because it's a very important basis for any customer wanting to set up Microsoft technology, as they need to manage all users and devices on a security basis."
"It is very reliable, and their support is excellent."
"We are a solution provider, and we recommend the SOTI solution each time we have a request."
"We use the Lockdown Kiosk Mode feature on all of our devices. We use that so that the operators can't change any settings in the background, and so that the applications they run are immediately available to them. It's a good feature."
"The most valuable feature of SOTI MobiControl is the feature to control what software is on the equipment that is authorized."
"One of the most valuable features is the ability to deploy apps on the fly. We're able to update and deploy new applications, directly from the cloud. That's been a huge feature for us. Instead of putting hands on each of these devices - and we're talking thousands of devices - we can manage it all from the backend."
"The menu is very user-friendly, and SOTI helps manage special purpose devices for security."
"The admin part, where I'm adding users, is not too bad. It's easy enough to use."
"The keywords menu is better than other MDM. They have an Out of Contact policy, which other MDMs don't have."
 

Cons

"When I started learning Microsoft Intune, I struggled because it was not straightforward; everything is in forms and it takes time to understand. The UI is extremely bad; it has a lot of overlapping elements and is confusing in many senses."
"The platform is incredibly slow and could be more responsive. Specifically, when making changes to security policies, I would like to see those changes take effect more quickly."
"Intune could be improved by organizing different solutions, like Defender and Sentinel, into a single package. This would allow us to focus on security while Microsoft manages other areas. Having a unified solution would drive better management of various sectors. Although the Intune user experience is good, we should continue enhancing it."
"The mobile management is good for iPhone and iPad, but the Apple Mac management needs improvement. That is probably because Microsoft does not have low-level access to Apple Mac hardware. If you are doing basic things, it is okay, but if you want to image Apple Macs and do things like that, then Jamf is much better."
"Intune has all the features enabled for Windows devices but needs to be improved on iOS and Apple devices."
"Intune should support platforms other than Windows. We have encountered several limitations, especially when handling iOS devices."
"Every day, we see a new feature that we want to apply, but what will be great for Intune is to be able to deploy apps in a simple fashion."
"The solution could be improved by the opportunity to connect third-party application databases, such as Chocolatey or another setup store, to Intune."
"The licensing is quite expensive."
"They should improve dedicated solutions because they offer everything, but you always end up missing something."
"The auditing and reporting could be updated and upgraded."
"Microsoft's feature management is based on licenses. Microsoft follows ethical licensing and hence do not restrict the use of it."
"The licensing can be messy at times."
"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."
"Its performance needs enhancement."
"The technical support from Microsoft could be better."
"Reporting could be better. When I try to run a report, it doesn't have a filter or even a feature where I can choose what I have in the report. That's been a struggle since the first time I used it so I just don't touch it anymore."
"SOTI MobiControl is very good for Android and Windows, but it should add a little bit on the Apple side because it doesn't have much control on the Apple side."
"They could make it easier to configure. While setting it up from scratch, I find many networking issues, and I have to call our network people for them, but our network people don't understand."
"I wish I had the ability to select an app singly and install or refresh it, instead of having to go into the application controls and assign it to a group. I wish there was a spot that listed all my applications. I could go into a single one and refresh or update. It's not very easily accessible, per application."
"I can't speak to any improvements to my organization right now because I don't have a functioning MDM."
"They have legacy design architecture, and sometimes the support isn't helpful."
"The new dashboard has more steps involved just to get to the information we need."
"Customer service is good, but sometimes it is challenging to reach them promptly during urgent situations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the price a four out of ten with ten being the most expensive."
"Our Office 365 Business Premium license, including Office 365 and Intune Management, offers excellent value."
"Microsoft Intune is moderately priced. There is a monthly license required to use the solution and it is approximately eight dollars per month."
"There is a license required to use this solution. However, it was part of a bundle package. Microsoft Intune is far less expensive than other solutions, such as Workspace ONE."
"We spend a lot of money on Intune licensing, and some of our users have to be double licensed just because of how our dev and corporate environments are segmented."
"I am satisfied with the pricing."
"There is a license needed to use the solution and we are on an annual license."
"Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"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."
"We have to pay 10 dollars per user. I would rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."
"The solution is cost-effective."
"I would rate pricing at eight out of ten. It is a bit higher because of the security features that Microsoft provides."
"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The price of this solution is high when you compare it with Microsoft Intune. This is mainly because Microsoft Intune is included with some packages, such as Microsoft Office 365. It makes it difficult to sell SOTI MobiControl because of the pricing against Microsoft Intune."
"The product is reasonably priced at the moment."
"It makes sense to have scanners on SOTI MobiControl, but it makes less sense to have printers because there are fewer features for them, while the price is the same for both."
"Pricing is okay, but when you buy your renewal of licenses - at the end of the period or the year - if you have a lot of devices, obviously, it's going to increase. In the end, it's kind of expensive."
"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
"They've been pretty flexible with us, because we've changed the way we do our licensing a few times. We did a yearly, and then we went back and we did a quarterly, and I think we're back to yearly right now. We've been able to work stuff out and pricing has gone down since the onset. We've got a better rate per device and it's reasonable. The licensing cost from SOTI usually doesn't scare anybody, away once it's explained."
"I thought pricing was kind of high, but I believe that Soti is probably the best out there for this type of software, so there's not much I can do about that. The licensing is annual, per device."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Pharma/Biotech Company
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business192
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise186
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise24
 

Questions from the Community

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What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SOTI MobiControl?
I rate the pricing as an eight, which indicates it is on the more expensive side. However, I am not responsible for b...
What needs improvement with SOTI MobiControl?
The improvements can depend on various factors. Since I handle the technical side, I'm not concerned about the costin...
What is your primary use case for SOTI MobiControl?
The typical use case for SOTI MobiControl is to manage mobile devices.
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Enterprise Mobility + Security E3, Enterprise Mobility + Security E5, MS Enterprise Mobility + Security
MobiControl
 

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
Mars, Whole Foods, Land O'Lakes, Dow
Citizen Mexico, Sanctuary Housing, PENINSULA HOTELS, East Orange High School, Andrews Distributing, Amey Plc, American Airlines
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