Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

Microsoft and Omnissa are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Microsoft is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.7, while Omnissa is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.3. Microsoft holds a 1.1% mindshare in EMM, compared to Omnissa’s 11.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Omnissa users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Workspace ONE UEM and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security are both leading solutions for enterprise mobility management. Users prefer Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security's features and support, making it a more comprehensive solution that justifies its pricing.

Features: Workspace ONE UEM offers powerful device management capabilities, seamless integration with VMware products, and robust security measures. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security provides integration with Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and advanced threat analytics. Users see Microsoft's solution as more encompassing due to its integration with other Microsoft services.

Room for Improvement: Workspace ONE UEM could improve its reporting tools and customization options. Users desire better documentation and smoother integration with non-Microsoft environments for Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security. Both products have room to advance in these specific areas.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Workspace ONE UEM is praised for straightforward deployment and reliable customer support. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is noted for its streamlined deployment process but has mixed reviews about customer service responsiveness. Deployment experience is rated slightly higher for Workspace ONE UEM.

Pricing and ROI: Workspace ONE UEM users report satisfaction with setup costs and good ROI, while Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security users find the pricing higher but acceptable given the extensive feature set. Both products are valuable investments, with Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security having a higher initial cost.

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Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security vs. Workspace ONE UEM

September 2025

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 31.3%, down from 36.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is 1.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workspace ONE UEM is 11.6%, up from 11.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	31.3%
Workspace ONE UEM	11.6%
Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security	1.1%
Other	56.0%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Featured Reviews

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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Robert Veprek

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.

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Vishal Bhatia

Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Effective product tracking and monitoring enhances daily operations despite needing documentation improvement

The documentation part of Workspace ONE UEM can be confusing. The documentation is not comprehensive compared to other VMware solutions or Microsoft documentation. Most people struggle to connect the dots when looking at the documentation. Even the training material and PowerPoint slide decks that trainers use are sometimes too confusing or overwhelming, with too much content but not enough clarity. The support side has recently become weaker compared to what it used to be with VMware. This is another area that needs improvement. Since working with Workspace ONE UEM from when it was AirWatch, it has improved significantly over the last five years. However, there are still some gray areas and scope for improvement, especially in documentation and workflow between different aspects of the solution.

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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

"Stable product that's easy to set up compared to other MDM products."

"What I like most about Intune is its seamless enrollment process, particularly the Autopilot method."

"Intune's unified endpoint management platform is invaluable."

"Fortunately, now everything is streamlined into a single, unified platform."

"Compliance and the policies that can be set are the most valuable features."

"EAM is a godsend."

"We already use a lot of Microsoft products in our company, and therefore, it made sense to also use this product."

"If any user tries to access company data, it directly interacts with the conditional access policy. This helps us protect our data and set the criteria for how data can be accessed and shared."

More Microsoft Intune pros

"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."

"The solution is scalable."

"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."

"Integration between our departments has been the most valuable."

"The solution offers excellent documentation that is easily available online."

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

"I am very happy with it currently."

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

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"The most valuable feature depends on the use case of the clients. However, one feature I like is the Kiosk Mode. In the Kiosk Mode in most cases, the clients only can make available one application developed by the solution and permit the employee or the final client to use only this one application for interaction. This provides a security control layer limiting only one application functionally."

"If an end-user has an issue with a device, the administration has the ability to remote access the device after approval from the end-user."

"From a remote management perspective, I like the management and the inventory."

"No issues with scalability."

"Sometimes, we face an issue and raise a ticket. The technical support team is fantastic and resolves the issue."

"The solution's Self-Service feature is valuable because it gives a single managed application that users can download and use based on their preferences and productivity."

"The feature with the highest rating for me is its employee management. I can also praise how versatile it is in terms of operating systems. It has good support for multiple operating systems and can easily manage them all. Not just that, but it can also support any kind of tool that can be run on all these operating systems."

"The Client Control feature in VMware Workspace ONE is most valuable for managing client devices, including mobile devices and laptops. Another impactful feature is the per-service tooling, allowing access to the data centre on a per-application basis. We use the complete VMware stack, integrating Horizon for application delivery and Carbon Black for endpoint protection. We have outsourced our device management, which streamlines our IT tasks as our supplier handles them competitively."

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Cons

"No option to do end-to-en macOS management. Slow implementation of policies."

"For additional functionality, I suggest that Microsoft could expand on asset management. Since the platform is there, they could develop it into a full-fledged asset management system."

"Enrollment into the Microsoft Intune service can still get easier, especially for legacy-managed systems, such as how we get it from a GPO or an SCCM configuration into Intune."

"It would be better if they can reduce the cost of the license."

"I heard some pain points. The main thing is the learning curve. It took time to implement. It was not the best product starting out of the gate."

"Intune could be improved by expanding its third-party patching capabilities for a more comprehensive solution."

"The synchronization of devices takes a significant amount of time, between 15 minutes and two hours. Microsoft should work on reducing this sync time to improve efficiency."

"I want more secure, reliable, and efficient security policies."

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"There are certain shortcomings in the licensing model of the product where improvements are required."

"The licensing is quite expensive."

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

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

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

"Its performance needs enhancement."

"The licensing can be messy at times."

"The technical support from Microsoft could be better."

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"The pricing could always be better."

"The integration on the application side could improve."

"The license could be better."

"There are other solutions that might be better for certain use cases. This is not an all-purpose solution."

"VMware Workspace ONE platform offers support for Mac Books and we see that there is some room for improvement in that area versus all the products out there."

"The solution is too complicated. A lot of end customers don't know how to start when they go into the console."

"I'd like to see expanded device support, particularly for IoT things like SCADA devices."

"We'd like to see a better connection to Microsoft Azure and a better connection with Check Point."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is quite okay. I wish they provide certain additional features with the same license."

"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."

"There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."

"The pricing is competitive, but it is not cheap."

"I have no comment on pricing of the solution."

"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."

"Microsoft Intune is included in the E5 license at no additional cost."

"I am not that aware of the pricing, but as compared to other MDM solutions, Microsoft is providing a lot of things at the organizational level. So, it is quite reasonable as compared to other MDM solutions."

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"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."

"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."

"It is quite expensive, but I think large companies have agreements with these organizations that provide remote monitoring for phones, and they get massive discounts. The public price does not reflect what they pay. You won't get the same pricing if you're buying for 10 employees versus 1,000 employees. On the public price, you get perhaps a 10% discount, but if you're buying 1,000, the discount could be really massive, especially if you signed a contract for a number of years."

"In terms of pricing, this solution is definitely much more expensive compared to other solutions, like MobileIron or MaaS360 or any other product in the market. This solution is more expensive by 30 or 40 percent."

"Its pricing was okay for our company."

"All licenses from VMware are only yearly. They start with a yearly license and look for a three-year commitment and yearly PO."

"I have no opinion about the pricing of the product."

"VMware Workspace ONE is not cheap; it's quite expensive. However, in the end, they gave us a reasonable price."

"The cost is a little bit high."

"VMware Workspace ONE licensing price is good with their supportability. The price of VMware Workspace ONE is reasonable. We are using an enterprise license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Pharma/Biotech Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	116
Midsize Enterprise	46
Large Enterprise	152

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	57

Questions from the Community

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What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Intune?

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

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

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

The increase in the prices of the product might not be the actual problem, but things become complex with some new pl...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security?

The technical support from Microsoft could be better. Because there are many changes in Microsoft, and most support c...

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How does VMware Workspace One compare with VMware Horizon 7?

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What do you like most about VMware Workspace ONE?

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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

VMware Workspace ONE, VMware AirWatch, Workspace ONE Assist, VMware Identity Manager, Workspace ONE Access, VMware Horizon Air

Overview

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.

Microsoft

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.

Microsoft

VMware Workspace ONE is an intelligence-driven digital workspace platform that delivers any app on any device. It integrates access control, multi-platform endpoint management, and application management. With the VMware Workspace ONE platform, IT teams can deliver a digital workspace that includes the devices and apps of the company’s choice, but with security and control.

VMware Workspace ONE is available:

As a cloud service
On-premises
Hybrid

VMware Workspace ONE Key Features

Simple app authentication: VMware Workspace ONE allows end-users to have password-less single sign-on, giving them access to virtually any app (mobile apps, web apps, cloud apps, and Windows apps).
Unified Endpoint Management options: VMware Workspace ONE aims to support all devices, offering convenience, access, security, and management that will work for any business.
Conditional access: VMware Workspace ONE provides a powerful policy engine to help you make dynamic decisions regarding end-user access rights and to protect sensitive information.
Automated app management: With VMware Workspace ONE the application delivery process can be automated, which improves security and compliance. Software packages can be automatically installed, updated, and removed, and automated workflows can also be created.

VMware Workspace ONE Benefits

Some of the benefits of using VMware Workspace ONE include:

Less IT intervention necessary: Because VMware Workspace ONE has simple app authentication, end-users can help themselves by selecting the applications they need rather than having IT intervene.
Smoother employee onboarding: Transform employee onboarding by enabling self-service access to the apps your end-users need to complete their job duties.
Compliance: VMware Workspace ONE helps end-users reach compliance by using advanced device restrictions.
Real-time visibility: You can have real-time visibility with application, device, and console events that provide detailed information for system monitoring. You can also view logs in the console or export pre-defined reports.

Workspace ONE Components

Workspace ONE Access
Workspace ONE UEM
VMware Workspace ONE® Intelligence
VMware Unified Access Gateway
Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub

Reviews from Real Users

Below is some feedback from our PeerSpot users who are currently using the solution:

PeerSpot user Patrick B., Cybersecurity Architect at a tech services company, says, "Its UI is extremely easy to use whether you're an advanced user or a novice user. When I first opened it up and had to learn the product, I was easily a novice. By the end of the third month, I was digging into the backend of the system and using it as a highly advanced user to accomplish what I needed to accomplish, and I was able to do it through the UI mostly."

Roshan T., Partner Manager North America at a tech company, mentions how satisfied he is with the product, saying, "You can put all your applications on a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet. It is secure and easy to use. Because it is centrally managed, you don't have to do any configuration on the phone. I just got the phone and connected to the central applications. I just downloaded one thing and everything got rolled out. Email, calendar, and other things were deployed centrally. If you don't have AirWatch, you have to configure your phone manually. For example, you need to deploy and configure your email manually and then synchronize everything. It is much simpler when a mobile device is centrally managed."

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Mars, Whole Foods, Land O'Lakes, Dow

Australian Sports Commission, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Lomond School, Merck, United Bank, Medical College of Wisconsin, Latymer Upper School, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Dowling Aaron Inc., Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Harrogate Grammar School, Duke University Football, Delta Air Lines, Adventist Health System, Giochi Preziosi, Cramlington Learning Village, Intermountain Healthcare, Safexpress, TAG Aviation

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