N-able Take Control vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

N-able and Omnissa are both solutions in the Remote Access category. N-able is ranked #29, while Omnissa is ranked #9 with an average rating of 6.9. N-able holds a 1.5% mindshare in VUS, compared to Omnissa’s 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Omnissa users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

N-able Take Control and VMware Workspace ONE are remote management solutions. In the comparison, VMware Workspace ONE appears to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features, despite higher costs.

Features: N-able Take Control provides reliable remote access, efficient troubleshooting tools, and strong security measures. VMware Workspace ONE offers extensive device management capabilities, sophisticated integration options, and advanced security protocols.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest N-able Take Control could benefit from a more intuitive design, faster connection speeds, and enhanced user interface. VMware Workspace ONE could improve by simplifying its configuration process, enhancing its error reporting, and reducing deployment complexity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Take Control is praised for straightforward installation, quick setup, and responsive customer service. VMware Workspace ONE, though feature-rich, has a more complex deployment process but offers solid customer support.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Take Control is seen as cost-effective, offering quick ROI due to affordable setup costs. VMware Workspace ONE has higher initial costs but provides significant ROI owing to advanced capabilities. Pricing models reflect user value perception, with N-able Take Control preferred for budget-conscious buyers and VMware Workspace ONE for those prioritizing robust features.

To learn more, read our detailed N-able Take Control vs. Workspace ONE UEM Report (Updated: March 2026).

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N-able Take Control vs. Workspace ONE UEM

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.2%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Take Control is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workspace ONE UEM is 5.1%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	9.2%
Workspace ONE UEM	5.1%
N-able Take Control	1.5%
Other	84.2%

Remote Access

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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Brian Hershey

Platform Manager at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees

It covers you for HIPAA and PCI certification

Take Control is a way to remotely take over the console of a managed machine, but it also gives you other abilities. You can take over the console, access the registry, throw commands at it in the background, and manipulate the file system Take Control enables you to collaborate with end users.…

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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

"Microsoft Intune is a must and should be needed for this time, for this hybrid model period, and I highly recommend this product for employees, education institutions, or device management."

"The Autopilot feature is fantastic. It is a Microsoft product, so it deals best with Microsoft operating systems, but it can integrate with iOS, Mac OS, Linux, and Android."

"...Intune itself integrates with that entire Microsoft ecosystem. As an individual product itself, it's okay. It holds up. But when you start saying "I've bought this as part of a wider solution, as a company we are going Microsoft throughout," then it makes more sense to have Microsoft Intune... so you have that single dashboard."

"Microsoft Intune simplifies device management by replacing the traditional method of installing OS, joining a domain, and configuring everything manually."

"The main advantage is that Intune performs its intended functions effectively."

"The most valuable feature of Intune is the user-friendly portal for end users."

"Users can make screenshots, and devices only need the minimal version of iOS."

"Configuration profiles, remediation, scripts, and auto-pilot features are very good."

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"The most valuable part of N-able Take Control is being able to remotely access your customer's site. You are able to view their network. Once you have it set up, it's always available. N-able Take Control can be used even when other remote access controls have been made."

"N-able Take Control has saved me a lot of time driving back and forth to the customer's site."

"Take Control enables you to collaborate with end users. It's for supporting a workstation where you want the person on the other side to see you moving their mouse, and you can work with them."

"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."

"Workspace ONE adds a lot of value compared to Microsoft because Microsoft is a late entry into the market, and they're still developing their product from an end-user perspective."

"The most valuable feature of VMware Workspace ONE is it provides the ability to find out the location of devices and manage end-point solutions when they are deployed, and keep them secure."

"We provide smooth access with mobile SSO to these solutions with one click."

"The most valuable feature is the User Experience Designer, which has been very helpful for our project."

"The solution includes support for remote work. It also features identity management. This setup supports our users remotely by providing default monitoring and tunneling into our environment, eliminating the need for additional VPN software to access backend applications and staff resources."

"I have found VMware Workspace One better than Microsoft Intune."

"If an outside person tries to track or hack information, it is not possible without us being notified."

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Cons

"Microsoft Intune's support for Mac devices is lacking and could be improved."

"I've dealt with Microsoft way too many times, and needless to say, I'm not too fond of Microsoft support most of the time."

"The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports. For example, Windows Autopilot isn't working well in cases where the computers don't have a good internet connection. Then the option is not good enough."

"I, as such, do not have any specific inputs or needs. However, there is always room for improvement when it comes to scalability."

"We faced issues with macOS support. The product should have better inventory and asset management."

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

"The time we have to wait to deploy policies has room for improvement."

"Currently, Microsoft Intune's focus is mainly on Windows, but they can make much more improvement in terms of other platforms."

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"We've seen some latency problems in AWS environments. Aside from that, it's a pretty solid service."

"The dashboards I do not use because there are issues. The solution monitors your antivirus and other programs but it does not seem to work well."

"They need a more flexible pricing model."

"The price is high. Also, the infrastructure requirements are huge."

"Scalability is a problem because we have a service provider who is supposed to maintain the backend with patching."

"VMware is an expensive tool, and we are not using the complete platform. We are paying for a tool that we are not fully using."

"They do have a good integration, but there is a long way to go as far as integration is concerned. They need to integrate with the cloud solutions a little bit more."

"The reverse proxy is not intuitive and it takes time to get it right, so this is something that can be improved."

"Many of the features that exist in Active Directory do not exist in Identity Manager, which means that people depend on Active Directory."

"We have a lot of problems when it comes to integrating with Active Directory."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."

"Any bundle package, such as Security E3, covers multiple things, such as AAP, BitLocker, etc. If you go for them individually, they would be more expensive. Bundling makes the price more attractive and competitive."

"It is reasonable for the features it has."

"Its licensing model is not complex, but it is very expensive compared to other solutions. They can bring more models and reduce the pricing. They should allow customers to select the features they want and price it accordingly."

"Based on the features that it gives, it is cost-efficient. It is not necessarily on the expensive side of the scale. It provides a hefty number of features that any organization would want. It is in a good price range."

"The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."

"While I can't provide insights from a business perspective, it's worth noting that the pricing may differ significantly, and the discount we received might not be reflective of standard business rates."

"The price of Intune is often included as part of a bundle with other Microsoft licenses, which makes it somewhat cheaper."

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"N-able Take Control charges you a monthly fee for every customer that you have booked in, and it used to be inexpensive but it's a little bit more expensive now."

"The pricing and licensing are affordable. They are not too high."

"In some cases, a customer may feel the solution is expensive."

"My guess is that its licensing was yearly. There was probably no fee in addition to the standard licensing fee."

"The price of VMware Workspace ONE is reasonable."

"VMware Workspace ONE is expensive."

"The solution can be costly when the customer is dealing with multiple platforms. If a customer is only dealing with iOS, Windows, and Android then Intune is the better choice because there are free licenses."

"Our customers are concerned about the costs. The solution is higher than they want it to be."

"AirWatch would benefit from reducing the license pricing per user per month. Microsoft bundles everything, and then that bundling makes the product free for the customers."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Comms Service Provider

17%

Non Profit

Construction Company

Government

Computer Software Company

10%

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Financial Services Firm

Government

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	124
Midsize Enterprise	54
Large Enterprise	167

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	58

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SolarWinds MSP Take Control, SolarWinds MSP Anywhere, SolarWinds Take Control

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

Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

Microsoft

Whether your clients are working from home, in the office, or on the go—they need you. N‑able^™ Take Control is a powerful remote support solution with troubleshooting tools designed to help you resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Connect to devices in eight seconds or less on average.
Troubleshoot issues with device information and specs at your fingertips.
Configure and customize Take Control for your business using the admin dashboard.
Keep data and clients safe with sophisticated encryption and multifactor authentication.
Quickly connect to new devices and users using a simple PIN.

N-able

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."

Omnissa

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Bainbridge Technology Solutions, NKIT Systems

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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