NinjaOne vs Sophos Mobile comparison

NinjaOne and Sophos are both solutions in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category. NinjaOne is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.7, while Sophos is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.3. NinjaOne holds a 4.9% mindshare in UEM, compared to Sophos’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of NinjaOne users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

Sophos Mobile and NinjaOne are competitors in the mobile device management and security software category. Sophos Mobile tends to have the upper hand with its focus on comprehensive security features and centralized control, while NinjaOne excels in automated management and user interaction.

Features: Sophos Mobile provides comprehensive security features, centralized administration, and easy enrollment options. It also offers robust mobile device management and synchronized security. NinjaOne features automated remote management, device monitoring, and customizable scripts. It also excels in patch management and a strong SaaS offering.

Room for Improvement: Sophos Mobile needs better user guidance during setup, enhanced integration options, improved iOS performance, and faster support response times. NinjaOne could improve report clarity, expand integrations, and enhance mobile device management, along with refining user experience in remote connectivity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Sophos Mobile and NinjaOne offer flexible deployment options, accommodating public and on-premises environments. Sophos Mobile is generally perceived as easier to set up, although some find the initial configuration complex. Both receive mixed feedback on customer support, with Sophos noted for promptness yet sometimes slow response, while NinjaOne seeks improvements in communication and resolution speed.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos Mobile is cost-effective with device-based pricing, offering significant ROI within the Sophos ecosystem. NinjaOne provides competitive pricing with negotiable rates favorable when scaled, returning substantial ROI, noted particularly in educational settings.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 32.6%, down from 38.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NinjaOne is 4.9%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.8%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	32.6%
Sophos Mobile	2.8%
NinjaOne	4.9%
Other	59.7%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

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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Jörg Köhler

Owner at AvalisNT AG

Enhances remote access and integration with third-party tools

I use NinjaOne for managing smaller clients, specifically their devices and software, for small to medium businesses. I provide remote management services through NinjaOne. It allows clients to use NinjaOne for remote access to their computers for home office purposes. This feature is highly…

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Ramunas Tranavicius

IT Architect, IT Security Expert, Owner at avilura uab

Provides effective mobile security for small companies yet needs a clearer user interface and better support

We provide services to small companies with ten to fifty clients. It is important for us, as we operate as an IT company and system integrator, to deploy solutions like Sophos Mobile for mobile security and device management The features that stand out for maintaining mobile security are…

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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 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."

"There are many features in Microsoft Intune. For personal mobile devices, MDM is what I most prefer."

"Microsoft Intune does help me save time in terms of management of various devices—I don't have to go to those locations to manage the devices at those locations, I can do it remotely, which is very helpful."

"Third party integrations are very convenient to use with Microsoft Intune."

"I would rate the overall solution as a 10."

"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."

"It is quite policy-enabled, so you can build pretty much any policy to manage remote endpoints."

"I have no issues with the scalability and ability to expand Microsoft Intune."

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"The most valuable feature we have found currently is probably patch management."

"The most important aspect of this tool is the security it provides our company."

"It helps us to be able to have visibility into the overall performance of the servers, laptops, and desktops that we are managing currently."

"It just works as advertised and serves the purpose for which we got it."

"NinjaOne is a great product. It is working and it is always developing."

"We can use it for remote monitoring, and it also works great as a troubleshooting tool. We are able to open up a command line or a PowerShell session remotely without having to disrupt the user. They have a limited network device monitoring capability, but for workstation servers, we have the event logs. We can do performance monitoring, system changes, software deployment, and patch management. We can also push scripts. It has a very simple web interface. There are no additional things to do there. Security is also pretty good. It does the same things that the other competitor's tools do. One of the advantages of Ninja is that they have a more capable mobile app, which allows you to see the alerts immediately. I get alerted to major critical issues."

"The installation is easy, it only took two minutes."

"The software's automation tools have solved critical deployment problems for small businesses."

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"Sophos Mobile offers features like cash mode and safe mode, and allows for central management, which I find effective for device security, though it depends on the clients' needs and the types of mobile devices used."

"One of the most valuable features of Sophos Mobile is the Wifi password."

"I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment."

"I recommend Sophos Mobile to medium-sized companies."

"The security features work well."

"Deploying the solution is very simple and can be done in less than one hour."

"The utmost importance lies in mobile security and its performance."

"Sophos Mobile has been rated nine out of ten for security and performance."

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Cons

"I would like to see the ability to deploy custom packages as a Windows 64-bit package, as opposed to the Windows 32-bit, which is the only one available now."

"There is room for improvement in integration and security as well."

"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."

"Microsoft Intune fails a lot when it comes to device compliance."

"Intune's reporting and logging could be improved. When troubleshooting, it's difficult to collect the logs and determine what's happening. If I want to filter out the compliant devices, I can see it from the logs, but I would like the option to drill down further."

"I assess the stability of the product as low. I have faced downtime crashes and performance issues with Microsoft Intune."

"Integrating certain group policies can be challenging and may necessitate using on-premises systems to integrate them with Microsoft Intune."

"The reporting functionality of Microsoft Intune is limited compared to Microsoft System Center, which offers many more reporting options."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"The graphical user interface could be improved."

"NinjaOne's pricing and user interface needs improvement."

"The inclusion of XENServer and Proxmox as virtual platforms in NinjaOne is currently missing."

"Lacks sufficient integrations with other PSAs."

"The network monitoring needs to be improved."

"I would like to see the software reduced to focus on inventory or remote help tools since many of its current functionalities are not needed."

"Improvements could be made to reduce NinjaOne's functionalities to focus more on inventory or remote help tools."

"It can have more integrations with third-party providers, such as Deep Instinct. They do partner with certain antivirus or remote access tool partners, but they can increase their portfolio to have more choices."

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"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."

"In terms of what could be improved, the initial configuration and setup of the environment could probably be made a little bit easier. There are so many pieces that go into it. Intune is absolutely insane and Sophos is better, but it still is a bit complex to get it all set up correctly."

"The registration of the product during the initial setup has some issues, and it's not easy to get the quote. It's a bit cumbersome."

"For Sophos Mobile, it is difficult to get good support."

"To manage the Apple devices is not that straightforward there are a lot of features the other third parties solutions are offering which Sophos Mobile is not."

"The product does not work well in iOS."

"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."

"The application might have issues with other software."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The overall pricing of Microsoft Intune is good for companies that have big IT budgets, 3,000 or more users and devices."

"The solution is cost-efficient."

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

"Even if they charge a premium, they aim to provide equal value."

"The pricing is good because customers are not complaining about it."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

"The E5 license is expensive."

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"Its pricing is great."

"NinjaOne is a little expensive but is still cheaper than competitors like Acronis or Veeam."

"NinjaOne's price is fine since my workplace is an educational institution, so we get the product at a really good price considering that we do not pay taxes, making the prices very fair and worth the product."

"The pricing is reasonable and cheaper than ConnectWise."

"We currently pay $1.20 per device on a monthly basis."

"The product's pricing depends on the number of PCs or devices."

"NinjaRMM uses a subscription model."

"I rate the solution’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the most expensive."

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"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."

"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."

"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."

"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."

"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

10%

Consumer Goods Company

Comms Service Provider

Printing Company

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	16
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about NinjaOne?

NinjaOne helps us view the status of software patching, whether the PC is locked or unlocked.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NinjaOne?

The price or licensing of NinjaOne is a little bit high.

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What needs improvement with NinjaOne?

The network monitoring needs to be improved.

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What do you like most about Sophos Mobile?

I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Mobile?

I find the licensing cost of Sophos Mobile to be somewhat expensive, rating it a four out of ten. There are also addi...

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What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?

The support for Sophos Mobile ( /products/sophos-mobile-reviews ) could be better. I also believe the portal itself r...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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Mobile Control

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

NinjaOne provides comprehensive remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation via a user-friendly web interface. With a robust mobile app and integration capabilities, it appeals to small businesses seeking cost-effective management solutions.

NinjaOne is designed to streamline IT operations through its remote monitoring, patch management, and automation capabilities. Its integration with Bitdefender and ongoing feature enhancements are valuable, although users express a desire for more third-party compatibility and smoother deployment processes. The platform's SLA system enhances performance tracking, while its continual development is a key attraction. Despite some calls for a more intuitive graphical interface and advanced reporting features, it remains an asset for managed service providers and businesses adapting to cloud-based environments.

What are the most important features?

Remote Monitoring: Essential for real-time insights into network and device performance.
Automation: Reduces manual tasks, increasing efficiency in IT management.
Patch Management: Timely updates for software and system security.
Mobile App: Ensures alerts and management capabilities on the go.
Third-Party Integrations: Enhances functionality by working with tools like Bitdefender.

What benefits can users expect?

Cost-Effectiveness: Appeals to small companies seeking budget-friendly IT solutions.
Performance Tracking: Improved SLA system aids in efficient performance monitoring.
Enhanced Management: Effective use of scripts and policies streamline operations.
Client Interaction: Better remote session management and asset control.

NinjaOne is widely employed across different sectors for server and workstation management, network infrastructure oversight, and client computer support. With its cloud-based framework, it supports managed service providers and businesses shifting to the cloud, ensuring seamless software deployment and improved asset management, making it integral to modern IT environments.

NinjaOne

Sophos Mobile is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and security solution that helps businesses spend less time and effort to manage and secure traditional and mobile endpoints. The only UEM solution that integrates natively with a leading next-gen endpoint security platform, Sophos Mobile supports management of Windows 10, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

Sophos

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Status Pros, Mitchell and Company

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