Sophos Mobile vs Tanium comparison

Sophos and Tanium are both solutions in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category. Sophos is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.3, while Tanium is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5. Sophos holds a 2.5% mindshare in UEM, compared to Tanium’s 5.6% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 78% of Tanium users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 18, 2026

Sophos Mobile and Tanium compete in the mobile device management and endpoint security category. Sophos Mobile has an upper hand in integrated security features and ease of management, while Tanium excels in complex patch management and real-time capabilities.

Features: Sophos Mobile offers mobile device management, phishing management, and integrates with corporate systems like AD and SIEM. Tanium provides real-time data for threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and extensive endpoint management.

Room for Improvement: Sophos Mobile needs better documentation, enhanced Apple integration, and improved inventory capabilities. Tanium faces scalability issues, setup complexity, and false positive reduction.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos Mobile is flexible with cloud and on-premises deployments, offering responsive but varied support. Tanium has robust support for escalated issues but challenges with initial support tiers, with more complex deployment setups.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos Mobile is competitively priced for small to medium organizations, providing good ROI when integrated with Sophos environments. Tanium, suitable for large-scale deployments, involves higher costs but offers significant value in endpoint management.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 28.2%, down from 34.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.5%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tanium is 5.6%, up from 4.1% 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	28.2%
Sophos Mobile	2.5%
Tanium	5.6%
Other	63.7%

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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Mohamed Hasheemudeen

Manager IT Solutions Delivery at AL HIBA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Strong support and good central management but improvements in security management needed

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. The integration of the product is easier these days compared to ten years ago. The support provided by Sophos is notably good, and they care for their partners. Sophos has good customer support, and that is crucial for sustaining business relationships.

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Vignesh K

Infra Vulnarability Manager at Rezilyens

Immediate results in patching promptly address vulnerabilities

When working with Tanium, there are some older devices that haven't been patched for a long time, and certain patches are not included in Tanium. I have to search outside to download patches, create bundles, and then perform the task. It would be easier if Tanium provided the patches directly. Some other brands provide the patch with a direct download link, which facilitates the process. Also, I feel that if there were more detailed documents and remediations readily available online for troubleshooting, especially more up-to-date information, it would be beneficial. Currently, some resources online are very out-of-date.

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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 most valuable feature of Intune is the ability to reset a lost device and remove all the data."

"I like the fact that it's integrated with the rest of the Microsoft products, so customers can manage it from their Office 365 portal or Azure portal."

"Microsoft Intune is easy to use, and it is able to enforce policies towards multiple devices. It is able to bring multiple classes of devices into the same security posture. I found that very useful."

"The security-related tools are excellent; these features allow us to secure devices, lock them down, and ensure compliance."

"Microsoft's cloud comes with a lot of extra features that are free of charge."

"Microsoft Intune benefits my company because of its simplicity of use and cross-functional integration."

"It saves time, money, and resources; when there was a local liaison, managing everything was a significant challenge, but with Microsoft Intune, it has become much easier—around 60% to 70% easier—and in terms of reliability and ease of use, it excels."

"It's normally able to meet 100% expectations of our customers."

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"The most effective features for device security are the policy and management capabilities."

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

"The most significant features of Sophos Mobile include controlling user installations and managing features like the camera, which can be disabled or enabled."

"The most valuable feature is the mobile device management capability. You can easily manage all of your mobile devices."

"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."

"The solution is quite user-friendly."

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

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

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"When I push a quick update, it's done right away, and I can rescan immediately to confirm completion within minutes."

"Tanium is a very good product and I would rate it eight or nine out of ten."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the consolidation of all historical data on device endpoints, security drivers, firmware, and Software version gaps."

"Tanium's most valuable feature is its instant discovery aspect."

"Tanium's most valuable features are patch management, inventory, and distribution software."

"For incident response tasks, all these tasks can get done in minutes with minimal disruption to the end-user."

"The product is granular and can build complex roles compared to other EDR vendors."

"The interrogation piece was the most valuable feature because it was very detailed."

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Cons

"Intune needs to incorporate more tools to reduce the number of third-party applications we rely on."

"Data leak prevention can be integrated into it. Currently, it does not have data leak prevention."

"We haven't really gone through all the features of Intune. We are just discovering them. 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. We should be able to easily install various apps on the Windows platform, iOS, and Android. Currently, we have to write some scripts. It's not as straightforward as we would like it to be. It should be simplified so that we can do it just with three clicks—next, next, finish—without needing to write a script."

"An issue we have run into with Microsoft Endpoint Manager is that we cannot patch third-party products like Adobe and Chrome with it."

"Enhancements for managing MacOS more comprehensively would be beneficial."

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

"The reporting causes problems because we're trying to gather data to present to the management, but we can't get the data they request. If a user has removed an application from his device, but it won't report it at exactly the right time. It takes time to sync from the device to the portal. Let's say we are preparing a list or deck for the number of compliant devices that meet all of the organization's requirements. In a real-time scenario, that device could be compliant, but it is showing as non-compliant on the portal. It sometimes hampers the overall decisions that we make on our end."

"There is room for improvement, particularly in terms of compatibility, extending beyond the well-known major brands."

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"We encounter issues while working with iOS."

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

"I suggest improving the user interface at the admin level. Currently, it could be much better."

"There may be necessary adjustments that need to be made because we are facing certain restrictions within the work profile."

"One area that could be improved is the compatibility with all mobile platforms, including iOS and Android, especially with the older versions."

"I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile. To acquire a VPN for mobile, I have to subscribe to Sophos endpoint, which only works on computers."

"I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile."

"We have experienced issues in updating iOS devices when we set a minimum version requirement policy, and we do not have the option to force automatic installation. This means that the device must be supervised in order for updates to be applied, which we would like to see improved."

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"I would like to have more integrations and custom plugins to input. Integration is always a big deal in a lot of different environments."

"Any movement into a SaaS solution has challenges since the processes and data flows are not well defined. Hence, you need to build it at the same time."

"Most of the time, agent-relative issues have to be more equipped with self-healing features. At times, the agent is there, but for some reason, it doesn't report a status. It gives certain problems that are obviously agent-based."

"Tanium required local admin or root rights on Mac devices, which did not comply with our security policies. This made the solution less suitable for our restrictive environment."

"We had some issues with the solution's OS upgrade."

"When working with Tanium, there are some older devices that haven't been patched for a long time, and certain patches are not included in Tanium. I have to search outside to download patches, create bundles, and then perform the task."

"The solution can give a lot of false positives."

"The performance could improve in future releases. We have had performance issues in specialized web environments, but overall I think the problems are less than 2% of the computer systems being used."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It comes with the E5 plan. We bought the E5 plan from Microsoft."

"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."

"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."

"We work in the charity sector, so a lot of our clients get Microsoft Premium licenses or Business Premium for free. They get ten licenses free, and a lot of our clients do not have more than ten staff members. They are getting the tool for free, so its cost is not an issue."

"The price could be better."

"There is a license required to use the solution. If you're core users in Office 365, for example, you have Outlook email and E3 license, this is only email. You have to buy an EMS license to have Microsoft Intune. It is expensive."

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

"Microsoft licenses are costly."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"It is a cost-effective solution."

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

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

"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 licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."

"It is higher than some competitors in the market."

"The solution is expensive but it's a good investment."

"Tanium is a more expensive solution in Latin America than some of the competitors, such as BigFix."

"The solution offers value for money."

"It's an expensive solution. It would be nice if the cost were lower."

"The product's pricing differs from region to region depending on negotiations and the number of endpoints."

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."

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Small Business	121
Midsize Enterprise	47
Large Enterprise	154

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Small Business	20
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Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	3
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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 would rate the price as a seven, where 10 is a low price and 1 is a high price.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?

An area I can suggest for improvement in Sophos Mobile is in the area of management; while it has been great so far, ...

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What needs improvement with Tanium?

While there is always room for improvement, I am pleased with Tanium.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Mobile Control

Tanium Inc Cloud, Tanium XEM

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

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

Tanium offers robust endpoint protection, patching, and inventory management, consolidating the functions of tools like BigFix with capabilities in incident response, network security, and cloud or on-premise deployments.

Known for real-time capabilities, Tanium provides detailed analytics, security features, and device management. Users benefit from quick implementation, real-time updates, and patching campaigns. Despite its strengths, integration and custom plugin expansion remain areas to improve, along with data visualization and network optimization. Reporting enhancements and user training could advance its usability, and some UI elements may require updates for clarity and security.

What are the essential features of Tanium?

Detailed Analytics: Provides actionable insights for better decision-making.
Security Capabilities: Offers strong defense measures against threats.
Real-Time Queries: Facilitates immediate information access.
Patch Management: Streamlines software updates across devices.
Device Management: Efficiently handles comprehensive inventory and monitoring tasks.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies complex IT tasks.
Scalability: Adapts to growing IT infrastructure needs.
Integration Flexibility: Merges with existing systems effortlessly.
Real-Time Updates: Ensures current data availability for informed actions.

Tanium's deployment spans industries focusing on endpoint protection and compliance, ensuring reliable device and server management in settings where safety and quick adaptation are critical. Organizations use it for application deployment, compliance checks, and integrating it as an EDR solution, enhancing overall security and operational efficiencies.

Tanium

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

VIST Bank

JPMorgan Chase, eBay, Amazon, US Bank, MetLife, pwc, Cerner, Delphi, MGM Grand, New York Life

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