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Sophos Mobile vs Workspace ONE UEM 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
Sponsored
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
301
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Sophos Mobile
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
9th
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Workspace ONE UEM
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
2nd
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (5th), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (8th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 33.0%, down from 39.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 3.0%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workspace ONE UEM is 14.1%, down from 16.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Intune33.0%
Workspace ONE UEM14.1%
Sophos Mobile3.0%
Other49.9%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Ramunas Tranavicius - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Vishal Bhatia - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Intune enables us to manage our devices from anywhere."
"EAM is a godsend."
"There are no complaints about the stability. It works one hundred percent of the time."
"Our bank's most valuable Intune features are centered around the dedicated device concept."
"The Autopilot feature is the most valuable because it saves significant time on managing devices."
"While I don't think you can ever have full visibility and control, Intune certainly allows us to see the applications being used and tells us if things like Windows patches aren't applied to machines. It does a good job. That visibility makes life a little easier."
"Compliance and the policies that can be set are the most valuable features."
"With on-premises Active Directory, the main challenge was that we had no control when a user was working from home. We didn't know what exactly a user was doing and whether the AV was up to date or not. Intune provides better control of their machines."
"I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment."
"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 provides us with data protection."
"Sophos Mobile has been rated nine out of ten for security and performance."
"Sophos Mobile offers several valuable features, such as device tracking, allowing me to know where a device is located."
"Sophos can block the Wi-Fi connection on a mobile device. That's one feature we wanted, but the main thing is the ability to disable the device if it's lost or stolen. We need to shut down PayPal, so it can't be used to make unauthorized purchases."
"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."
"In terms of valuable features, we liked the lock feature, the roll-out white feature, and the find feature. I think that Sophos had a GPS locator, so you could figure out where the phone was from a GPS location."
"Among the most important improvements is the ability to set up different groups with different deployment policies."
"The performance is good, and it is easy to configure."
"The most valuable features of VMware Workspace ONE are security and having support for all the latest features that are coming out from Apple. They're pretty fast at adopting new features. This is one of the most vital aspects of mobile device management systems."
"The remote management and location capabilities are good."
"We used to have a system before, Mac OS Open Directory server and this open directory became obsolete because Apple decided to stop the enterprise market, so there was no other alternative for us to use. We chose this to replace the open directory and we found that it has many more features than the previous solution. We totally rely on it right now to manage all the devices on campus."
"For me, the integration of AirWatch with various enterprise components is something I like. The way they are partnering with various services, like security services, or some of the big guys like Google, Android, Apple, and including Microsoft; that's really awesome. And the way they look at providing functionality to create self-service and automation, that's really usefully and beneficial. That's where I see they differentiate themselves."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the multi-platform support."
"We find it to be reliable."
 

Cons

"I'm still playing around with it and haven't had any issues with the product yet, but support can definitely be improved."
"It would be interesting to integrate the server side of Intune. Some group policy updates we have on the Windows Server side and possibly some on the client side could also be included."
"Enhancements for managing MacOS more comprehensively would be beneficial."
"I assess the stability of the product as low. I have faced downtime crashes and performance issues with Microsoft Intune."
"Microsoft Intune has a latency response time issue. The latency has room for improvement."
"The reporting could be improved, as it's pretty poor compared to other products of this type."
"There can be delays in the deployment of new policies."
"The security features should be improved."
"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."
"For Sophos Mobile, it is difficult to get good support."
"They continue to work on integration with mobile device management and mobile security. They are improving the protection but I think that the capabilities still need to be enhanced."
"It could be more secure."
"Our support reps are based in the Philippines, and it's hard to connect with them sometimes. It took me about two months to resolve my issue, so it wasn't a good experience."
"The application might have issues with other software."
"The technical support for Sophos Mobile requires improvement. I would rate it as five out of ten."
"There may be necessary adjustments that need to be made because we are facing certain restrictions within the work profile."
"I would like to see technology expense management integrated into the next release. This feature would allow us to manage expenses across various workloads and services, including cloud environments and computing resources."
"The integration on the application side could improve."
"The application itself individuals are getting annoyed with it. They are looking to integrate with ABB applications regardless of whether it is Android or iOS based. We are wanting to shift from this application because of the integration issues we are facing."
"The setup was very difficult. It was not as easy as I had expected."
"The only downside to the solution is that the dashboard is very confusing."
"In terms of the inventory management side, as in the invoice management, the stock management and the entire inventory of an organization is lagging a bit in comparison to Blackberry or other EMM solutions."
"I would like to have better support for multi-cloud sessions."
"They need a more flexible pricing model."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."
"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."
"The Intune license model is costly."
"Microsoft Intune has a user-based subscription model. You can go for a monthly or a yearly payment."
"For organizations that are a Microsoft shop, the pricing is compelling."
"The cost of the license and the features are justified for myself as a technical person."
"It's a bit expensive from a licensing perspective, especially as we look to have organizations with tenants across the globe."
"Microsoft Intune's pricing is reasonable."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"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."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."
"VMware Workspace ONE has a yearly license. You have to buy the license for one year at a time."
"Workspace ONE is on the higher end of the pricing band when compared to other players in the market."
"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."
"The price of VMware Workspace ONE is expensive. However, for the features that are provided, the price is reasonable. There is a subscription to use the solution."
"We've purchased various licenses for VMware Workspace ONE, including premium and gold tiers. These licenses include security measures and support for managing telecom expenses like data and voice usage."
"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."
"The pricing and licensing are affordable. They are not too high."
"VMware Workspace ONE can fit any organization because if you need more devices there are only additional fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
10%
Consumer Goods Company
8%
Printing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business116
Midsize Enterprise45
Large Enterprise151
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise57
 

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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 needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?
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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Mobile Control
VMware Workspace ONE, VMware AirWatch, Workspace ONE Assist, VMware Identity Manager, Workspace ONE Access, VMware Horizon Air
 

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
VIST Bank
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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