42Gears SureMDM vs IBM MaaS360 comparison

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42Gears and IBM are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. 42Gears is ranked #16, while IBM is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5. 42Gears holds a 2.1% mindshare in EMM, compared to IBM’s 7.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 42Gears users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

IBM MaaS360 and 42Gears SureMDM are robust mobile device management solutions. 42Gears SureMDM seems to have the upper hand due to its flexible features and customization options according to user reviews.

Features:IBM MaaS360 offers strong security and integration capabilities, trusted by users for managing corporate devices securely. It provides seamless integration with other IBM and third-party services and a user-friendly interface. 42Gears SureMDM is praised for its extensive customization options, multi-platform support, and a flexible application management system that allows users to tailor the system to specific needs, making it highly adaptable.

Room for Improvement:IBM MaaS360 could enhance its reporting and analytics for better insights and improve the user experience in navigation and features. Users also note that the initial setup could be more intuitive. 42Gears SureMDM needs to streamline its setup process and could benefit from better user training materials. There is also feedback suggesting improvements in response time for customer support queries.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:IBM MaaS360 is noted for a straightforward deployment process and efficient customer service that provides quick resolutions. 42Gears SureMDM users face more complexities during deployment but find the platform's flexibility beneficial. Despite these challenges, customer service for SureMDM is also effective and supportive.

Pricing and ROI:IBM MaaS360 is considered cost-effective with transparent pricing and offers a swift return on investment. Users find it affordable given the robust features. 42Gears SureMDM, while more expensive, is deemed worth the investment due to its extensive features. Both solutions deliver a good ROI, though 42Gears SureMDM is perceived to have a higher pricing tier.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 20.1%, down from 31.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of 42Gears SureMDM is 2.1%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM MaaS360 is 7.7%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	20.1%
IBM MaaS360	7.7%
42Gears SureMDM	2.1%
Other	70.1%

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Featured Reviews

Anumula Hitesh

Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack

Centralized device management has automated onboarding and improves remote security compliance

One thing I feel Microsoft Intune could improve is troubleshooting visibility. In many cases, when a policy or application deployment fails, the error messages are a bit generic. So, admins still spend time checking logs manually or testing on devices one by one. Compared to the simplicity of deployment, troubleshooting sometimes feels less mature. I also think reporting and real-time monitoring could be stronger. The dashboard gives useful information, but in large environments, many teams still depend on additional tools or scripts for deeper reporting and analytics. If I had to focus on one area first, I would probably choose troubleshooting and reporting. Deployment through Microsoft Intune is generally straightforward, but when something fails, identifying the exact root cause can still take more time than expected. Error messages are sometimes too generic, and admins often have to dig through logs, sync status, or multiple portals to understand what actually happened. I think user experience and policy management could also improve further. Microsoft Intune has become much better over the years, but sometimes the admin portal still feels fragmented because certain configurations open in different sections or redirect to older interfaces. For new admins, especially, it can take time to understand where everything is located. Another thing is policy conflict handling. In larger organizations, multiple device policies, compliance rules, and configuration profiles can overlap. When conflicts happen, the visibility is not always very clear, so admins spend time figuring out which policy actually won or caused the issue.

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Giridharan G

Head Of Department at Waycool

Used to control mobile devices

Remote Wipe is one of the vital options everybody looks for in 42Gears SureMDM or any MDM product. We are trying to get the latest product updates as much as possible, and it is mostly automated. Two to three engineers are involved in the solution’s maintenance. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

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Abhijeet Chaskar

Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd

Centralized device control has improved security and streamlined daily management tasks

The best features IBM MaaS360 offers include centralized device management, policy enforcement, compliance tracking, and remote device actions. These features make managing and securing endpoints much more efficient. Another feature I appreciate about IBM MaaS360 is the visibility it provides. Being able to view device status, compliance, and security information from one console makes day-to-day management much easier. IBM MaaS360 has positively impacted my organization by improving efficiency and security across the organization. We can manage devices more efficiently, maintain compliance, and resolve issues faster. We save time for both IT teams and end users. The AI outputs from IBM MaaS360 have been reliable in our experience. They provide useful insights and recommendations that help with device management and security monitoring. Though we still review important findings before taking action.

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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

"Among the most valuable features are the Company Portal that is built into Intune, and the update rings so that we can manage what types of future updates the devices get."

"Microsoft Intune has positively impacted my organization by giving a centralized way to manage and secure devices across the organization, improving consistency in how devices are configured, updated, and monitored, and making it easier to support remote users as many management and troubleshooting tasks can be performed without needing physical access to the device."

"Most people prefer to use Intune if they want to implement conditional access policies to restrict customer Exchange Online or Exchange user formats emails until their devices comply."

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

"The core management feature in Intune is invaluable to us, especially considering the challenges we often face with System Center when pushing external updates."

"Its security is most valuable. It gives us a way to secure devices, not only those that are steady. We do have a few tablets and other devices, and it is a way for us to secure these devices and manage them. We know they're out there and what's their status. We can manage their life cycle and verify that they're updated properly."

"I particularly appreciate the administration and security features, which can be deployed easily."

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

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"We use the solution primarily to control mobile devices."

"Its dashboards are valuable. It is easy to access dashboards and implement policies."

"The most valuable features of 42Gears SureMDM include tracking location and pushing applications."

"The tool's most valuable feature is a remote connection to the devices. You can also push and lock applications. It helps us lock devices for professional use to control which applications can be installed."

"Their support is mind-blowing."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Payloads, application publishing, and cataloging features are valuable to our customers."

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"Before Maas360 we had no way of knowing of how many devices were in the field due to IT not being a part of the purchasing process."

"Remote enablement feature and access to internal resources on the VPN."

"Mobile Device Management, Secure Productivity Suite, and document management are valuable features."

"The best feature is the ability to control mobile phones, wipe and containerize the data, and keep employees' work data separate from personal data."

"The most valuable features are remote enablement and access to my intranet resources, without depending on the VPN."

"We've found the scalability to be very good."

"The most important aspect of the solution is the fact that the platform is unified, and that it covers all the mobility services - that includes not only the MDM components or services."

"If you leave the backing to an organization like IBM, you can rest assured that it's a good solution."

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Cons

"One of the areas for improvement would be troubleshooting and reporting."

"I'd like some more reporting so that I don't have to delve into PowerShell and I can pull more of the local device information such as memory, apps installed, etc. It would be nice to be able to see the apps that are present there but might not be managed. For example, if they installed 7Zip, it could report that back via an installed program or feature to see what was currently installed."

"We only have major classifications for iOS and Android, but there are different brands that have different cycles of updates. If they can fine-tune it to make it more brand-specific, that would be even better."

"The configuration and pricing can be improved."

"For an existing customer who has an SCCM, it would need to be upgraded to an MECM first before I can introduce Microsoft Intune."

"Intune should be much more granular in terms of supporting more Android cellular devices."

"Also, Microsoft Intune relies heavily on its fellow products in the suite."

"Microsoft Intune has potential for improvement; I would like to see a lot more customization in the reporting tools."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"42Gears SureMDM needs to improve support because it may take around one to two days to receive a revert."

"Online information regarding used cases specific to 42Gears SureMDM will help us do configuration changes more comfortably."

"The dashboards could be improved."

"The user interface and customization features are not the best and could be improved."

"As a partner, we consider 42Gears to be a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution. So, we should be able to manage users with this particular solution. This is something that is currently not there. It is probably an area for improvement for 42Gears."

"The solution’s pricing could be made cheaper."

"The product is not so convenient to deploy or to configure."

"User creation on Mac must be improved."

"Local technical support would be helpful."

"It would be ideal to add support for the distribution of windows.exe applications."

"The user interface could definitely use some improvement."

"I would rate IBM MaaS360's stability as seven out of ten, though I don't use it extensively."

"There is a glaring security flaw where users can wipe their phones and they still show compliant in Maas360."

"MaaS360 definitely caters to a few of the requirements, but when someone is going for a solution, all the features are not available in MaaS360."

"IBM MaaS360’s threat management feature needs improvement. It could identify even more malicious attacks."

"The interface is clunky and the layout is a bit outdated. Also, I don't think MaaS360 has as many features as Intune. It doesn't integrate with Office as seamlessly as Intune does, which isn't surprising, given that Intune and Office are Microsoft products."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Intune's pricing is reasonable considering its benefits and the high costs it helps avoid."

"The price for Intune is fair."

"While Microsoft Intune boasts a wide range of features, its user-friendliness and bundled licensing cost are key considerations for me."

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

"If you ask the accountant or the finance department, they'll tell you that it is way too expensive, but when I look at the cost and compare it with the value you actually get, it's more than fair."

"It comes as a bundle, so you do not really know what the prices are. Microsoft does not break it down to the user cost for us. It is just bundled with our E5 license."

"Our enterprise agreement includes Microsoft Intune at no additional cost."

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

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"I am satisfied with the price of this solution."

"Their pricing structure is very good against the competition. Pricing is definitely not a challenge here."

"I rate the tool's pricing a four out of ten."

"42Gears SureMDM is not an expensive solution."

"The tool is expensive and priced at 39 dollars yearly. The pricing is fixed and I would rate it a seven-point five out of ten."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for 42Gears SureMDM, which is comparatively expensive for an enterprise license."

"There is an option to make yearly or monthly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. Price-wise, the product is okay."

"The solution is cost-effective."

"The solution is expensive."

"It requires zero investment in infrastructure since it is 100% cloud."

"IBM MaaS360 is cheaper compared to other alternatives. Others are at least three to six times costlier."

"Fees are monthly and it's approximately $8 per user."

"There are other solutions cheaper than IBM MaaS360, such as Microsoft Intune."

"Price is something for which we are always under pressure. If we have to look at the MaaS deployment, the price definitely has to come down. This is clearly one of the areas that we will have to work on, not only as a provider to our customers but also as a consumer of this service."

"I rate IBM MaaS360's pricing a six out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Retailer

14%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

Government

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	187

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	12

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SureMDM

Fiberlink MaaS360, MaaS360

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.

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42Gears SureMDM is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution that enables organizations to secure, manage, and monitor enterprise devices from a centralized console. Designed for businesses of all sizes, SureMDM supports a wide range of endpoints, including Android, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, VR devices, rugged devices, wearables, and IoT endpoints.

The platform helps organizations streamline device provisioning, application management, security enforcement, remote troubleshooting, device tracking, and compliance monitoring throughout the device lifecycle. SureMDM supports modern enrollment methods such as Android Zero-touch, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, Apple Business Manager (ABM), Apple School Manager (ASM), Windows Autopilot, and Android Enterprise deployments.

Beyond endpoint management, SureAccess is available as an add-on to SureMDM, enabling Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for secure access to enterprise applications and resources based on device posture, user identity, and access policies. It helps organizations secure remote workers, contractors, and distributed teams while reducing reliance on traditional VPN-based access models.

SureIdP is also available as an add-on to SureMDM, providing Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities such as centralized authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), user provisioning, and access control. It helps organizations simplify identity management while strengthening security and compliance across enterprise applications and services.

Widely adopted across industries including logistics, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, transportation, field services, and financial services, SureMDM enables IT teams to manage distributed device fleets while maintaining security, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Features

Unified endpoint management across Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, VR, and IoT devices
Zero-touch and automated device enrollment
Application deployment, management, and updates
Remote support, remote control, and troubleshooting
Kiosk mode and device lockdown capabilities
Location tracking, geofencing, and asset visibility
Compliance monitoring and policy enforcement
OS and firmware update management
Secure remote access and unattended device management
Reporting, analytics, and customizable dashboards
Integration with enterprise identity and security frameworks
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) through SureAccess
Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities through SureIdP

Benefits

Simplified management of diverse device fleets from a single console
Reduced operational overhead through automation and remote management
Improved endpoint security through centralized policy enforcement
Secure application access using Zero Trust principles
Strong identity security with centralized authentication and SSO along with support for 3rd party SSO
Minimized device downtime with remote troubleshooting capabilities
Accelerated device deployment and onboarding
Enhanced visibility into device health, usage, and compliance
Scalable across global and distributed operations

Common Use Cases

Organizations use the 42Gears platform for:

Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Rugged device management
Kiosk and digital signage deployments
Shared and frontline device management
BYOD and corporate-owned device programs
Remote workforce enablement
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Secure application access
Healthcare mobility initiatives
Educational device deployments
Logistics and field service operations

With support for cloud, on-premises, and private cloud deployments, the 42Gears platform provides organizations with the flexibility to manage endpoints, identities, and secure access from a unified ecosystem while meeting their security, compliance, and operational requirements.

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IBM MaaS360 enhances mobile device management with tracking, security, app deployment, policy management, and integration with Apple DEP and Android Enterprise. It supports remote control, cost efficiency, and is user-friendly, suitable for both corporate and BYOD environments.

MaaS360 offers a comprehensive suite for managing and securing mobile devices. With features like encryption, passcode enforcement, and containerization, it ensures data security and compliance. MaaS360 simplifies app deployment via distribution groups and integrates seamlessly with Apple and Android systems. Its focus on kiosk mode, application security, and automated provisioning make it a strategic choice for companies prioritizing a robust endpoint management strategy. Though it offers extensive options, improvements in notifications, user management, and Microsoft integration are needed.

What are the most important features of IBM MaaS360?

Device Tracking: Enables efficient tracking and management of devices across an enterprise.
Security Features: Provides encryption, passcode enforcement, and containerization for data security.
App Deployment: Facilitates app installation through distribution groups and platform integrations.
Policy Management: Allows organizations to implement and enforce security policies efficiently.
Remote Control: Offers options for remote access and management of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of IBM MaaS360?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces setup costs and offers scalable solutions.
Compliance Support: Helps maintain regulatory compliance with detailed management options.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies management and operation through intuitive design.
Scalability: Supports growing organizations with extensive device deployment capabilities.

IBM MaaS360 finds applications in industries needing robust mobile device management and security. Enterprises deploy it widely to ensure compliance and safeguard corporate data, providing application control, data leak prevention, and secure email management. It is used for configuring policies for field staff and enabling efficient device enrollment, significantly cutting initial setup costs.

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