42Gears SureMDM vs SOTI MobiControl comparison

42Gears and SOTI are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. 42Gears is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.3, while SOTI is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.9. 42Gears holds a 2.5% mindshare in EMM, compared to SOTI’s 5.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 42Gears users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of SOTI users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

SOTI MobiControl and 42Gears SureMDM are two prominent mobile device management solutions. 42Gears SureMDM seems to have the upper hand according to user reviews, particularly in terms of features and pricing.

Features:SOTI MobiControl users highlight its robust security features, extensive device support, and policy management. 42Gears SureMDM is noted for its comprehensive remote management capabilities, cross-platform support, and seamless integration with other tools.

Room for Improvement:SOTI MobiControl users report a need for better reporting, analytics, and customization options. 42Gears SureMDM users desire improvements in the interface, usability, and occasional connectivity issues. Both products have aspects to refine, but SOTI's analytics shortcoming may pose a significant challenge.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Deployment of SOTI MobiControl is often described as complex and time-consuming. 42Gears SureMDM is praised for its straightforward deployment process. In terms of customer service, SOTI provides responsive support but is perceived as less effective compared to 42Gears, which earns higher satisfaction ratings.

Pricing and ROI:SOTI MobiControl's cost is often cited as high, which affects its perceived value. 42Gears SureMDM is found to be more cost-effective with quick ROI realization. Users find 42Gears SureMDM offers better value for money with competitive pricing.

To learn more, read our detailed 42Gears SureMDM vs. SOTI MobiControl Report (Updated: September 2025).

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42Gears SureMDM vs. SOTI MobiControl

September 2025

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Review summaries and opinions

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 31.8%, down from 37.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of 42Gears SureMDM is 2.5%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SOTI MobiControl is 5.7%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	31.8%
SOTI MobiControl	5.7%
42Gears SureMDM	2.5%
Other	60.0%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

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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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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Amit-Sarkar

Apple Mobility Service Manager at ZONES PVT LTD

A budget-friendly solution that can be used to manage all types of devices, including Windows, iOS, Mac, and Android

SOTI MobiControl is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Users can go for this solution if they want a budget MDM solution. You can use SOTI MobiControl to manage all your devices in one platform, like Windows, iOS, Mac, and Android. Overall, I rate SOTI MobiControl an eight out of ten.

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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 mobile application management, MAM, is the most useful aspect of the solution."

"I appreciate how easy it is to deploy certificates to end users to get control over their device with Microsoft Intune; that's what Microsoft Intune is known for, and that's what we use them for."

"If the product works, remote access will be a benefit. To this point we have not had reason to have confidence in achieving that access."

"Application deployment and keeping the devices secure no matter where they are, by having this cloud solution — that has been great."

"The synchronization of Intune with other Microsoft solutions is a valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is patching-related capabilities."

"Microsoft integrated BitLocker and Active Directory into Intune, simplifying management."

"The most valuable includes managing everything from a single console."

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

"The solution is stable and reliable."

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

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

"The solution's customer support is good."

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

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

"This solution is very dynamic. I can do what I need to do with it."

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"One of the most valuable features is the remote control. If there are issues in the field, we can remote into those devices and see what kind of issues they are."

"It is very reliable, and their support is excellent."

"I recommend SOTI MobiControl for its ease of deploying new components and software remotely without onsite personnel."

"It is a scalable solution."

"Also, although they're Apple products, we don't use the Find My iPhone feature because that would require us to use so many fake numbers or come up with a list of numbers. SOTI has been super-helpful in helping us track where an iPad is and knowing that we can remote-access it."

"SOTI's most valuable feature has to be mobile device management and visibility through the main console. There's a central dashboard that you can use to monitor the devices and keep track of usage, battery consumption, and battery life."

"One of the most valuable features is the ability to deploy apps on the fly. We're able to update and deploy new applications, directly from the cloud. That's been a huge feature for us. Instead of putting hands on each of these devices - and we're talking thousands of devices - we can manage it all from the backend."

"It's been very stable over the past few years."

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Cons

"Could benefit from user having more control over devices."

"There are a lot of small use cases where we realized that some technical solution was missing in Microsoft in comparison to other products. For example, it lacks something similar to sensing or location-based rules and configurations."

"The reporting and cost have room for improvement."

"The initial setup is a little bit complex."

"There can be some added features, such as an improved dashboard. Any new feature that could be a benefit to our customers would be good."

"The backend of Microsoft Intune needs to be improved. We have seen a little bit of delay as compared to other MDM solutions. That needs to be improved. A little bit more granularity should also be added"

"The user interface should be more user-friendly, as it can sometimes be challenging to navigate. Microsoft often relocates features, making it difficult to consistently find what I need."

"There are items that require improvements. One is the controls from iOS."

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

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

"The dashboards could be improved."

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

"User creation on Mac must be improved."

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

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

"The documentation could be improved in SOTI MobiControl."

"In future releases, I would like to see a better configuration of the dashboard."

"SOTI MobiControl is very good for Android and Windows, but it should add a little bit on the Apple side because it doesn't have much control on the Apple side."

"The solution could use better reporting."

"Most of our devices are Android, they're Google related, so we need access from Google to do certain things. There are ways around that, but that's something that we're really looking for. How can we control the Apple Air? How can we get into that app?... How can we make sure that that app doesn't try to update in the middle of the day when our driver needs it?"

"One issue is that if someone is using an Apple device and they're on the SIM card for data, it does not push the SOTI management system through immediately. It only works when you have it on WiFi. That's something I've noticed as we're troubleshooting and deploying devices into the field."

"There are some limitations with the remote control feature, and the interface occasionally experiences issues."

"Where they need improvement is not as much on the technical side but, rather, on their communication. In general, that has been poor. Account management and communication could be greatly improved..."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is fair. It's a normal price. It isn't too expensive or too cheap."

"Microsoft Intune costs about $7 per user per month, which is somewhat on the pricier end. That said, it's a reliable product, so it's fair."

"It is not a cheap solution. The price for a device when you start using it at a large scale can be improved. It is covered under our enterprise agreement. We pay once a year. I am not aware of any additional costs."

"The price of Microsoft Intune is reasonable."

"The price is reasonable, but they should lower it a bit to make it more competitive. It's cheaper than AirWatch and other products, but I still feel like Microsoft can make a base version or with Exchange online or a la carte only Intune version which will be useful. A customer who doesn't want to go full-fledged E3 or E5 can take out or consume an Intune solution only for their purpose, and we want to target that customer."

"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."

"We work with the subscription rather than a server license. I think it's economical this way because we don't have to have a server license for that, and I think that works in our favor."

"Intune is cost-effective as it is included in some of the Office 365 packages."

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"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."

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

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

"42Gears SureMDM is not an expensive 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."

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

"SOTI MobiControl is a budget-friendly solution."

"They've been pretty flexible with us, because we've changed the way we do our licensing a few times. We did a yearly, and then we went back and we did a quarterly, and I think we're back to yearly right now. We've been able to work stuff out and pricing has gone down since the onset. We've got a better rate per device and it's reasonable. The licensing cost from SOTI usually doesn't scare anybody, away once it's explained."

"The product is reasonably priced at the moment."

"It makes sense to have scanners on SOTI MobiControl, but it makes less sense to have printers because there are fewer features for them, while the price is the same for both."

"Pricing is okay, but when you buy your renewal of licenses - at the end of the period or the year - if you have a lot of devices, obviously, it's going to increase. In the end, it's kind of expensive."

"SOTI is fairly priced. It's not super expensive. If you have a thousand devices that are licensed, it's going to start climbing up in price. Typically, it's like 25 bucks a seat for a year."

"SOTI's pricing seems to be competitive."

"Its pricing policy is not stable. The licensing is on a one-yearly, two-yearly, or three-yearly basis. There is no monthly fee."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

22%

Retailer

15%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

14%

Retailer

11%

Comms Service Provider

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	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	23

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What do you like most about 42Gears SureMDM?

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

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 42Gears SureMDM?

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What needs improvement with 42Gears SureMDM?

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

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What do you like most about SOTI MobiControl?

The most valuable features of the solution are containerization and app control.

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SOTI MobiControl is quite advanced already, and there is nothing that needs improvement. The solution is currently th...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SureMDM

MobiControl

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

SureMDM is an intuitive and powerful enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution for Android, iOS, and Windows platforms. You can secure, monitor and manage company owned devices for dedicated use as well as employee owned devices used to access company data (BYOD). SureMDM incorporates all aspects of EMM such as Mobile Application Management, Mobile Device Management and Mobile Content Management.

42Gears

SOTI MobiControl, our award-winning mobility management solution provides the ability to securely manage mobile devices and connected peripherals, applications, content, and email. With MobiControl's advanced security and management features, businesses have granular control of how mobile devices are used for business, and how data is accessed to ensure sensitive corporate information is kept in authorized hands only.

SOTI

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

SmartLiberty, Hopi Holding, FIITJEE, Al Dhafra Private School, MRF Limited, Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), Alkem, Yelp Eat24

Citizen Mexico, Sanctuary Housing, PENINSULA HOTELS, East Orange High School, Andrews Distributing, Amey Plc, American Airlines

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