BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite vs IBM MaaS360 comparison

BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite vs. IBM MaaS360

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 27.5%, down from 35.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is 1.4%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM MaaS360 is 6.5%, up from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	27.5%
IBM MaaS360	6.5%
BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite	1.4%
Other	64.6%

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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reviewer1310304

IT Mobility Support Analyst at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Helpful technical support, and performs well, but initial setup could be simplified

They are constantly improving the scalability of BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite. More collaborative features are being developed. I know they have integrations with a lot of other vendors and applications, and it's constantly growing. Our company has approximately 3,000 users. I would say we have ten people for actual administrative roles with Blackberry.

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reviewer2173776

President at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees

Bulk phone setup has become more efficient while content distribution remains manageable

The main benefit of IBM MaaS360 is phone control and rollout. I acquired it because I was onboarding 15 new people, and it was more efficient to manage 15 phones from a computer than to handle each phone individually. I was able to manage what apps people were downloading with IBM MaaS360, ensuring they had what they needed. I could monitor their downloads and remove applications if necessary.

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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

"For our office workers who are not based in Norway, when we order the PC, we can do some of the settings for them, with standardized settings, so we can set them up exactly as they are in Norway so that they're the same."

"Autopilot is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune."

"The most valuable feature of Intune is the central dashboard for compliance and policy management."

"The mobile device management is very useful."

"Based on my experience, I would recommend Microsoft Intune to organizations looking for management of a large number of devices and enterprise environments."

"Its protection policies are most valuable. It protects mobile devices as well as individual apps. It is pretty scalable, and its documentation is also pretty good. It is also pretty straightforward to deploy."

"The management control feature is the most valuable."

"The reporting and analytics features in Microsoft Intune have been a lifesaver."

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"Provides access to our Lotus Notes system in a controlled and managed manner and is device agnostic with a similar interface for the gamet of devices in the market."

"I value the way BES UEM was able to utilize Android for Work-Premium in BlackBerry Android devices."

"Access to the emails on the go was most valuable. Having access to your emails in a secure way is one of the most important features of this solution. Blackberry ensures data security, and as a user, I can use it while on roaming or wherever I am."

"It has allowed us to manage many different mobile device platforms, like Windows 10, Android, Apple, and BlackBerry 10, all through a single pane of glass."

"It gives us the ability to have a container and the most secure possible application."

"The containerization of the workspace is what we have found to be the most valuable."

"The container approach gets you separation between private and corporate data."

"Security is the most valuable feature, because we are a financial institution. We have a large number of clients and we have to make sure all communications are secure and PCI compliant."

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"The solution is quite stable."

"My customers value the ability to control all their devices from a central point in IBM MaaS360."

"The tool's most valuable features are application, distribution, and security. It helps to block user access."

"The main benefit of IBM MaaS360 is phone control and rollout; I acquired it because I was onboarding 15 new people, and it was more efficient to manage 15 phones from a computer than to handle each phone individually."

"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."

"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."

"The most valuable feature is the fact that we can find a lost device or shut the device down and wipe it, which is good for HIPAA."

"Fiberlink’s customer support is great, very responsive to inquiries and very helpful."

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Cons

"It needs certificate provisioning for S/MIME purposes."

"One thing that could be better in Microsoft Intune is the file size, as it is quite large at times."

"Additional application deployment options e.g. MSI deployment with more complex parameters or additional side-by-side files, and non-MSI deployment options."

"It's only good for a Microsoft environment."

"Microsoft documentation is a bit hard to get around, so having more control over devices would be good."

"It would help if administrators could pinpoint the exact location of a stolen device to help law enforcement retrieve it and apprehend the suspect."

"There should be more focus on mobile device security and integration."

"Each feature has a separate license, making logistics and cost management difficult if not strategically bundled together."

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"One fault that BlackBerry has is its salesforce. Their direct salesforce department is changing its salespeople constantly. One client I had, over a period of about three years, went through four salespeople. That continuity is a problem, in terms of dealing with the customers."

"We cannot integrate BlackBerry Edit from BlackBerry Enterprise. BlackBerry Edit has issues when we are editing any document."

"The installations on the device could be simpler. It is a good solution, and all the features are there. So, there isn't a lot to improve. I'm sure they already have their thought process on how to improve it."

"The interface could be improved."

"I would like to see better integration with our AD. Instead of having to use Active Directory groups, we'd like to use Active Directory attributes instead. There is a lot of overhead in managing. Whereas, if we could key on something tied to HR, or some other feed indicating who they are or what role they have, and manage them that way, that would be much preferable than having to manage people with Active Directory groups. Because, if people move roles, then we have to make sure that we move them from one Active Directory group to another, which is hands-on, a lot of overhead."

"The newest features sometimes pop in very slowly."

"More devices supported like iOS, Android, and API so it can support various platforms to enhance the experience."

"It's too difficult to manage ourselves. We have to get a third-party in to do that. The fact that it breaks on some end-users' devices is also a concern and just the frequency and complexity of upgrades is not ideal."

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"Zero day support is something they can work on. They can make it a little bit more user-friendly."

"The look needs to be updated and it could be simpler to use."

"MaaS360 has gone down a few times over the years, and people couldn't get their emails on their phones, so it was problematic, but that didn't happen often."

"IBM MaaS360 can improve the location reporter. There is a 15-minute delay and this does not allow for any usefulness."

"The product needs to improve tech support."

"Possibly a notification if a device is wiped and no longer has the security policy on the phone. The product can also install the certificates on the phone in a 'smoother' way."

"The look needs to be updated and it could be simpler to use."

"An area for improvement would be handshaking with Microsoft in terms of trying to get a DLP on Microsoft OS."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are partners, so we receive some discount. However, from the customer's perspective, Microsoft Intune's pricing is competitive with non-Microsoft technology, and the price is good compared to other market competitors."

"The clients pay for a license and each can have a different type of license, such as an E3 or E5."

"Microsoft Intune is included in the E5 license at no additional cost."

"As a partner, we always look for how we can generate more revenue from a consulting point of view, but I do not see any complaints from the customer side regarding pricing, so they are satisfied with it."

"There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."

"It's monthly for us, but it's built into the license cost that we pay our IT each month. It's maybe 129 Kroner per head, which translates to £10. There are some additional costs. Our IT had to set up and configure their own server, so there is an extra cost for that, but I'm not sure what that costs."

"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."

"Microsoft Intune has a user-based subscription model. You can go for a monthly or a yearly payment."

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"We pay about $6 a year for the solution. There are no extra costs on top of that. You save a lot of money when you use this product."

"In my opinion, we're paying an awful lot for what we get, compared to other vendors. I don't deal with the pricing, but it does seem to be a bit pricey for the things that we get, especially, when you compare them to other vendors, such as VMware, Citrix, who have all bought up other players in this space. VMware offers AirWatch free as part of their packages."

"We currently pay by the year, but the licenses are calculated on a monthly basis."

"We are paying $200 annually. You also need to have a hardware server or a license for the server so there could be some additional fees added on to that."

"It was on a yearly support contract, and the licenses were perpetual. There was also the implementation cost and the support cost for the integrator."

"The licensing costs are paid on a yearly basis because we just renewed the license. If you have some big issue, they will also charge you."

"With the new licensing model, there seems to be a significant increase in cost, which makes it difficult to push forward and talk with the business."

"For the number of licenses, I believe it was approximately $500,000 per year, or for three years."

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"I feel the pricing to be very high."

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

"The solution is cost-effective."

"MaaS360 is priced at a balance. It is not as expensive as AirWatch or Jamf and is not a cheap solution like a few of the local products."

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

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

"IBM products are expensive compared to the tools offered by its competitors. IBM MaaS360 is an expensive tool."

"IBM products are a little pricey."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

16%

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

University

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	124
Midsize Enterprise	54
Large Enterprise	167

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	19

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	12

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Good for Enterprise, Good Mobile Messaging, Ubitexx Ubi-Suite

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.

Microsoft

The BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite offers five editions to meet your enterprise’s evolving mobile needs. Growth can happen quickly, and the BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is designed to provide a seamless transition to the more advanced capabilities in higher-level editions. The subscription model ensures predictable annual expenditures and eliminates upfront capital costs.

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IBM MaaS360 is an EMM solution that allows you to configure devices for enterprise access and protect corporate data on smartphones and tablets – all from a single screen. As a robust integrated cloud platform, MaaS360 simplifies mobile device management (MDM) with visibility, rapid deployment, and control that spans across apps, mobile devices, and data. It also secures apps, laptops, smartphones, tablets, wearables, desktops, the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and data so you can rapidly scale your remote workforce and bring your own device (BYOD) initiatives.

IBM MaaS360 can help you build a zero-trust strategy with modern device management. Deployment is so fast that in just a few clicks, IT admins can start enrolling devices and quickly manage the entire mobile device lifecycle. They can do everything from enrollment to enterprise integration, support, configuration and management, monitoring and security, analytics, and reporting.

IBM MaaS360 Features

IBM MaaS360 has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

Workforce management: Manage and secure any remote workforce in minutes with rapid deployment.
Information security: Support a safer way to access, create, sync, and edit all business documents on mobile devices.
Manage security risks: Provide users with seamless data access while remotely managing threats.
Secure access: Grant secure access to company resources from any mobile device, without a VPN.
Identity management and security: Integrate seamless identity and access management with United Endpoint Management.

IBM MaaS360 Benefits

There are many benefits to implementing IBM MaaS360. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

Provision, manage, and protect your devices from a single console.
Configure email, contacts, calendar, Wi-Fi, and VPN profiles over-the-air to quickly onboard users.
Experience launch day support for the latest mobile operating system releases for iOS, Android, and Windows.
Set and enforce security policies with automated compliance actions like requiring a device passcode and blocking a compromised device.
Use robust dashboards and reporting to manage both personal and corporate devices.

Increases security and compliance enforcement.
Easily integrates with your existing infrastructure.
Reduces cost of supporting mobile assets.
Enhances application and performance management.
Contains powerful management and security to address the entire mobility lifecycle.
Helps ensure better business continuity.
Increases productivity and employee satisfaction.
Simple and fast, with an exceptional customer experience.

Reviews from Real Users

MaaS360 stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Some of these include its mobile device and laptop management, robust security, and complete sync with Active Directory. PeerSpot users take note of the advantages of these features in their reviews:

Claudia G., a Cybersecurity Consultant at Telefónica, mentions, “My customers value the ability to control all their devices from a central point in IBM MaaS360. I rate IBM MaaS360 a nine out of ten.”

Okoro A.., a CEO at a ITANDT Solutions Limited notes, “The most valuable features are mobile device management and security (which allows you to quarantine infected devices).”

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Ashcourt Rowan, EMC Professional Services, Itochu, MBDA, North Hennepin Community College, PGGM, Rohde & Schwarz, US Navy

Bancroft, Garuda Indonesia

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