Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs Windows Autopilot comparison

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs. Windows Autopilot

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki Systems Manage...

Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (6th)

Windows Autopilot

Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) is 6.5%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Autopilot is 6.7%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

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GaneshKhutwad

Network security architect at ATOS

A central portal where you can add, stack, configure, and maintain your devices

Nearly 35,000 users are connected to Systems from America because their network is configured to cover worldwide areas. I have approximately 450 devices connected, which can scale based on requirements. For instance, if you have around five hundred to six hundred users in one office, the MR14 and MR24 series are suitable. For environments with a larger number of standard device users, the MR24 series is recommended. Cisco Meraki provides various series to meet your requirements, allowing you to manage your users efficiently. I rate the solution's scalability a nine out of ten.

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Mark-Morris

Cloud Solution Specialist & End User Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Automated enrollment streamlines device management with a helpful self-deploying mode

We use Windows Autopilot for enrolling devices into Intune I work for a Microsoft Gold Partner. We use Windows Autopilot to determine under what circumstances we recommend using Jamf and when to recommend using Intune. It is an automated way of enrolling devices, which streamlines the process.…

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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 best features of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager include its simplicity and ease of use. It is straightforward to set up and manage devices compared to other products."

"The most valuable features include remote inventory analysis, security features like geofencing, and software distribution."

"The web portal provides status reporting and ease of configuration."

"The most significant benefit is that the deployment is quick and painless. You don't need a specialized IT department to implement and scale the network. It's easy to maintain, too. It only requires one or two network administrators."

"It's a very easy solution for the most part, it's very easy to implement and very easy to administer."

"The remote security feature, as well as the ability to control devices from anywhere, is one of the more beneficial features of Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)."

"Security is the main feature because the company is reliable."

"Initial setup was easy."

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"It is the only choice if you're managing Windows devices with Intune and Azure."

"The most valuable aspect of Windows Autopilot is its automation features, which allow preset regulations and configurations."

"Windows Autopilot automates much of the setup process when delivering computers with a specific image to multiple employees simultaneously. It streamlines the configuration loading process, making it more unattended and yielding consistent results. This eliminates the need for an engineer to input data on each machine manually."

"The most effective feature of Windows Autopilot for managing deployments is the automation."

"Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing."

"Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly."

"The solution is very stable."

"Windows Autopilot is very stable."

Cons

"The price of the solution could be reduced."

"The tool's pricing needs to be more flexible like Cisco's."

"One area for improvement in Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is the ability for more advanced users to make detailed and non-standard changes."

"The price could be better."

"In my opinion, the equipment availabilities and competitive pricings could be improved."

"The solution's integration with other products could be improved."

"Integration with other tools, such as, ConnectWise Automate."

"Cisco's authorized scripting can be complicated. For example, we sometimes enter the wrong code using this script, and then we had to dictate to find the problem."

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"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."

"We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."

"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."

"They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users."

"Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly."

"If Microsoft can automatically add the license serial numbers, or have a method for us to get those serial numbers added to Windows Autopilot, apart from having to go through the device manufacturer that would greatly improve the solution."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product is reasonably priced."

"Meraki MDM is the cheapest solution we have used."

"Cisco Meraki Systems Manager is an expensive solution."

"The price is high for the market."

"My customers at times have issues with the price of the solution. It is expensive, but overall it is worth it. The licensing model cost is based on how many devices you require."

"It's extremely competitive and very good for a product in this sphere."

"The cost of installing this solution can be more expensive depending on who is doing the installation. Cisco is very expensive."

"My clients find it a bit expensive compared to other systems."

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"As far as I know, there isn't an additional cost specifically for Windows Autopilot itself. You'll need to consider the licensing fees for the software you install on the machines, such as Windows and Office. Overall, it is a valuable tool that simplifies the deployment process, making life easier for those involved."

"We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

48%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

16%

Government

14%

Financial Services Firm

Retailer

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?

The product provides a universal dashboard.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?

The pricing sits at a mid-level range, around five or six. There are cheaper and more expensive tools available, but the price features parity is good.

What needs improvement with Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM)?

While the graphical user interface is user-friendly and easy to configure, I see room for improvement in integration with third-party tools. We haven't had any integration issues, but potential lim...

What do you like most about Windows Autopilot?

Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Autopilot?

Windows Autopilot is quite expensive. I would rate the price an eight out of ten, as it is a characteristic of Microsoft products.

What needs improvement with Windows Autopilot?

Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly.

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Overview

Every user is unique. Every device, a bit different. Systems Manager keeps the network in the loop about constantly changing devices, automatically tracking device posture and adjusting security policies to match.

Cisco

Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices, getting them ready for productive use. You can also use Windows Autopilot to reset, repurpose and recover devices. This solution enables an IT department to achieve the above with little to no infrastructure to manage, with a process that's easy and simple.

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Sample Customers

Hafen Hamburg & Empire Riverside Hotel, Eastview Church, Tourism Holdings, Colegio Sagrada Familia Hijas de Jesús, Tommy Bahama's, Canadian School Mexico, Rosebank College

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Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) vs. Windows Autopilot