Citrix Endpoint Management vs Ivanti Neurons for MDM comparison

Citrix Endpoint Management vs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 35.3%, down from 41.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Citrix Endpoint Management is 2.2%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for MDM is 3.2%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Featured Reviews

Joseph Merusi

Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Everything has worked better since we started using it

Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.

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SivaKuppala

Enterprise Architect at Wipro Limited

Offers flexible application management that allows secure delivery of applications to endpoints, enabling users to operate applications on the go

VMware is also a part of our practice, but my focus is predominantly on Citrix, which constitutes about 80% of our management, with VMware covering the remaining percentage. VMware excels in server-related virtualization and is considered the best in that domain. However, for desktop virtualization, Citrix is more mature. Both offer comprehensive product support and robust security features, with extensive partnerships across hardware vendors like HP and Cisco. In terms of cons, VMware tends to be more expensive and complex, with some degree of vendor lock-in. Citrix, on the other hand, offers a better user experience and is more flexible and scalable. While both platforms have their features, Citrix has less licensing complexity compared to VMware, and support quality is comparable between the two.

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Lorenzo Arcinue

IT Administrator at Zai

Feature-rich, easy to use, and has responsive technical support

We are working on the proof of concept for both MobileIron and Workspace ONE. We are only testing MobileIron and Workspace ONE. After that, we will decide which device to use. Workspace ONE by VMware Similarly, we will use MobileIron as a mobile device management tool, allowing us to manage our endpoints remotely. So far, we have not had any issues with VMware, and we have resolved some, if not all, of the issues. I have been testing with VMware Workspace ONE for the same amount of time as MobileIron UEM, three weeks. We are using the latest version, and it is deployed on a public cloud. The cloud provider is VMware. I have also been working with Google Chrome. Google Workspace is an email production tool provided by Google. We don't have a firewall because we're in the cloud right now. We have no on-premises network and all of our systems are hosted in the cloud.

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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

"One of the standout features of Intune is its seamless accessibility to work data, eliminating the need to be tied to an office or a desktop."

"I like that we can implement conditional access."

"The stability of Microsoft Intune is ten out of ten."

"Based on my experience, I find Intune very flexible for managing Windows devices. We can use scripting, and we can make use of the self-service portal or the company portal to publish some of the applications for Windows."

"It is very easy for me to configure all the things. Once I create policies and applications in Intune, it is very easy for us to enroll users."

"Intune can wipe devices. For example, if a disgruntled employee wants to leak the data on their company phone, Intune can terminate their access and wipe the entire device with a click."

"I rate Intune 10 out of 10."

"For our clients, the conditional access feature along with different compliance policies that they can set is valuable."

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"We have seen improvements in compliance management on the devices."

"Users can log in anytime, anywhere, using any device, which is a significant advantage."

"Whenever I need to check my email with my mobile phone, Citrix Endpoint Management is essential for our firm."

"A valuable feature of Citrix Endpoint Management is that it's stable. The stability is not a challenge among the move to the cloud."

"The MAM applications of the product are great."

"One key feature is secure application delivery, which enables the secure delivery of mobile and web applications to end-user devices. This ensures data protection and compliance with corporate policies."

"ShareFile, in particular, is valuable with its ease of sharing, and the best category security that is in the hands of users."

"We have found the ability to manage user accounts on shared devices valuable as it reduces the need for multiple licenses, which saves costs."

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"The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration."

"The user interface is user-friendly."

"The company provides great customer service."

"The products are quite good when they are operational."

"It's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use."

"The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage."

"The products are quite good when they are operational."

Cons

"Reporting could be improved. It needs to be more expensive and robust."

"We do not utilize Microsoft customer service and technical support since it is generally a waste of time."

"The synchronization of devices takes a significant amount of time, between 15 minutes and two hours. Microsoft should work on reducing this sync time to improve efficiency."

"Microsoft Intune could improve in reporting data for endpoints and fleets. Enhanced capabilities to run queries and gather specific device data to identify trends or issues would be beneficial. The feature parity for MacOS and handling devices from an MDM perspective is not comprehensive. Consolidation of these functionalities within Intune would simplify processes and finances."

"I'd suggest adding more features for macOS in Intune. There should be more functionality for managing macOS. There should be a better capability for pushing things down on macOS. Currently, Intune is not capable of managing macOS at the same level as Windows."

"Microsoft Intune lacks the ability to provide seamless remote assistance or remote control."

"Microsoft Intune lags market leaders, such as Apperian, in its MAM capabilities."

"The reports that are generated aren't so great. They don't give a lot of meaning so far, but that could be down to user knowledge than the actual reporting side of things. I'm not a big user of it, but I was a bigger user of MaaS360, and we used to be able to run weekly and monthly reports. In the case of any deviations. we'd get a warning immediately. That's not so easy to do or to get in place for Intune. This could be just a user issue, but when I compare both, that's the only thing that's lacking for me."

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"Support for inventory management of Apple devices should be added."

"The iOS version updates do not work as well as I would like."

"I would rate Citrix Endpoint Management as two out of ten overall, due to the policy changes and the lack of significant features or stability improvements."

"The tool’s battery usage was high."

"The iOS version updates do not work as well as I would like."

"The support provided by Citrix needs improvement."

"Citrix often depends on other services like backend data centers, network security, and application firewalls. Issues in these areas can be misinterpreted as Citrix issues by users."

"Requires integrating with ABM before enabling some of the features."

More Citrix Endpoint Management cons

"We would like the initial setup to be simpler."

"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti."

"The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that."

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."

"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."

"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti. The test team or the testing procedures are flawed because they release new versions with numerous basic issues."

"The interface is complicated and not very easy to use."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."

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

"Its licensing model is not complex, but it is very expensive compared to other solutions. They can bring more models and reduce the pricing. They should allow customers to select the features they want and price it accordingly."

"The E5 license is expensive."

"Microsoft Intune is more expensive than other solutions, but it offers a wider range of features and control."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

"There is a license required to use this solution. However, it was part of a bundle package. Microsoft Intune is far less expensive than other solutions, such as Workspace ONE."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"The licensing costs vary depending on the customer and the licensing model. We have three main types: per-user, subscription, and concurrent user licenses, plus a user-based model."

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

23%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

54%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Educational Organization

29%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

How does Microsoft Intune compare with VMware Workspace One?

Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes ...

What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Intune?

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Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also ...

What do you like most about Citrix Endpoint Management?

One key feature is secure application delivery, which enables the secure delivery of mobile and web applications to e...

What needs improvement with Citrix Endpoint Management?

The support provided by Citrix needs improvement. The support should be more proactive, especially in critical sector...

What is your primary use case for Citrix Endpoint Management?

We work extensively with Citrix, specializing in Citrix utilization, Citrix networking, and Citrix mobility MDM. Our ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MobileIron UEM?

This is not a cheap solution. I do not have exact pricing information as I am not responsible for this aspect.

What needs improvement with MobileIron UEM?

The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti. The test team or the testing procedures ar...

What advice do you have for others considering MobileIron UEM?

My rating for the overall solution is six out of ten.

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Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

MobileManager, Zenprise, XenMobile

MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management

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

XenMobile is a comprehensive solution to manage mobile apps, data and devices, available both on-premises and in the cloud. Users have single-click access to all of their apps from a unified corporate app store and IT can easily configure, secure and support mobile devices. With XenMobile technology, IT can meet their compliance and control needs while giving users the freedom to experience work and life their way.

Citrix

Everywhere Work is here

Dealing with increasing demand for devices, applications and platforms?

Ivanti Neurons for MDM is your single solution to manage iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

Cloud‑based device management and security

Secure and manage endpoints running iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

Simple onboarding and provisioning process

Quickly and easily onboard devices and provision them over the air with all the apps, settings and security configurations they need.

Seamless, productive user experience

Deliver a delightful, native user experience across any device and OS while improving productivity.

Reduce the complexity and cost of endpoint management

Manage and protect any iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS, Windows and VR/XR device, from a single cloud-based solution.

Manage devices everywhere business happens

Know the devices your supply chain workers rely on are updated and in good operating condition, ready for the day’s business.

Ivanti

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Miami Marlins, Exelon, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E and KU), Flex, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

Frontier Airlines

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