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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
343
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (2nd), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Google Cloud Identity
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (8th), Cloud Resource Access Management (5th)
Jamf Pro
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
4th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
110
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (1st), AI Customer Experience Personalization (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 25.5%, down from 34.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 1.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jamf Pro is 9.2%, down from 12.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune25.5%
Jamf Pro9.2%
Google Cloud Identity1.5%
Other63.8%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
 

Featured Reviews

Abhinandan Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
Modern endpoint management has transformed onboarding and strengthened remote security controls
The features of Microsoft Intune are straightforward, including Windows Autopilot, zero-touch deployment, centralized device management, and conditional access security controls. Using zero-touch deployment and Windows Autopilot in Microsoft Intune has significantly improved my workflow and organization. New laptops are shipped directly to users with no IT handling needed, and there is no manual imaging or configuration required. These features have a real impact. They save hours of manual setup per device, reduce dependency on the IT team for basic provisioning, and ensure every system is configured consistently and securely. Microsoft Intune has positively impacted my organization by improving device management. Devices are managed from a single cloud console. It has reduced manual work for provisioning and configuration. It has faster onboarding using Autopilot. It has enhanced security posture through enforced compliance policies, encryption, antivirus, and password rules. Conditional access ensures only trusted devices can access resources. I have better support for remote users, as devices can be managed from anywhere with no dependency on office network or VPN for basic management. It has easy troubleshooting and policy updates.
BL
Head - Work Transformation at Econz
User lifecycle management becomes streamlined with unified access and context-aware policies
If applications support SAML protocols, integration is always an easy task. However, there are difficulties with form-based applications or LDAP-based applications, particularly traditional applications. We need more flexibility not only with SAML but also with LDAP-based and form-based applications. Context-aware access currently only works with SAML-based applications. If other application integrations could support context-aware access, that would be helpful, as companies are in a transition mode with various traditional, form-based, and LDAP-based applications. Mobile device management could be improved. Through Google Cloud Identity, we can manage Android applications and have control over iOS devices, but container functionality is missing. This is particularly important for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) scenarios, especially in India where the market is now split equally between iOS and Android users. Improvements in this area and integration capabilities would be beneficial.
Mohd Javed Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Senior Consultant at Truglobal
Has supported centralized management of all Apple devices while ensuring high security and compliance
I have not encountered many areas for improvement, but there are feature requests submitted to Jamf Pro for reporting purposes that they are working on. Jamf Pro continues to increase its capabilities. One improvement I would recommend is integrating Jamf Setup Manager as an inbuilt feature. Currently, it is a separate tool that needs to be installed and integrated with Jamf Pro. Having zero-touch capability as an inbuilt feature would eliminate the need to work with scripts and configurations. The pricing of Jamf Pro is relatively high. Jamf Pro does not have a fixed price for all organizations. Based on my experience, they offer discounts inconsistently. Due to the high pricing, many organizations are moving to InTune and Workspace ONE. There are many other tools in the market for Mac OS device management, such as ScaleFusion, Addigy, and Kandji. Small organizations are moving to these alternatives, and larger organizations with fewer security concerns are moving to InTune. Despite being expensive, I still rate Jamf Pro highly because of its security features and comprehensive management capabilities for Mac OS devices.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Remote Wipe and Autopilot is one of the best features."
"Microsoft Intune helps us avoid issuing everyone company-owned devices. We provide a stipend, allowing users to bring their own devices. This approach gives us leverage against other MSPs. It also enhances collaboration because clients already covered by specific licensing can optimize their usage of Microsoft Intune."
"Stable product that's easy to set up compared to other MDM products."
"I would recommend Microsoft Intune to others; it is a very good and scalable solution."
"While Microsoft Intune boasts a wide range of features, its user-friendliness and bundled licensing cost are key considerations for me."
"There has been a noticeable increase in productivity for both my organization and clients."
"I like how Intune brings everything into one place. For example, you can set up conditional access to applications and devices inside Intune. I also like the segregation inside the Intune devices. You can segregate them by Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Android. You can sort it by platform, so you don't need to go into the devices section."
"One of the biggest advantages of Microsoft Intune is not only the management itself, but also how well it integrates with other Microsoft technologies."
"The Cloud Identity is well advanced in terms of features, applications, and the components that it is offering."
"Google is always on its own, and Google Cloud Identity is pretty good on every point."
"The solution is primarily used for single control and single sign which helps with the security and authentication of multiple devices."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is group access, as you are able to assign policies to groups instead of users individually."
"Google Cloud Identity uses what they call organizational units (OUs) instead of the security groups you'd find in Microsoft's Entra."
"The main control page and the ability to manage all our users from a web-based portal are the most valuable aspects of the solution."
"I think the first thing that is great is that it gives you a lot of features, like login, and then vaulted passwords and secure LDAP, and it becomes easier for the end customer to leverage all those features without going to a higher SKU of G Suite."
"The DEP enrollment is quite good. We're planning to migrate to the Jamf cloud this month."
"Jamf changed our lives completely from configuration, compliance and management."
"Jamf Pro is useful for making Mac devices compliant with organizational security requirements, as organizations can block unwanted features that might lead to data breaches, such as iPhone mirroring and screen sharing, ensuring devices remain compliant and secure."
"We have found Jamf to be the critical part of everything."
"The use of Jamf Pro has massively streamlined our process of working with Apple devices."
"Configuration Profiles from Jamf Pro are awesome."
"The technical support from Jamf Pro is amazing."
"It offers professionals an endless amount of possibilities to keep users and the company happy."
 

Cons

"Microsoft Intune's support for Mac devices is lacking and could be improved."
"Logs and similar deployment/remediation detail for application delivery to Windows 10 computers should to be improved Additional application deployment options e.g. MSI deployment with more complex parameters or additional side-by-side files, and non-MSI deployment options."
"If we can not seem to get even half a dozen users working with the product in a way we consider stable, the scalability is in question."
"The pricing could be improved."
"Management of Linux devices from Microsoft Intune would be great. Then we can manage any device and not only Windows and Apple."
"The granular support for other device types in Microsoft Intune could be improved."
"The reporting part needs improvement, and it would be beneficial if it could integrate with third-party tools instead of just Power BI."
"Intune does not provide real-time visibility."
"I want the tool to improve its support. It should also incorporate some functionalities. Currently, preparing presentations in Google is a pain point. The tool’s certain features like user provisioning are not intuitive as well. The product’s LDAP support is very poor. Clients do not trust the product due to the spam."
"There is room for improvement in the configuration of their security policies. It seems quite basic."
"The solution needs to better integrate with Mac's OS."
"They are going ahead and adding a few more things to the Google Cloud premium edition. Their stock management and remote computer management can be improved."
"One area where Cloud Identity has room for improvement is monitoring and alerts. If you want to set up some alerts, you don't have much control over the configuration."
"Google Cloud Identify could make the technology used easier to understand as a layman making it more user-friendly."
"Their stock management and remote computer management can be improved."
"The password vaulting does not prevent the admins from reading users' passwords, and that's a debate."
"The reporting with PowerBI could be improved."
"An in-house chat room would be a great way to communicate with your team when you aren't physically present with them."
"It would be nice if there was a built-in means of renaming computers that worked reliably."
"There is room for improvement with Jamf Pro, especially regarding updates."
"I would love to see more integration with ASM and ABM."
"The patching can definitely use a little bit of improvement."
"It would be nice if there was a built-in means of renaming computers that worked reliably."
"Every once in a blue moon, we wind up with a rarely-seen superbug that takes support weeks to months to solve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Intune is available for individual purchase at a low per-device cost."
"There is a license needed to use the solution and we are on an annual license."
"In terms of the product price and licensing costs, my company finds the product to be reasonably priced."
"We have a limited budget for security investments, so Microsoft should consider reducing pricing in our region. This would make investment more viable, especially since larger businesses in other countries can afford it easily."
"Consider the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite rather than choosing specific sub-components, e.g. only Microsoft Intune."
"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."
"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."
"I am not that aware of the pricing, but as compared to other MDM solutions, Microsoft is providing a lot of things at the organizational level. So, it is quite reasonable as compared to other MDM solutions."
"The licensing cost depends on the partners and the relationship between the company and the partners."
"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The product is billed on a monthly basis depending on the number of users."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The pricing is a bit expensive."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."
"The fees are paid monthly and there are no additional costs other than the licensing fees."
"Depending on how much support you require, it might make sense to add that to the licensing agreement."
"With respect to pricing, Jamf Pro is the better bet."
"Licensing cost is dependent on the footprint and foreseen growth."
"The cost of this solution is expensive but worth it."
"The cost of any licensing is certainly outweighed by the time saved from manually managing Apple devices."
"The price of a training pass for five people was $18,000 USD."
"It would be beneficial if it could be reduced slightly."
"The price of this solution is a bit high but it is worth the money for the features. There is an annual license for the use of this solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Media Company
10%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business128
Midsize Enterprise55
Large Enterprise170
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise64
 

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?
Microsoft Intune is a great configuration management tool and has a lot of good things going for it. Here are some of...
How does Google Cloud Identity compare with Microsoft Intune?
Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Identity?
It's crucial to monitor costs carefully, as there can be unexpected charges. I have been charged even when there was ...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Identity?
If you are asking about room for improvement with Google Cloud Identity, whatever is there already, cost is the only ...
What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Identity?
We are using Google Cloud Identity for application development.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jamf Pro?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Jamf Pro was good compared to other service providers.
What needs improvement with Jamf Pro?
I would still say that Jamf Pro's automated patch management requires development and improvement. Patch deployment c...
What is your primary use case for Jamf Pro?
My main use cases for Jamf Pro involve it being the greatest MDM solution for Apple devices, whether iOS, macOS, or t...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium
JAMF Software Casper Suite
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels
Xero, National Geographic, Oxford University, Via, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fallon, Cabela's
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