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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
347
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

Varun Mehra - PeerSpot reviewer
collaboration support engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Centralized device management has transformed security and streamlined remote provisioning
One area where Microsoft Intune can improve is the user interface. Sometimes the portal feels a bit complex and not very intuitive, especially for new users, and it can take time to find specific settings. Another point is troubleshooting. While logs are available, the diagnostic policies and sync issues can still be time-consuming and not very straightforward. I also feel that reporting could be more detailed and customizable. The built-in reports are helpful, but for deeper insights, I often need to rely on additional tools. Overall, it is a strong solution, but improving usability and troubleshooting experience would make it even better. While Microsoft Intune works very well within the Microsoft ecosystem, the integration of some third-party tools could be smoother and require less customization. Support is another area that could improve, as sometimes response times can be slow, and resolving complex issues may take longer than expected. In terms of features, I think more advanced automation and built-in remediation options would be helpful since common issues can be fixed automatically without manual intervention.
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

"We have found the solution is capable of scaling."
"Intune saves time, and it is very easy to use. It allows us to manage applications completely."
"It is easy to use and easy to roll out with low impact on users; it is stable and scalable as well, and the central administration con dashboard is very easy to use and provides very good oversight on all that needs to be monitored."
"What I like the most about Microsoft Intune is its ability to manage mobile devices. Through integration with System Center, it can also manage desktops and laptops."
"Autopilot is one of the best features because we can use it during remote migration and it especially helps in this pandemic situation where we don't need any end-user computing engineer support."
"We already use a lot of Microsoft products in our company, and therefore, it made sense to also use this product."
"We are able to deliver applications fast to our mobile workloads so that users can make use of it instantly."
"The most valuable feature is Intune's ability to push out updates for the security and antivirus. I also like Intune's copilot and the ability to automate processes. For example, if you have 5,000 employees who are issued new PCs and you need to set them up with everything they need."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The Cloud Identity is well advanced in terms of features, applications, and the components that it is offering."
"I used it as an administrator without implementing it myself. As for valuable aspects or benefits, the significant point is that it's a straightforward, single solution that just works."
"The Cloud Identity is well advanced in terms of features, applications, and the components that it is offering."
"The solution is moderate to difficult to use. I found the approach was practical. Following the steps made it very easy to use."
"Following the steps made it very easy to use."
"The solution has a good amount of features, integrates well with Azure products, is easy to set up, has good stability, and can scale."
"The most valuable feature is that you can manage users from one central location."
"The self-service portal and auto-enroll are great, as self-service has reduced the number of support tickets incredibly by allowing end users to search for and find available and approved software and download and install it themselves, saving time for both the end user and the IT department."
"I'm now starting to package up software to deploy to our Macs remotely."
"We were able to dramatically enhance our cybersecurity, and better support our users."
"If you want to manage a complete Mac, for example, similar to how we do in a CCM for our core Windows devices, if you want to do that with Mac, then the Jamf tool is the best tool."
"The remote wipe and lock features are by far the best tools."
"I can set policies to manage devices by many variables OR keep it simple by leveraging DEP to assign new devices the standard apps."
"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."
"After a year of testing and perfecting the Jamf we got it to a point where each device is now zero-touch deployment, saving the IT department so much more time and effort and dropping our Helpdesk tickets by about 40%, making it easier for us to focus on more important tasks."
 

Cons

"Reporting needs improvement."
"The interface is not as modern as some competitors in terms of single pane of glass visibility across the entire landscape. It has a very Azure vibe and may not be as graphically appealing as other products."
"My assessment of the user experience of Microsoft Intune is that it is sometimes good and sometimes poor, depending on Microsoft's infrastructure."
"The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports. For example, Windows Autopilot isn't working well in cases where the computers don't have a good internet connection. Then the option is not good enough."
"In the next release, I would like a feature to be able to properly lock down the device."
"Microsoft Intune lacks live location tracking capabilities."
"At this time, I do not have any areas for improvement. I have heard about some downtime, but I am not in the local IT team."
"For an existing customer who has an SCCM, it would need to be upgraded to an MECM first before I can introduce Microsoft Intune."
"Overall, I would give a zero out of 10 for Google's support. There is no easy way to navigate issues without paid consultation, making it quite frustrating."
"If you want to set up some alerts, you don't have much control over the configuration. You have to use their default alerts. And they only provide alerts for certain activities, so you cannot customize those. Monitoring isn't very helpful either."
"When referring to the help articles I found them not helpful. Support themselves understood my query but the resolution was not satisfactory."
"In the next release, I would like to see integration with different systems, mainly wireless SIEMS and other analytical systems that we want to introduce."
"Pricing is something that can be improved."
"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."
"The interface could be more user-friendly."
"The integration should be made easier."
"Pricing needs to be better for smaller businesses who need cloud-based products over on-premise solutions."
"The ability to ask a device to run a policy regularly would be a real advantage."
"It will be very helpful if we could restore users after they have been removed from Jamf because I have some cases of deleting a computer before unlocking it."
"Jamf Pro could be improved by providing more out-of-the-box integration with other systems such as Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and other IT management tools."
"Some improvement can be made in the customer service realm, while also making additional training level courses available for online study and exam-taking."
"The biggest area for improvement is the price and the structure of Jamf's onboarding process, especially the mandatory JumpStart consultation, which can be costly for small organizations."
"I would like to be able to see what policies and configuration profiles are tied to what Smart/Static groups."
"One feature or improvement that would be awesome is some sort of mobile app from Jamf that can be used to alert admins of custom alerts."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am satisfied with the pricing."
"Microsoft Intune's costliness stems from licensing fees and the overhead associated with its management, user experience, and device remediation."
"The clients pay for a license and each can have a different type of license, such as an E3 or E5."
"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."
"It's a bit expensive from a licensing perspective, especially as we look to have organizations with tenants across the globe."
"The pricing is inherently reasonable, as Microsoft leverages market insights to maintain the total cost of ownership at around ninety to ninety-five percent of what would be incurred in an on-premise scenario."
"For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."
"The pricing for Microsoft Intune is reasonable. Our clients are satisfied."
"The fees are paid monthly and there are no additional costs other than the licensing fees."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The pricing is a bit expensive."
"We probably spend about $50,000 a year on licensing."
"The licensing cost depends on the partners and the relationship between the company and the partners."
"The solution is not expensive."
"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."
"The product is billed on a monthly basis depending on the number of users."
"The cost of this solution is expensive but worth it."
"Cloud is worth the small increase in price, but make the switch before you need it, and not during a global pandemic."
"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."
"This is a pricey solution."
"I know that as a school we get a discounted price, which is good because without it we would not be able to afford it."
"It would be beneficial if it could be reduced slightly."
"It seems fair. It could be a little bit less, but you have to pay for a product. You can't get something for free. You get what you pay for, so if you put in a little bit of money, you're going to get a good quality product."
"I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server."
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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
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Media Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business131
Midsize Enterprise57
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
 

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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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