Ivanti Connect Secure vs Microsoft Intune vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

The compared Ivanti and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. Ivanti is ranked #1 in SV , with an average rating of 6.8, and holds a 16.9% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in UEM , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 28.2% mindshare. Additionally, 79% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Ivanti Connect Secure

Read 29 Ivanti Connect Secure reviews

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79% willing to recommend

Microsoft Intune

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9,412 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

Workspace ONE UEM

Read 102 Workspace ONE UEM reviews

8,837 Views
3,977 Comparison Views

84% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Ivanti Connect Secure, Microsoft Intune, and Workspace ONE UEM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

SSL VPN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ivanti Connect Secure	16.9%
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect)	13.3%
Citrix Gateway	11.2%
Other	58.6%

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Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	28.2%
Workspace ONE UEM	11.8%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central	9.6%
Other	50.4%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Workspace ONE UEM	11.8%
Microsoft Intune	28.2%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central	9.6%
Other	50.4%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Featured Reviews

Kaushlendra Singh

Manager - IT Infrastructure and Network at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Provides secure and simple remote access but needs improved reporting capabilities

Ivanti Connect Secure is simple and secure, making it valuable for our organization. Ivanti Connect Secure's access control feature provides global protect, which allows country-wise blocking. There are many access controls available, and policies can be created on a host basis and on the MAC address of assets that will connect. Firewall versions and OS versions can be defined, and only devices meeting these criteria can connect to the VPN. These features are effective, along with MFA. Ivanti Connect Secure is a client-based, agent-based solution, so if the agent is installed, users are able to connect to the network. Ivanti Connect Secure utilizes identity-based LDAP authentication. Ivanti Connect Secure is very effective for remote access for remote workers.

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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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Vishal Bhatia

Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Effective product tracking and monitoring enhances daily operations despite needing documentation improvement

The documentation part of Workspace ONE UEM can be confusing. The documentation is not comprehensive compared to other VMware solutions or Microsoft documentation. Most people struggle to connect the dots when looking at the documentation. Even the training material and PowerPoint slide decks that trainers use are sometimes too confusing or overwhelming, with too much content but not enough clarity. The support side has recently become weaker compared to what it used to be with VMware. This is another area that needs improvement. Since working with Workspace ONE UEM from when it was AirWatch, it has improved significantly over the last five years. However, there are still some gray areas and scope for improvement, especially in documentation and workflow between different aspects of the solution.

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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

"From an end-user perspective, the setup phase is easy."

"What I like the most about Pulse Connect Secure is that it's user-friendly. It's easy to use. You just need to connect, and that's it."

"Pulse Connect Secure is a stable solution."

"The best feature of Pulse Connect Secure is the good security it provides. It gives a secure connection to your network."

"This solution enables secure connections for our engineers to work from home or other locations."

"The solution helps with principal decisions. It also helps with the security and configuration of many technologies."

"The tool's most valuable feature is remote access."

"It is customer-friendly. It is quite easy for our users to connect. There is also the flexibility of the features."

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"I particularly appreciate the administration and security features, which can be deployed easily."

"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."

"Configuration profiles, remediation, scripts, and auto-pilot features are very good."

"The dashboards, the security, and the customization capabilities work very well for us."

"The security compliance capabilities make it widely adopted across organizations."

"It is a cloud-based service. It is easy to use and offers privacy."

"The interface is user-friendly, and the reporting tool works in real-time."

"The Autopilot feature is the most valuable because it saves significant time on managing devices. We can ship devices globally, and users can set them up on their own. It's convenient."

More Microsoft Intune pros

"The solution has proven to be very stable."

"The feature with the highest rating for me is its employee management. I can also praise how versatile it is in terms of operating systems. It has good support for multiple operating systems and can easily manage them all. Not just that, but it can also support any kind of tool that can be run on all these operating systems."

"The Identity component of this solution is its most valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature is the User Experience Designer, which has been very helpful for our project."

"The solution's Self-Service feature is valuable because it gives a single managed application that users can download and use based on their preferences and productivity."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Its UI is extremely easy to use whether you're an advanced user or a novice user. When I first opened it up and had to learn the product, I was easily a novice. By the end of the third month, I was digging into the backend of the system and using it as a highly advanced user to accomplish what I needed to accomplish, and I was able to do it through the UI mostly."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the multi-platform support."

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Cons

"Setup is complex. A few users had some issues with it."

"Zero test FDP (Fraud Protection and Prevention) should be improved."

"Pulse Connect Secure could improve the reporting, it is lacking in detail and should take the report automatically."

"Pulse Connect Secure could improve by having better integration with NAC solutions, such as Cisco ClearPass integration with Pulse Connect Secure. Additionally, they need better integration with Microsoft Azure AD and Azure Authenticator."

"The product could use additional dashboards."

"The solution must be more user-friendly."

"I would like the solution to be more secure and compatible. It also needs to improve integration with other systems."

"The user experience has room for improvement."

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"Microsoft Intune lacks live location tracking capabilities."

"Intune endpoint analytics can be challenging."

"Manually syncing devices to enforce policies is cumbersome."

"No option to do end-to-en macOS management. Slow implementation of policies."

"Lacks the ability to deploy more ways of management, managing devices and processing the policies."

"They could also make it easier to use because there are some other products that may be easier to use in terms of the look and feel of the dashboard."

"Intune could add more Linux security features and more integration with on-prem devices. The application deployments can also be improved."

"Lacking ability to leverage more iOS device management internally."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"One of the things that I want them to improve on, if possible, is the management of Mac devices, MacBook Pro, for example. They do it, but they have scope for improvement, in my opinion. It's not that it's that bad, it just a small need."

"The location service could improve and more integration with other devices, such as Android enterprise and Apple devices."

"We'd like more useful support."

"The application itself individuals are getting annoyed with it. They are looking to integrate with ABB applications regardless of whether it is Android or iOS based. We are wanting to shift from this application because of the integration issues we are facing."

"The solution's pre-stage enrollment could be improved."

"VMware Workspace ONE for the new users or the new clients that they try to procure and learn it, there can have difficulties. It does not have user-friendly portals. The portal seems to be more user-friendly in Microsoft solutions."

"AirWatch doesn't seem to empower IT admins to try new things or get creative with implementations."

"Sometimes, we have challenges with remote patching and remote version upgrades."

More Workspace ONE UEM cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is quite nominal. We pay on a yearly basis."

"The price of Pulse Connect Secure is expensive."

"The cost of the product is high, but worth it because of the utility and great product support."

"I rate the product price a six to seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"The pricing for Pulse Connect Secure is not low and not high, so it's good. It's a six out of ten for me, price-wise."

"Pulse Connect Secure is relatively cost-effective."

"A license is required for you to use Pulse Connect Secure, but I'm not aware of how much it costs."

"Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."

"There are licenses required for this solution. We enable licenses on the devices we need to manage."

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

"The price for Intune is fair."

"Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs."

"It's affordable. It's cheaper if you have an Office 365, E5, or E3 subscription because everything is there."

"Microsoft Intune is pretty reasonable. We have difficulty with Azure, which is probably why we have not put many assets in Azure. Everything we put there is very expensive."

"Intune is linked with Microsoft. We can deploy the Microsoft E365 license to users by Intune. There are different types of licenses, such as device administrator licenses, E5 licenses for device enrollment manually, and P1 and p2 licenses for device enrollment automatically. These are the licenses required for the administration."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"I think the pricing of the product needs advisement. It would be great to bundle the VM products together. I think the actual box itself should be included in the license. At present, it is not paired with the mobile device."

"It's definitely a bit on the expensive side. It is more for smaller organizations and not large, massive enterprises. I am not sure about any additional costs. As far as we could tell, the billing was what the billing was."

"The solution is about $45 per device for a 12 month subscription. The price is standard across the world."

"The price of VMware Workspace ONE is expensive. However, for the features that are provided, the price is reasonable. There is a subscription to use the solution."

"VMware Workspace ONE can fit any organization because if you need more devices there are only additional fees."

"I think that the price is reasonable."

"The license is paid annually."

"The cost is a little bit high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	19

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	120
Midsize Enterprise	47
Large Enterprise	153

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	58

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pulse Connect Secure?

From an end-user perspective, the setup phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pulse Connect Secure?

Ivanti has always been known to be pricey, making it a rather high-cost solution.

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What needs improvement with Pulse Connect Secure?

The reporting capabilities of Ivanti Connect Secure are not strong; the format is simple, and obtaining a detailed re...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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How does VMware Workspace One compare with VMware Horizon 7?

VMware Workspace One has a powerful set of helpful features. The solution offers very good documentation, the initial...

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What do you like most about VMware Workspace ONE?

The platform provides a stable environment for operations and quickly creates new environments. Additionally, it offe...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Workspace ONE?

I would rate the pricing a three out of ten. It's a highly affordable solution. If a customer knows the value of the ...

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December 2025

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Also Known As

Pulse Connect Secure

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

VMware Workspace ONE, VMware AirWatch, Workspace ONE Assist, VMware Identity Manager, Workspace ONE Access, VMware Horizon Air

Overview

Ivanti Connect Secure provides a seamless, cost-effective SSL VPN solution for remote and mobile users from any web-enabled device to corporate resources— anytime, anywhere.

Ivanti

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

VMware Workspace ONE is an intelligence-driven digital workspace platform that delivers any app on any device. It integrates access control, multi-platform endpoint management, and application management. With the VMware Workspace ONE platform, IT teams can deliver a digital workspace that includes the devices and apps of the company’s choice, but with security and control.

VMware Workspace ONE is available:

As a cloud service
On-premises
Hybrid

VMware Workspace ONE Key Features

Simple app authentication: VMware Workspace ONE allows end-users to have password-less single sign-on, giving them access to virtually any app (mobile apps, web apps, cloud apps, and Windows apps).
Unified Endpoint Management options: VMware Workspace ONE aims to support all devices, offering convenience, access, security, and management that will work for any business.
Conditional access: VMware Workspace ONE provides a powerful policy engine to help you make dynamic decisions regarding end-user access rights and to protect sensitive information.
Automated app management: With VMware Workspace ONE the application delivery process can be automated, which improves security and compliance. Software packages can be automatically installed, updated, and removed, and automated workflows can also be created.

VMware Workspace ONE Benefits

Some of the benefits of using VMware Workspace ONE include:

Less IT intervention necessary: Because VMware Workspace ONE has simple app authentication, end-users can help themselves by selecting the applications they need rather than having IT intervene.
Smoother employee onboarding: Transform employee onboarding by enabling self-service access to the apps your end-users need to complete their job duties.
Compliance: VMware Workspace ONE helps end-users reach compliance by using advanced device restrictions.
Real-time visibility: You can have real-time visibility with application, device, and console events that provide detailed information for system monitoring. You can also view logs in the console or export pre-defined reports.

Workspace ONE Components

Workspace ONE Access
Workspace ONE UEM
VMware Workspace ONE® Intelligence
VMware Unified Access Gateway
Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub

Reviews from Real Users

Below is some feedback from our PeerSpot users who are currently using the solution:

PeerSpot user Patrick B., Cybersecurity Architect at a tech services company, says, "Its UI is extremely easy to use whether you're an advanced user or a novice user. When I first opened it up and had to learn the product, I was easily a novice. By the end of the third month, I was digging into the backend of the system and using it as a highly advanced user to accomplish what I needed to accomplish, and I was able to do it through the UI mostly."

Roshan T., Partner Manager North America at a tech company, mentions how satisfied he is with the product, saying, "You can put all your applications on a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet. It is secure and easy to use. Because it is centrally managed, you don't have to do any configuration on the phone. I just got the phone and connected to the central applications. I just downloaded one thing and everything got rolled out. Email, calendar, and other things were deployed centrally. If you don't have AirWatch, you have to configure your phone manually. For example, you need to deploy and configure your email manually and then synchronize everything. It is much simpler when a mobile device is centrally managed."

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Sample Customers

Axcient, Baloise Group, Cygate, Catholic University of America, Datec Inc, Revlon, Santa Monica Networks, 7-Eleven

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Australian Sports Commission, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Lomond School, Merck, United Bank, Medical College of Wisconsin, Latymer Upper School, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Dowling Aaron Inc., Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Harrogate Grammar School, Duke University Football, Delta Air Lines, Adventist Health System, Giochi Preziosi, Cramlington Learning Village, Intermountain Healthcare, Safexpress, TAG Aviation

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