Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs Sophos Mobile comparison

Ivanti and Sophos are both solutions in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category. Ivanti is ranked #16, while Sophos is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.1. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

Sophos Mobile and Ivanti Neurons for MDM are both leading mobile device management solutions. Sophos Mobile appears more advantageous in terms of cost and support, while Ivanti Neurons for MDM excels with its advanced features.

Features: Sophos Mobile provides strong security with features like comprehensive access control, threat management, and a user-friendly interface. Its integration with Sophos's Synchronized Security enhances overall protection. Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers automation and AI-driven insights for sophisticated management, coupled with detailed analytics capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Sophos Mobile could enhance its user interface design and expand customization options. It may also benefit from increased automation features and deeper AI integration. Ivanti Neurons for MDM might improve by reducing setup complexity and increasing documentation clarity. Enhancing customer self-service capabilities and simplifying pricing could also be beneficial.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos Mobile is noted for its straightforward deployment supported by comprehensive documentation and responsive customer service. Ivanti Neurons for MDM provides a well-organized deployment process with added customization support and personalized customer service, suitable for tailored setups.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos Mobile offers a cost-effective solution with a favorable ROI due to efficient performance and lower setup costs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM, despite higher initial costs, provides a strong ROI through its advanced features that contribute to long-term efficiencies.

To learn more, read our detailed Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. Sophos Mobile Report (Updated: December 2024).

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Microsoft Intune

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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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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AhmedFahmy

Operatins Manager at ITF

Enhancing security with strong policy management and an easy setup

We are working with Sophos and other products like Managed Engine, focusing on enterprise management and mobile device management solutions. We primarily use Sophos for server or endpoints. We have integrated it as a same solution We have no specific threats in mobile because we are working as…

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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 central administration con dashboard is very easy to use and provides very good oversight on all that needs to be monitored."

"It's normally able to meet 100% expectations of our customers."

"The most valuable feature of Intune is the user-friendly portal for end users."

"I like the fact that it's integrated with the rest of the Microsoft products, so customers can manage it from their Office 365 portal or Azure portal."

"The most valuable feature is probably mobile device management. Small businesses are coming under greater scrutiny and requirements for compliance as time goes on. We don't have to worry about a VPN because we can manage these devices, control company data, and lock users out. If needed, we can remotely wipe devices and deadman-switch them."

"The biggest benefits of Intune are the ability to push changes and the added security. When we moved forward with Defender, we onboarded all those machines automatically. That helps dramatically. For a while, we were left with machines that weren't protected. We could see where people had done things they shouldn't have done, and Defender saved our skins a few times. It didn't happen a lot, but it happened enough that it made us glad we made that decision."

"The ability to wipe data from and reset devices is one of the most important and valuable features. If a device is reported stolen, we can freeze it or wipe the data from it, preventing data leakage."

"I haven't used other mobile device management solutions, but compared to SCCM, we eliminate a lot of on-premises infrastructure and maintenance by using Intune."

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

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

"The company provides great customer service."

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

"The user interface is user-friendly."

"The initial setup process is straightforward and fast."

"The remote management and cloud-based maintenance features of this solution are very useful for our organization."

"One of the most valuable features of Sophos Mobile is the Wifi password."

"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."

"The solution is quite user-friendly."

"Sophos can block the Wi-Fi connection on a mobile device. That's one feature we wanted, but the main thing is the ability to disable the device if it's lost or stolen. We need to shut down PayPal, so it can't be used to make unauthorized purchases."

"The most significant features of Sophos Mobile include controlling user installations and managing features like the camera, which can be disabled or enabled."

"I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment."

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Cons

"There could be more competent processes and improvements in the policy space."

"We would like to see support for Chrome and/or devices for Chromebooks."

"Microsoft Intune could improve by being more user-friendly and having it geared toward device management. The graphic interface is not very good."

"The interoperability or communication with a different platform can be better. It is a two-way street. It is not only about Microsoft. The other platforms also have to be willing to share some information, but that absolutely can be improved."

"We haven't really gone through all the features of Intune. We are just discovering them. Every day, we see a new feature that we want to apply, but what will be great for Intune is to be able to deploy apps in a simple fashion. We should be able to easily install various apps on the Windows platform, iOS, and Android. Currently, we have to write some scripts. It's not as straightforward as we would like it to be. It should be simplified so that we can do it just with three clicks—next, next, finish—without needing to write a script."

"There are items that require improvements. One is the controls from iOS."

"Microsoft Intune has a latency response time issue. The latency has room for improvement."

"There is improvement needed in integrating with the installed Office solutions versions, such as Office 2019. The Office 365 integrates without a problem."

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

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

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."

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

"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."

"We would like to see graphics showing the use of each device."

"We encounter issues while working with iOS."

"The features of Sophos Mobile could improve. The way the system works together could be better. Additionally, the integration with other Sophos products could improve."

"They continue to work on integration with mobile device management and mobile security. They are improving the protection but I think that the capabilities still need to be enhanced."

"It could be more secure."

"To manage the Apple devices is not that straightforward there are a lot of features the other third parties solutions are offering which Sophos Mobile is not."

"The application might have issues with other software."

"Our support reps are based in the Philippines, and it's hard to connect with them sometimes. It took me about two months to resolve my issue, so it wasn't a good experience."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Microsoft's licensing is more flexible and adaptive than its competitors."

"Microsoft licenses are costly."

"Microsoft Intune is available for individual purchase at a low per-device cost."

"I rate Intune an eight out of ten for affordability. It's bundled with the 365 licensing, which is competitive overall."

"It's affordable. In comparison to the competitors, the price depends on what features you need from Intune, but it's affordable. There are no hidden costs, but there are some features that go for a premium price. Those are the add-ons for which you have to pay extra."

"I am satisfied with the pricing."

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

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"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."

"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."

"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."

"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."

"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

26%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Educational Organization

32%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

20%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

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What do you like most about Sophos Mobile?

I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Mobile?

The product is affordable, and there is no issue with its purchase for small companies.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?

The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting. They should be better at addressing issues more effecti...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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

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Overview

Microsoft Intune is a comprehensive cloud-based service that allows you to remotely manage mobile devices and mobile applications without worrying about the security of your organization’s data. Device and app management can be used on company-owned devices as well as personal devices.

In an increasingly mobile workforce, Microsoft Intune keeps your sensitive data safe while on the move. Microsoft Intune makes it possible for your team members to work anywhere using their mobile devices. Microsoft Intune provides both the flexibility and the control needed for securing all your data on the cloud, no matter where the device with the data is located.

Microsoft Intune Device Management Key Features

With Microsoft Intune Device Management you can:

Ensure devices and apps are compliant with your security requirements.
Rapidly deploy and authenticate apps on all company devices.
Remotely access devices to troubleshoot issues or to remove data from them.
Generate reports for all devices in the system.
Monitor the way users access and share information to protect company information.
Set rules and configure settings on personal and organization-owned devices to access data and networks.
Create user groups and device groups, allowing you to rapidly access many users and devices simultaneously.

Mobile Application Management

Mobile application management in Intune is designed to protect your organization’s data at the application level.

With Microsoft Intune Application Management you can:

Configure apps to run with specific settings enabled.
Update existing apps that are already on the device.
See reports on which apps are used and monitor their usage.
Selectively wipe organization data from apps.
Add mobile apps to user groups and devices.

As part of Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, Intune integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for access control and with Azure Information Protection for data protection. It also integrates with Microsoft 365 Applications.

Reviews from Real Users

Microsoft Intune stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its ability to secure all devices under its management and the flexibility that the solution offers its users.

A computing services manager notes, "Its security is most valuable. It gives us a way to secure devices, not only those that are steady. We do have a few tablets and other devices, and it is a way for us to secure these devices and manage them. We know they're out there and what's their status. We can manage their life cycle and verify that they're updated properly."

The head of IT engineering at a financial services company writes, "The one feature we find most useful is the Mobile Application Manager. There are two types: we have the complete MDM and the Mobile Application Manager (MAM). We don't give our users phones, it is their own personal phone, and we need to allow them to have access to the company details on their phone. We need to create a balance between their own personal data and the company data. We deploy the Mobile Application Manager for them so that we won't be able to interfere with their own personal data."

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.

Sophos Mobile is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and security solution that helps businesses spend less time and effort to manage and secure traditional and mobile endpoints. The only UEM solution that integrates natively with a leading next-gen endpoint security platform, Sophos Mobile supports management of Windows 10, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

Sample Customers

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