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Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs Sophos Mobile comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 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
Sponsored
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
312
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Ivanti Neurons for MDM
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
15th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
4.5
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos Mobile
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 26.7%, down from 34.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for MDM is 3.1%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.4%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Intune26.7%
Sophos Mobile2.4%
Ivanti Neurons for MDM3.1%
Other67.80000000000001%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
ME
Manager, Information Technology Support at FEFundInfo
Seamless provisioning and application deployment enhance workflow, yet enhancements in asset and software spend management roles are acknowledged
The zero-touch capability where you can install all the business applications and deliver the laptop to the user, who just needs to log on to complete everything without any human intervention, are the best features in Ivanti Neurons for MDM. We have security features, patch management, compliance reports, and dashboards integrated within Ivanti.
MH
Manager IT Solutions Delivery at AL HIBA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Strong support and good central management but improvements in security management needed
Sophos Mobile offers features like cash mode and safe mode, and allows for central management, which I find effective for device security, though it depends on the clients' needs and the types of mobile devices used. The integration of the product is easier these days compared to ten years ago. The support provided by Sophos is notably good, and they care for their partners. Sophos has good customer support, and that is crucial for sustaining business relationships.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We have one MDM that works with Windows, iOS, and Android."
"The most valuable feature of Intune is the ability to reset a lost device and remove all the data."
"Intune's most valuable feature is its centralized management capability."
"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."
"The ability to manage devices with different sets of policies is most valuable."
"The most valuable feature is that we can manage workstations or Android devices remotely without needing the device to be connected to our local network."
"The biggest asset is the range of device management options available with Intune, whether it is a Windows device, a Linux device, a Mac device, or mobile devices."
"Microsoft Intune has helped us by improving our security posture, leading to fewer security problems, and helping us understand where we have issues."
"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 user interface is user-friendly."
"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."
"The products are quite good when they are operational."
"The company provides great customer service."
"The security features in Ivanti Neurons for MDM are very effective, which is why we have been distributing it for the past 15 years."
"The solution is quite user-friendly."
"Sophos Mobile offers several valuable features, such as device tracking, allowing me to know where a device is located."
"In terms of valuable features, we liked the lock feature, the roll-out white feature, and the find feature. I think that Sophos had a GPS locator, so you could figure out where the phone was from a GPS location."
"The main benefit from Sophos Mobile is that it improves security posture, and it also provides fantastic management and control along with web application control capabilities on mobile, features that would usually be on a firewall at the perimeter of the business or the organization, allowing me to restrict access to malicious websites or compromised applications."
"I recommend Sophos Mobile to medium-sized companies."
"They always add more features to this product."
"The initial setup process is straightforward and fast."
"The most valuable feature is the mobile device management capability. You can easily manage all of your mobile devices."
 

Cons

"We need the capabilities of the Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) to be enhanced through Intune instead of Azure."
"A major challenge is making all the products work within device management solutions like Intune. It would be beneficial if Microsoft removed support for older products much earlier in the process."
"The user interface should be more user-friendly, as it can sometimes be challenging to navigate. Microsoft often relocates features, making it difficult to consistently find what I need."
"I'm still playing around with it and haven't had any issues with the product yet, but support can definitely be improved."
"More integration with monitoring tools is needed."
"Certificate management within Microsoft Intune's Suite is still under development. It's not very reliable compared to other certificate tools, though it has made good progress within a couple of years."
"The platform is incredibly slow and could be more responsive. Specifically, when making changes to security policies, I would like to see those changes take effect more quickly."
"Intune's privilege management feature, while beneficial, is less intuitive than other Intune features, making it challenging to use."
"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."
"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."
"We would like the initial setup to be simpler."
"The MDM, asset management, and software spend management are areas that could have more improvement in Ivanti Neurons for MDM."
"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti."
"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."
"The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that."
"The registration of the product during the initial setup has some issues, and it's not easy to get the quote. It's a bit cumbersome."
"The product does not work well in iOS."
"We encounter issues while working with iOS."
"We have experienced issues in updating iOS devices when we set a minimum version requirement policy, and we do not have the option to force automatic installation. This means that the device must be supervised in order for updates to be applied, which we would like to see improved."
"In terms of what could be improved, the initial configuration and setup of the environment could probably be made a little bit easier. There are so many pieces that go into it. Intune is absolutely insane and Sophos is better, but it still is a bit complex to get it all set up correctly."
"It could be more secure."
"For Sophos Mobile, it is difficult to get good support."
"There's a need for better protection against hackers trying to access key accounts such as bank accounts."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"Intune is included with our F3 and E5 licenses."
"For organizations that are a Microsoft shop, the pricing is compelling."
"The price could be better."
"For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."
"Microsoft Intune has been incorporated into our Microsoft E5 licenses."
"Our enterprise agreement includes Microsoft Intune at no additional cost."
"The pricing for Intune and the competitor products are all within the same range, there is no true advantage when it comes to cost."
"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."
"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."
"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Consumer Goods Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Printing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business121
Midsize Enterprise47
Large Enterprise155
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MobileIron UEM?
The pricing is comparable to Microsoft Intune, but Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers many features and innovation.
What needs improvement with MobileIron UEM?
Windows devices could be improved, as we are more familiar with client-managed devices where we install the applicati...
What is your primary use case for MobileIron UEM?
We are working with MDM requirements for major purposes alongside other products including mobile application managem...
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Mobile?
I would rate the price as a seven, where 10 is a low price and 1 is a high price.
What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?
An area I can suggest for improvement in Sophos Mobile is in the area of management; while it has been great so far, ...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management
Mobile Control
 

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Sample Customers

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Frontier Airlines
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