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ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Sophos Mobile comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
210
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
4th
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Client Desktop Management (1st)
Sophos Mobile
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
7th
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Gaurav Chandola - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 22, 2022
We can manage all aspects of our devices from a single console, easy to scale, and quick to deploy
Intune has many benefits from the Microsoft perspective. This solution can manage Windows 10 devices, app management, and provide security solutions. We don't need to worry about our network connection, and we'll be more secure with regular security patches and compliance. Since everything will be deployed through the internet and users will log in using the internet only, the risks have been mitigated. Security updates, security patching, and the application will be targeted from Intune. The location tracker will be available to track where the device is and the user's location. The user will be restricted from accessing certain applications using compliance policies. Conditional access policies will be based on the reason why the user needs access to the application. Microsoft Intune is one of the best products in the industry for managing Windows devices. The solution has more feature restrictions. The conditional access policies also eliminate the dependency on the on-prem network for the devices. The solution also manages our security settings and a lot of other beneficial features such as Microsoft Purview which gives us the compliance portion. We can manage all aspects of our device from a single console, including M365 services. This allows us to configure data classification types, such as public, private, internal, confidential, and highly confidential.
Edgar Serrano - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 21, 2023
Good patch management and remote control but needs better support
Our agency did not have any way to manage the actual computers we provided our users. The tech support team would take such a long time to get to a user because they had to physically walk to every office to support the client.  The primary use case for this product was to have a solution in place…
Bien A.Vitorillo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 13, 2024
Easy to manage, cheaper cost and efficient for security needs
Sophos is very simple and direct to the point. I cannot recall any challenges with the deployment process. Deployment time: For a single device, it only takes two to three minutes, it also depends on the connectivity. But with a reliable connection, it takes only two to three minutes to install the software. Once installed, as long as there is an internet connection, the device can be discovered in our cloud deployment. Our network support team works on Sophos. I believe we have integrated it into our Active Directory. Deployment model: The subscription itself, Sophos Central, is already cloud-based. It's software as a service, directly from Sophos.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature for us is the security, including risk analysis and patch management."
"The dashboards, the security, and the customization capabilities work very well for us."
"Conditional access has helped us tailor and enforce our security policies in the mobile space."
"It allows our clients to have the confidence to centrally manage policies for security. It helps them in securing the organization from a technology aspect."
"The tool's most valuable feature is Autopilot."
"The solution is easy to use and it has good performance."
"It is a very stable and scalable cloud-only solution."
"It's really easy to access."
"In terms of technical capability, it is doing very well. It is doing better than other industry products. It is at a place where we can compare it with Microsoft products. Its scalability is also good."
"The most important feature we found to be useful in the COVID situation is the secure connection, which gives the IT support staff the ability to seamlessly connect with the users remotely and in a secure way."
"The most valuable feature to me is the vulnerability management."
"Has good functionality and is user-friendly."
"The stability is great."
"Honestly, I have to say all features together have become the Swiss army knife of desktop management. They all work hand in hand. Software deployment saves an unbelievable amount of time installing an application on hundreds of computers."
"The patch manager is good, and it's easy to use."
"The centralized control of all of our Windows hardware that this solution offers has been most valuable to our organization."
"The solution is quite user-friendly."
"The utmost importance lies in mobile security and its performance."
"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."
"Sophos Mobile is efficient in threat detection."
"The security features work well."
"We can easily manage the devices because it's already in the cloud. For example, if any phone that belongs to the company is lost, we can easily erase the data."
"They always add more features to this product."
"The most valuable feature is the mobile device management capability. You can easily manage all of your mobile devices."
 

Cons

"Applying security recommendations can be difficult in Microsoft Intune. Sometimes, they give you recommendations, but you need a different server to manage the pieces, or you have to go to each device individually. However, it has been improving. Before, there were certain policies you could not implement directly in Intune, but now I see progress. I would like to see more improvement in policy management, similar to how we used group policies on-premises."
"In terms of what can be improved, I am looking for better enhancements regarding Apple management, not only on the mobile device, but also on the laptop."
"If you wish to block any App Store application, there is no way to do so."
"At the moment, we need more flexibility. We have some offices migrating to Windows 11 remotely. Sometimes, it is difficult to manage image installation because we have to collect some information before starting image deployment. Currently, Intune cannot collect the information needed for deploying new images."
"It would be beneficial to have a more straightforward understanding of Intune's capabilities, presented in a simplified manner."
"It needs certificate provisioning for S/MIME purposes."
"There is improvement needed in integrating with the installed Office solutions versions, such as Office 2019. The Office 365 integrates without a problem."
"Reporting needs to be better. Sometimes, it is way too slow, and it is not even accurate."
"ManageEngine Desktop Central should keep up with some of the features that other major vendors are providing, such as Microsoft."
"The only problem with it is that the setup isn't very intuitive. I know that they just upgraded the product to make it a little bit easier to use, but compared to some of the other platforms, it is not easy to configure it, set it up, and get it running. However, once you have set it up and got it running, it runs great."
"Their support channel could be better. They're an India-based company. They're based out of India. So, here in the States, support can be difficult when you're dealing with time zone requirements. A more global support channel would be a wise choice for them."
"Tech support is mediocre at best."
"There are no dynamic changes on web pages and it's lacking visually."
"There are occasional glitches."
"The Deployment scheduler needs updating to support various methods for deployment."
"Many features in Desktop Central are licensed separately. It would be more convenient if they could organize these tools into a single package."
"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."
"It could be more secure."
"One area that could be improved is the compatibility with all mobile platforms, including iOS and Android, especially with the older versions."
"There may be necessary adjustments that need to be made because we are facing certain restrictions within the work profile."
"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."
"We would like to see graphics showing the use of each device."
"The application might have issues with other software."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft licenses are costly."
"Our Office 365 Business Premium license, including Office 365 and Intune Management, offers excellent value."
"Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."
"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."
"Intune is included in the Microsoft 365 licensing package that we have."
"There is a license needed to use the solution and we are on an annual license."
"It is reasonable. When you have Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, it is already licensed in that license. So, you could say it is free."
"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."
"The product is cheap."
"Compared to other products, ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a very cheap solution."
"The pricing of the product is not bad compared to the other similar solutions in the market."
"The price could be cheaper."
"The product is not expensive."
"The initial purchase was around $6,000 or $7,000. We most probably are not on an annual subscription. We bought it, and then we pay for the maintenance. I'm not 100% sure how that's working out."
"The product is not costly. The product is properly priced, especially for SMBs."
"We pay about $250 a year for our license."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"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."
"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."
"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."
"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
26%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
43%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Computer Software Company
21%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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What do you like most about ManageEngine Endpoint Central?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Endpoint Central?
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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.
What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?
The most important area for improvement is the mobile threat detection, especially regarding Instagram and Facebook h...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
ManageEngine Desktop Central, Desktop Central, ManageEngine Desktop Management MSP
Mobile Control
 

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Strathallan School, BMI Healthcare, Comercial Kywi, First Priority Federal Credit Union, Gerab National Enterprises
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