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ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Sophos Mobile comparison

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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
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
250
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
7.3
Number of Reviews
66
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
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 35.3%, down from 41.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is 11.0%, down from 12.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 4.0%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Joseph Merusi - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Gabriel Clement - PeerSpot reviewer
Good for patch server management
For Endpoint Central, as an end-user system, we set automatic deployment from Friday. If, for any reason, there are instances that are missed, we check every day from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM. We don't need to submit automatic deployment, so it's still part of my deployment process. We set up a test server. Once we are okay with the patch that they need to test, they approve it, and then it applies to production. We used Microsoft. So, for asset processing reports and things like that, we had to move to ManageEngine. They changed the name to Endpoint Central. So, it's like that in terms of being much better and having more functionality as a product.
Ramunas Tranavicius - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides effective mobile security for small companies yet needs a clearer user interface and better support
We provide services to small companies with ten to fifty clients. It is important for us, as we operate as an IT company and system integrator, to deploy solutions like Sophos Mobile for mobile security and device management The features that stand out for maintaining mobile security are…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like Intune's ability to install software to a device remotely and push policy through the Azure portal."
"The ease of applying security policies to applications we deploy is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune."
"We can manage and standardize security across your environment, identify problems, receive alerts, and so on. That's its purpose, and that's also why it's so good."
"Intune's most valuable feature is its centralized management capability."
"We were trying to solve many issues, mainly the lack of centralized management. Before Microsoft Intune, we had to manually support devices one by one, installing applications and configuring policies individually. When we implemented the tool, it became much easier to manage our devices. We enroll them in Microsoft Intune and can manage all devices with a few clicks. For application management, it's the same process. If we want to deploy applications to hundreds or thousands of devices, we can do it easily with just a few clicks. This also applies to policies."
"Autopilot is the most valuable feature."
"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."
"A great solution for anyone wanting a modern endpoint device management solution."
"Page management and ADA integrations are the most valuable features of ManageEngine Endpoint Central."
"The most valuable feature of ManageEngine Endpoint Central is the central management console. Additionally, inventory tracking is helpful for knowing where our assets are."
"ManageEngine has improved my organization because right now we can actually monitor and find out which software products are installed on each desktop. We can then figure out which ones have to get patched and so forth."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"ManageEngine Desktop Central automatically alerts you if there are newer releases or updates. You do not have to go to their website and check."
"Everything is easily centralized and managed under this one product."
"The solution is definitely scalable."
"ManageEngine Desktop Central is stable."
"The remote management and cloud-based maintenance features of this solution are very useful for our organization."
"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 most significant features of Sophos Mobile include controlling user installations and managing features like the camera, which can be disabled or enabled."
"The most valuable feature is the mobile device management capability. You can easily manage all of your mobile devices."
"The security features work well."
"The most effective features for device security are the policy and management capabilities."
"The solution is quite user-friendly."
"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."
 

Cons

"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."
"It would be awesome if Microsoft opened their API so we could filter more properties. If we have to do anything outside of Intune that requires a third-party solution to talk back to it, we're very limited in what we can do. Trust your people. We promise not to break your stuff. Open it up just a tiny bit wider."
"I would like to see easier pushdowns. Currently, we have to package our own software and then push it. Intune can make that way easier and integrate applications, such as Zoom and Adobe Acrobat, that are used by a lot of enterprise or corporate organizations."
"One thing that could be better in Microsoft Intune is the file size, as it is quite large at times."
"The solution could improve its flexibility."
"Microsoft Intune fails a lot when it comes to device compliance."
"The policies we had in SCCM and AD offered features that are missing from Microsoft Intune."
"Intune should improve its software inventory to provide better metering of which software is used throughout the company. This is especially needed for reporting third-party software solutions."
"I would like to see more click to complete actions such as - USB lockdown for Mac, the ability to check AV compliance on servers, bit locker controls, printer tracking or print page tracking, self-help for self-healing like "BMC my IT" and more options in the self-service menu other than just software - maybe add integration in ADSelfService at the self-service menu."
"The solution lacks some configuration."
"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."
"I would like to have the option to install the agent remotely."
"The Deployment scheduler needs updating to support various methods for deployment."
"Its licensing should be improved."
"I would like to see them come out with a SaaS version of the product in the future."
"ManageEngine Desktop Central should keep up with some of the features that other major vendors are providing, such as Microsoft."
"I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile."
"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."
"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."
"There may be necessary adjustments that need to be made because we are facing certain restrictions within the work profile."
"I suggest improving the user interface at the admin level. Currently, it could be much better."
"The setup should be made easier."
"The application might have issues with other software."
"I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile. To acquire a VPN for mobile, I have to subscribe to Sophos endpoint, which only works on computers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price for Intune is fair."
"Microsoft Intune is not cost-effective as a standalone product."
"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."
"In terms of the product price and licensing costs, my company finds the product to be reasonably priced."
"It is reasonable for the features it has."
"The Intune license model is costly."
"It's affordable. It's cheaper if you have an Office 365, E5, or E3 subscription because everything is there."
"The solution is cost-efficient."
"The product is not costly. The product is properly priced, especially for SMBs."
"I have been using the free version and am in the stage where I have to decide if I will proceed with the paid license, or instead choose another product."
"Choose wisely between the Professional and Enterprise editions, based on your needs."
"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 licensing is very easy to understand and pricing is right for what you get."
"There are multiple flavors of the app. They have a distributed version for enterprises. It depends on your size. They price it on a per machine basis. 250 or 500 is probably their least amount."
"Compared to other products, ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a very cheap solution."
"Affordable for any customer."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."
"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
21%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
42%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Consumer Goods Company
7%
Printing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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What do you like most about 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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Mobile?
I find the licensing cost of Sophos Mobile to be somewhat expensive, rating it a four out of ten. There are also addi...
What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?
The support for Sophos Mobile ( /products/sophos-mobile-reviews ) could be better. I also believe the portal itself r...
 

Also Known As

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

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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