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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
245
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

"With on-premises Active Directory, the main challenge was that we had no control when a user was working from home. We didn't know what exactly a user was doing and whether the AV was up to date or not. Intune provides better control of their machines."
"The ease of applying security policies to applications we deploy is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune."
"There are so many features, but Windows Autopilot is one of the features that are very valuable for most customers."
"We have found the solution is capable of scaling."
"It's really easy to access."
"Microsoft integrated BitLocker and Active Directory into Intune, simplifying management."
"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."
"Conditional access helps me control uncontrolled access."
"ManageEngine Endpoint Central is straightforward to use and implement."
"The initial setup process is good."
"The dashboard has been very useful."
"Everything is easily centralized and managed under this one product."
"The ability to patch my servers and endpoints is the most important for me. However, this feature is more pronounced in ManageEngine Desktop Central."
"The mobile functionality is very easy."
"The most valuable in Desktop Central is the way it is tightly coupled with the rest of the modules and the entire gamut of ManageEngine."
"Desktop Central has improved these organizations and this is why it has been repeated multiple times at multiple organizations. If something works and is getting better it is worth repeating."
"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."
"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."
"The most significant features of Sophos Mobile include controlling user installations and managing features like the camera, which can be disabled or enabled."
"The solution provides us with data protection."
"Deploying the solution is very simple and can be done in less than one hour."
"One of the most valuable features of Sophos Mobile is the Wifi password."
"The remote management and cloud-based maintenance features of this solution are very useful for our organization."
"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."
 

Cons

"Intune endpoint analytics can be challenging."
"Due to the abundance of features, there's a lot to organize, which makes managing and setting up the solution challenging. The setup is immense, and it would be good to see improvement in this area."
"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."
"Intune could add more features that are relevant to the core application control functions. For example, it would be helpful if it had more control over the on-prem environment from the cloud platform. Greater Teams availability in the Saudi market would also be helpful."
"The worst aspect is the reporting."
"The backend of Microsoft Intune needs to be improved. We have seen a little bit of delay as compared to other MDM solutions. That needs to be improved. A little bit more granularity should also be added"
"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."
"If you wish to block any App Store application, there is no way to do so."
"The solution lacks some configuration."
"I really feel like asset explorer should be a component of desktop central. That would make it the ultimate desktop management tool. This would also simplify the asset management role since an agent is already being deployed and assets could be added at the same time."
"Some difficulties with setup for multiple locations."
"Sometimes computers fail to receive patches, and we need to investigate why."
"ManageEngine Desktop Central should keep up with some of the features that other major vendors are providing, such as Microsoft."
"ManageEngine should support various browser features, including those that address browser limitations."
"Many features in Desktop Central are licensed separately. It would be more convenient if they could organize these tools into a single package."
"Tech support is mediocre at best."
"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."
"For Sophos Mobile, it is difficult to get good support."
"We would like to see graphics showing the use of each device."
"The technical support for Sophos Mobile requires improvement. I would rate it as five out of ten."
"I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile."
"There is room for improvement in Sophos Mobile's security management for endpoint security."
"We encounter issues while working with iOS."
"There's a need for better protection against hackers trying to access key accounts such as bank accounts."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Generally, we get favorable discounts, so it's not too bad. Obviously, we're looking at decreasing those wherever we can to bring value back to the public purse because it's all charity based. It's all publicly funded."
"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."
"There is a license needed for this solution and it is either included in one of the enterprise license agreements. Microsoft licensing is a mathematical institute, it could be quite complex. We tend to ask specialized organizations to research what the most profitable way it would be for us to use licenses in the organizations."
"The cost of the license and the features are justified for myself as a technical person."
"Our enterprise agreement includes Microsoft Intune at no additional cost."
"The cost is somewhat on the higher side, particularly when considering certain price points, especially in markets like India."
"Intune is available as an individual product, but it also comes with Office 365 Premium or an Enterprise license, and the price varies for each version."
"We spend a lot of money on Intune licensing, and some of our users have to be double licensed just because of how our dev and corporate environments are segmented."
"Choose wisely between the Professional and Enterprise editions, based on your needs."
"The pricing of the product is not bad compared to the other similar solutions in the market."
"There is a freeware version of the solution available as long as you do not breach the number of licenses and users that are dictated."
"Compared to other products, ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a very cheap solution."
"Could provide more services on the standard license"
"The pricing is average."
"The product is not costly. The product is properly priced, especially for SMBs."
"The price could be cheaper."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."
"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
24%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
45%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
Printing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about ManageEngine Endpoint Central?
Well, what we like is that it catch actually a lot of features constantly upgrading. So all the three maybe there the...
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?
In terms of pricing, Sophos Mobile is favorable compared to other mobile device security solutions. It is very afford...
What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?
I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile. To acquire a VPN for mobile, I have to subscribe to S...
 

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
VIST Bank
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