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Microsoft 365 Business vs Windows Autopilot comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 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 365 Business
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
242
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (7th)
Windows Autopilot
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 9.4%, down from 16.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Autopilot is 6.9%, down from 11.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

LaminDrammeh - PeerSpot reviewer
Improves productivity and allows team collaboration in organizations
Previously, my company did not use a unified communication tool. For unified communication, my company started to use Microsoft 365 Business. My company used to use technology like Slack for team collaboration. My company used to use local products to manage emails. My company had a totally different license for Office 365. Microsoft 365 Business was chosen by our company as a solution to combine everything. My company does not use a similar technology, like Microsoft 365 Business. In general, my company improved by moving away from disintegrated technologies, and now we are able to integrate different technologies using Microsoft 365 Business.
Mark-Morris - PeerSpot reviewer
Automated enrollment streamlines device management with a helpful self-deploying mode
We use Windows Autopilot for enrolling devices into Intune I work for a Microsoft Gold Partner. We use Windows Autopilot to determine under what circumstances we recommend using Jamf and when to recommend using Intune. It is an automated way of enrolling devices, which streamlines the process.…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The performance is good."
"I like the ease of use."
"I definitely like the user interface."
"The most valuable features are the user-friendly interface and ease of use. There is a benefit to not needing to install the application on your computer. For example, if you want to use Outlook or another application you can easily navigate to the website through your phone and quickly check your email. This is a very useful feature."
"It's very user-friendly."
"The user interface is good and it is very easy to use."
"Offers very good versatility."
"Valuable features are video conferencing, email, and Office suite."
"Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing."
"It is the only choice if you're managing Windows devices with Intune and Azure."
"Windows Autopilot automates much of the setup process when delivering computers with a specific image to multiple employees simultaneously. It streamlines the configuration loading process, making it more unattended and yielding consistent results. This eliminates the need for an engineer to input data on each machine manually."
"The solution is very stable."
"The most effective feature of Windows Autopilot for managing deployments is the automation."
"Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly."
 

Cons

"There is potential for it to offer even more features such as compliance reporting and device management."
"Occasionally, it does go down, however, for the most part, it's fine."
"It would be ideal if there were fewer features. I'd like it better if it had a watered-down version where you didn't have to have all of this extra stuff included."
"The management could be a bit better."
"The price could be better."
"Most Microsoft applications are not the most user-friendly."
"I am pretty happy with its features. However, it could be cheaper for long-term business use."
"I would like to see cheaper licensing fees."
"We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."
"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."
"The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are service outages."
"They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users."
"If Microsoft can automatically add the license serial numbers, or have a method for us to get those serial numbers added to Windows Autopilot, apart from having to go through the device manufacturer that would greatly improve the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There would be licensing costs because Microsoft 365 Business requires a product key and a license to be present in order to use its products."
"It could be a little less expensive."
"The product is expensive and the licensing costs are yearly."
"There is a subscription needed for this solution."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"We purchase annual licenses for this solution."
"It could be cheaper. It's cloud-based, and we pay a yearly subscription."
"They are always a bit pricey. They should reduce their prices or make it free because we already have other solutions, like Google Suite, which are cheaper or free."
"As far as I know, there isn't an additional cost specifically for Windows Autopilot itself. You'll need to consider the licensing fees for the software you install on the machines, such as Windows and Office. Overall, it is a valuable tool that simplifies the deployment process, making life easier for those involved."
"We are required to have a license for either EMS, E5, or E2."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Government
18%
Computer Software Company
13%
Retailer
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
The cost is not perfect. I rate the cost as seven out of ten. It could be more affordable.
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
In terms of features, we expect improvements in analyzing capabilities. Specifically, providing Power BI for a lower package, such as e3, would be beneficial.
What do you like most about Windows Autopilot?
Windows Autopilot's most valuable features are its automatic enrollment functionality and ability to detect and configure new devices seamlessly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Autopilot?
As far as I know, there isn't an additional cost specifically for Windows Autopilot itself. You'll need to consider the licensing fees for the software you install on the machines, such as Windows ...
What needs improvement with Windows Autopilot?
There are already improvements being made, such as simpler methods for importing computer details into Intune. The Azure and Intune platform is not always available and quite often, there are servi...
 

Also Known As

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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