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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
6.8
Number of Reviews
244
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (7th)
Windows Autopilot
Ranking in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 7.5%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Autopilot is 5.2%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
 

Featured Reviews

Luca Turco - PeerSpot reviewer
Subscription model ensures continuous updates and connectivity across devices
The subscription model of Microsoft 365 Business is beneficial since it provides continuous updates, including functional updates and transformations of the product. This contrasts with older perpetual licenses that rarely received updates. The overall suite is very complete, and being tied to a vendor that improves week by week is of great value. Implemented features like sharing calendars and access to emails on multiple devices enhance basic functionalities that were previously lacking.
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

"We use Microsoft 365 Business for email and desktop management. We also use Office Suite products like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to manage documents."
"You can have conference calls with different parties using video and voice."
"In terms of user experience, it is very easy to use and flexible. It is more interactive as compared to the other tools that we have. Its features are more useful than other software solutions."
"I definitely like the user interface."
"We're very comfortable with the solution. Since we've been used the product for so long, we're very comfortable with its functionalities."
"Offers a great load utilization tool."
"What was most valuable for me was how simple this solution is to start using."
"The integration between the applications is the most valuable. I can share things using my phone, computer, and OneDrive. It is very stable and fast. It is also user-friendly and scalable."
"The solution is very stable."
"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."
"Its most valuable feature is imaging, it takes very less time for processing."
"Windows Autopilot is very stable."
"It is the only choice if you're managing Windows devices with Intune and Azure."
"The most valuable aspect of Windows Autopilot is its automation features, which allow preset regulations and configurations."
"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

"Some of the functionality in the solution needs to improve. For example, when receiving a message in Outlook regarding the start of a meeting, it is not easy to connect, pick a microphone, or click the link."
"The pricing for this solution could be improved."
"The program's UI could be faster."
"Most Microsoft applications are not the most user-friendly."
"Tech support is not that feasible. The Microsoft team is not easily accessible."
"365 Business' workflow should be better integrated into our current ERP systems. We are running two different ERP systems that are integrated, so it would make sense in the future to have those systems integrated into a content management workflow system."
"There are various things that you need to use PowerShell to do. That would be good. You could do them through the management portal, rather than through PowerShell. That's the biggest improvement I would like to see."
"I would like to see more integration options."
"They could provide an executable and user-friendly wizard for installation and automatic removal, making it easier for users."
"We encounter issues with re-registering devices in the Azure domain."
"Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly."
"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."
"Windows Autopilot could improve its user interface. While it is a good tool, there are other options available that are more user-friendly."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution costs approximately $20 per month per user."
"The monthly license of the solution is quite expensive."
"The price is fine."
"Depending on which plan you purchase, there are a plethora of applications available to you."
"The licensing fees are paid yearly."
"It could be cheaper. It's cloud-based, and we pay a yearly subscription."
"Now you can select different licenses, for example, if somebody doesn't need all of the features, it would cost $8 USD per month and if they didn't need the email application then it would cost $6 USD per month."
"The price of the subscription for the solution could be less expensive."
"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
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Retailer
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

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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