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Samsung Knox vs Sophos Mobile comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
234
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Samsung Knox
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos Mobile
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (5th)
 

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.
Patrick Hogeboom - PeerSpot reviewer
Comprehensive remote support simplifies customer integration
There is always room for improvement. Features like private DNS would be very useful if pushed through Knox Manage. We've raised this with Samsung, and it is on their roadmap. Also, there is an issue with the assignment of licenses where Knox Asset Intelligence and Knox Management sometimes deploy on different licenses. We've discussed this with Samsung for potential improvement.
AhmedFahmy - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhancing security with strong policy management and an easy setup
We are working with Sophos and other products like Managed Engine, focusing on enterprise management and mobile device management solutions. We primarily use Sophos for server or endpoints. We have integrated it as a same solution We have no specific threats in mobile because we are working as…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The mobile device management is very useful."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Intune include providing visibility into devices and the ability to manage them remotely."
"It is very easy to use. It has a very easy interface."
"We are using the mobile feature, and we are also using MDM to lock the devices, to push restrictions, et cetera"
"We have not experienced any bugs or glitches with this solution."
"Autopilot is the most valuable feature."
"The most valuable includes managing everything from a single console."
"Microsoft Intune is easy to use, and it is able to enforce policies towards multiple devices. It is able to bring multiple classes of devices into the same security posture. I found that very useful."
"One portal for all the features and the remote support capability in Samsung Knox is highly valued. The enterprise editions and the free Knox Suite licenses for one year are also beneficial."
"The most valuable feature of Samsung Knox is the endpoint protection it offers. Users have the ability to perform a factory reset without the need for a hard reset, which is very beneficial."
"One of the most valuable features of Sophos Mobile is the Wifi password."
"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."
"The solution provides us with data protection."
"The solution is quite user-friendly."
"The remote management and cloud-based maintenance features of this solution are very useful for our organization."
"The initial setup process is straightforward and fast."
"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."
"The most valuable feature is the mobile device management capability. You can easily manage all of your mobile devices."
 

Cons

"I think there should be a better tracking of the cell phones used on the Intune."
"The time we have to wait to deploy policies has room for improvement."
"I would like to see micro VPN. I like the way that some of the other providers have done something similar where, as you open that app on an end-point device, it creates a micro VPN straight into your device, which is quite a nice little feature. Also, Microsoft Intune relies heavily on its fellow products in the suite. It would be nice if Microsoft Intune could stand on its own two feet."
"Intune's third-party patch management could be better. It should be easier for the average system admin to keep non-Microsoft applications updated."
"The security aspect could be more effective."
"Intune could be improved by expanding its third-party patching capabilities for a more comprehensive solution."
"There are challenges with Intune, specifically in reporting. Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive."
"Lacking ability to leverage more iOS device management internally."
"Features like private DNS would be very useful if pushed through Knox Manage."
"Samsung Knox needs to expand customer features across all devices, not just Samsung devices."
"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."
"We encounter issues while working with iOS."
"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."
"The setup should be made easier."
"Our support reps are based in the Philippines, and it's hard to connect with them sometimes. It took me about two months to resolve my issue, so it wasn't a good experience."
"One area that could be improved is the compatibility with all mobile platforms, including iOS and Android, especially with the older versions."
"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."
"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

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."
"I have no comment on pricing of the solution."
"Most of our clients come to us with licensing already in place. On average, it costs $6 per device per month to add Intune to an Office 365 subscription, but I am not sure."
"If you ask the accountant or the finance department, they'll tell you that it is way too expensive, but when I look at the cost and compare it with the value you actually get, it's more than fair."
"Microsoft Intune is not cost-effective as a standalone product."
"The pricing needs improvement."
"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."
"The E5 license is expensive."
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"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."
"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"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
26%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
20%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Samsung Knox?
I am not aware of the pricing and licensing details as it is not within my responsibilities.
What needs improvement with Samsung Knox?
Samsung Knox needs to expand customer features across all devices, not just Samsung devices. It would be beneficial t...
What is your primary use case for Samsung Knox?
My customers use Samsung Knox because they use Samsung devices due to their ease of use and specific features. Samsun...
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?
The product is affordable, and there is no issue with its purchase for small companies.
What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?
The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting. They should be better at addressing issues more effecti...
 

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Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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