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Sophos Mobile vs Trend Micro Mobile Security comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
305
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Sophos Mobile
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (8th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (5th)
Trend Micro Mobile Security
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Sophos Mobile2.5%
Microsoft Intune28.2%
Workspace ONE UEM11.8%
Other57.5%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Mobile Data Protection Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Trend Micro Mobile Security6.5%
Microsoft BitLocker25.5%
Sophos SafeGuard13.9%
Other54.1%
Mobile Data Protection
 

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24
Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license
The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.
MH
Manager IT Solutions Delivery at AL HIBA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Strong support and good central management but improvements in security management needed
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 integration of the product is easier these days compared to ten years ago. The support provided by Sophos is notably good, and they care for their partners. Sophos has good customer support, and that is crucial for sustaining business relationships.
SR
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
Has helped protect mobile communications and prevent risky app usage while providing timely threat alerts
I am using the real-time scanning feature in Trend Micro Mobile Security. Whenever a message comes on my WhatsApp, Trend Micro Mobile Security can scan it, and whenever I press and click on that link, it immediately tells me not to click as it's harmful and malicious. It's a very good system; whenever I install any product or application on my mobile phone, the application scanner scans and tells me about the vulnerabilities in the application. Most of the applications I have removed on the recommendation of Trend Micro Mobile Security. I find App Reputation services beneficial. Trend Micro Mobile Security is good at responding immediately and making the user aware of potential threats, which is a significant improvement over my previous experience with Kaspersky mobile security over 10 years ago. As of now, Trend Micro Mobile Security is efficient and a very good solution. Mobile security has a positive impact, as one of my colleagues who didn't use Trend Micro Mobile Security had his WhatsApp hacked while traveling, with the hacker requesting money. The other colleagues and senior executives use Trend Micro Mobile Security on their mobile phones, and when we go to open Wi-Fi, Trend Micro Mobile Security notifies us that it's not safe.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is very easy to use. It has a very easy interface."
"Within Intune, managing policies and having a consistent way to manage devices is valuable."
"Autopilot is the most valuable feature."
"For the price, the features included with Microsoft are appealing."
"I like the group policy management feature, which performs application monitoring and device enrollment."
"The thing I appreciate most about Microsoft Intune is that the management of the devices was very simplified."
"While Microsoft Intune boasts a wide range of features, its user-friendliness and bundled licensing cost are key considerations for me."
"Microsoft Intune is a tool designed for enterprise customers to protect enterprise data from leakage or sharing."
"The most effective features for device security are the policy and management capabilities."
"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 initial setup process is straightforward and fast."
"Sophos Mobile is efficient in threat detection."
"The features that stand out for maintaining mobile security are compliance and the ability to install applications and configure work profiles."
"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."
"I recommend Sophos Mobile to medium-sized companies."
"The utmost importance lies in mobile security and its performance."
"Compared to other products selling in Pakistan, they have superior technical teams and support."
"The solution offers a lot of custom features."
"The Android protection, it’s faster."
"Trend Micro Mobile Security is good at responding immediately and making the user aware of potential threats, which is a significant improvement over my previous experience with Kaspersky mobile security over 10 years ago."
"Setting up the product is not too difficult."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile Security is the security it provides."
"Customer service has been excellent. Trend Micro has very good deals and support - also in the Middle East."
"Parental control"
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in integrating additional features such as Purview and SharePoint activities into Intune."
"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."
"The way the apps are getting deployed, the checkboxes for deleting previous versions are actually creating more conflicts than fixing problems."
"They need to add more group policies. Intune currently does not have many group policies that you can deploy. Its reporting, which is very limited at the moment, also needs improvement. It will be great if they can add report customization. Its stability needs to be improved. Sometimes, when you register a device in Intune, it doesn't show up instantly on the engine portal on the admin side. They need to provide better support for complicated issues. They also have a long turnaround time."
"It could offer more attributes for authentication."
"The technical support by Microsoft is not so good. We have to manage many things by ourselves and do not receive responses in a timely manner."
"The biggest problem we ever have is when something goes out of date after 30 days when nobody has logged into it. We do have a problem trying to get those back online. We've been working with Microsoft to resolve that problem, but that's been the only issue that we've had in the last few years."
"Intune does not provide real-time visibility."
"I suggest improving the user interface at the admin level. Currently, it could be much better."
"It could be more secure."
"We would like to see graphics showing the use of each device."
"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."
"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."
"The product does not work well in iOS."
"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."
"There's a need for better protection against hackers trying to access key accounts such as bank accounts."
"There have been some users who have been complaining about the interface being unfriendly and when the application software is installed on their phone making their mobile slow."
"This solution is weak and cannot detect the latest ransomware."
"They could improve the prices of Trend Micro Mobile Security products, which are quite expensive."
"The iOS protection: This is because Apple will “close” your smartphone."
"Contact Backup."
"The only disadvantage I see is that my mobile is very slow after installing this scanner."
"The main challenge with Trend Micro Mobile Security for iPhone users is the complex setup process due to Apple's stringent security requirements."
"Trend Micro tends to drain the battery running in the background, but apart from that, they need to improve their updates."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While Microsoft charges for actual usage, it lacks discount options."
"Microsoft Intune is included in the E5 license at no additional cost."
"For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."
"The Intune license model is costly."
"I am satisfied with the pricing."
"It is not expensive."
"The cost of the license and the features are justified for myself as a technical person."
"There are licenses required for this solution. We enable licenses on the devices we need to manage."
"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."
"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."
"Very cheap in cost"
"Each license costs about $10/year. It's fairly inexpensive because it's a new product. In Pakistan, no more than two or three companies can apply for mobile protection right now. I don't know if there are ancillary costs above the standard licensing fee."
"We have a license that we renew yearly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
10%
Consumer Goods Company
10%
Printing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Performing Arts
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business117
Midsize Enterprise46
Large Enterprise152
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
 

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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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Mobile Security?
For mobile security, we bought it directly from online trendmicro.com, and for Vision One, we contacted the country h...
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Mobile Security?
The only disadvantage I see is that my mobile is very slow after installing this scanner. There's no latency, but the...
What is your primary use case for Trend Micro Mobile Security?
My major use case for mobile security is to secure mobile communication.
 

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Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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