42Gears SureMDM vs Sophos Mobile comparison

42Gears and Sophos are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. 42Gears is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0, while Sophos is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3. 42Gears holds a 2.6% mindshare in EMM, compared to Sophos’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 42Gears users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Sophos Mobile and 42Gears SureMDM are two leading mobile device management solutions. 42Gears SureMDM stands out with its feature set, positioning it as a potentially superior product in terms of value for its price.

Features: Sophos Mobile offers robust security features, seamless integration with other security solutions, and essential security for enterprises. 42Gears SureMDM provides comprehensive device management capabilities, a user-friendly management console, and extensive application support.

Room for Improvement: Sophos Mobile users often request better customization options, more intuitive navigation, and enhanced user interface. Users of 42Gears SureMDM indicate a need for enhanced reporting features, a more responsive support team, and improved documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos Mobile is known for its straightforward deployment process and reliable customer service. 42Gears SureMDM also has an easy deployment process but faces criticism for slower customer service response times.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos Mobile is seen as cost-effective with a good ROI. 42Gears SureMDM may have higher upfront costs but provides higher ROI due to its extensive feature set.

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42Gears SureMDM vs. Sophos Mobile

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 22.7%, down from 33.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of 42Gears SureMDM is 2.6%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.6%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	22.7%
Sophos Mobile	2.6%
42Gears SureMDM	2.6%
Other	72.1%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Featured Reviews

OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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Giridharan G

Head Of Department at Waycool

Used to control mobile devices

Remote Wipe is one of the vital options everybody looks for in 42Gears SureMDM or any MDM product. We are trying to get the latest product updates as much as possible, and it is mostly automated. Two to three engineers are involved in the solution’s maintenance. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

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Victor Bayedo

Cloud Solution Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Mobile security has improved posture and now provides centralized control and secure BYOD spaces

An area I can suggest for improvement in Sophos Mobile is in the area of management; while it has been great so far, integration with more third-party solutions would also be a great improvement. Regarding functionality, I think an area Sophos Mobile can actually improve is by infusing more AI-integrated services and solutions into the product. The setup process for Sophos Mobile is not very cumbersome; to set it up, I just send the setup email link to the user, but the user still has some activities to carry out, and that may be another area of improvement if Sophos can enable the entire configuration possible from the management console without users having to perform activities.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"After implementing Microsoft Intune, we have seen a 50 to 70% reduction in device provisioning time and a 30 to 40% reduction in routine endpoint management efforts, allowing our IT team to focus less on routine management and providing faster software deployment while experiencing a significant reduction in support tickets."

"Microsoft Intune is cost-effective and easy to use, so I can recommend it."

"The best features in Microsoft Intune that I appreciate most are its centralized features."

"When comparing these two products, I prefer Intune."

"This improved control and visibility has helped my organization by reducing risks, saving time, and making compliance easier."

"We have a BYOD policy, and this solution helps us manage our devices."

"Microsoft Intune is best for Windows devices and security in Office 365 and Microsoft-related enterprise environments. It's a nice platform for endpoint management."

"No one can compete with Microsoft when it comes to price, and the features it is offering."

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"The solution is very scalable, you can do many things at different times and it requires only one staff person for maintenance."

"We created a whole new program that revolves around this solution."

"The most valuable features of 42Gears SureMDM include tracking location and pushing applications."

"This solution is very dynamic. I can do what I need to do with it."

"Its dashboards are valuable. It is easy to access dashboards and implement policies."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Payloads, application publishing, and cataloging features are valuable to our customers."

"The tool's most valuable feature is a remote connection to the devices. You can also push and lock applications. It helps us lock devices for professional use to control which applications can be installed."

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"I recommend Sophos Mobile to medium-sized companies."

"The most significant features of Sophos Mobile include controlling user installations and managing features like the camera, which can be disabled or enabled."

"They always add more features to this product."

"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 initial setup process is straightforward and fast."

"We use this solution for mobile device management; we use it to control and secure devices, and if laptops or our mobile is stolen and these devices contain company data, we can track them and wipe our data to ensure that it is not in the wrong hands."

"We have made a ROI calculation with all aspects of the mobile handling, administration and security which surprisingly is above 500% and a payback within the first year by (>300%)."

"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."

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Cons

"I'm still playing around with it and haven't had any issues with the product yet, but support can definitely be improved."

"If we could remote into a device, it would be great. Currently, we cannot directly connect to the user device. We have to use other tools such as VMware for connecting to devices."

"Improvements are needed in Microsoft Intune's enterprise app management, including support for more applications in app patching, boot batching, and discovery. I also hope the cost of Remote Help will decrease because it's a much-needed Intune function. Our customers need that capability, or they will buy it from a third party at a premium."

"The reporting is subpar. That's the only issue we have with Intune. We use another solution for that purpose."

"Issues such as Windows 32 app failures occur frequently, and detailed manual detection rules are often necessary."

"Having a dedicated configuration server that assists in modifying the configuration service, and creating personalized structures, interfaces, and web services could enhance usability."

"Setting up Intune Autopilot can be a little complicated."

"You can have a bad day where 80% of the enrollments failed. The next day it's running with the same devices without any changes, and you don't know why."

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"42Gears SureMDM needs to improve support because it may take around one to two days to receive a revert."

"User creation on Mac must be improved."

"The user interface and customization features are not the best and could be improved."

"The solution’s pricing could be made cheaper."

"The dashboards could be improved."

"The product is not so convenient to deploy or to configure."

"As a partner, we consider 42Gears to be a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution. So, we should be able to manage users with this particular solution. This is something that is currently not there. It is probably an area for improvement for 42Gears."

"Online information regarding used cases specific to 42Gears SureMDM will help us do configuration changes more comfortably."

"One area that could be improved is the compatibility with all mobile platforms, including iOS and Android, especially with the older versions."

"Sophos Mobile is missing a lot of features that their competitors offer."

"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."

"In terms of what could be improved, the initial configuration and setup of the environment could probably be made a little bit easier. There are so many pieces that go into it. Intune is absolutely insane and Sophos is better, but it still is a bit complex to get it all set up correctly."

"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."

"The registration of the product during the initial setup has some issues, and it's not easy to get the quote. It's a bit cumbersome."

"We would like to see graphics showing the use of each device."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Intune's pricing is reasonable."

"The price of Intune is often included as part of a bundle with other Microsoft licenses, which makes it somewhat cheaper."

"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."

"With our standard E5 agreement with Microsoft, there have been no pricing concerns. Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs."

"Microsoft Intune is available for individual purchase at a low per-device cost."

"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."

"Intune is moderately expensive. You can get the license bundled with Office 365 E3 or E5 licenses. The E5s are a bit expensive, but you get some cheaper solutions with Intune."

"The price is reasonable, but they should lower it a bit to make it more competitive. It's cheaper than AirWatch and other products, but I still feel like Microsoft can make a base version or with Exchange online or a la carte only Intune version which will be useful. A customer who doesn't want to go full-fledged E3 or E5 can take out or consume an Intune solution only for their purpose, and we want to target that customer."

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"The tool is expensive and priced at 39 dollars yearly. The pricing is fixed and I would rate it a seven-point five out of ten."

"I rate the tool's pricing a four out of ten."

"42Gears SureMDM is not an expensive solution."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for 42Gears SureMDM, which is comparatively expensive for an enterprise license."

"There is an option to make yearly or monthly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. Price-wise, the product is okay."

"I am satisfied with the price of this solution."

"Their pricing structure is very good against the competition. Pricing is definitely not a challenge here."

"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."

"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."

"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Retailer

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

10%

Consumer Goods Company

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	185

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

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Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 42Gears SureMDM?

42Gears SureMDM is not an expensive solution. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I ...

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What needs improvement with 42Gears SureMDM?

Online information regarding used cases specific to 42Gears SureMDM will help us do configuration changes more comfor...

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What advice do you have for others considering 42Gears SureMDM?

Remote Wipe is one of the vital options everybody looks for in 42Gears SureMDM or any MDM product. We are trying to g...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Mobile?

I would rate the price as a seven, where 10 is a low price and 1 is a high price.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?

An area I can suggest for improvement in Sophos Mobile is in the area of management; while it has been great so far, ...

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What is your primary use case for Sophos Mobile?

My use case for Sophos Mobile is for protection and management including mobile protection and management.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

SureMDM

Mobile Control

Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

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42Gears SureMDM offers extensive remote access and control capabilities for robust device management in industries needing enhanced security. Renowned for its flexibility and adaptability, it ensures efficient policy implementation across platforms.

42Gears SureMDM is a comprehensive device management tool used predominantly in security-sensitive sectors like banking, finance, and logistics. It offers features like application publishing, secure tunnels for remote access, and dynamic dashboards. With the capacity to manage Apple and Android Enterprise devices, including Zero-Touch deployment, 42Gears SureMDM is highly effective in maintaining operating systems akin to Ivanti Avalanche and SOTI MobiControl. However, it faces challenges with support response times, Mac user creation, pricing, and user-friendly interfaces. Its adaptable framework supports the unique demands of educational distance learning and e-learning deployments.

What are the most important features of 42Gears SureMDM?

Location Tracking: Enables efficient monitoring of devices across different geographies.
Application Management: Allows for seamless app deployment and cataloging for various devices.
Remote Device Control: Provides secure access and control over devices through established tunnels.
User-Friendly Navigation: Simplifies interface to ensure ease of use for administrators.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from 42Gears SureMDM?

Enhanced Security Management: Assures robust policy implementation and management for sensitive sectors.
Flexibility: Provides dynamic capabilities to adapt to business-specific mobility needs.
Comprehensive Support: Offers detailed assistance to address implementation challenges.

42Gears SureMDM is widely utilized in banking, finance, logistics, and retail sectors for security and device management. It offers application management, data loss prevention, and device lifecycle management, supporting mobility and educational deployments on a private cloud infrastructure, integrating seamlessly into existing systems similar to Ivanti Avalanche and SOTI MobiControl.

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Sophos Mobile offers multifaceted mobile management and security, integrating threat detection, cloud management, and centralized control, providing robust solutions for device compliance and protection. Known for its remote management and user-centric interface, it enhances corporate network integration.

Delivering a comprehensive suite, Sophos Mobile ensures secure device management with features like remote data wiping, phishing management, and Intercept X capabilities. It empowers organizations to manage antivirus solutions remotely, enforce custom network policies, and monitor app usage efficiently. Its ability to integrate with synchronized security components addresses the growing demand for enhanced security. While known for its security and user-friendly design, Sophos Mobile seeks improvement in setup simplicity and cross-platform compatibility.

What are the key features of Sophos Mobile?

Efficient Threat Detection: Identifies potential threats quickly.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows remote management of devices.
Centralized Control: Manages devices and policies from a single platform.
Remote Data Erasure: Protects data by wiping lost/stolen devices.
Phishing Management: Shields against phishing attempts effectively.
Intercept X Capabilities: Offers enhanced security against threats.

What benefits should users seek when evaluating Sophos Mobile?

User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies device management tasks.
Security Enhancements: Increases protection against device threats.
Remote Antivirus Management: Facilitates convenient antivirus updates.
Synchronized Security Integration: Enhances network defense strategies.
Strong Customer Support: Provides reliable assistance and troubleshooting.

In industries like healthcare and finance, Sophos Mobile is deployed to manage mobile endpoints securely. By creating separate work profiles and preventing unauthorized app installations, companies ensure compliance and data protection. Locking, tracking, and remote wiping capabilities protect sensitive data in case of device loss, while policy control and enrollment ease enhance operational efficiency.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

SmartLiberty, Hopi Holding, FIITJEE, Al Dhafra Private School, MRF Limited, Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), Alkem, Yelp Eat24

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