BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite vs SOTI MobiControl comparison

BlackBerry and SOTI are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. BlackBerry is ranked #17, while SOTI is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0. BlackBerry holds a 1.2% mindshare in EMM, compared to SOTI’s 5.7% mindshare. Additionally, 78% of BlackBerry users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of SOTI users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

SOTI MobiControl and BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite compete in the enterprise mobility management market. SOTI MobiControl has the upper hand in pricing and support, while BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite stands out for its extensive feature set and security.

Features: SOTI MobiControl offers robust remote control capabilities, advanced device management options, and efficient large-scale implementations. BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite includes comprehensive security features, productivity tools, and seamless integration across devices.

Room for Improvement: SOTI MobiControl requires better reporting features, a more intuitive management console, and improved analytics. BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite needs better documentation, streamlined setup processes, and refined user guidance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SOTI MobiControl is recognized for straightforward deployment and a responsive support team. BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite has a more complex deployment process but provides solid customer service.

Pricing and ROI: SOTI MobiControl is cost-effective with a quicker ROI due to lower setup costs and efficient implementation. BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite, although more expensive, is valuable for its advanced security and integration capabilities.

To learn more, read our detailed BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite vs. SOTI MobiControl Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 28.7%, down from 36.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SOTI MobiControl is 5.7%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	28.7%
SOTI MobiControl	5.7%
BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite	1.2%
Other	64.4%

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble

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.

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Denni Sembiring

Deputy Technical Service Lead at Halodata

Review about BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite

For the purpose of better performance is we have some applications, internal applications, that work on document but when we did integration with BlackBerry Edit from BlackBerry Enterprise, yeah. I think that we failed. We failed on that integration. We cannot integrate that BlackBerry Edit. BlackBerry Edit has issues for editing any document. We have other internal applications that can bring or field documents but cannot edit into BlackBerry Edit. There's room for improvement with editing documents. When I was the [inaudible 00:09:48] for BlackBerry Enterprise, maybe they need to create... I'm so sorry. Because for month or once on a month, I need to delete database or some database logs from BlackBerry that use much [crosstalk 00:10:09]- I think the database slow because the BlackBerry Enterprise, it have database that put inside SQL Server, so every month I need to check the hard disk if it is sufficient to handle the database files or not. Every month, I need to check hard disk, so if it's not sufficient or it's already full, I need to delete some logs. I think on the UEM server, they can keep the database or hard disk performance, like approval. So from the UEM server, we can delete any file that is not used anymore. Yeah, something like that, I think.

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Shailesh S. Moogi

Regional Manager Presales & Training at QodeNext India Private Limited

Has improved mobile device management through features such as geofencing, firmware upgrades, and centralized control

One of the best features of SOTI MobiControl is that it is one of the oldest MDM solutions available. There are many features such as geofencing with map integration, APK upgrade, firmware upgrade, and it provides battery status, device status, and more. SOTI MobiControl impacts organizations positively because customers want an application MDM solution for managing their mobile devices from a central control. They have given good feedback and were happy with the solution.

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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

"Intune makes our organization more secure and flexible. We can onboard new employees faster and more securely. We are a governmental organization with strict regulations, and Intune helps us comply with those requirements."

"It saves time, money, and resources; when there was a local liaison, managing everything was a significant challenge, but with Microsoft Intune, it has become much easier—around 60% to 70% easier—and in terms of reliability and ease of use, it excels."

"Microsoft Intune scales very effectively with our growing needs."

"Microsoft Intune is a tool designed for enterprise customers to protect enterprise data from leakage or sharing."

"Using Azure and Intune has helped us resolve most of these issues, as we no longer need a physical infrastructure to manage systems and can push policies remotely while maintaining control over the devices."

"Intune's unified endpoint management platform is invaluable."

"Comparing this to having an endpoint management solution, the efficiency gain may be up to 80%."

"Intune's compliance features are valuable because they allow immediate visibility into ongoing situations."

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"The most important feature is Blackberry Work, for sure, because that is where you have email."

"We can access emails within the active sync."

"Security is the most valuable feature, because we are a financial institution. We have a large number of clients and we have to make sure all communications are secure and PCI compliant."

"It does support hardware and operating system configurations from every angle."

"It was a big improvement to activate applications with one authentication. That was a big plus for the user experience."

"It gives us the ability to have a container and the most secure possible application."

"It has allowed us to manage many different mobile device platforms, like Windows 10, Android, Apple, and BlackBerry 10, all through a single pane of glass."

"It has a good ease of use, and its intuitive."

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"SOTI MobiControl is the right solution for customers who want a reliable and low-cost MDM solution."

"SOTI MobiControl brings ROI for customers, as they can save significantly by cutting travel costs to manage devices, since everything can be managed from the dashboard."

"The remote control we have helps us a lot."

"The most valuable feature is the fact that I can manage my devices remotely."

"The Lockdown Kiosk Mode is very useful... When you have 9,000 people remotely using your applications, you want to make sure that they don't play with Facebook while they're supposed to be working... It also prevents installation of software that could be harmful or compromise the security of the phone."

"The best feature is its compatibility with various device versions, such as Windows, making it work seamlessly."

"One of the most valuable features is the ability to deploy apps on the fly. We're able to update and deploy new applications, directly from the cloud. That's been a huge feature for us. Instead of putting hands on each of these devices - and we're talking thousands of devices - we can manage it all from the backend."

"We can do auto patch updates using SOTI. SOTI has been well placed in terms of the number of endpoints it can handle."

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Cons

"Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation."

"They could also make it easier to use because there are some other products that may be easier to use in terms of the look and feel of the dashboard."

"Enrollment into the Microsoft Intune service can still get easier, especially for legacy-managed systems, such as how we get it from a GPO or an SCCM configuration into Intune."

"We faced issues with macOS support. The product should have better inventory and asset management."

"For additional functionality, I suggest that Microsoft could expand on asset management. Since the platform is there, they could develop it into a full-fledged asset management system."

"From a new user's perspective, it may be a little overwhelming because there are quite a few things to look at in the console, however, once you are sort of acclimated and are familiar with your core functions, it's fairly simple and straightforward."

"Since GMS is unavailable in China, we currently rely on device administrator enrollment for managing Android devices there."

"Reporting and troubleshooting for the application deployment could be better. It's very difficult to understand."

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"From the past to the present, before mobility location, we frequently required a restart."

"The pain points for us would be the activation."

"The only thing is that the UEM service is a little slow. We have a product production environment, and a test environment and both of them are a little slow. When you are using the UEM Web interface, it takes time to load."

"I would like to see better integration with our AD. Instead of having to use Active Directory groups, we'd like to use Active Directory attributes instead. There is a lot of overhead in managing. Whereas, if we could key on something tied to HR, or some other feed indicating who they are or what role they have, and manage them that way, that would be much preferable than having to manage people with Active Directory groups. Because, if people move roles, then we have to make sure that we move them from one Active Directory group to another, which is hands-on, a lot of overhead."

"As far as being able to remotely wipe a device, or remove it from the console, this is not simple to do. It is not a one-click motion, as it requires several steps."

"The installations on the device could be simpler. It is a good solution, and all the features are there. So, there isn't a lot to improve. I'm sure they already have their thought process on how to improve it."

"Second level support needs to have strong knowledge of the product."

"We cannot integrate BlackBerry Edit from BlackBerry Enterprise. BlackBerry Edit has issues when we are editing any document. We have other internal applications that we can use for documents, but we cannot edit into BlackBerry Edit. There's room for improvement with editing documents."

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"The UI could be improved to be more user-friendly."

"Companies like SOTI and Mobile Iron are working with Google to help them manage these devices and eliminate the use of bar code scanner sales and mobile device sales. That's kind of crazy."

"There is room for improvement when it comes to the ability to customize devices and choosing what information goes onto them."

"They should improve the lockdown feature."

"Most of our devices are Android, they're Google related, so we need access from Google to do certain things. There are ways around that, but that's something that we're really looking for. How can we control the Apple Air? How can we get into that app?... How can we make sure that that app doesn't try to update in the middle of the day when our driver needs it?"

"The scalability is horizontal, not vertical. One machine has to have all the accounts. That's one of the issues that we have found with scalability: You always have to keep the same machine. If you want to add a second machine, you need to split the account and that removes flexibility of management."

"One issue is that if someone is using an Apple device and they're on the SIM card for data, it does not push the SOTI management system through immediately. It only works when you have it on WiFi. That's something I've noticed as we're troubleshooting and deploying devices into the field."

"For improvement, maintaining pace with updates from operating systems such as Android and Windows would be sufficient."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's reasonable. They're not giving it away, but it's reasonable."

"Every customer used to purchase licenses based on their needs."

"The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."

"The cost of the license and the features are justified for myself as a technical person."

"The Intune license model is costly."

"While I don't have access to high-level financial information, I believe we have achieved lower costs with this implementation."

"Microsoft Intune is moderately priced. There is a monthly license required to use the solution and it is approximately eight dollars per month."

"It's a part of Microsoft 365 and E5 licenses. Microsoft's strategy of making every feature in Microsoft Intune paid needs optimization. Remote control is one of the basic features, not a luxury feature, yet we must pay for it. I"

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"Sometimes, it is very hard to get an overview because there are so many different suites to find out what is the right thing for new customers."

"For the number of licenses, I believe it was approximately $500,000 per year, or for three years."

"The licensing costs are paid on a yearly basis because we just renewed the license. If you have some big issue, they will also charge you."

"It was on a yearly support contract, and the licenses were perpetual. There was also the implementation cost and the support cost for the integrator."

"We pay about $6 a year for the solution. There are no extra costs on top of that. You save a lot of money when you use this product."

"In my opinion, we're paying an awful lot for what we get, compared to other vendors. I don't deal with the pricing, but it does seem to be a bit pricey for the things that we get, especially, when you compare them to other vendors, such as VMware, Citrix, who have all bought up other players in this space. VMware offers AirWatch free as part of their packages."

"We are paying $200 annually. You also need to have a hardware server or a license for the server so there could be some additional fees added on to that."

"We currently pay by the year, but the licenses are calculated on a monthly basis."

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"They've been pretty flexible with us, because we've changed the way we do our licensing a few times. We did a yearly, and then we went back and we did a quarterly, and I think we're back to yearly right now. We've been able to work stuff out and pricing has gone down since the onset. We've got a better rate per device and it's reasonable. The licensing cost from SOTI usually doesn't scare anybody, away once it's explained."

"There are additional costs if you want to use extra features."

"Pricing is okay, but when you buy your renewal of licenses - at the end of the period or the year - if you have a lot of devices, obviously, it's going to increase. In the end, it's kind of expensive."

"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."

"I thought pricing was kind of high, but I believe that Soti is probably the best out there for this type of software, so there's not much I can do about that. The licensing is annual, per device."

"SOTI is fairly priced. It's not super expensive. If you have a thousand devices that are licensed, it's going to start climbing up in price. Typically, it's like 25 bucks a seat for a year."

"It makes sense to have scanners on SOTI MobiControl, but it makes less sense to have printers because there are fewer features for them, while the price is the same for both."

"The solution that we were using costs less, but it didn't offer as much as Soti. It's comparable if you look at it over the five-year term."

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Financial Services Firm

22%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Energy/Utilities Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Retailer

10%

Comms Service Provider

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Small Business	121
Midsize Enterprise	47
Large Enterprise	154

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Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	19

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Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	23

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Good for Enterprise, Good Mobile Messaging, Ubitexx Ubi-Suite

MobiControl

Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

Microsoft

The BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite offers five editions to meet your enterprise’s evolving mobile needs. Growth can happen quickly, and the BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is designed to provide a seamless transition to the more advanced capabilities in higher-level editions. The subscription model ensures predictable annual expenditures and eliminates upfront capital costs.

BlackBerry

SOTI MobiControl, our award-winning mobility management solution provides the ability to securely manage mobile devices and connected peripherals, applications, content, and email. With MobiControl's advanced security and management features, businesses have granular control of how mobile devices are used for business, and how data is accessed to ensure sensitive corporate information is kept in authorized hands only.

SOTI

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Ashcourt Rowan, EMC Professional Services, Itochu, MBDA, North Hennepin Community College, PGGM, Rohde & Schwarz, US Navy

Citizen Mexico, Sanctuary Housing, PENINSULA HOTELS, East Orange High School, Andrews Distributing, Amey Plc, American Airlines

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