IBM MaaS360 vs Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. IBM is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while Microsoft is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0. IBM holds a 7.7% mindshare in EMM, compared to Microsoft’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

IBM MaaS360 and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security are leading solutions in enterprise mobility management. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security stands out with its extensive feature set, making it more appealing despite higher costs.

Features: IBM MaaS360 provides comprehensive security policies, easy integration with existing systems, and reliable support. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security offers advanced threat protection, seamless integration with Microsoft 365, and superior data management capabilities.

Room for Improvement: IBM MaaS360 users mention the need for a more intuitive interface, better reporting functionalities, and improved user experience. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security users point out the need for simplified administrative controls, enhanced scalability solutions, and better cost management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM MaaS360 is noted for a straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service ensuring a smoother onboarding experience. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security receives positive feedback for its deployment but has a higher learning curve, compensated by extensive support resources.

Pricing and ROI: IBM MaaS360 users find the product cost-effective with good ROI, appreciating the clear pricing model. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is considered more expensive but justifiable due to its comprehensive feature set and integrations, resulting in higher perceived value and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed IBM MaaS360 vs. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security Report (Updated: June 2026).

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 21.6%, down from 32.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM MaaS360 is 7.7%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is 2.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	21.6%
IBM MaaS360	7.7%
Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security	2.0%
Other	68.7%

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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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Abhijeet Chaskar

Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd

Centralized device control has improved security and streamlined daily management tasks

The best features IBM MaaS360 offers include centralized device management, policy enforcement, compliance tracking, and remote device actions. These features make managing and securing endpoints much more efficient. Another feature I appreciate about IBM MaaS360 is the visibility it provides. Being able to view device status, compliance, and security information from one console makes day-to-day management much easier. IBM MaaS360 has positively impacted my organization by improving efficiency and security across the organization. We can manage devices more efficiently, maintain compliance, and resolve issues faster. We save time for both IT teams and end users. The AI outputs from IBM MaaS360 have been reliable in our experience. They provide useful insights and recommendations that help with device management and security monitoring. Though we still review important findings before taking action.

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Robert Veprek

Consultant for Licensing and Sales at AutoCont CZ a. s.

Have experienced inconsistent support while maintaining strong outcomes in complex projects

My biggest advantage with Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is that I have really deep knowledge about Microsoft licenses, allowing me to offer our customers some non-usual configurations or special offers because I have experience working in Microsoft and many contacts, helping us to provide the best conditions for long-time contracts. The installation of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is quite easy. Azure Active Directory Premium helps to manage user access and security; it's the basis of our communication and our project, as it's essential for all security for our customers. Features within Microsoft Intune such as MDM and MAM help to protect data in general. Intune is a general tool for mobility management and device and user management.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"What I value most about Microsoft Intune is that it is a cloud-native tool and is embedded into Premium at a reasonable cost."

"The initial setup is not complex."

"This is a great solution for anyone wanting a modern endpoint device management solution."

"Conditional access has helped us tailor and enforce our security policies in the mobile space."

"When comparing Microsoft Intune to Jamf, Microsoft Intune is superior."

"Intune device restriction policies enable me to enforce limitations on the device, like blocking the mobile camera or restricting the employees from using and inserting USB devices, including thumb drives and flash drives."

"I would say that it is at the top of the list when it comes to the competition."

"We have seen a clear ROI with Microsoft Intune; time saved has reduced device setup from three to five hours to thirty minutes, and there is a workload reduction of around twenty to thirty percent less manual effort from the IT team."

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"We introduced the product as part of the SOC-2 requirement. The tool's most valuable features include keeping the operating system updated, tracking software inventory, controlling computer administrators, and the ability to wipe a computer in case of a security threat. It helps us to be compliant, and it is one of the reasons we implemented it."

"The most valuable features are remote enablement and access to my intranet resources, without depending on the VPN."

"The tool's most valuable features are application, distribution, and security. It helps to block user access."

"MaaS can force people to lock their phones. Not everyone likes having a PIN and other security features on their phones, but this sets a requirement that you can't get your emails unless you have a PIN on your phone. That was a good feature, and we were able to easily increase the PIN from four digits to six digits. Overall, it was pretty user-friendly."

"Every new device was configured manually, it used to require about 20 minutes of engineer attention, now it's about three minutes."

"The most valuable feature is the fact that we can find a lost device or shut the device down and wipe it, which is good for HIPAA."

"The most important aspect of the solution is the fact that the platform is unified, and that it covers all the mobility services - that includes not only the MDM components or services."

"The most valuable feature is that it's comprehensive - it covers mobile devices and laptops in one package."

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"The solution is very good at securing files. For example, if I forward a secure document, it's blocked from others, as I can send it with restrictions in relation to who can open it."

"The best advantage of the product is that it provides an all-in-one solution."

"The technical support is quite good, and as of now I have not faced anything that was neglected or unsolvable, and I always get a prompt response as well."

"A good feature that is present is MAM or Mobile Application Management. We can deploy this feature on the device, which is not managed by the organization. If I apply some security configuration on a personal device, the user would be really disappointed. What we do instead is that we give all access to the applications related to corporate and ask the users to use the application. We secure the application by putting the security features on the applications and not on the users' devices. This way, the users are happy, and we also meet our company's compliance standards. Then, everyone is happy."

"The product is centralized and we can use it for security purposes."

"Integration between our departments has been the most valuable."

"The product is a unified solution and you don't require to purchase tools from different vendors. The system analyzes behavior and activity and takes steps for protection."

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

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Cons

"The interface can be a bit complex to set up initially, so a simpler interface would really help."

"If you have a reporting-extensive company, for example, then you may need to look for other products."

"There can be more logs. I do not have any other requirements."

"It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch."

"There is always a noise when you are going to manage any endpoint devices, and noise is definitely there with this solution."

"Microsoft Intune could be faster with client to server communication. Whenever I push something, it takes time; sometimes it takes more than one hour to deploy on the Windows side."

"The backend of Microsoft Intune needs to be improved. We have seen a little bit of delay as compared to other MDM solutions. That needs to be improved. A little bit more granularity should also be added"

"They can improve their MAM policies a little bit more and make them more granular. They should include more granular group policies. They are there, but they need to be more granular. Its stability should also be improved. It is not very stable. Sometimes, it shows some inconsistencies across tenants."

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"Technical support from IBM MaaS360 is lacking. The support is very slow."

"I would appreciate a more intuitive interface and simpler navigation in IBM MaaS360."

"The solution needs to offer live technical support. Right now, it's just a chat window and it's rather unhelpful."

"We opted to go with Microsoft Intune because it just seemed to be a more mature and comprehensive enterprise solution, whereas IBM MaaS360 didn't seem to have the necessary breadth to manage all of our equipment. Along with laptops, I've had some BYODs. IBM MaaS360 just didn't seem as mature in our assessment."

"It would be ideal to add support for the distribution of windows.exe applications."

"When we have MaaS360 installed on smartphones, it consumes the battery of the device at a much faster pace."

"Overall, I haven't been happy with it. Their licensing platform is absolutely awful."

"Configuring policies is difficult in IBM MaaS360. It also needs to improve usability."

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"Its performance needs enhancement."

"The auditing and reporting could be updated and upgraded. I would like to see light applications because they consume a lot of the device's memory at present."

"The auditing and reporting could be updated and upgraded."

"The licensing is quite expensive."

"The technical support from Microsoft could be better."

"Sometimes the application gets hung or restarts multiple times in the background, consuming battery life."

"The licensing can be messy at times."

"The MDM part of the engine could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I have no comment on pricing of the solution."

"This cost is approximately $30 USD per user per month."

"The overall pricing of Microsoft Intune is good for companies that have big IT budgets, 3,000 or more users and devices."

"All security solutions worldwide are expensive. Microsoft has allowed a small scale of features within Microsoft Intune for cost-efficient solutions. If you want the full suite, you need to invest more to gain better security features."

"Our Office 365 Business Premium license, including Office 365 and Intune Management, offers excellent value."

"Microsoft Intune is pretty reasonable. We have difficulty with Azure, which is probably why we have not put many assets in Azure. Everything we put there is very expensive."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."

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"MaaS360 is priced at a balance. It is not as expensive as AirWatch or Jamf and is not a cheap solution like a few of the local products."

"I rate IBM MaaS360's pricing a six out of ten."

"The solution is expensive."

"Fees are monthly and it's approximately $8 per user."

"IBM MaaS360 is cheaper compared to other alternatives. Others are at least three to six times costlier."

"The licensing structure is broken down into levels, each with different functionalities available. Depending on your license, there may be additional fees for extra features."

"IBM products are a little pricey."

"Price is something for which we are always under pressure. If we have to look at the MaaS deployment, the price definitely has to come down. This is clearly one of the areas that we will have to work on, not only as a provider to our customers but also as a consumer of this service."

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"We have to pay 10 dollars per user. I would rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."

"The increase in the prices of the product might not be the actual problem, but things become complex with some new plans that were introduced by Microsoft recently."

"The solution is cost-effective."

"I would rate pricing at eight out of ten. It is a bit higher because of the security features that Microsoft provides."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Construction Company

Pharma/Biotech Company

13%

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Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	186

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	12

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Fiberlink MaaS360, MaaS360

Enterprise Mobility + Security E3, Enterprise Mobility + Security E5, MS Enterprise Mobility + Security

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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IBM MaaS360 enhances mobile device management with tracking, security, app deployment, policy management, and integration with Apple DEP and Android Enterprise. It supports remote control, cost efficiency, and is user-friendly, suitable for both corporate and BYOD environments.

MaaS360 offers a comprehensive suite for managing and securing mobile devices. With features like encryption, passcode enforcement, and containerization, it ensures data security and compliance. MaaS360 simplifies app deployment via distribution groups and integrates seamlessly with Apple and Android systems. Its focus on kiosk mode, application security, and automated provisioning make it a strategic choice for companies prioritizing a robust endpoint management strategy. Though it offers extensive options, improvements in notifications, user management, and Microsoft integration are needed.

What are the most important features of IBM MaaS360?

Device Tracking: Enables efficient tracking and management of devices across an enterprise.
Security Features: Provides encryption, passcode enforcement, and containerization for data security.
App Deployment: Facilitates app installation through distribution groups and platform integrations.
Policy Management: Allows organizations to implement and enforce security policies efficiently.
Remote Control: Offers options for remote access and management of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of IBM MaaS360?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces setup costs and offers scalable solutions.
Compliance Support: Helps maintain regulatory compliance with detailed management options.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies management and operation through intuitive design.
Scalability: Supports growing organizations with extensive device deployment capabilities.

IBM MaaS360 finds applications in industries needing robust mobile device management and security. Enterprises deploy it widely to ensure compliance and safeguard corporate data, providing application control, data leak prevention, and secure email management. It is used for configuring policies for field staff and enabling efficient device enrollment, significantly cutting initial setup costs.

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Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security empowers organizations by offering seamless integration and robust data protection, supporting centralized identity management and collaboration.

Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security integrates tools like Windows Defender and Advanced Threat Protection for high security, supporting multi-factor authentication and centralized identity management. Its scalability and unification of Microsoft products boost operational efficiency. Offering mobile application management, it ensures protection and user compliance satisfaction. Challenges include complex licensing and the need for better network-level protection and technical support. Users experience memory consumption issues and stability concerns. Improved remote features and user-friendly license management are necessary.

What are the key features of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security?

Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with Microsoft products, enhancing efficiency.
Robust Data Protection: Utilizes Windows Defender and Advanced Threat Protection for security.
Multi-factor Authentication: Ensures secure access to systems.
Centralized Identity Management: Simplifies user management across platforms.
Mobile Application Management: Protects mobile apps while ensuring compliance.

What benefits and ROI should organizations look for in Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security?

Operational Efficiency: Enhanced via integration with Microsoft tools.
Data Security: Strong protective measures secure sensitive information.
User Compliance: Ensures satisfaction with safeguard measures.
Scalability: Grows with business needs, handling an increasing number of devices and data.

Organizations in sectors like finance and healthcare implement Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security for mobile device management, file protection, and endpoint security. By integrating services such as Intune and Azure, they manage devices and communications securely, ensuring compliance with regulations. EMS is essential in managing mail, Office apps, and facilitating effective collaboration.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Bancroft, Garuda Indonesia

Mars, Whole Foods, Land O'Lakes, Dow

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