Ivanti Endpoint Manager vs Ivanti Neurons for MDM comparison

Ivanti Endpoint Manager and Ivanti Neurons for MDM are both solutions in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category. Ivanti Endpoint Manager is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.5, while Ivanti Neurons for MDM is ranked #13 with an average rating of 6.5. Ivanti Endpoint Manager holds a 3.2% mindshare in UEM, compared to Ivanti Neurons for MDM’s 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Ivanti Endpoint Manager users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Ivanti Neurons for MDM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

Ivanti Neurons for MDM and Ivanti Endpoint Manager compete in the device management category, with each offering distinct strengths. Ivanti Neurons for MDM often has an upper hand in mobile device management for its user-friendly setup and cost-effectiveness, while Ivanti Endpoint Manager shines in comprehensive endpoint management features.

Features: Ivanti Neurons for MDM provides strong security protocols, flexible device oversight, and is suited for businesses prioritizing mobile integration. Ivanti Endpoint Manager offers patch management, software distribution, and advanced policy control, which make it optimal for enterprises needing detailed oversight of various devices and systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ivanti Neurons for MDM is known for straightforward deployment with proactive customer service that aids in seamless network integration. Ivanti Endpoint Manager, while offering comprehensive features, may have a steeper learning curve during deployment, but comprehensive support helps in managing its complex implementation.

Pricing and ROI: Ivanti Neurons for MDM often appears more attractive in setup costs, offering favorable ROI for businesses focusing on mobile devices. Ivanti Endpoint Manager, although higher in implementation costs, is viewed as a solid investment for those requiring extensive endpoint management, given its broad feature offerings that potentially lead to more significant long-term returns.

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Ivanti Endpoint Manager vs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 22.3%, down from 32.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Endpoint Manager is 3.2%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for MDM is 3.2%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	22.3%
Ivanti Endpoint Manager	3.2%
Ivanti Neurons for MDM	3.2%
Other	71.3%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

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Varun Mehra

collaboration support engineer at a retailer with 11-50 employees

Centralized device management has transformed security and streamlined remote provisioning

One area where Microsoft Intune can improve is the user interface. Sometimes the portal feels a bit complex and not very intuitive, especially for new users, and it can take time to find specific settings. Another point is troubleshooting. While logs are available, the diagnostic policies and sync issues can still be time-consuming and not very straightforward. I also feel that reporting could be more detailed and customizable. The built-in reports are helpful, but for deeper insights, I often need to rely on additional tools. Overall, it is a strong solution, but improving usability and troubleshooting experience would make it even better. While Microsoft Intune works very well within the Microsoft ecosystem, the integration of some third-party tools could be smoother and require less customization. Support is another area that could improve, as sometimes response times can be slow, and resolving complex issues may take longer than expected. In terms of features, I think more advanced automation and built-in remediation options would be helpful since common issues can be fixed automatically without manual intervention.

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Veeramuthu G

Wintel Administrator at Fourth Dimension Technologies

Centralized management simplifies software distribution and patch management

From the features perspective, distribution packages is the best feature in the Ivanti Endpoint Manager. We create tasks for patching or distributing software, appliances, or MSA files and schedule them. We create repair groups, push appliances, create drives, and map shared drives to distribution packages. It distributes the groups included in those packages across our entire network. It is easy to deploy appliances or applications, including OS to workstations within a single click. We can see any missing patches or vulnerabilities. It is very useful for troubleshooting and identifying patches, whether missing or installed. I would suggest including an option to manage multiple clients in future releases. For example, as a managed service provider, if I use Ivanti Endpoint Manager for one client, can I deploy or use the same server to manage other clients or multiple sites or region clients? That feature would be beneficial for managing multiple domains within a single appliance.

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MohamedElmasry

Manager, Information Technology Support at FEFundInfo

Seamless provisioning and application deployment enhance workflow, yet enhancements in asset and software spend management roles are acknowledged

The zero-touch capability where you can install all the business applications and deliver the laptop to the user, who just needs to log on to complete everything without any human intervention, are the best features in Ivanti Neurons for MDM. We have security features, patch management, compliance reports, and dashboards integrated within Ivanti.

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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

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

"The valuable feature of this solution is its ease of use."

"The stability is good."

"Microsoft Intune has positively impacted our organization by covering processes, improving security, and saving time."

"I can control applications, and I can secure applications by using the MAM policy, which is very effective and very helpful in protecting our users' data on mobile devices such as iPhones and Android phones."

"Microsoft Intune has helped us by improving our security posture, leading to fewer security problems, and helping us understand where we have issues."

"We handle the distribution software, collect metrics for app usage, and create policies to make the device compliant for Microsoft Intune."

"The central administration con dashboard is very easy to use and provides very good oversight on all that needs to be monitored."

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"The product saves time and money."

"The most beneficial aspect of Ivanti Endpoint Manager is that it is cost-friendly."

"The best features of Ivanti Endpoint Manager are that the agents are very light, and the deployment monitoring is very good."

"The interface is intuitive for administrators to understand patching, package creation, deployment, troubleshooting, remote access, and PowerShell scripting automation."

"Patch management is one of the greatest features of Ivanti Endpoint Manager because we have Rollout Projects in the Management Console that we are using for the patching process."

"Ivanti Endpoint Manager has served us well over the years, supporting operating systems from Windows XP to Windows 10."

"The best feature that Ivanti Endpoint Manager offers is remote desktop management, which allows viewing a user's screen."

"The most beneficial aspect of Ivanti Endpoint Manager is that it is cost-friendly."

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"The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration."

"We have very good technical support; when we had big issues, the support was fantastic, I have nothing to complain about, and it was important for us to have that level of security from the company."

"The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration."

"The products are quite good when they are operational."

"It's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use."

"MobileIron UEM is a scalable solution."

"The solution is good, it's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use."

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Cons

"In Microsoft Intune, there is significant slowness, and there needs to be more logs when we deploy software, parameters, or scripts to troubleshoot problems and errors in the interface, workstations, and Android devices."

"Regarding mobile devices, Intune is good, but there are other services that I would say are ahead of Intune from an administration and reporting point of view."

"Applying security recommendations can be difficult in Microsoft Intune. Sometimes, they give you recommendations, but you need a different server to manage the pieces, or you have to go to each device individually. However, it has been improving. Before, there were certain policies you could not implement directly in Intune, but now I see progress. I would like to see more improvement in policy management, similar to how we used group policies on-premises."

"With Microsoft technical support, they only fix Teams and when they are open, they're mostly trying to close again at the quickest time."

"I wanted to check if there is any provision at the Intune level to restrict certain things, such as a website, but unfortunately, that feature is available only in Microsoft Defender. Intune has web filtering capabilities, but they are only useful for protection from malicious websites, whereas we would like to be able to restrict a website. For example, YouTube is a clean website. No one would identify it as a malicious website, but if we want to stop the end-users from going to that website, we have to go for another product, such as Microsoft Defender or another third-party proxy solution. It would be great if this capability is included in Intune."

"The pricing could be improved."

"There is room for improvement, particularly in terms of compatibility, extending beyond the well-known major brands."

"Customer service is not really good. I would give it a six out of ten. The main issue is the time it takes to get someone involved who truly understands what the product does."

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"When we offboard a user, sending the wipe command or lock command is slightly slower than Workspace ONE, as Workspace ONE automatically processes the lock or device wipe command instantly, while InTune is similar too."

"Ivanti Endpoint Manager is not user-friendly and feels outdated, which affects usability."

"The product's implementation process is in areas of concern where improvements are required."

"The reporting functionality and user interface could be improved. The options to generate reports should be more dynamic rather than static."

"Setting up the solution on-premises is difficult and needs improvement."

"Despite the good features, I would suggest improvements in the console interface of the Ivanti Endpoint Manager as it appears outdated, reminiscent of the early 2000s."

"For larger environments such as ours, the pricing for the Ivanti Endpoint Manager should be more competitive considering how much we pay every year, making it a constant challenge to get the product and license renewed."

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"It was not an easy initial setup for us. It was a bit difficult and not really straightforward."

"The MDM, asset management, and software spend management are areas that could have more improvement in Ivanti Neurons for MDM."

"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti."

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that."

"I also found the UI to be quite complicated to work with, so it takes quite a bit of time to train any new staff and to get them to understand how the solution works."

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."

"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti. The test team or the testing procedures are flawed because they release new versions with numerous basic issues."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Intune costs about $7 per user per month, which is somewhat on the pricier end. That said, it's a reliable product, so it's fair."

"We work in the charity sector, so a lot of our clients get Microsoft Premium licenses or Business Premium for free. They get ten licenses free, and a lot of our clients do not have more than ten staff members. They are getting the tool for free, so its cost is not an issue."

"It is reasonable. When you have Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, it is already licensed in that license. So, you could say it is free."

"Intune's pricing is reasonable considering its benefits and the high costs it helps avoid."

"It is not expensive."

"Microsoft Intune has been incorporated into our Microsoft E5 licenses."

"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."

"It's a bit expensive from a licensing perspective, especially as we look to have organizations with tenants across the globe."

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"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	153
Midsize Enterprise	59
Large Enterprise	180

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	8

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

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What needs improvement with Ivanti Endpoint Manager?

Despite the good features, I would suggest improvements in the console interface of the Ivanti Endpoint Manager as it...

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What is your primary use case for Ivanti Endpoint Manager?

I have been working with the Ivanti Endpoint Manager product for almost four years. Initially, I started to have good...

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What advice do you have for others considering Ivanti Endpoint Manager?

The main benefits of Ivanti Endpoint Manager include patch management and security benefits such as vulnerability man...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MobileIron UEM?

The pricing is comparable to Microsoft Intune, but Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers many features and innovation.

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What needs improvement with MobileIron UEM?

Windows devices could be improved, as we are more familiar with client-managed devices where we install the applicati...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Ivanti Neurons for UEM

MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management

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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Ivanti Endpoint Manager is a comprehensive tool known for its efficient software deployment, patch management, and remote management capabilities. It is recognized for cost-effectiveness and flexibility, particularly suitable for handling extensive deployments with customizable settings.

Ivanti Endpoint Manager streamlines endpoint lifecycle management, including tasks such as patching, asset monitoring, software distribution, and OS deployment. Its intuitive interface aids in device enrollment and management. Reporting tools offer detailed insights into security threats while integration with platforms like Power BI supports compliance. The system is favored in hybrid environments for automating processes, maintaining policy compliance, and enabling remote control and provisioning. Its use of lightweight agents minimizes system disruption, although challenges remain in agent deployment and software management.

What are some key features of Ivanti Endpoint Manager?

Efficient Software Deployment: Ensures seamless distribution across devices.
Patch Management: Provides robust patching processes ensuring up-to-date systems.
Remote Desktop Management: Facilitates efficient remote control of devices.
Customizable Agent Settings: Enhances flexibility in large setups.
Power BI Integration: Enhances reporting and compliance capabilities.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces expenses with streamlined management processes.
Flexibility: Adapts to different network environments.
Security Insights: Offers in-depth threat assessments with reporting tools.
Compliance Support: Assists with policy adherence through detailed diagnostics.
System Efficiency: Lightweight agents minimize system impact.

Industries implement Ivanti Endpoint Manager primarily for asset tracking, automating device provisioning, and ensuring software compliance. It is common among organizations managing complex network environments and those seeking to enhance data gathering and endpoint control. Despite some limitations, its real-time diagnostics through Ivanti Neurons appeal to users managing diverse setups.

Ivanti

Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers centralized management for mobile devices and endpoints, enhancing security and efficiency with a strong user-friendly interface.

Ivanti Neurons for MDM provides effective control with zero-touch capabilities, compliance reports, and advanced dashboards. Organizations use it to enhance endpoint security and streamline device management with seamless enterprise integration. Despite its strengths, improvements are needed in setup simplicity, interface intuitiveness, and support services. It handles app deployment and patch management well but struggles with basic testing and integration issues on version releases.

What are the standout features?

Zero-touch capability: Enables efficient initial setup without user intervention.
Advanced security: Protects endpoints with robust security measures.
Compliance reports: Generates reports to ensure adherence to required standards.
Patch management: Manages updates across devices to maintain security.
Dashboards: Provides a comprehensive graphical overview of device statuses.
Tunneling: Secures data transfer through encrypted tunnels.

What benefits should users expect?

Automation for efficiency: Reduces manual workloads through automated processes.
Scalability: Supports the growing needs of expanding organizations.
Device inventory visibility: Offers clear views of device distribution and use.
Customer service: Provides support and assistance to ensure operational continuity.

Ivanti Neurons for MDM is implemented across industries to manage mobile devices and endpoints, whether on-premise or cloud-based. Companies in the Philippines utilize it for remote management and app distribution, especially useful for internal app development in remote work environments.

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