Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs Sophos Mobile comparison

Ivanti and Sophos are both solutions in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category. Ivanti is ranked #15 with an average rating of 6.5, while Sophos is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3. Ivanti holds a 3.2% mindshare in UEM, compared to Sophos’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Ivanti 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 10, 2024

Sophos Mobile and Ivanti Neurons for MDM are both leading mobile device management solutions. Sophos Mobile appears more advantageous in terms of cost and support, while Ivanti Neurons for MDM excels with its advanced features.

Features: Sophos Mobile provides strong security with features like comprehensive access control, threat management, and a user-friendly interface. Its integration with Sophos's Synchronized Security enhances overall protection. Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers automation and AI-driven insights for sophisticated management, coupled with detailed analytics capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Sophos Mobile could enhance its user interface design and expand customization options. It may also benefit from increased automation features and deeper AI integration. Ivanti Neurons for MDM might improve by reducing setup complexity and increasing documentation clarity. Enhancing customer self-service capabilities and simplifying pricing could also be beneficial.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos Mobile is noted for its straightforward deployment supported by comprehensive documentation and responsive customer service. Ivanti Neurons for MDM provides a well-organized deployment process with added customization support and personalized customer service, suitable for tailored setups.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos Mobile offers a cost-effective solution with a favorable ROI due to efficient performance and lower setup costs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM, despite higher initial costs, provides a strong ROI through its advanced features that contribute to long-term efficiencies.

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Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. Sophos Mobile

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 26.0%, down from 33.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for MDM is 3.2%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.3%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	26.0%
Sophos Mobile	2.3%
Ivanti Neurons for MDM	3.2%
Other	68.5%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

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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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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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

"The product helps organizations have a model or place to allow users to access the corporate resources from any device that the user wants and in a highly secured way."

"It supports end-users who tend to lock their devices quite frequently. Its conditional access policy helps us keep the users logged into their devices."

"There are many features in Microsoft Intune. For personal mobile devices, MDM is what I most prefer."

"Microsoft Intune is a cost-saving solution, reducing IT department workload and allowing for faster device provisioning compared to traditional methods."

"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."

"We are transforming our flat network by adopting different cloud solutions, and our own applications are hosted in the cloud. Intune ensures our security throughout our entire cloud-based system, improving our security posture."

"If any user tries to access company data, it directly interacts with the conditional access policy. This helps us protect our data and set the criteria for how data can be accessed and shared."

"Most people prefer to use Intune if they want to implement conditional access policies to restrict customer Exchange Online or Exchange user formats emails until their devices comply."

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"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."

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

"The security features in Ivanti Neurons for MDM are very effective, which is why we have been distributing it for the past 15 years."

"The user interface is user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage."

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

"The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage."

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"The main benefit from Sophos Mobile is that it improves security posture, and it also provides fantastic management and control along with web application control capabilities on mobile, features that would usually be on a firewall at the perimeter of the business or the organization, allowing me to restrict access to malicious websites or compromised applications."

"Sophos Mobile has been rated nine out of ten for security and performance."

"Sophos has good customer support, and that is crucial for sustaining business relationships."

"The solution provides us with data protection."

"The features that stand out for maintaining mobile security are compliance and the ability to install applications and configure work profiles."

"The solution is quite user-friendly."

"We can easily manage the devices because it's already in the cloud. For example, if any phone that belongs to the company is lost, we can easily erase the data."

"The security features work well."

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Cons

"Intune could add more Linux security features and more integration with on-prem devices. The application deployments can also be improved."

"I've dealt with Microsoft way too many times, and needless to say, I'm not too fond of Microsoft support most of the time."

"A feature I would want to see added in Microsoft Intune is the ability to manage other non-Microsoft devices."

"I would like more clarity on how Intune is migrating control from Active Directory group policies, especially as we move over to Windows 11. It seems inefficient to manage some settings in Active Directory and others in Intune."

"The product needs to upgrade itself when the server is overloaded."

"One issue that Inutune can improve is password integration with the BitLocker key option. Another issue is assigning licenses. We can assign the licenses for some users on the BPM side, and our BPS users work on Outlook 365 but cannot access it there. A BPS person can go to the company portal and download Outlook 2016. They could improve the NDIS part to assign a license directly to the BPS person that allows them to install the Intune device manager directly on our system."

"The tool's tunnel gateway is not very good, making it an area where improvements are required."

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

More Microsoft Intune cons

"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."

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

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

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."

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

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."

"We would like the initial setup to be simpler."

"The interface is complicated and not very easy to use."

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

"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."

"It could be more secure."

"The application might have issues with other software."

"Calling tech support is like pulling teeth or having a root canal. It's painful because you have to go through level one and you explain in excruciating detail exactly what your problem is."

"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."

"The setup should be made easier."

"The technical support for Sophos Mobile requires improvement. I would rate it as five out of ten."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Intune is expensive."

"Microsoft's licensing is more flexible and adaptive than its competitors."

"Even if they charge a premium, they aim to provide equal value."

"We use Defender ATP and E5 licenses."

"Licensing depends on how you are providing support to your enterprise, whether it's device-based or user-based."

"If you're ever going to buy an Office 365 environment, then pricing is reasonable given all that it does, but if you're not, then you might find the pricing expensive."

"Intune is available as an individual product, but it also comes with Office 365 Premium or an Enterprise license, and the price varies for each version."

"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."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

"My company needs to make yearly payments for the licensing charges attached to the product."

"The product is not suitable for smaller companies because its price is high."

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

"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."

"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Consumer Goods Company

10%

Printing Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	124
Midsize Enterprise	53
Large Enterprise	167

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

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

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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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What is your primary use case for MobileIron UEM?

We are working with MDM requirements for major purposes alongside other products including mobile application managem...

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What do you like most about Sophos Mobile?

I like the level of interaction that the product offers with the other products in our company's environment.

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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?

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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

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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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Everywhere Work is here

Dealing with increasing demand for devices, applications and platforms?

Ivanti Neurons for MDM is your single solution to manage iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

Cloud‑based device management and security

Secure and manage endpoints running iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

Simple onboarding and provisioning process

Quickly and easily onboard devices and provision them over the air with all the apps, settings and security configurations they need.

Seamless, productive user experience

Deliver a delightful, native user experience across any device and OS while improving productivity.

Reduce the complexity and cost of endpoint management

Manage and protect any iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS, Windows and VR/XR device, from a single cloud-based solution.

Manage devices everywhere business happens

Know the devices your supply chain workers rely on are updated and in good operating condition, ready for the day’s business.

Ivanti

Sophos Mobile is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and security solution that helps businesses spend less time and effort to manage and secure traditional and mobile endpoints. The only UEM solution that integrates natively with a leading next-gen endpoint security platform, Sophos Mobile supports management of Windows 10, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Frontier Airlines

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