Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs Sophos Mobile comparison

Ivanti and Sophos are both solutions in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category. Ivanti is ranked #16 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 2.4% 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.

To learn more, read our detailed Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. Sophos Mobile Report (Updated: April 2026).

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Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs. Sophos Mobile

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 20.7%, down from 31.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for MDM is 3.2%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.4%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	20.7%
Sophos Mobile	2.4%
Ivanti Neurons for MDM	3.2%
Other	73.7%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

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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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 system itself is great."

"It helps implement conditional access policies to restrict mobile users from accessing potentially dangerous emails."

"It has a useful device management feature."

"Microsoft Intune policies, remote wipe, and using corporate and private profiles are valuable features, but MFA is the most valuable feature as it ensures that the end user is authentic."

"The biggest benefits of Intune are the ability to push changes and the added security. When we moved forward with Defender, we onboarded all those machines automatically. That helps dramatically. For a while, we were left with machines that weren't protected. We could see where people had done things they shouldn't have done, and Defender saved our skins a few times. It didn't happen a lot, but it happened enough that it made us glad we made that decision."

"It is a cloud-based service. It is easy to use and offers privacy."

"Once it is well integrated with the rest of the environment, it makes everything easy."

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

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"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 user interface is user-friendly."

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

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

"MobileIron UEM is a scalable solution."

"The company provides great customer service."

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

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

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

"The security features work well."

"The solution provides us with data protection."

"Having the policies enforced on the endpoints is what they need to see, this is how the solution has benefited us."

"The initial setup process is straightforward and fast."

"Sophos Mobile offers features like cash mode and safe mode, and allows for central management, which I find effective for device security, though it depends on the clients' needs and the types of mobile devices used."

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

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

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Cons

"It would really be helpful to have the option to manage server operating systems as well, like Windows Server, at least. That way, we could scrap the use of SCCM, which requires a lot of on-premises infrastructure."

"Onboarding of endpoint devices is not straightforward. The onboarding process was a little heavier than I thought it would be. That's the key improvement area. Obviously, the more control you have over the devices, the better it is."

"Intune has some limitations when it comes to application updates for third-party applications. You can schedule an update, but when it's a package setup, you need to supercede and replace it each time."

"Intune could add more features that are relevant to the core application control functions. For example, it would be helpful if it had more control over the on-prem environment from the cloud platform. Greater Teams availability in the Saudi market would also be helpful."

"The scalability could be improved, and like most other MDM products, Intune is good but not 100% there yet."

"I think if you have the money and want something more stable, you should go for AirWatch. I don't think Microsoft is offering the same stability as VMware at this point."

"Although Intune is from the same provider, its integration with other Microsoft products, like Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Purview, could be improved."

"I, as such, do not have any specific inputs or needs. However, there is always room for improvement when it comes to scalability."

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

"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. The test team or the testing procedures are flawed because they release new versions with numerous basic issues."

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

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

"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."

"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."

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

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"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."

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

"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."

"There's a need for better protection against hackers trying to access key accounts such as bank accounts."

"The application might have issues with other software."

"There is room for improvement in Sophos Mobile's security management for endpoint security."

"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."

"There may be necessary adjustments that need to be made because we are facing certain restrictions within the work profile."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Based on the features that it gives, it is cost-efficient. It is not necessarily on the expensive side of the scale. It provides a hefty number of features that any organization would want. It is in a good price range."

"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."

"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."

"It's monthly for us, but it's built into the license cost that we pay our IT each month. It's maybe 129 Kroner per head, which translates to £10. There are some additional costs. Our IT had to set up and configure their own server, so there is an extra cost for that, but I'm not sure what that costs."

"Microsoft Intune has a user-based subscription model. You can go for a monthly or a yearly payment."

"The pricing is not cheap, especially with inflation. They've had to increase their prices. It's not excessive, but alright."

"The pricing needs improvement."

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

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"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"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."

"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."

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

"It is a cost-effective solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

11%

Consumer Goods Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	190
Midsize Enterprise	65
Large Enterprise	185

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Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
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 MobileIron UEM?

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What needs improvement with MobileIron UEM?

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What is your primary use case for MobileIron UEM?

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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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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

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

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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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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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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Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Frontier Airlines

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