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Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management vs Sophos Mobile comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
1st
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
356
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (2nd), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Matrix42 Unified Endpoint M...
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
22nd
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
21st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos Mobile
Ranking in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
9th
Ranking in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management is 2.1%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.4%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune22.3%
Sophos Mobile2.4%
Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management2.1%
Other73.2%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Varun Mehra - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Sanjay Mukhopadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Director - Sales & Operations - India at Intertec Systems
It is a complete and competitive solution with excellent OEM support
Matrix42 is a complete solution in terms of functionality. Still, you need to understand whether it's also capable of managing Kubernetes containers to that extent, and this is not very clear in the product fact sheet. It’s possible with Ivanti MobileIron, though, and Matrix42 seems to be one step behind in this aspect. Likewise, in terms of integration, there is still room for improvement in Matrix42 to integrate with more third-party tools compared to Ivanti, which has a larger number of integrations due to its size. MobileIron is an older product that has evolved over time, offering advantages in terms of readily available third-party APIs and integrations.
Victor Bayedo - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I would advise others this solution is easy to implement in the organization."
"Its overall integration into Microsoft 365 is great."
"The solution is scalable. We currently have tens of thousands of users within our organization using the solution."
"Microsoft Intune is a scalable, secure, and cost-effective endpoint management solution that aligns with modern workplace needs."
"Microsoft Intune has broad capabilities, particularly with mobile device management, with excellent management features like the ability to push configuration policies to all devices across the company and manage them effectively, strong configuration and compliance capabilities, and valuable application management that centralizes applications in one place and makes configuring or deploying them much easier."
"We handle the distribution software, collect metrics for app usage, and create policies to make the device compliant for Microsoft Intune."
"Microsoft Intune is the best solution available; we can connect with any device and handle all queries, which sets it apart from other tools available in the market."
"Microsoft Intune helps us avoid issuing everyone company-owned devices. We provide a stipend, allowing users to bring their own devices. This approach gives us leverage against other MSPs. It also enhances collaboration because clients already covered by specific licensing can optimize their usage of Microsoft Intune."
"Matrix42 Enterprise Mobility Management offers on-premises deployment."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the ability to assign a package to a user on a system if you have your software packages set up via SCCM, as it automates the process, which is very convenient, especially since most of our people are remote."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the ability to assign a package to a user on a system If you have your software packages set up via SCCM. It automates the process, which is very convenient, especially since most of our people are remote. Additionally, the overall functionality is good."
"Having the policies enforced on the endpoints is what they need to see, this is how the solution has benefited us."
"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."
"The utmost importance lies in mobile security and its performance."
"I recommend Sophos Mobile to medium-sized companies."
"The security features work well."
"One of the most valuable features of Sophos Mobile is the Wifi password."
"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."
 

Cons

"Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation."
"There is improvement needed in integrating with the installed Office solutions versions, such as Office 2019. The Office 365 integrates without a problem."
"Microsoft Intune fails a lot when it comes to device compliance."
"We do not utilize Microsoft customer service and technical support since it is generally a waste of time."
"The tool's tunnel gateway is not very good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"If you're looking forward to deficiency, I'd say that the Endpoint Manager support at the lower levels is poor."
"I find the price for Microsoft Intune too high, which represents an area for improvement in Microsoft's pricing model."
"The scalability could be improved, and like most other MDM products, Intune is good but not 100% there yet."
"In terms of integration, there is still room for improvement in Matrix42."
"Matrix42 Enterprise Mobility Management could improve the user interface, it is not very intuitive."
"Matrix42 Enterprise Mobility Management could improve the user interface, it is not very intuitive."
"The area for improvement in Sophos Mobile is troubleshooting."
"We have experienced issues in updating iOS devices when we set a minimum version requirement policy, and we do not have the option to force automatic installation. This means that the device must be supervised in order for updates to be applied, which we would like to see improved."
"I suggest improving the user interface at the admin level. Currently, it could be much better."
"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."
"The product does not work well in iOS."
"I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile."
"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."
"The setup should be made easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."
"No one can compete with Microsoft when it comes to price, and the features it is offering."
"Cost is not my department, but the product is included in the E5 license that we already pay for every user, so no additional cost is incurred."
"In terms of the product price and licensing costs, my company finds the product to be reasonably priced."
"Microsoft Intune is reasonably priced for large organizations that already have Microsoft Enterprise licenses, but it is less affordable for smaller businesses."
"With our standard E5 agreement with Microsoft, there have been no pricing concerns. Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs."
"It is average. Some of the costs are quite high depending on what the customer currently uses, but overall, it is not bad. I would not say that I would not recommend Intune based on the cost. I definitely would, but they can definitely improve on the cost. So overall, its cost is not bad."
"Microsoft Intune is not cost-effective as a standalone product."
"Matrix42 is more affordable than Ivanti."
"I am not sure the price of this solution but I would imagine it is fairly expensive because of the complexity, you would not use it in a small company."
"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."
"The licensing fees are paid based on a one-year or two-year subscription."
"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."
"Apple is starting to do beta testing with their own solutions and for much cheaper than Sophos Mobile's price."
"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Retailer
7%
Consumer Goods Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Printing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business153
Midsize Enterprise59
Large Enterprise181
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

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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.
What needs improvement with Sophos Mobile?
An area I can suggest for improvement in Sophos Mobile is in the area of management; while it has been great so far, ...
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.
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Matrix42 Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), Silverback Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
Mobile Control
 

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