Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

Microsoft and Omnissa are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Microsoft is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0, while Omnissa is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. Microsoft holds a 1.9% mindshare in EMM, compared to Omnissa’s 9.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Omnissa users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Workspace ONE UEM and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security are both leading solutions for enterprise mobility management. Users prefer Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security's features and support, making it a more comprehensive solution that justifies its pricing.

Features: Workspace ONE UEM offers powerful device management capabilities, seamless integration with VMware products, and robust security measures. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security provides integration with Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and advanced threat analytics. Users see Microsoft's solution as more encompassing due to its integration with other Microsoft services.

Room for Improvement: Workspace ONE UEM could improve its reporting tools and customization options. Users desire better documentation and smoother integration with non-Microsoft environments for Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security. Both products have room to advance in these specific areas.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Workspace ONE UEM is praised for straightforward deployment and reliable customer support. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is noted for its streamlined deployment process but has mixed reviews about customer service responsiveness. Deployment experience is rated slightly higher for Workspace ONE UEM.

Pricing and ROI: Workspace ONE UEM users report satisfaction with setup costs and good ROI, while Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security users find the pricing higher but acceptable given the extensive feature set. Both products are valuable investments, with Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security having a higher initial cost.

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Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security vs. Workspace ONE UEM

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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 21.1%, down from 32.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is 1.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workspace ONE UEM is 9.7%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	21.1%
Workspace ONE UEM	9.7%
Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security	1.9%
Other	67.3%

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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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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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Vishal Bhatia

Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Effective product tracking and monitoring enhances daily operations despite needing documentation improvement

The documentation part of Workspace ONE UEM can be confusing. The documentation is not comprehensive compared to other VMware solutions or Microsoft documentation. Most people struggle to connect the dots when looking at the documentation. Even the training material and PowerPoint slide decks that trainers use are sometimes too confusing or overwhelming, with too much content but not enough clarity. The support side has recently become weaker compared to what it used to be with VMware. This is another area that needs improvement. Since working with Workspace ONE UEM from when it was AirWatch, it has improved significantly over the last five years. However, there are still some gray areas and scope for improvement, especially in documentation and workflow between different aspects of the solution.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Autopilot is definitely the most valuable feature for me, because as an MSP supporting some clients with 300 to 400 users, once it is configured correctly we use Microsoft Intune so that when a laptop is sent directly to a remote user they just log in with their email address and password and their machine is ready to go with Wi-Fi, SharePoint access, OneDrive backup, Outlook, and all the applications they need automatically configured and deployed."

"Intune provides full visibility into all active mobile device users. If their devices are noncompliant with our security policies, I have the flexibility to update them remotely."

"It significantly reduces the overhead associated with providing support."

"Since implementing this solution, our company has grown substantially, and our talent pool has significantly expanded."

"The mobile device management is very useful."

"Great for software update needs, operating system version updates, and security policy enforcement."

"The Advanced Endpoint Analytics in Microsoft Intune has improved and helps us proactively detect and remediate anomalies in endpoints."

"It is a very helpful and easy solution."

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"You can scale the solution up or down by department."

"The solution is scalable."

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

"Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security is a basic part of all of our projects because it's a very important basis for any customer wanting to set up Microsoft technology, as they need to manage all users and devices on a security basis."

"Basically, the solution ensures that computers are safe and secure."

"Microsoft Mobility and EMS include Intune for Mobility, which provides mobile device management and mobile application management. With mobile device management, you can control the entire device in an organization."

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

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

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"Workspace ONE adds a lot of value compared to Microsoft because Microsoft is a late entry into the market, and they're still developing their product from an end-user perspective. Workspace ONE has a slight edge because of AirWatch. VMware has developed its product over a longer period of time, so they have better integrations as a whole solution."

"Its value is when you use it with a Workspace ONE UEM solution as it is part of the ecosystem for VMware Workspace ONE."

"Right now we don't see there's an MDM solution out there that's better than VMware Workspace ONE."

"We can impose cybersecurity requirements."

"It's perfect for our customers and our company."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Valuable features of this solution are the device management and the good integration with third parties."

"The most valuable feature of VMware Workspace ONE is it provides the ability to find out the location of devices and manage end-point solutions when they are deployed, and keep them secure."

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Cons

"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."

"There is no catalog for mobile access management (MAM) security."

"It would help if administrators could pinpoint the exact location of a stolen device to help law enforcement retrieve it and apprehend the suspect."

"It would be better if I could integrate it with my core group policy. I would like to have a group policy in my current environment, which has strict control, but those things are still missing. Although it has maximum compliance and security, it's not available on-premise."

"Cost is the biggest factor for us right now. Microsoft Intune and AD P1 together in a bundle is a good thing to have, but it is very costly compared to other products in the market. Otherwise, Microsoft Intune is the best."

"There can be some added features, such as an improved dashboard. Any new feature that could be a benefit to our customers would be good."

"There are some issues using the solution with macOS and iOS, and it offers limited granular control with them. Intune works better on Windows and Android."

"I want more secure, reliable, and efficient security policies."

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

"The technical support from Microsoft could be better."

"The licensing is quite expensive."

"They should improve dedicated solutions because they offer everything, but you always end up missing something."

"Microsoft's feature management is based on licenses. Microsoft follows ethical licensing and hence do not restrict the use of it."

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

"There are certain shortcomings in the licensing model of the product where improvements are required."

"The licensing can be messy at times."

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"The only downside to the solution is that the dashboard is very confusing."

"The mobile device repository is somewhat difficult to manage with a large user base."

"The pricing could always be better."

"The setup was very difficult. It was not as easy as I had expected."

"The technical support could be improved."

"Feature-wise, it is fine, but its pricing could be better, given that Microsoft is on a bundling spree. AirWatch would benefit from reducing the license pricing per user per month."

"The location service could improve and more integration with other devices, such as Android enterprise and Apple devices."

"They do have a good integration, but there is a long way to go as far as integration is concerned. They need to integrate with the cloud solutions a little bit more. We are looking for Azure integration."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We don't pay for Intune because it is bundled with the premium subscription to Office 365. It includes Intune and Defender. I don't have to buy two extra products to manage my enterprise."

"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."

"We are partners, so we receive some discount. However, from the customer's perspective, Microsoft Intune's pricing is competitive with non-Microsoft technology, and the price is good compared to other market competitors."

"Microsoft Intune's costliness stems from licensing fees and the overhead associated with its management, user experience, and device remediation."

"There is a license needed to use the solution and we are on an annual license."

"The product is relatively pricey, but considering its benefits, I'd say it's fair. The benefits outweigh the expensive licensing fees, especially for large organizations, but medium-sized and smaller businesses may be unable to afford it."

"There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."

"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."

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"The solution is cost-effective."

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

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

"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."

"In some cases, a customer may feel the solution is expensive."

"All licenses from VMware are only yearly. They start with a yearly license and look for a three-year commitment and yearly PO."

"VMware Workspace ONE is expensive."

"The license is paid annually."

"The solution is about $45 per device for a 12 month subscription. The price is standard across the world."

"VMware Workspace ONE can fit any organization because if you need more devices there are only additional fees."

"Currently, the product is priced at around 50 USD."

"I think that the price is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Pharma/Biotech Company

13%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Outsourcing 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

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

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	40
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	60

Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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

VMware Workspace ONE, VMware AirWatch, Workspace ONE Assist, VMware Identity Manager, Workspace ONE Access, VMware Horizon Air

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.

Microsoft

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.

Microsoft

Workspace ONE UEM is a comprehensive platform for centralized device management offering advanced security and seamless integration. It's ideal for managing mobile and IoT devices, providing centralized administration capabilities for businesses.

Workspace ONE UEM stands out due to its user-friendly interface and extensive multi-platform support. It provides policy-driven device control, advanced application and content management, and secure remote access. Its excellent third-party integration and strong security measures make it particularly beneficial for managing devices across different platforms. The platform is tailored for businesses looking for scalable solutions that support BYOD policies, application deployment, and user authentication. While praised for stability and comprehensive features like email management, there are calls for improved integration with Active Directory and better pricing strategies.

What are the most important features?

Easy-to-use interface: Simplifies device management for diverse platforms.
Policy-driven control: Enables automated compliance and security enforcement.
Multi-platform support: Manages iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac devices efficiently.
Advanced app and content management: Facilitates smooth deployment and regulation of applications.
Secure remote access: Ensures security for remote device management.
Single sign-on: Simplifies authentication processes.
Third-party tool integration: Expands functionality with external tools.

What key ROI factors to consider?

Device security: Protects sensitive data on mobile devices.
Centralized management: Streamlines operations for device monitoring and compliance.
Scalability: Supports growing business needs with ease.
User experience: Offers intuitive management tools for minimal training requirements.

Organizations across industries implement Workspace ONE UEM for its sophisticated management strategies, critical in sectors like healthcare for secure patient data management, finance for compliance, and education for supporting diverse device policies. Its integration capabilities make it essential for sectors requiring stringent security and seamless operational workflows.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Mars, Whole Foods, Land O'Lakes, Dow

Australian Sports Commission, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Lomond School, Merck, United Bank, Medical College of Wisconsin, Latymer Upper School, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Dowling Aaron Inc., Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Harrogate Grammar School, Duke University Football, Delta Air Lines, Adventist Health System, Giochi Preziosi, Cramlington Learning Village, Intermountain Healthcare, Safexpress, TAG Aviation

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