Samsung Knox vs Sophos Mobile comparison

Samsung and Sophos are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Samsung is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.1, while Sophos is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3. Samsung holds a 4.5% mindshare in EMM, compared to Sophos’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Samsung users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Samsung Knox and Sophos Mobile based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 22.7%, down from 33.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Samsung Knox is 4.5%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Mobile is 2.6%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	22.7%
Samsung Knox	4.5%
Sophos Mobile	2.6%
Other	70.2%

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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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Mohammed-Azam

Technical Consultant at Stefanini North America and APAC

Streamline enrollment with seamless security and integration while technical support improves

Integration is required first. Samsung Knox needs to be configured initially. Once configured for the first time, the process becomes simplified. For example, in our client's case, they ship Samsung Galaxy devices directly to employees. When the end user receives the device, they simply open the box and attempt to enroll by entering their username and password. No additional steps are required beyond that. There are very few questions asked. Once authentication is completed, the user can proceed without selecting many options. The system directly logs in, and the user receives apps pushed by the console. It is also integrated from the MDM. Certain apps are pushed to employees for their use. This ensures the work profile remains secure.

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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

"We have ROI because we are retiring AirWatch, so we're spending less and making the most of the free stuff."

"It is more efficient to have one solution rather than having security parts spread across three, four, or five solutions."

"The solution is fully integrated with the Microsoft platform and the Autopilot feature, which is a unique feature."

"These capabilities have made a significant impact in my work, providing a comprehensive view of all devices and features in a single platform."

"The feature that we need occasionally but is really important is the ability to remotely wipe a device, control it, and perform similar functions."

"We are using the mobile feature, and we are also using MDM to lock the devices, to push restrictions, et cetera"

"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."

"Microsoft Intune is a must and should be needed for this time, for this hybrid model period, and I highly recommend this product for employees, education institutions, or device management."

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"Samsung Knox functions as a UEM (User Endpoint Management); for IT professionals, certain features help save time, and we enable IT professionals and technical teams of organizations by training them, handling deployments, and assisting with troubleshooting when needed."

"Samsung Knox is essential because you can centrally manage all your devices, including Android devices, iPhones, and Windows devices, in one platform at an affordable price, improving your security with GPOs and different policies, which is crucial in these times when we need to secure all communications, software, and various components against hackers."

"One portal for all the features and the remote support capability in Samsung Knox is highly valued. The enterprise editions and the free Knox Suite licenses for one year are also beneficial."

"The most valuable feature of Samsung Knox is the endpoint protection it offers. Users have the ability to perform a factory reset without the need for a hard reset, which is very beneficial."

"Samsung Knox is doing excellent work with its current offerings."

"It's a very good product that any organization can use to help manage their devices."

"Overall, I would rate the solution as a 10."

"Based on my experience and understanding, Samsung Knox is quite good, user-friendly, and top-notch."

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"Sophos can block the Wi-Fi connection on a mobile device. That's one feature we wanted, but the main thing is the ability to disable the device if it's lost or stolen. We need to shut down PayPal, so it can't be used to make unauthorized purchases."

"The management and enrollment process is great, and with the asset management and instant action menu, we can easily maintain and support the users."

"The most valuable feature is the mobile device management capability, and you can easily manage all of your mobile devices."

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

"The utmost importance lies in mobile security and its performance."

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

"We have made a ROI calculation with all aspects of the mobile handling, administration and security which surprisingly is above 500% and a payback within the first year by (>300%)."

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

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Cons

"There's a significant discrepancy in Intune pricing between tenants."

"It would be awesome if Microsoft opened their API so we could filter more properties. If we have to do anything outside of Intune that requires a third-party solution to talk back to it, we're very limited in what we can do. Trust your people. We promise not to break your stuff. Open it up just a tiny bit wider."

"They should make it easier to order it, however, that's generally true for everything from Microsoft."

"The add-ons must be integrated into the solution."

"One area for improvement is app deployment. Another is the Windows update rollout. If you're rolling out an object to a device that's offline, Intune stops trying to reach this device after it sits idle for a bit. We are forced to find a workaround that could help manage that."

"Microsoft Intune's app deployment presents challenges for non-MSI and non-store apps, particularly EXEs, requiring the use of a Win32 wrapper tool and adding overhead to the process."

"Technical support is not that great."

"For additional functionality, I suggest that Microsoft could expand on asset management. Since the platform is there, they could develop it into a full-fledged asset management system."

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"We faced multiple issues when pushing configuration profiles and policies through Samsung Knox. The students were cracking the entire system."

"The main drawback is that they need to expand this product beyond Samsung devices to include every device."

"Samsung Knox needs to expand customer features across all devices, not just Samsung devices."

"Features like private DNS would be very useful if pushed through Knox Manage."

"The security could be improved. It could be more secure."

"To manage the Apple devices is not that straightforward there are a lot of features the other third parties solutions are offering which Sophos Mobile is not."

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

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

"I suggest improving the user interface at the admin level. Currently, it could be much better."

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

"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."

"I noticed that the VPN aspect is not included in Sophos Mobile."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Consider the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite rather than choosing specific sub-components, e.g. only Microsoft Intune."

"The price is reasonable, but they should lower it a bit to make it more competitive. It's cheaper than AirWatch and other products, but I still feel like Microsoft can make a base version or with Exchange online or a la carte only Intune version which will be useful. A customer who doesn't want to go full-fledged E3 or E5 can take out or consume an Intune solution only for their purpose, and we want to target that customer."

"We spend a lot of money on Intune licensing, and some of our users have to be double licensed just because of how our dev and corporate environments are segmented."

"While I can't provide insights from a business perspective, it's worth noting that the pricing may differ significantly, and the discount we received might not be reflective of standard business rates."

"Microsoft Intune is available for individual purchase at a low per-device cost."

"Most of our clients come to us with licensing already in place. On average, it costs $6 per device per month to add Intune to an Office 365 subscription, but I am not sure."

"This cost is approximately $30 USD per user per month."

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

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

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

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

"The licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

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

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"Sophos Mobile is inexpensive."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

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Manufacturing Company

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Comms Service Provider

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Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	185

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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

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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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Samsung Knox is a comprehensive security platform designed to protect mobile devices and data. It offers a suite of features tailored for enterprise use, ensuring robust security and management capabilities.

Samsung Knox provides a multilayered security framework for businesses, encompassing encryption, app management, and malware protection. It is integrated into Samsung devices, allowing IT admins to manage and secure fleets of smartphones and tablets seamlessly. Users benefit from simplified deployment and consistent updates that safeguard against emerging threats.

What are the most important features of Samsung Knox?

Knox Workspace: Creates a secure container for business data and apps.
Knox Mobile Enrollment: Streamlines the bulk deployment of devices.
Knox Configure: Customizes settings and restrictions on devices remotely.
Knox E-FOTA: Manages firmware updates without user intervention.
Knox Manage: Offers a cloud-based EMM solution for comprehensive control.

What are the benefits and ROI of using Samsung Knox?

Improved security: Ensures sensitive data is protected from breaches.
Enhanced management: Simplifies device administration and policy enforcement.
Cost reduction: Decreases IT overhead through streamlined processes.
Compliance support: Meets industry standards and regulatory requirements.
User productivity: Reduces downtime with automated updates and configurations.

Samsung Knox is widely adopted across industries such as healthcare, finance, and government. In healthcare, it secures patient data on mobile devices used by medical staff. Financial institutions use Knox to protect transaction information and customer details. Government agencies rely on its robust security for handling confidential communications and data.

Samsung

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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