SOTI MobiControl vs Samsung Knox comparison

Samsung and SOTI are both solutions in the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) category. Samsung is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.1, while SOTI is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. Samsung holds a 4.5% mindshare in EMM, compared to SOTI’s 4.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Samsung users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of SOTI users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between SOTI MobiControl and Samsung Knox 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 SOTI MobiControl is 4.7%, down from 6.5% 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%
SOTI MobiControl	4.7%
Other	68.1%

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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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Shailesh S. Moogi

Regional Manager Presales & Training at QodeNext India Private Limited

Has improved mobile device management through features such as geofencing, firmware upgrades, and centralized control

One of the best features of SOTI MobiControl is that it is one of the oldest MDM solutions available. There are many features such as geofencing with map integration, APK upgrade, firmware upgrade, and it provides battery status, device status, and more. SOTI MobiControl impacts organizations positively because customers want an application MDM solution for managing their mobile devices from a central control. They have given good feedback and were happy with the solution.

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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

"It allows our clients to have the confidence to centrally manage policies for security, and it helps them in securing the organization from a technology aspect."

"The many policies available in Microsoft Intune for managing our devices are valuable."

"For our clients, the conditional access feature along with different compliance policies that they can set is valuable."

"The honest truth is that Microsoft Intune is the future."

"I have seen a return on investment with Microsoft Intune, as it has saved me resources; previously, I managed my infrastructure with a team of around six to seven members, but after transitioning to the Microsoft Intune hybrid model, I am able to manage it with just one resource, allowing me to cut costs significantly, around 50-60 lakhs."

"The ability to push applications on devices is valuable. You do not have to manually install applications one by one. If you like to use ten different applications, you do not have to manually go and download them one by one. Intune can compile a package for you, and then you can just push them from the admin center."

"I have been using the Enterprise Application Management feature of Microsoft Intune, which enhances abilities when it comes to app discovery, deployment, and automatic updating."

"Remote Wipe and Autopilot is one of the best features."

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

"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."

"Samsung Knox has very seamless integration capabilities for deployment; we easily upload devices through the KME, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment."

"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."

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

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

"Samsung Knox has good support for data protection, especially when using devices for profile installations, firmware updates, or configuration suites, as they are all data protected with a double layer of protection using our own MDM server alongside Samsung Knox services."

"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."

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"It is a scalable solution."

"The most valuable features of SOTI MobiControl include location tracking, geofencing, remote device control, and SOTI self-service mobile browsers."

"It saves us time for expensive labor representatives and in pushing out applications and updates and getting what our customers need to them quicker."

"The solution helps us streamline our deployments and troubleshooting, saving a lot of time by avoiding downtime."

"One of the most valuable features is the remote control, because if there are issues in the field, we can remote into those devices and see what kind of issues they are."

"The most valuable feature is the fact that I can manage my devices remotely."

"The most valuable feature is the remote support because there are plants here where IT staff is not present. We can use it to provide support remotely."

"The menu is very user-friendly, and SOTI helps manage special purpose devices for security."

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Cons

"The reporting and cost have room for improvement."

"The user interface should be more user-friendly, as it can sometimes be challenging to navigate. Microsoft often relocates features, making it difficult to consistently find what I need."

"There could be more competent processes and improvements in the policy space."

"The interface can be a bit complex to set up initially, so a simpler interface would really help."

"We faced issues with macOS support. The product should have better inventory and asset management."

"An issue we have run into with Microsoft Endpoint Manager is that we cannot patch third-party products like Adobe and Chrome with it."

"They should improve its compatibility with other operating systems such as iOS and Linux. It supports Linux but they still need to work on the iOS part."

"I wish Microsoft would keep up with their documentation. They make changes so quickly to these platforms that they do not update the documentation properly in a timely manner."

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

"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."

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

"Improving the reporting section would be beneficial for enhancing the product's overall functionality."

"There is room for improvement in the support."

"The main feature that we would like to have with Soti is the ability to push an iOS update without having people come to my office. That is the main reason why we went with Soti. And that feature is not working on my version."

"It would be helpful if the product offered more integration and more features around the iOS and macOS platforms."

"I can't speak to any improvements to my organization right now because I don't have a functioning MDM."

"They don't have systems that are built for redundancy. You have one database that manages everything and, if that database crashes, you have a problem."

"The solution could use better reporting."

"In the next release, they should make it easier to migrate."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."

"Microsoft offers some licensing where it's included at no extra cost when customers are already using the licenses. In such a case, it's a really good value. If you have to buy the licensing for it, it's probably on par with other solutions. It isn't substantially more or less expensive. The great thing is that it is included in some of Microsoft's licensed packages. So, some customers don't have to spend additional money for it. Typically, most providers that support Intune do charge a management fee of some sort or some fee. Certainly, we're no exception."

"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."

"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."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"We use Defender ATP and E5 licenses."

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"They've been pretty flexible with us, because we've changed the way we do our licensing a few times. We did a yearly, and then we went back and we did a quarterly, and I think we're back to yearly right now. We've been able to work stuff out and pricing has gone down since the onset. We've got a better rate per device and it's reasonable. The licensing cost from SOTI usually doesn't scare anybody, away once it's explained."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price, I rate the pricing a five."

"The product is reasonably priced at the moment."

"Its pricing policy is not stable. The licensing is on a one-yearly, two-yearly, or three-yearly basis. There is no monthly fee."

"It's a little bit expensive."

"You need to secure a license on a per-device basis."

"SOTI is fairly priced. It's not super expensive. If you have a thousand devices that are licensed, it's going to start climbing up in price. Typically, it's like 25 bucks a seat for a year."

"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Manufacturing Company

15%

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Retailer

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	193
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	185

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

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Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	24

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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MobiControl

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

SOTI MobiControl efficiently manages devices, offering remote control, geofencing, and secure content distribution, supporting Android, Windows, Linux, and IoT devices.

SOTI MobiControl streamlines device management with features like app deployment, file sync, and remote configurations. It supports comprehensive device security and enhanced operational efficiency, crucial for diverse platforms including mobile and IoT devices. However, its interface and documentation could improve, and challenges in custom reporting and containerization exist. Enhancements in integration with iOS, Windows, and training materials could increase value for users.

What are the most important features of SOTI MobiControl?

Remote Device Control: Allows management of devices from any location.
Geofencing: Creates virtual boundaries to manage devices geographically.
App Deployment: Simplifies deployment of applications across devices.
File Sync: Ensures synchronization of files seamlessly.
Device Configuration Management: Manages and adjusts device settings remotely.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from SOTI MobiControl?

Device Security: Provides robust protection for managed devices.
User-friendly Interface: Simplifies device management tasks.
Cost-effectiveness: Reduces expenses by optimizing device usage.
Remote Management: Enhances operational efficiency by allowing control from anywhere.

SOTI MobiControl is implemented in sectors like transportation, retail, and logistics for device management, software deployment, and security. It facilitates communication and inventory management, significantly aiding companies in application control, patch management, and reducing manual processes. Supporting both on-premise and cloud deployment, it caters to medium to large enterprises.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

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Citizen Mexico, Sanctuary Housing, PENINSULA HOTELS, East Orange High School, Andrews Distributing, Amey Plc, American Airlines

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