Microsoft Intune vs VMware Workspace ONE | MDM Comparison
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Microsoft Intune vs VMware Workspace ONE: mobile device management, endpoint security, and which MDM is best for enterprises.
Choosing between Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace ONE is an important decision for enterprise organizations. This comparison highlights the key differences and strengths of each platform.
Microsoft Intune offers enterprise-grade features with deep Microsoft ecosystem integration. Key advantages include seamless authentication with Azure AD, native Office 365 integration, and comprehensive security and compliance features.
VMware Workspace ONE offers a strong alternative with distinct strengths and features. Choosing VMware Workspace ONE instead of Microsoft Intune depends on your specific needs and current technology setup.
For organizations deeply involved in the Microsoft ecosystem, Microsoft Intune provides:
However, if your needs align with its strengths, VMware Workspace ONE may be the better option.
Choosing the right technology requires understanding your organization's specific needs, current infrastructure, and long-term strategy. EPC Group's consultants have experience in this area since 1997.
Microsoft Intune is the better choice for organizations using Microsoft 365 and Azure AD, offering native integration with Conditional Access, Defender for Endpoint, and Windows Autopilot. VMware Workspace ONE (now Omnissa) excels in multi-platform environments with complex BYOD policies, advanced app tunneling, and organizations with existing VMware infrastructure.
Intune is included in Microsoft 365 E3/E5 and Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) plans, or available standalone at $8/user/month. VMware Workspace ONE pricing starts at approximately $3.78/device/month for Standard and goes up to $10/device/month for Enterprise. For Microsoft 365 customers, Intune is effectively included at no additional cost.
Yes, Intune provides full MDM and MAM capabilities for iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, and Windows devices. It supports app deployment, compliance policies, and conditional access across all major platforms. However, Windows management features are more mature than other platforms in Intune.
VMware Workspace ONE can integrate with Azure AD for identity and Microsoft 365 apps for conditional access. However, the integration requires additional configuration and may not be as seamless as Intune native integration with the Microsoft security stack, Defender, and Conditional Access policies.
After Broadcom acquired VMware, the end-user computing division (including Workspace ONE) was sold to KKR and rebranded as Omnissa. The product continues under the Omnissa brand with ongoing development. Organizations should evaluate Omnissa long-term roadmap and support commitments when making MDM platform decisions.
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Enterprise architecture teams often reconsider their choice between Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace ONE every 18 to 24 months. The best option depends on several factors:
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Microsoft Intune excels in several areas:
On the other hand, VMware Workspace ONE is advantageous in situations where:
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