Best MDM for Microsoft-Centric Enterprises
For organisations running Microsoft 365 with Entra ID and Windows-heavy fleets.
Microsoft Intune
The Microsoft ecosystem's native MDM, deeply integrated with Entra ID and Microsoft 365.
Key Strengths
- Native Entra ID conditional access delivers best-in-class zero-trust policy enforcement
- Windows Autopilot provides the smoothest zero-touch deployment for Windows devices
- Strong MAM/APP capabilities enable data protection on unmanaged BYOD devices
- Comprehensive Graph API and Power Automate integration for custom workflows
- Pricing
- $8–$12/user/month
- Model
- Per-user licensing included in M365 E3/E5; Plan 2 add-on
- Trial
- 30-day free trial, limited sandbox
- OS Support
- iOS Android Windows macOS
Runner-Ups
Strong alternatives worth evaluating alongside our top pick.
Omnissa Workspace ONE
The broadest cross-platform UEM with enterprise-grade automation and real-time compliance.
Also worth considering because
Broadest OS coverage: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu/RHEL/SUSE), and ChromeOS
Hexnode UEM
The broadest OS support at the best value, with excellent kiosk capabilities.
Also worth considering because
Widest OS coverage: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, tvOS, Fire OS, visionOS
How We Chose
Our selection criteria for this use case, applied against our 67-feature scoring framework.
Entra ID conditional access depth
Windows Autopilot zero-touch enrollment
Microsoft 365 licensing bundling value
Graph API and Power Automate integration
Other Options to Consider
These platforms may also fit this use case depending on your specific requirements.
Jamf Pro
Apple-first organisations, creative industries, education
SOTI MobiControl
Supply chain, logistics, warehousing, retail, and healthcare with rugged devices
ManageEngine MDM Plus
Small to mid-size organisations seeking affordable multi-platform MDM
IBM MaaS360
Organisations managing ChromeOS alongside iOS/Android/Windows, IBM ecosystem customers
Mosyle
Small to mid-size Apple-only organisations, education, budget-conscious Apple MDM
Addigy
MSPs managing multiple Apple-only client environments
NinjaOne MDM
MSPs and IT teams already invested in NinjaOne RMM