ManageEngine MDM Plus vs Microsoft Intune
A head-to-head comparison across 10 scoring categories, pricing, OS coverage, and real-world fit.
Category Radar
Visual overlay of both platforms across all 10 scoring dimensions.
Category Breakdown
Score comparison across each of the 10 evaluation categories.
Feature Highlights
The 5 individual features with the biggest score difference between these two platforms.
Windows Autopilot
Cloud-based zero-touch provisioning for Windows devices, enabling IT to pre-configure devices that auto-enroll and configure on first boot.
Threat Detection & Response
Detect security threats including jailbreak/root, malware, risky apps, phishing, and network attacks with automated remediation.
Patch Management
Deploy third-party application patches and OS security patches with testing, staging, and rollback capabilities.
Certificate-Based Authentication
Authenticate devices and users via client certificates for secure Wi-Fi, VPN, and email access without passwords.
REST API Availability
Public REST API for programmatic access to device management, user operations, app deployment, and policy configuration.
Strengths & Weaknesses
ManageEngine MDM Plus
Strengths
- Free edition supports up to 25 devices with no time limit
- Manages iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and tvOS from a single console
- Deep Active Directory / Azure AD integration for automated enrollment and targeting
- OEMConfig support for Android Enterprise custom configuration payloads
Weaknesses
- No Linux device management (Linux requires Endpoint Central)
- Windows/macOS OS update management and patch deployment require Endpoint Central
- Remote desktop and screen control require Endpoint Central or Zoho Assist add-on
Microsoft Intune
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
Weaknesses
- Linux management limited to Ubuntu custom compliance scripts only
- No native ChromeOS MDM capabilities (Entra ID device sync only)
- Polling-based compliance checks (8-hour default) lag behind real-time competitors
Pricing Comparison
ManageEngine
Intune
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | ManageEngine | Intune |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| ChromeOS | — | |
| Total | 5 | 4 |
Our Recommendation
Microsoft Intune takes the overall lead with a score of 3.9/5.0, winning 5 of 10 categories.
Choose Microsoft Intune if:
Microsoft-centric enterprises with Windows-heavy fleets
Choose ManageEngine MDM Plus if:
Small to mid-size organisations seeking affordable multi-platform MDM
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