Microsoft Intune vs Omnissa Workspace ONE
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.
Custom Connector / Plugin Framework
Extensibility model for custom integrations: marketplace, SDK, partner connectors, or integration hub. Determines how easily the platform fits unique enterprise toolchains.
Geofencing Compliance
Define geographic boundaries that trigger compliance actions when devices enter or leave designated areas. Enables location-based security and regulatory compliance.
Custom Script Execution
Deploy and run custom scripts (Bash, PowerShell, Python, shell) on managed devices. Extends management beyond built-in actions for advanced automation and remediation.
Okta / Third-Party IdP
Connect to Okta, Ping Identity, OneLogin, or other SAML/OIDC identity providers for unified identity management across heterogeneous environments.
Per-App VPN
Route traffic from specific managed apps through a VPN tunnel while other traffic flows normally. Provides granular network security without degrading user experience for personal apps.
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
Omnissa Workspace ONE
Strengths
- Broadest OS coverage: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu/RHEL/SUSE), and ChromeOS
- Freestyle Orchestrator enables complex multi-step automation workflows (best-in-class)
- 5-minute real-time compliance enforcement cycle outpaces all competitors
- Intelligence Platform for advanced analytics and predictive insights
Weaknesses
- Higher pricing at the Enterprise tier ($10/device/month)
- Complexity of deployment (on-prem or cloud) may require more initial setup effort
- Transitioning brand identity (from VMware) may create procurement uncertainty
Pricing Comparison
Intune
Workspace ONE
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Intune | Workspace ONE |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| Linux | ||
| ChromeOS | ||
| Total | 6 | 6 |
Our Recommendation
Omnissa Workspace ONE takes the overall lead with a score of 4.6/5.0, winning 10 of 10 categories.
Choose Omnissa Workspace ONE if:
Large enterprises managing heterogeneous device fleets across multiple OS platforms
Choose Microsoft Intune if:
Microsoft-centric enterprises with Windows-heavy fleets
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