Microsoft Intune vs IBM MaaS360
An independent, feature-by-feature comparison to help IT teams choose the right MDM platform.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360 stack up across key capabilities.
| Feature | Microsoft Intune | IBM MaaS360 |
|---|---|---|
| 📱 Device Support |
Windows
Android
iOS
macOS
Linux
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Windows
Android
iOS
macOS
ChromeOS
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| 💰 Pricing Starts At | $8/user/mo | $4.24/device/mo |
| ☁️ Deployment | Cloud-based | Cloud-based |
| Free Plan | Free trial | Free Trial |
| Device Enrollment | Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager (ABM), Apple School Manager, Android Enterprise, Android Zero-Touch, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, BYOD enrollment | Apple Business Manager, Android Enterprise, Windows Autopilot, Zero-touch Enrollment, QR code, bulk enrollment, BYOD enrollment |
| App Management | Managed app deployment, app configuration, app protection policies (MAM), Microsoft Store integration, VPP app deployment, Android Enterprise app management | Public, private, enterprise, and web app management with app distribution, updates, and policies |
| Kiosk Mode | Supported on Windows and Android (single-app and multi-app kiosk modes) | Supports single-app and multi-app kiosk modes for Android and shared devices |
| Remote Control | Limited. Native Remote Help available for Windows; integrations available for TeamViewer and other remote support tools | Remote view and remote control capabilities via integration with remote support tools such as TeamViewer |
| Patch Management | Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, macOS update policies, iOS update policies, Android OS update management | OS and application patch management for Windows and other supported endpoints |
| BYOD Support | Yes | Yes, supports Android Work Profile and Apple User Enrollment with containerization and privacy controls |
| Location Tracking | Limited. Available for supervised iOS devices and select Android scenarios; not a core feature | Yes |
| Geofencing | No | Yes |
| Automation | PowerShell scripts, shell scripts (macOS), remediation scripts, Endpoint Analytics, Dynamic Groups, Power Automate integrations | Extensive automation through compliance policies, workflows, AI recommendations, and remediation actions |
| Integrations | Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365, Sentinel, Purview, TeamViewer, ServiceNow, Jamf Pro (for Apple), Google Managed Play | Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Okta, Azure AD, SIEM solutions, TeamViewer, identity providers, security platforms |
| API Access | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Capabilities | Conditional Access integration, compliance policies, non-compliant device actions, Azure AD conditional access | — |
| Security Features | BitLocker encryption, Microsoft Defender integration, app protection policies, Zero Trust support | — |
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