VMware Workspace ONE vs Microsoft Intune
An independent, feature-by-feature comparison to help IT teams choose the right MDM platform.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How VMware Workspace ONE and Microsoft Intune stack up across key capabilities.
| Feature | VMware Workspace ONE | Microsoft Intune |
|---|---|---|
| 📱 Device Support |
Windows
Android
iOS
macOS
Linux
ChromeOS
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Windows
Android
iOS
macOS
Linux
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| 💰 Pricing Starts At | $3/device/mo | $8/user/mo |
| ☁️ Deployment | Cloud-based / On-premise | Cloud-based |
| Free Plan | Free Trial | Free trial |
| Device Enrollment | Apple Business Manager (ABM), Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE), Android Enterprise, Zero-touch Enrollment, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, Windows Autopilot, QR code, bulk and manual enrollment | Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager (ABM), Apple School Manager, Android Enterprise, Android Zero-Touch, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, BYOD enrollment |
| App Management | Public, private, enterprise, web, and virtual app management with app catalog, deployment, updates, and policies | Managed app deployment, app configuration, app protection policies (MAM), Microsoft Store integration, VPP app deployment, Android Enterprise app management |
| Kiosk Mode | supports single-app, multi-app, and rugged device kiosk deployments | Supported on Windows and Android (single-app and multi-app kiosk modes) |
| Remote Control | remote view and remote assistance for supported devices, including Android and enterprise endpoints | Limited. Native Remote Help available for Windows; integrations available for TeamViewer and other remote support tools |
| Patch Management | OS and third-party application patching for Windows, macOS, and managed endpoints | Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, macOS update policies, iOS update policies, Android OS update management |
| BYOD Support | strong BYOD capabilities with containerization and privacy controls | Yes |
| Location Tracking | Yes | Limited. Available for supervised iOS devices and select Android scenarios; not a core feature |
| Geofencing | Yes | No |
| Automation | Extensive automation through Freestyle Orchestrator, workflows, compliance rules, and remediation policies | PowerShell scripts, shell scripts (macOS), remediation scripts, Endpoint Analytics, Dynamic Groups, Power Automate integrations |
| Integrations | Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, ServiceNow, VMware Horizon, SIEM platforms, identity providers, and security tools | Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365, Sentinel, Purview, TeamViewer, ServiceNow, Jamf Pro (for Apple), Google Managed Play |
| API Access | Comprehensive REST APIs availablea | 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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