In 2025, we expect leading UEM platforms to deliver multi-platform security support, streamlining API integration capabilities, standardizing cloud-based identity management, and enhancing VPN and remote device provisioning. Platform decisions traditionally based in primary operating environments and types of device (e.g. Mobile Device Management, Enterprise Mobility Management, and IOT) are evolving into complex assessments of environment alignment, multi-platform support capabilities and security requirements.
In this list we explore the leading trends across Microsoft Intune alternatives, outlining capability integrations and expansions to enable UEM for the modern enterprise.
In 2025, Microsoft continues down the path of endpoint integration, merging Intune and SCCM into Endpoint Manager. The prior divergent paths of on-prem and cloud-based cloud management are integrating into a unified consolidated access point for coordination.
Key IT considerations for integration of Intune into Endpoint Manager include:
With consolidation, Intune is becoming a central pillar in Microsoft’s Zero Trust architecture. 2025 will see the furtherance of multiple Zero Trust capabilities, spanning 24/7 device verification, Defender XDR integration, and more granular risk detection. Continued expansion of AI-driven security capabilities can be expected, covering policy recommendations, autonomous threat detection and response, and advanced workload anomaly detection.
We also anticipate enhanced partnerships with Apple-centric platforms such as Jamf and Kandji, addressing conditional access integration, security information sharing and standardization and other API improvements
With ongoing updates to industry-specific compliance regulations and guidance, including ongoing simplification to mapping including NIST and CIS, Intune’s consolidate-and-enhance trend will bring benefits to existing Intune and other Microsoft security and cloud solution environments.
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Why consider intune alternatives?
Leading Intune alternatives are shifting toward Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)—offering consolidated solutions, broad multi-platform support, and strong security capabilities.
In short? They’re evolving to keep up with the growing demands of modern IT environments. But are they right for your organization? Let’s take a look at a few options.
In 2025, Apple continues to enhance its enterprise management capabilities through Apple Business Manager and Declarative Device Management. Leading platforms working within the Apple platform include Kandji, Jamf, and Addigy.
Key Apple endpoint management capabilities and enhancements include:
Apple's security architecture sees further integration with enterprise identity systems in 2025. Improvements include advanced biometric authentication options, enhanced managed app protection, and expanded data loss prevention capabilities.
With ongoing updates to Apple's security frameworks and enterprise features, Apple-based solutions’ enterprise management capabilities will continue to benefit enterprises with both Apple-centric and multi-platform environments.
In 2025, Android Enterprise will further mature its management capabilities with enhanced work profile features and zero-touch enrollment options.
Key IT considerations for Android Enterprise management include:
Android's security posture sees significant enhancement in 2025 through Google Play Protect integration of enterprise threat detection systems. Improvements cover automated security patch verification, enhanced application scanning, and deeper integration with enterprise security monitoring tools.
We also anticipate expanded integration capabilities with major UEM platforms, addressing unified policy management, improved app distribution workflows, standardized security controls, and enhanced compliance reporting.
In 2025, Linux endpoint management will strive for greater uniformity with centralized (agent-based) management solutions.
Key Linux endpoint management capabilities include:
Linux security management will see significant advancement in 2025, as the Linux userbase continues to adopt leading enterprise security standards with standardized configurations. Priority capabilities will include: enhanced security baseline implementation, automated drift detection, and integration with enterprise vulnerability management systems.
With ongoing updates to enterprise Linux security capabilities and configuration management frameworks, Linux endpoint management will continue to benefit organizations requiring the flexibility and performance of open-source platforms with the control and security of enterprise management.
In 2025, VMware Workspace ONE continues to emphasize its digital workspace approach, delivering unified management with a priority on user experience.
Key VMware Workspace ONE capabilities include:
VMware's security framework will likely see significant enhancement in 2025 through deeper integration with Carbon Black and third-party security tools. Improvements include enhanced threat detection, automated response capabilities, and continuous risk monitoring across managed endpoints.
With ongoing updates to compliance frameworks and reporting capabilities, VMware Workspace ONE continues to serve organizations seeking a comprehensive approach to endpoint management with strong emphasis on user experience and operational efficiency.
In 2025, IBM Security MaaS360 will likely further leverage Watson AI capabilities to enhance endpoint security. The platform will continue to elevate risk-based management across endpoints with increasingly autonomous security operations via advanced analytics.
Key IBM MaaS360 capabilities include:
IBM's security-first approach sees further enhancement in 2025 through deeper integration with the broader IBM security ecosystem. Improvements include comprehensive security insights, automated response to threat detection, and enhanced forensic capabilities.
With ongoing enhancements to compliance reporting and regulatory frameworks, IBM MaaS360 continues to serve organizations requiring advanced security capabilities with strong AI-driven insights and automation.
In 2025, Citrix Endpoint Management can be expected to continue to strengthen its integration with the broader Citrix workspace ecosystem. The platform provides comprehensive device management within Citrix's digital workspace framework, with enhanced focus on secure remote work scenarios.
Key IT considerations for Citrix Endpoint Management include:
In 2025, we anticipate further expansion between Citrix Analytics and third-party security platforms, spanning enhanced user behavior analysis, risk-based authentication, and continuous monitoring of endpoint compliance.
We also anticipate expanded remote work enablement features, due to the Citrix track record in leading remote work technology delivery in conjunction with endpoint management capabilities.
In 2025, Cisco Meraki Systems Manager will continue to expand its offerings with Cisco's networking infrastructure. Combined, Cisco offers unified management across endpoints with strong emphasis on network-based security controls and visibility.
Key Cisco Meraki capabilities include:
Based on deep integration with other Cisco technologies, we anticipate further Improvements to network-based threat detection, enhanced application visibility, and coordinated policy enforcement across network and endpoints, with leading cloud-delivery capabilities.
In 2025, Ivanti continues integrating its expanded portfolio following the acquisitions of MobileIron (unified endpoint management for mobile) and Pulse Secure (enterprise VPN and authentication). The Ivanti Neurons platform provides AI-enhanced automation across endpoint management with a focus on self-healing capabilities.
Key Ivanti capabilities include:
With ongoing updates to automation capabilities and security frameworks, Ivanti continues to serve organizations seeking increased operational efficiency through automated endpoint management, security and automation.
A cohesive endpoint strategy is a critical part of every organization’s work, technology, and security strategy. A well-structured endpoint management strategy will play a critical role in the speed, scale, and cost-efficacy of endpoint synchronicity, transparency and responsiveness. As UEM providers expand their capabilities, choosing the optimal proper mix of endpoint capabilities can be expected to become more complex, particularly as it pertains to emerging unifying and coordination capabilities. Proper planning, selection, and ongoing management will become critical components of a proactive and secure approach to endpoint strategy.
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Intune pricing starts at $10.00 per user license. Multiple Microsoft 365 plans include Intune, including E3, E5, F1, and F3. It is also included in Microsoft Enterprise + Security Bundles E3 and E5. All Microsoft Business and Premium Plans also include Intune.
Microsoft is not replacing Intune, and it continues to be offered as a standalone service. However, Microsoft is integrating Intune into the broader Microsoft Endpoint Manager solution, including other solutions such as Configuration Manager (SCCM). This consolidation is designed to unify management capabilities across cloud and on-premises environments, without interrupting core functionality. In other words - existing Intune deployments will continue to function while gaining expanded capabilities through the Endpoint Manager suite.
MDM (Mobile Device Management) focuses on mobile device security and control, while EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) covers laptops, remote workforce capabilities, spanning security, mobile application and content management. UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) represents the movement towards umbrella coverage - comprehensive management across all endpoint types—including desktops, mobile, IoT, and virtual endpoints—delivering consolidated visibility, security, and control through a unified management interface.
BYOD introduces complexity to endpoint management, due to the necessity of managing personal and organizational access, applications, and data while maintaining enterprise-level security compliance. Organizations must plan for additional identity management, privacy controls, and conditional access policies to balance employee flexibility with enterprise security requirements. A well-designed UEM solution can be optimized to provide the granular controls required to balance security with user experience and personal privacy.
Conditional access enforces security policies based on context-aware factors including device status / compliance, location, risk level, and user behavior. Traditionally requiring manual cross-platform coordination with significant manual effort - and prone to configuration errors, UEM provides a better coordination pathway with the ability to standardize and simplify cross-platform policy deployment and enforcement. Controlled access, optimally aligned, enables dynamic security enforcement across diverse endpoints without hampering productivity, providing seamless experiences for users and devices across platforms. Conditional access is closely aligned to Zero Trust principles, enabling continual verification and allowing granular security controls and response based on user interactions / workload. In 2025, we expect to see significant growth in conditional access-based coordination, security, and management capabilities as UEM competitors expand their multi-platform capabilities.