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    AirDroid Business

    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    AirDroid Business, an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, is designed to enable businesses mobility and productivity through remote access and control, device provisioning, policy application and management, kiosk mode, and geofencing. Allowing IT teams to monitor device usage, deploy apps and updates, and remotely troubleshoot issues. AirDroid Business MDM Highlights: Multiple enrollment options: Android Enterprise(AE)…

    $12

    per year

    IBM MaaS360

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AIBM MaaS360 is a mobile security offering developed by Fiberlink, acquired and owned by IBM since early 2014.

    $4

    Per Client

    Pricing
    AirDroid BusinessIBM MaaS360
    Editions & Modules
    Basic (everything you need to get started)
    $12
    per device, per year
    Basic
    $12
    per year
    Standard
    $21
    per year
    Ultimate *most recommended*
    $23
    per device, per year
    Enterprise (comprehensive features free from limitations)
    $33
    per device, per year
    Enterprise
    $33
    per year
    Essentials
    USD 4.00
    Per Client
    Deluxe
    USD 5.00
    Per Client
    Premier
    USD 6.25
    Per Client
    Enterprise
    USD 9.00
    Per Client
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AirDroid BusinessIBM MaaS360
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNGO and volume discounts are available.—
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    AirDroid BusinessIBM MaaS360
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    97%
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
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    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    AirDroid BusinessIBM MaaS360
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (50 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    9.6
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.4
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    Availability
    -
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    9.1
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    Performance
    -
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    8.2
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    Support Rating
    -
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    9.0
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    Online Training
    -
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    9.1
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    Implementation Rating
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    8.0
    (37 ratings)
    Configurability
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    9.1
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
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    9.1
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    Ease of integration
    -
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    8.8
    (39 ratings)
    Product Scalability
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    9.1
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    Professional Services
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    User Testimonials
    AirDroid BusinessIBM MaaS360
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Sand Studio
    Well suited : AirDroid's bulk enrollment and policy management features make it highly effective for large-scale device deployment and management. The remote control and troubleshooting capabilities of AirDroid MDM facilitate quick problem resolution without physical intervention. AirDroid allows for secure containerization of work-related data on personal devices, ensuring the separation of personal and professional use. Not suited: AirDroid Business is designed for general mobile device management and may not cater to highly specialized device types or industries. For organizations with minimal IT capabilities, a simpler MDM solution with more streamlined features might be a better fit.
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    IBM
    Enrolling bulk devices through the Device Enrollment Program (DEP) is simple, straightforward, and quick. Multiple methods for device enrollment are available, including barcode scanning, email, and manual entry via the platform. App synchronization between Apple Business Manager (ABM) and the MaaS360 platform occurs swiftly. Additionally, app distribution and removal are efficiently managed on the platform.
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    Pros
    Sand Studio
    • Remote Support and Diagnostics
    • Robust Policy Implementation
    • Location Monitoring
    • Content Dissemination
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    IBM
    • Manage app deployment on mobile fleet of devices
    • Manage all mobile devices and know where your fleet of devices are
    • Solve simple issues like reset screen lock passcodes
    • Protects company’s intellectual property
    • Allows for easy deployment of mobile devices to remote users
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    Cons
    Sand Studio
    • Easier Patch Management and Update Deployment
    • Location Monitoring and Sharing live location with other apps
    • Easier Policy Template Implementation
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    IBM
    • MaaS360 with Watson has a lot of features and capabilities, which can sometimes make it difficult for us to navigate. Improving the user interface and making it friendly could help make the platform easier to use.
    • Expanding integrations with other systems to provide better support for a wider range of systems and platforms.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Rock solid solution with highly accessible support when needed. We do not want to interact with MaaS360 on a daily basis but when an issue occurs we are always able to find resolution due to the various support resources we have access to
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    Usability
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Having years of experience with MDM and experiencing the evolution of the granularity of the functionality MDM's have had to evolve, no MDM is ever "easy" to use. MaaS360 rises to the top however, because zero day changes are always ahead of the competition. A huge benefit with MaaS360 and IBM's approach to supporting these changes is that they seldom change configuration work flows. Competing Vendors always arbitrarily change workflows which requires a significnat ongoing learning curve in order to maintain technical competence
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    Reliability and Availability
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Never had an outage in 11 years of using this solution
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    Performance
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    typically very consistent but occasionaly some lag
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    Support Rating
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    MaaS360's phone support has been decent the few times I have used it. In addition the person who on-boarded us has been available for additional questions after the process was over. However IBM could do a much better job in creating a user-friendly search engine and white-paper database to help people find topics. Right now finding info is more based on searching through white papers themselves.
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    Online Training
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    The resources made available to me by IBM were Stellar. These resources remain available today and are extremely important as technology changes
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    Implementation Rating
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    To implement IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson, follow these steps: Set up the platform, enroll devices, configure policies and settings, monitor and manage devices. Implementing it can help organizations to securely manage and monitor the use of mobile devices and related resources in their networks, improving security and productivity for their users.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Sand Studio
    AirDroid Business is known for being easy to use and works with Android, iPhone, and Windows devices. It's particularly good at letting IT staff fix device problems remotely. It's also budget-friendly, making it a good choice for smaller companies.
    On the other hand, Microsoft Intune works well with other Microsoft products like Office 365 and Windows. It's super secure and has many features. It's really great if most of the devices in a company use Windows. So, if a company wants an easy-to-use solution that works with many different devices, AirDroid Business is a good choice. But if a company already uses many Microsoft products and needs top-notch security, then Microsoft Intune might be the better pick. We decided with AirDroid because we have more Android devices compared to Microsoft OS Devices.
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    IBM
    Intune claims to be free, but if you need certain features you actually have to pay for it. So the "free" claim does not fly. In addition, pushing policies can take hours with Intune. In comparison with IBM MaaS360, where policies are changed within minutes. The usability and versatility of IBM MaaS360 is no match for Intune
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    Scalability
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Rock solid, consistent solution
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    Professional Services
    Sand Studio
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    We worked with an IBM SE who was incredibly competent and extremely professional in handling our questions in addition to ensuring the Knowledge Transfer was completed properly
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    Return on Investment
    Sand Studio
    • Cost Savings on Device Management
    • Remote Troubleshooting and Support saves down time
    • Increased Productivity
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    IBM
    • Seamless and instant onboarding for new employee's devices
    • Ensuring secure access to corporate resources
    • Asset Management of devices and their status
    • Quick off boarding of employees leaving the company
    • Help desk support for unlocking and locating devices
    • Expense Management for Roaming
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    AirDroid Business Screenshots

    Screenshot of Remote device monitoring with screen captures and real-time device status trackingProduct screenshotProduct screenshotProduct screenshotScreenshot of Reports and analytics offer deep-dive insights into device inventory and internal user activities.Screenshot of Geofencing allows tracking device location with virtual fences and getting notified right when a device has entered or exited the zone.

    IBM MaaS360 Screenshots

    Screenshot of the SaaS portal & dashboard for UEM administratorsScreenshot of where secure user access to corporate email, contacts, calendar, apps and docs can be configuredScreenshot of a view of hardware inventory, where administrators can take action across all device types