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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Automox

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAutomox is an endpoint management solution used to keep desktops, laptops, and servers updated and ready for users anywhere in the world. Using automation, IT can fix critical vulnerabilities and boost user productivity.

    $1

    per month per endpoint

    Sophos Mobile

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASophos Mobile is a unified endpoint management option providing mobile data protection and security against mobile malware.N/A
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    Pricing Offerings
    AutomoxSophos Mobile
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAutomox can patch macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints with PatchOS, an offering at $1 per endpoint/ month with an annual commitment. The Automate Essentials or Automate Enterprise packages are for scaling IT automation, endpoint configuration, and software updates. Modules are available with Automox Assist, a one-on-one remote endpoint control and assistance for helpdesk technicians.—
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
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    Happy with the feature set
    93%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
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    Implementation went as expected
    94%
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    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
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    User Ratings
    AutomoxSophos Mobile
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (126 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    9.1
    (91 ratings)
    -
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    Availability
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
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    Performance
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    9.2
    (6 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Automox
    Smaller organisations such as ourselves, who have outgrown their MSP but still need to retain control of their system and have visibility of the estate. The tool enables us to have real-time visibility and deploy or remediate as needed. We have also purchased Rapid7, which integrates natively into the product, making it a more powerful tool moving forward.
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    Sophos
    I recommend it for any corporate scenario of companies that have smartphones, tablets, and computers and want to manage them all by controlling what to install, permission to use applications and services, and easily obtaining a report and inventory of everything. We protect against viruses, spam, and the main cyber threats and also physical security against theft. Data can be erased from the cloud from anywhere, and we prevent data theft. It is compatible with all operating systems, and Sophos technical support is available worldwide.
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    Pros
    Automox
    • Shows applications installed on a specific asset
    • Able to push policies and updates remotely , creating policies is easy.
    • Keep track of compliant devices and when is the last time they have connected to the servers
    • All the great information provided within one single device
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    Sophos
    • Easy deployment.
    • We are on next generation type of tools to be able to protect corporate data.
    • Allows the management IT group to be able to control the probable theft of information.
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    Cons
    Automox
    • Server patching orchestration. There is no way to patch and reboot systems in order of importance, such as database servers before application servers.
    • Worklets for patching .net core and similar.
    • Worklets for removing unwanted Java installs or other unwanted software.
    • Integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management.
    • AI script development should be included at no additional cost; GPT or Gemini can be used instead for free and pasted into Automox. Why charge when others are free?
    • Official worklets are slow to be added or updated.
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    Sophos
    • Some instabilities with old Android versions.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Automox
    This is a software that just works. Once configured its a set and forget kind of tool that keeps things up to date and alerts me if something is wrong. I was able to work through an expansion project to deploy an additional 500 devices in almost no time and create a robust self-patching environment.
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    Sophos
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    Usability
    Automox
    It truly functions like a single pane of glass. While our use case is for EC2 instances in AWS, it can manage endpoints across all clouds, or even deployed hardware (laptops). We do manage instances in multiple AWS accounts and there is no set up required between orgs. This accomplishes our needs for real time tracking, and historical reporting for all of our in scope resources.
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    Sophos
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    Support Rating
    Automox
    1. Simplicity and Ease of Use 2. Cross-Platform Support 3. Powerful Automation with Worklets 4. Real-Time Visibility and Control 5. Fast and Reliable Cloud-Based Updates 6. Strong Security Focus
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    Sophos
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    Implementation Rating
    Automox
    Implementing Automox successfully starts with a clear strategy for organizing and grouping devices based on operating systems, environments, or business criticality. This ensures that patching and configuration policies can be applied with precision. A phased rollout approach is essential—beginning with a pilot group allows teams to test patching schedules, reboot behaviors, and custom Worklets before scaling across the organization. Leveraging Worklets from the start can significantly boost automation by enforcing security baselines and performing routine system tasks. Integration with existing SOC tools, such as SIEMs, enhances visibility and response time by correlating patch compliance with threat intelligence. Additionally, aligning patching schedules with operational downtimes minimizes disruptions, and consistent monitoring and reporting helps maintain compliance and prepare for audits. Overall, Automox offers a streamlined and effective solution, but its true value is unlocked through thoughtful planning, testing, and integration with existing IT and security workflows.
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    Sophos
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    Alternatives Considered
    Automox
    All of these other products are overly complicated with user interfaces that are not very friendly.. too technical, even for IT pros. They are also expensive for smaller companies or those with limited IT budgets. I've found that these other solutions are really geared for larger enterprises more than small to midsized companies, which is fine... but then they tend to market themselves as good for everyone, when they are really not.
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    Sophos
    Personally, haven't seen any other MDM on the market, but I feel since Sophos is greatly known to have easy to use products, that the others may not be as easy to use as Sophos Mobile Control. One of the key factors for organizations to choose Sophos Mobile Control and Security is because the Android OS (most attacked OS on the planet) is protected with award-winning antivirus and anti malware from Sophos. We have seen as advisors, how unprotected customers, get huge telecom bills because of the lack of security, since they think that an Android OS is healthy enough... big mistake. One simple thing I always tell friends, family and customers, protect your Android device with Sophos Security (it's free for home users).
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    Return on Investment
    Automox
    • Patches are now fully up to date and we have no longer been dinged for it from our pen testing partners.
    • Reduced man hours spent on maintaining an update server and the hours spent looking at each machine to ensure it patched all software both windows and third party.
    • Allows for us to provide a vendor with a means to connect to our systems without the use of a VPN.
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    Sophos
    • Ease of obtaining data with management and greater control of all the company's equipment.
    • Strong protection and easy to administer.
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