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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$5.00 per device $10.00 per user
Esper
Star Rating
(236)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansIBM MaaS360
Star Rating
(200)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 per device $10.00 per user
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that IBM MaaS360 excels in providing a comprehensive management solution, particularly for organizations needing to oversee a diverse range of devices. Users appreciate the unified dashboard that allows for seamless management of both corporate and BYOD devices, making it a strong choice for businesses with varied operating systems.
- Users say that IBM MaaS360's onboarding process is notably straightforward, with many highlighting the intuitive setup and the ease of device enrollment. This is a significant advantage for teams looking to implement a mobile device management solution quickly and efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that while Esper offers a user-friendly interface, it faces challenges in overall market presence and user satisfaction compared to IBM MaaS360. Users have noted that Esper is easy to navigate, but it may not provide the same level of comprehensive features that larger organizations require.
- According to verified reviews, IBM MaaS360 stands out for its robust security features, including the Secure Container that effectively separates corporate data from personal data. This level of security is crucial for businesses concerned about data protection and compliance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Esper is particularly beneficial for small businesses, with its focus on remote access and device management. Users appreciate the ability to easily update software and manage settings remotely, which can be a game-changer for teams operating in a distributed environment.
- Users report that while both products offer solid support, IBM MaaS360 has a slight edge in terms of overall support quality. Reviewers have noted that the support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which can significantly enhance the user experience when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Esper
Free Trial
Free Trial
- 30 days, 25 devices, no commitment. Get hands-on with our console and provision a device.
IBM MaaS360
Deluxe Edition
$5.00 per device
$10.00 per user
Add email and chat containerization to separate personal and business data
- *Includes all Essentials Edition solutions
- Secure Mobile Mail
- Assistant
Free Trial
Esper
Free Trial is available
IBM MaaS360
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
183
8.3
157
Ease of Use
9.1
185
8.2
159
Ease of Setup
8.8
146
7.8
122
Ease of Admin
9.0
137
8.0
99
Quality of Support
8.9
169
8.1
153
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
125
8.0
98
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
171
8.4
161
Features by Category
Scope
8.3
5
8.3
33
8.3
5
8.2
34
Security
8.4
21
8.8
33
9.0
19
8.2
35
9.3
20
8.8
34
Management
9.0
24
8.5
37
9.2
24
8.5
35
9.1
23
8.3
36
9.1
23
8.3
33
8.7
20
7.9
33
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Recognition
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.9
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Provisioning
9.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Remediation
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
23
Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
8.8
113
8.7
65
Operating System
8.2
68
8.7
64
6.1
57
8.3
62
9.3
135
8.5
64
Management
8.9
126
8.5
69
8.4
101
8.7
61
8.7
105
8.5
61
8.5
96
8.8
56
8.9
113
8.0
63
Security
9.4
119
8.9
67
9.0
117
9.0
66
Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
9.0
32
9.4
29
8.9
34
9.0
29
8.9
34
Operating System
9.0
23
8.7
31
7.7
18
8.9
29
9.4
29
9.3
31
Security
9.3
27
9.3
35
8.2
28
9.1
29
8.7
29
9.1
34
Management
8.7
29
9.0
35
8.9
25
9.1
33
8.6
24
9.2
34
8.5
24
9.2
32
8.6
27
8.4
33
Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Esper and IBM MaaS360 are categorized as Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), Enterprise Mobility Management, Mobile Application Management, and Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Unique Categories
Esper is categorized as IoT Device Management Platforms
IBM MaaS360 is categorized as Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Endpoint Protection Platforms, Endpoint Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Esper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM MaaS360
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Retail
6.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Food & Beverages
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
67.1%
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Computer Software
6.7%
Banking
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
56.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What strategies have you come up with when dealing with multiple devices that require multiple versions of APKs? How do I successfully pull XAPK from devices?
2 Comments
AG
Hi John,
You can create different groups on Esper platform based on the different versions of apps you want to install. You can view the entire details...Read more
translate German
2 Comments
Official Response from Esper
Hello Oliver,
Currently, our platform supports only English. We do have plans to enable other languages in the future.
Our user-friendly dashboard in...Read more
How can I open the esper menu from a device in kiosk mode?
2 Comments
ER
From Android 10 and above, Android has deprecated the display over apps permission for Go devices; provisioning couldn’t proceed due to these permissions. As...Read more
What is IBM MaaS360 with Watson?
2 Comments
SG
IBM MaaS360 with Watson is a cloud-based solution that combines Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) with AI-powered insights. It helps organizations manage and...Read more
Android Enterprise
1 Comment
JH
Hi Bryn, this could be a limitation you are experiencing related to your organizations licensing agreement with IBM. I would recommend contacting your...Read more
Is there a way to ensure no registered devices can connect to an unsecured wi-fi network?
1 Comment
JH
Yes. MaaS360 has a broad assortment of policy configurations available to customers, including the ability to mandate whether or not a device can connect...Read more
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