# Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect vs SOTI MobiControl Comparison | | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 73 | 32 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (52.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Remote Access (3 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (3 reviews) - Technical Difficulties (3 reviews) ### SOTI MobiControl Pros: - Device Management (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) Cons: - Authentication Issues (1 reviews) - Device Management (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (53 reviews) | 8.5 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (56 reviews) | 8.3 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 8.1 (22 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 7.9 (26 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 8.2 (26 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SOTI MobiControl #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Mobile Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect** | 9.7/10 | 20 | | **SOTI MobiControl** | N/A | N/A | #### Compliance | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Factor Authentication** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Access Management** | 9.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | 9.7 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Device Mangement** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Protection | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | 9.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Transport** | 9.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile VPN** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Backup** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Attacks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect** | N/A | N/A | | **SOTI MobiControl** | N/A | N/A | #### Compliance | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mobile Device Management (MDM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect** | 9.3/10 | 21 | | **SOTI MobiControl** | 8.2/10 | 14 | #### Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM) | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Regulation Compliant** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 7.8 (9 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Systems Support** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | | **Apple Support** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | | **Android Support** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Applicatons Management** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | | **Applications Consolidation** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | | **Whitelist** | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | | **Blacklist** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 7.8 (9 reviews) | | **Usage Information** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Mobile Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lockdown Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Session Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Software Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deployment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Remote Wipe** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | | **Security** | 9.5 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM) | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additional Functionality | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic Reset** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Onsite Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **For Android Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Signage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Barcode/Ticket Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Touch Screen** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Point of Sale (POS)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Timeout** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-app mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **QR Codes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Location Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Browsing Restrictions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable User Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self Check-In/Check-Out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Secure Browsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video Looping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self Ordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **For iPad Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single-app mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Check-in/Check-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Order Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Broadcast Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visitor Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Wireless Internet Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Enrollments/Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic User/Device Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Kiosk Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Synchronization Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IT Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Wireless Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Enterprise Mobility Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect** | N/A | N/A | | **SOTI MobiControl** | 8.8/10 | 9 | #### Platform | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Regulation Compliant** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Device Configuration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Multiple Mobile Operating System Support** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Apple Support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Android Support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Device Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Custom Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Security Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Applicatons Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Applications Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Whitelist** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Blacklist** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additional Functionality | Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Push Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **GPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Wireless Internet Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Wireless Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Device Locking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic User/Device Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-device-management-mdm) **Unique to Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect (1):** [Mobile Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-data-security) **Unique to SOTI MobiControl (1):** [Enterprise Mobility Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-mobility-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | SOTI MobiControl | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 7.0% | 13.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.8% | 43.3% | | **Enterprise** | 52.1% | 43.3% | ### By Industry #### Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect - **Information Technology and Services:** 32.9% - **Computer Software:** 10.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.1% - **Higher Education:** 7.1% - **Telecommunications:** 4.3% - **Banking:** 2.9% - **Education Management:** 2.9% - **Financial Services:** 2.9% - **Government Administration:** 2.9% - **Internet:** 2.9% - **Other:** 24.3% #### SOTI MobiControl - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 13.3% - **Food & Beverages:** 10.0% - **Wholesale:** 6.7% - **Computer Software:** 6.7% - **Telecommunications:** 6.7% - **Government Administration:** 6.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.3% - **Construction:** 3.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.3% - **Other:** 33.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect - [Jamf](https://www.g2.com/products/jamf/reviews) 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Alto Networks GlobalProtect - Title: [What do you think would be a better alternative to GlobalProtect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29867-what-do-you-think-would-be-a-better-alternative-to-globalprotect) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Anything!" ### SOTI MobiControl - Title: [What is SOTI MobiControl used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-soti-mobicontrol-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Used for device management centrally particularly used by corporates/companies for employee devices" - Title: [What does soti MobiControl do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-soti-mobicontrol-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is a MDM (mobile device management) solution. Much like Airwatch (or Workspace One UEM)." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect-vs-soti-mobicontrol)