Ratings
Cisco Meraki MDM
IBM Security MaaS360
Overall
4.8
Meets Requirements
9.2
905 responses
Ease of Use
9.3
912 responses
Ease of Setup
9.4
804 responses
Ease of Admin
9.5
80 responses
Quality of Support
9.4
876 responses
Ease of Doing Business with
9.6
808 responses
Product Direction (% positive)
Based on G2 Winter 2026
Competitors
Cisco Meraki MDM
Product Summary
Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed networking platform within Cisco that provides visibility and control across networking, security, and endpoint environments. Its mobile device management (MDM) feature, offered through Meraki Systems Manager, enables organizations to manage and secure mobile devices from a single dashboard.
Systems Manager integrates with the broader Cisco security ecosystem as well as adjusts and enforces network access policies based on device compliance.
It should be noted that Cisco announced the end-of-sale (EOS) for Meraki Systems Manager on December 2, 2025. New purchases will be available until June 3, 2026, and support will continue through June 3, 2029. With that said, organizations evaluating long-term MDM strategies should consider alternative solutions for future deployments.
Use Cases
- Security:
Meraki Systems Manager enables administrators to enforce security policies to protect device data, restrict device features, and control passcode requirements. - Content management:
The platform’s on-device content management feature lets technicians deploy and manage apps, images, documents, and other files on Android, Apple, and Windows devices. - Geolocation:
Cisco Meraki’s geolocation capabilities allow users to locate managed devices and enforce security policies such as lost-mode or location-based restrictions.
Shortcomings
- Product lifecycle status:
With Systems Manager now in EOS, organizations may need to transition to alternative platforms before support ends. - Limited customization:
Meraki’s UI and branding customization options are relatively limited compared to those of other standalone MDM solutions. - Log information:
The customer portal lacks some necessary log information, making it challenging for technicians to swiftly analyze and troubleshoot issues.
IBM Security MaaS360
Product Summary
IBM Security MaaS360 is a unified endpoint management system designed to streamline and secure the management of diverse endpoints within an enterprise. This solution centralizes the monitoring and management of Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and IoT endpoint devices. MaaS360 provides visibility of devices’ health and compliance status to maintain security policies and operational efficiency.
Use Cases
- Mobile device management (MDM):
MaaS360 enables IT professionals to manage, secure, and monitor mobile devices across various OSs with remote wiping and application deployment features. - IT automation:
Users can utilize MaaS360’s automation to customize policies that automate routine tasks such as device configuration and update rollout. - Patch management:
MaaS360 can detect when devices are missing critical patches and allow users to push out those missing updates to all devices or to a single device.
Shortcomings
- Notifications:
Some users have reported MaaS360’s inconsistencies in delivering critical notifications which can potentially lead to delays in receiving important updates. - Complex interface and set-up:
Users have complained about the difficulty of setting up and managing MaaS360. This solution requires additional training and support so technicians can fully leverage all its capabilities. - Customer support:
Reviewers have complained that MaaS360’s technical support needs more training and that customer support takes a while to respond.
NinjaOne
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NinjaOne’s integration ecosystem is built for enterprise breadth, offering pre-built compatibility with leading security and ITSM platforms, enabling organizations to consolidate their toolset rather than work around it. Advanced, role-based reporting and audit-ready dashboards give IT leadership the real-time intelligence needed to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate compliance. For enterprises seeking a proven, scalable endpoint management platform backed by best-in-class support, NinjaOne is the clear choice.
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