AirDroid Business vs. IBM MaaS360

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AirDroid Business
Score 9.0 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
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
IBM 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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User Ratings
AirDroid BusinessIBM MaaS360
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(49 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(5 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(2 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(32 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(34 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
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
I'll gave it a 10, because we have not come across any negative point with MaaS360. In a real comparison with other UEMs / MDMs you will find out that other providers that claim to be "free" or "included" don't have the capeabilities that MaaS360 has. Some features are just not available and others would require you to pay for them. In that case the product would not be "free" anymore.
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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
Ease of use and management of mobile devices are easier and has protection against the Cyber threats. The security controls implementation on our devices are perfect and in one place. I love the responsiveness and prosctivenes of the support. Seamless integration with all security devices. The ability to wipe and control days remotely is perfect easy to control all our company information by locking down lost and stolen devices.
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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
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ScreenShots

AirDroid Business Screenshots

Screenshot of Remote device monitoring with screen captures and real-time device status trackingScreenshot of Screenshot of Screenshot of Screenshot 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