macOS in enterprise environments is better than you think.
August 13, 2025

macOS in enterprise environments is better than you think.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with macOS

The company is 50/50 Mac and Windows. The Macs are primarily used for Video and Audio post-production and content creation. Generally speaking, the lifecycle of the Macs lasts twice as long as the average Windows machine. Especially for laptops.

Pros

  • Hardware and OS seamlessly work together.
  • Hardware lasts longer.
  • Elegant interface tailored for creative work.

Cons

  • I personally can't think of anything.
  • We use several of the Macs with a SAN. macOS has built-in XSAN licensing, which saves us from additional costs.
  • The price per unit is higher up front, but units last longer, so in the end, I'd say Macs cost less over their lifetime.
  • The Apple image. They just look better then a Windows laptop
I'm sure I'm biased. I've been using a Mac for 30+ yrs. I am significantly more productive on a Mac than on any other platform. It comes down to some personal preference and familiarity, but I just think the interface is more intuitive and streamlined
macOS just makes sense to me. Each OS has its pros and cons.. macOS works for me. It's well designed, intuitive, and efficient. But it's not cheap... well, macOS is basically free, but you need the hardware to run it, and the hardware isn't cheap. Pick the right tool for the job and for you. And even though macOS may not be thought of in an enterprise environment, it works remarkably well if configured properly. Tools like DEP and ABM from Apple enable device management and lock them to the company. Use an MDM like Jamf to push policies and packages. Jamf can also manage accounts and authentication. JumpCloud is another great product for account management. Although it might not be all included in the box, with the right knowledge, you can build a robust and versatile enterprise Mac infrastructure. You can even do zero-touch deployment in most cases with the correct setup. And Apple employs engineers to help you get it set up right.

Do you think macOS delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with macOS's feature set?

Yes

Did macOS live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of macOS go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy macOS again?

Yes

For the longevity of a product and intuitive design. But it is a matter of opinion, and if you are more comfortable with Windows, then stay with Windows.

macOS Feature Ratings

Resource Allocation
9
File Management
9
Hardware Device Management
9
Software Application Management
9
System Update Frequency
8
Operating System Security
9

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