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THE CYBERSECURITY TIMES · BUYER DECISION TOOL
UEM / MDM / EMM Vendor ROI Calculator
The Cybersecurity Times endpoint management ROI calculator helps IT leaders compare unified endpoint management (UEM), mobile device management (MDM) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) software. Select your industry, device count, operating systems and capability priorities to compare 10 platforms, including Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro and Omnissa Workspace ONE. Use the results to explore weighted capability scores, indicative licensing costs and estimated annual savings from licensing changes and fewer support tickets. This tool supports shortlisting and business-case discussions; it does not replace vendor quotes or a proof of concept.
Before you compare: Vendor scores and prices are preloaded assumptions, not live feeds. Existing market claims and vendor data have not been revalidated in this design update. Validate them against current documentation and quotes.
10Vendors scored
12Dimensions
10Industry presets
3yrROI modelling
MDM
Mobile Device Management
Foundational layer — enrolls, configures, and remotely controls mobile devices. Now a subset of UEM in most enterprise platforms.
UEM
Unified Endpoint Management
The current standard. Manages all endpoint types — mobile, desktop, rugged, IoT, and print — under one console with consistent policy and compliance.
EMM
Enterprise Mobility Management
Bridges MDM and UEM — adds mobile app, content, and identity management. Modern UEM platforms include full EMM capability.
1
Set your context
Industry, OS mix, device count, and current IT spend personalize your evaluation.
2
Define requirements
Tag 12 UEM capabilities as Must Have, Should Have, or Nice to Have. These become scoring weights.
3
Pick your shortlist
Choose 2–6 vendors from 10 platforms. Capability scores are pre-loaded from published research.
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Get your ROI report
Weighted scores, pricing comparison, 3-year ROI, vendor recommendation, and PDF download.
$25B
UEM market by 2028MarketsandMarkets, 2024
67%
of enterprises manage 3+ OS typesGartner, 2024
$340
avg cost of one unmanaged device/yrIBM, 2024
30%
avg helpdesk ticket reduction with UEMForrester TEI, 2024
The UEM market is consolidating around a handful of dominant platforms while specialists address frontline, kiosk, and vertical-specific needs. Choosing the wrong platform costs 18–36 months of re-implementation. This tool eliminates the guesswork.
What does this endpoint management calculator compare?
It compares 10 UEM, MDM and EMM platforms using 12 capability dimensions, industry presets and the priorities you select. Weighted scores are a starting point for validating product fit.
How are estimated annual savings calculated?
The tool uses the midpoint of the selected vendor’s stored monthly price range to estimate annual licensing cost. It subtracts this from your current annual cost and adds estimated ticket-cost savings using a fixed 30% ticket-reduction assumption. The assumption is not a guaranteed outcome.
Are vendor prices and scores updated live?
No. Prices and capability scores are stored in this HTML file. Confirm current licensing metrics, product editions, included capabilities and commercial terms with each vendor before using the results in a purchasing decision.
What is the difference between MDM, EMM and UEM?
Mobile device management (MDM) covers device enrolment, configuration and policy. Enterprise mobility management (EMM) adds capabilities such as mobile app and content management. Unified endpoint management (UEM) brings management of multiple endpoint types into a common platform; supported devices and features vary by vendor.
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Select your industry *
Pre-loads capability priorities for your sector — adjust in the next step.
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Step 2 of 4 — Requirements
Define your evaluation criteria
12 UEM capability dimensions, pre-weighted for your industry. Your priority tags drive the scoring.
Must Have — non-negotiable
Should Have — important
Nice to Have
Not Relevant — excluded
These 12 dimensions map to Gartner, IDC, and Forrester UEM evaluation frameworks. Relative weight varies by industry — security dominates in healthcare and government; operational cost and frontline control dominate in retail and logistics.
📱 Device Control
Platform & OS Coverage — manages your device types natively
Enrollment & Zero-Touch — provision without IT touching devices
Kiosk & Digital Signage — single-app lockdown, shared device modes
Pricing & TCO — licensing clarity, 3-year total cost
Vendor Support & SLA — onboarding, responsiveness, uptime
Migration & Onboarding — ease of switch from legacy MDM
Step 3 of 4 — Vendors
Select vendors to evaluate
Pick 2–6 platforms from your shortlist. Capability scores are pre-loaded — no manual rating required.
0 of 6 selected
Select at least 2 vendors.
Gartner's Magic Quadrant places Intune, Workspace ONE, and IBM MaaS360 as Leaders — but "Leader" doesn't mean "right for your org." Specialized needs like printer fleet management, ITSM convergence, or Apple-first deployment often point to a different winner.
🏢 Enterprise-first
Omnissa WS1, Intune, Ivanti — strongest on integrations, analytics, zero-trust. Higher complexity and cost.
🍎 Apple-specialist
Jamf Pro — gold standard for macOS/iOS. Less compelling outside Apple-first environments.
📺 Frontline / kiosk
42Gears, Scalefusion — strong kiosk lockdown and Android Enterprise. Best for frontline-primary deployments.
💰 Value-tier
Hexnode, ManageEngine — lowest per-device pricing with capable feature sets. ManageEngine excels for Windows + ITSM.
🌍 Regional
baramundi — GDPR-native, strong in European markets. Meraki — valuable only if already on Cisco network infrastructure.
Jamf Pro vs Microsoft Intune
Apple vs. Windows. Jamf's macOS/iOS depth — DEP, ABM, configuration profiles — leads for Apple-first orgs. Intune leads for Windows-dominant fleets on M365. Co-management is common in mixed environments.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs Intune
ManageEngine wins on price, ITSM depth with ServiceDesk Plus, and third-party patch breadth. Intune wins for M365-included licensing, Azure AD/Entra ID, and Defender for Endpoint. ManageEngine is stronger for non-Microsoft environments.
Hexnode vs Scalefusion
Both are value-tier with strong kiosk and Android Enterprise. Hexnode edges on multi-OS breadth ($1.08/device/mo). Scalefusion has stronger content management and a cleaner UI. Both suit mid-market over large enterprise.
Your Report
UEM/MDM/EMM Vendor ROI Evaluation
Sources: Capability scores from Gartner Peer Insights, G2 enterprise reviews, and vendor documentation (2024–25). Pricing from public vendor websites — actual quotes vary. ROI uses Forrester/IDC efficiency benchmarks.
Your inputs
Typical range: $2–$50/device/yr · $50+ is above average
Industry avg: 3–6 tickets/device/yr (IDC, 2023)
Avg all-in: $35–$55/ticket (Forrester, 2024)
Top vendor vs. current spend
Sub-bars show must-have capability health: green = strong, amber = adequate, red = weak.
Blue = strong (8–10) · Grey = adequate (6–7) · Amber = partial (4–5) · Red = weak/absent (1–3)
Per-capability score gap vs. top pick. Green = top pick leads. Red = competitor leads.
Scoring: Each vendor is scored 1–10 across 12 dimensions based on Gartner Peer Insights, G2 enterprise reviews, vendor documentation, and IDC MarketScape assessments (2024–25). Scores are conservative — 8 means strong and differentiated; 10 is reserved for best-in-class. Vendor self-reported claims are not used as primary evidence.
Composite formula:Σ(score × priority_weight) / Σ(priority_weight × 10) × 10 — normalized to 0–10 against your specific priority profile. A vendor can outrank a technically stronger competitor by excelling on your must-have criteria.
Pricing: Public list rates as of Q4 2024. Actual contract pricing varies by volume and negotiation. Always request a formal quote.
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