Head-to-head · Unified Endpoint Management Software
Workspace ONE UEM vs IBM MaaS360
Workspace ONE UEM leads on 0 checks, IBM MaaS360 on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWorkspace ONE UEM · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceIBM MaaS360 · $1.50/device/mo
- Free trialonly IBM MaaS360
Workspace ONE UEM scores higher on our rubric for unified endpoint management software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
IBM MaaS360 is cheaper to start at $1.50/user/mo against $5.40/user/mo.
Workspace ONE UEM is the better fit for large, diverse enterprise fleets. IBM MaaS360 is the better fit for cost-conscious teams managing mobile and desktop fleets.
- Workspace ONE UEM fits best
Large, diverse enterprise fleets
- IBM MaaS360 fits best
Cost-conscious teams managing mobile and desktop fleets
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Side by side
| Feature | Workspace ONE UEM 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | IBM MaaS360 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Unified Endpoint Management Software | #7 in Unified Endpoint Management Software |
| Best for | Large, diverse enterprise fleets | Cost-conscious teams managing mobile and desktop fleets |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $5.40/user/mo | $1.50/device/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Features Workspace ONE UEM 4/4 · IBM MaaS360 4/4 | ||
| Application management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated enrollment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Policy management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote wipe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Endpoint types | desktops, mobile devices, rugged endpoints, servers, specialty devices, printers, IoT devices | smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, rugged devices, kiosks, IoT devices |
| Supported operating systems | Windows, Windows Server, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android, Linux, ChromeOS | iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Chrome OS |
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| Our verdict | Workspace ONE UEM is Omnissa’s cloud-native unified endpoint management platform for IT teams overseeing varied enterprise devices. It covers desktops, mobile devices, rugged endpoints, servers, specialty devices, printers, and IoT… Read the review → |
IBM MaaS360 brings device enrollment, application distribution, policy controls, patch management, compliance actions and remote wipe into a cloud service for organizations managing phones, tablets, computers and other endpoints. It… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Workspace ONE UEM — where it wins
- Manages desktop, mobile, rugged, server, specialty, printer, and IoT endpoints
- Combines enrollment, app lifecycle, policies, compliance, patching, and wipe
- Integrates with Omnissa services, Apple, Google, ServiceNow, and security partners
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $5.40 per user per month, billed annually
- Annual billing is required for the published plan prices
- The widest specialized-device and advanced controls are in higher-priced tiers
IBM MaaS360 — where it wins
- Manages iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS.
- Supports enrollment, app distribution, policies, patching and remote wipe.
- Mobile threat management is included in the Enterprise plan.
Where it doesn't
- Fast Start covers mobile device and app management only.
- Mobile threat management requires the Enterprise tier.
- Pricing scales per client device, which may add up across large fleets.
- Workspace ONE UEM9.4/10 · Paid
Broad endpoint coverage and tiered controls suit large fleets, with annual per-user pricing.
Visit OmnissaFull verdict → - IBM MaaS3608.7/10 · 30-day trial
A per-device UEM service with broad platform coverage and tiered mobile security.
Visit IBM MaaS360Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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