Workspace ONE
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What is Workspace ONE
Workspace ONE is an enterprise unified endpoint management (UEM) platform that centralizes device enrollment, configuration, application distribution, and security policy enforcement across mobile, desktop, and other endpoints. It is used by IT and security teams to manage corporate and BYOD fleets and to provide end-user access to apps and resources through a unified catalog and identity-aware access controls. The product combines endpoint management with identity and access capabilities (such as SSO and conditional access) and integrates with virtualization and remote access components in the broader VMware ecosystem. It is typically deployed in organizations that need consistent endpoint governance across multiple operating systems and deployment models.
Broad multi-OS device coverage
Workspace ONE supports management for common enterprise endpoint types, including iOS/iPadOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, with policy-based configuration and compliance controls. It provides enrollment workflows, profiles, and app lifecycle management that fit both corporate-owned and BYOD scenarios. This breadth helps standardize endpoint governance compared with point solutions that focus primarily on a single platform.
Integrated access and app delivery
Workspace ONE includes an end-user app catalog and integrates identity-based access patterns such as SSO and conditional access to applications. This allows IT to tie device posture (for example, encryption, OS version, or compliance state) to access decisions. The combination reduces the need to stitch together separate tools for app access and endpoint compliance in many deployments.
Enterprise policy and automation depth
The platform provides granular configuration profiles, compliance rules, and remediation actions that can be applied at scale. It supports role-based administration and reporting that aligns with enterprise IT operating models. These capabilities are commonly used to standardize security baselines and automate routine endpoint operations across large fleets.
Licensing and packaging complexity
Workspace ONE is sold in multiple editions and is often bundled with adjacent VMware/Broadcom components, which can make entitlement and feature mapping non-trivial. Organizations may need careful SKU selection to ensure required capabilities (for example, advanced access controls or analytics) are included. This can increase procurement effort compared with more narrowly scoped tools.
Operational overhead for full value
To realize consistent outcomes across OS platforms, teams typically need to invest in policy design, testing, and ongoing maintenance. Differences in OS management frameworks (especially across Apple, Android, and Windows) can require separate configuration approaches and troubleshooting. Smaller IT teams may find the administrative workload higher than simpler MDM-only deployments.
Ecosystem dependence for VDI/DaaS
While Workspace ONE can be used alongside virtual desktop and remote access solutions, full VDI/DaaS delivery generally depends on additional products and integrations rather than being a standalone desktop service. Organizations evaluating it primarily for hosted desktops may need separate infrastructure, cloud services, or partner tooling. This can add architectural complexity compared with purpose-built DaaS offerings.
Plan & Pricing
All pricing is USD and listed as monthly based on 12 months prepaid with production-level support.
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Essentials | $3.00 per device/month (12-month prepaid) / $5.40 per user/month (12-month prepaid) | Mobile device management, secure access to apps and resources, mobile reporting and automation. |
| Desktop Essentials | $4.00 per device/month (12-month prepaid) / $7.20 per user/month (12-month prepaid) | Advanced desktop management, secure access to apps and resources, desktop reporting and automation. |
| UEM Essentials | $5.25 per device/month (12-month prepaid) / $9.45 per user/month (12-month prepaid) | Unified endpoint management across mobile and desktop, secure access, unified endpoint reporting and automation. |
| Enterprise Edition | $10.00 per device/month (12-month prepaid) / $15.00 per user/month (12-month prepaid) | Intelligence-driven secure digital workspace: enterprise desktop/mobile/special device management, employee experience & risk analytics (Omnissa Intelligence), and Horizon virtual apps. |
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Broadcom Inc.
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