Best MDM Software in 2026: 11 Mobile Device Management Tools Compared

The short answer: Microsoft Intune is the best MDM software for organisations already on Microsoft 365, because Intune Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5. Jamf is the best for Apple fleets at scale, from $5.75 per mobile device and $12.50 per Mac per month. Hexnode and Scalefusion are the best-value cross-platform picks from about $2 per device per month. For small businesses, Apple Business (free since April 2026), Mosyle (free for up to 30 Apple devices) and Miradore (free for up to 50 devices) cost nothing to start. Iru, the new name for Kandji, suits fast-growing Apple-first companies that want heavy automation.

Every price below is vendor-published, checked September 2026 on each vendor’s pricing page, in US dollars. Where a vendor only quotes on request, we say so. Ratings and buyer reviews for each tool are on the linked Spotsaas product pages.

Best MDM software in 2026 at a glance

Rank	Tool	Best for	iOS	macOS	Android	Windows	Starting price (vendor-published)	Free tier
1	Microsoft Intune	Microsoft 365 organisations	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	$8 per user per month (Plan 1); included in Business Premium, E3, E5	30-day trial
2	Jamf	Apple fleets at scale	Yes	Yes	Jamf for Mobile only	No	Jamf Now from $4; Jamf for Mobile $5.75; Jamf for Mac $12.50 per device per month	Jamf Now free up to 3 devices
3	Iru (formerly Kandji)	Apple-first companies wanting automation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Quote on request	No
4	Hexnode UEM	Best-value cross-platform UEM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	$2.20 per device per month (annual), 15-device minimum	14-day trial
5	Scalefusion	Android, kiosk and frontline devices	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	$2 per device per month, billed annually, 10-device minimum	14-day trial
6	Mosyle	Lowest-cost Apple management	Yes	Yes	No	No	$1 per device per month (Business Premium)	Free up to 30 devices
7	ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus	On-premises or free small fleets	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50 devices from $495 a year	Free up to 25 devices
8	Miradore	Free mixed fleets up to 50 devices	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	$2.75 per device per month (Premium, annual)	Free up to 50 devices
9	JumpCloud	Identity and device management together	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	$9 per user per month (Device Management, annual)	30-day trial
10	NinjaOne	IT teams that also need RMM and patching	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Per device, $1.50 to $3.75 depending on volume	14-day trial
11	Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM	Large enterprises with complex estates	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	$3 per device per month (Mobile Essentials, 12 months prepaid)	No

Browse every option in the mobile device management (MDM) software category or the wider unified endpoint management category on Spotsaas. For a vendor-by-vendor cost breakdown, see our MDM pricing comparison.

What is MDM software?

Mobile device management (MDM) software lets IT teams enroll, configure, secure and track company phones, tablets and laptops from one console. It pushes Wi-Fi, email and VPN settings, installs and updates apps, enforces passcodes and encryption, and can lock or wipe a lost device. Tools that manage desktops as well as mobiles are usually sold as unified endpoint management (UEM).

Most modern MDM tools work through the management frameworks built into each operating system: Apple’s MDM protocol with Apple Business (which replaced Apple Business Manager in April 2026) for zero-touch enrollment, Android Enterprise for Android, and Windows’ built-in MDM for PCs. That is why cross-platform tools can manage many device types, and why Apple-only tools can go deeper on Apple features. Our explainer on what mobile device management is covers enrollment, supervision and BYOD in detail.

Which MDM is the best?

The best MDM depends on your device mix and identity stack. Microsoft 365 shops should start with Intune, since they may already own it. Apple-heavy companies should compare Jamf, Iru and Mosyle. Mixed fleets on a budget should look at Hexnode and Scalefusion. Enterprises with thousands of devices across many platforms usually compare Intune and Workspace ONE.

Three questions narrow it quickly. How many devices, and which operating systems? Which identity provider do you use (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Google)? Are devices company-owned, personal (BYOD) or shared? Answer those before any demo, and you can rule out half this list.

What is the most popular MDM software?

By reach, Microsoft Intune is the most widely available MDM because it ships inside Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5 licenses. Among specialists, Jamf is the best-known Apple MDM, and Iru says teams at 6,000+ companies use its platform. Popularity is a weak guide on its own, though: the right tool is the one that fits your device mix, and buyer ratings on each linked Spotsaas profile are a better signal than market share.

1. Microsoft Intune: best for Microsoft 365 organisations

Intune is Microsoft’s cloud endpoint management service for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux. Microsoft says Intune Plan 1, which covers cross-platform device management, built-in security, mobile app management and endpoint analytics, is “included in most Microsoft 365 enterprise licenses.” For many companies the question is not whether to buy Intune but whether to switch it on.

• Pricing: Intune Plan 1 is $8 per user per month standalone. Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($22), E3 ($39) and E5 ($60 per user per month, paid yearly, with Teams) include it. Intune Plan 2 is a $4 add-on and the Intune Suite is $10 per user per month. From July 2026, Microsoft is rolling Remote Help, Advanced Analytics and Plan 2 capabilities into E3, and those plus Endpoint Privilege Management, Cloud PKI and Enterprise App Management into E5.
• Strengths: native Entra ID conditional access, Windows Autopilot, no extra vendor for Microsoft customers.
• Limits: Apple management is capable but less deep than Apple-specialist tools; licensing is complex.

Full details are in our Intune pricing guide. See also the Microsoft Intune profile, Intune pricing and the Jamf Pro vs Microsoft Intune comparison.

2. Jamf: best for Apple fleets at scale

Jamf is the specialist for managing Apple devices at work, and it is one of the few MDM vendors that publishes per-device prices for its business bundles. Jamf for Mac combines Jamf Pro, Jamf Connect and Jamf Protect for device management, endpoint protection and identity. Jamf for Mobile covers iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, tvOS and Android with mobile threat defence.

• Pricing: Jamf for Mac $12.50 per macOS device per month; Jamf for Mobile $5.75 per mobile device per month; both billed annually with a 25-device minimum. Jamf Now, for organisations with fewer than 25 employees, starts at $4 per device per month and manages up to 3 devices free.
• Strengths: depth of Apple management, bundled security and identity, large admin community.
• Limits: Apple-first (Android only in the mobile bundle, no Windows); advanced workflows reward trained admins.

Francisco Partners completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of Jamf on January 30, 2026, taking the company private. Full details are in our Jamf pricing guide. See the Jamf Pro profile.

3. Iru (formerly Kandji): best for Apple-first teams that want automation

Kandji is now Iru: kandji.io redirects to iru.com, and Kandji’s device management product is now sold as Iru Endpoint Management, extended from Apple to Windows and Android. Iru also sells identity, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management and compliance automation, and says teams at 6,000+ companies use it.

• Pricing: every Iru product is “request a quote”; no per-device price is published.
• Strengths: prebuilt automations, 230+ Auto Apps with zero-touch patching, a lightweight agent for Mac and Windows, Iru AI.
• Limits: no published pricing; cross-platform support is newer than its Apple coverage.

See the Kandji (Iru) profile and Kandji pricing.

4. Hexnode UEM: best-value cross-platform UEM

Hexnode prices per device with a fully functional 14-day trial and no credit card, and its tiers scale from mobile management to full UEM. On annual billing, the Pro plan costs $2.20 per device per month, Enterprise $3.20 and Ultimate $4.70; Hexnode says annual billing saves 10% against monthly. The minimum purchase is 15 licenses on the cloud version.

• Pro: kiosk and app management for mobile, location tracking, Apple Business Manager, Android Enterprise, Samsung Knox zero-touch.
• Enterprise: adds basic desktop management, mobile remote view, mobile OS updates, geofencing, directory integrations.
• Ultimate: adds Windows Autopilot, FileVault, custom scripting, Mac and Windows app management, mobile remote control.
• Ultra: quote-based, adds macOS and Windows patching, Okta Device Trust and BitLocker.

See the Hexnode UEM profile and Hexnode pricing.

5. Scalefusion: best for Android, kiosk and frontline devices

Scalefusion’s entry Essential plan already includes kiosk mode for Android and iOS, Android zero-touch enrollment and Apple Business Manager, which makes it a practical choice for retail, logistics and field teams on shared or single-purpose devices. Plans are billed annually only, with a 10-device minimum and premium support on every tier.

• Pricing: Essential $2, Growth $3.50, Business $5 and Enterprise $6 per device per month ($24, $42, $60 and $72 per device a year).
• Strengths: BYOD and Apple User Enrollment from Growth; shared device support, Windows Autopilot and patch management on Business; a 14-day trial with no feature limits.
• Limits: annual billing only; 1 technician on Essential, 5 on Growth.

See the Scalefusion profile, Scalefusion pricing and the Hexnode vs Scalefusion comparison.

6. Mosyle: lowest-cost Apple management

Mosyle is Apple-only and has the lowest published prices in this list. Mosyle Business is free for up to 30 devices, and Business Premium costs $1 per Mac, iPhone, iPad or Vision Pro per month. Its Fuse bundles, which add security and identity tools, cost $3 per Mac and $1.50 per iOS, iPadOS or visionOS device per month. Paid plans need at least 30 licenses and are billed annually.

• Strengths: Apple Watch management is included with an iPhone license, each paid Mac or iOS license covers one Apple TV at no cost, and onboarding help is free.
• Limits: Apple devices only; 30-license minimum on paid plans.

See the Mosyle Business profile.

7. ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus: best free and on-premises option

ManageEngine sells Mobile Device Manager Plus as both on-premises and cloud software, which matters for organisations that cannot use a cloud console. Its free edition manages up to 25 devices with all features, in the cloud or on-premises, and there is a 30-day trial for unlimited devices. On the Standard edition, 50 devices cost $495 a year on-premises or $645 a year in the cloud, with a perpetual on-premises license ($1,485) also available.

• Strengths: on-premises option, perpetual licensing, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and ChromeOS support, discounts for non-profits and education.
• Limits: one technician included by default; extra technician licenses start at $345 a year.

See the ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus profile.

8. Miradore: best free plan for mixed fleets

Miradore, now sold by GoTo as LogMeIn Miradore, has the largest free allowance in this list: up to 50 Android, iOS, macOS and Windows devices after a 14-day Premium+ trial. The Free plan covers passcodes, lock and wipe, encryption checks, Windows patch detection and basic settings; app management and automation need a paid plan.

• Pricing: Premium $2.75 and Premium+ $3.95 per device per month on annual billing, or $3.30 and $4.75 monthly. Premium+ adds integrations and built-in remote support.
• Limits: minimum payment terms under 19 devices; volume quotes above 500.

See the Miradore profile and Miradore pricing.

9. JumpCloud: best for identity plus device management

JumpCloud combines a cloud directory, SSO, MFA and cross-platform device management for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS and Android, which suits companies without Microsoft Active Directory. It now publishes per-user prices: Device Management and MDM costs $9 per user per month billed annually ($11 monthly), and Device Identity Management, which adds identity and MFA for devices, costs $13 ($15 monthly). The broader Platform packages are sold through sales, with a 30-day free trial.

See the JumpCloud profile and JumpCloud pricing.

10. NinjaOne: best when you also need RMM and patching

NinjaOne’s MDM manages Android and Apple mobile devices, company-owned or personal, in the same console as Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints, with kiosk mode and remote view. It suits IT teams and MSPs that want mobile management inside their remote monitoring and patching tool. NinjaOne prices per device and does not publish full pricing; its FAQ says prices start “as low as $1.50 USD per month at 10,000 endpoints, increasing to $3.75 USD at 50 or fewer endpoints.” There is a 14-day free trial.

See the NinjaOne Endpoint Management profile and our RMM software guide.

11. Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM: best for complex enterprise estates

Workspace ONE UEM, formerly part of VMware, is now sold by Omnissa. It unifies device, app and OS management across large, mixed environments and integrates with Omnissa’s access and intelligence products. Omnissa now publishes prices, based on 12 months prepaid: Mobile Essentials $3 per device ($5.40 per user), UEM Essentials $5.25 per device ($9.45 per user), Enterprise $10 per device and Platinum $15.63 per device. It fits enterprises with thousands of endpoints, strict compliance needs and a dedicated endpoint team.

See the Workspace ONE profile.

What is the best MDM software for small businesses?

For small businesses, the best MDM is usually the cheapest one that covers your devices, because free and low-cost tiers now handle the basics well:

• Apple-only office: Apple Business is free and includes built-in device management since April 14, 2026. Mosyle Business Free covers up to 30 Apple devices, and Mosyle Premium costs $1 per device. Jamf Now starts at $4 per device for teams under 25 employees.
• Mixed Android, iOS, Mac and Windows: Miradore Free (up to 50 devices) or ManageEngine’s free edition (up to 25, all features). When you outgrow them, Scalefusion ($2) and Hexnode ($2.20) are the usual next step.
• Already on Microsoft 365 Business Premium: you already own Intune Plan 1. Business Basic and Standard include only Basic Mobility and Security, a free subset.

Small teams also care about minimums: Scalefusion needs 10 devices, Hexnode 15, Jamf’s bundles 25 and Mosyle’s paid plans 30. See our guide to the best free MDM software for every free tier and its limits.

Is there a free MDM software?

Yes. Apple Business (Apple devices), Miradore (50 devices), Mosyle (30 Apple devices), ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus (25 devices) and Jamf Now (3 devices) all have permanent free plans, and Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace include basic mobile management. Intune, Hexnode, Scalefusion, JumpCloud, NinjaOne and Jamf’s bundles offer free trials of 14 to 30 days, not free plans.

What is the best MDM for HIPAA compliance?

HIPAA does not certify or name any MDM, so the best choice is a tool that enforces and reports the safeguards your risk analysis requires: device encryption, passcodes, automatic lock, remote wipe of lost devices, and audit-ready compliance reports. Intune (with conditional access through Entra ID), Jamf for Mac and Jamf for Mobile (with bundled endpoint protection), Hexnode and Scalefusion all enforce these controls. Before you buy, confirm the vendor will sign a business associate agreement if it will handle protected health information, and check its compliance documentation; Scalefusion, for example, lists ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA on its site.

Kandji vs Jamf: which is better?

Jamf is better if you want published pricing, the deepest Apple controls and an established admin ecosystem. Iru (formerly Kandji) is better if you want prebuilt automation, auto-patching for hundreds of apps and one agent for management and security across Apple, Windows and Android. Jamf publishes per-device prices; Iru quotes every deal.

Factor	Jamf	Iru (formerly Kandji)
Pricing	Published: $12.50 per Mac, $5.75 per mobile device per month (25-device minimum); Jamf Now from $4	Quote on request
Platforms	Apple, plus Android in Jamf for Mobile	Apple, Windows and Android
Security bundled	Jamf Protect and Jamf Connect in Jamf for Mac	EDR and vulnerability management sold as Iru products
Approach	Deep, flexible controls for trained admins	Prebuilt automations and Auto Apps
Ownership	Private, owned by Francisco Partners since January 2026	Rebranded from Kandji to Iru

Jamf positions itself as “the most complete Apple device management and security solution”; Iru leads with automation and a single agent. Treat both as vendor claims and run a pilot on 20 to 30 real devices. Buyer ratings are on the Jamf Pro vs Kandji comparison.

What are the best Jamf alternatives?

The strongest Jamf alternatives are Iru (formerly Kandji) for automation-heavy Apple management, Mosyle for the lowest Apple price, Microsoft Intune for companies standardising on Microsoft 365, and Hexnode or Scalefusion for mixed Apple, Android and Windows fleets. JumpCloud fits teams that want identity and device management from one vendor.

• Cheaper Apple management: Mosyle, free up to 30 devices and $1 per device on Business Premium; Apple Business, free.
• Cross-platform: Hexnode from $2.20 and Scalefusion from $2 per device per month.
• Already on Microsoft 365: Intune, often included in existing licenses.
• Automation-first Apple: Iru.

See the full Jamf Pro alternatives and Kandji alternatives lists on Spotsaas.

How much does MDM software cost?

Published MDM prices in September 2026 range from free (Apple Business, Miradore up to 50 devices, Mosyle up to 30 Apple devices, ManageEngine up to 25 devices) to about $1 to $6 per device per month for most paid plans, and $12.50 per Mac per month for Jamf’s full Mac bundle with security. Intune and JumpCloud are priced per user, and Intune is often included in Microsoft 365. Iru quotes on request.

Watch three cost drivers: minimum license counts (10 on Scalefusion, 15 on Hexnode, 25 on Jamf’s bundles, 30 on Mosyle’s paid plans), per-device versus per-user pricing (a user with a laptop, phone and tablet counts once on Intune but three times on per-device tools), and whether security features such as endpoint protection are bundled or sold separately. Our MDM pricing comparison works out the cost of 50 devices on every major tool.

Can MDM software manage laptops?

Yes. Every tool in this list manages laptops, and most manage both Windows and Mac. Apple-only tools (Jamf, Mosyle, Apple Business) manage Macs but not Windows PCs. For Windows laptops, look for Windows Autopilot support, which Intune includes and Hexnode (Ultimate) and Scalefusion (Business) add on their upper tiers. IT teams that also need remote support for laptops often pair MDM with a remote access tool; see our AnyDesk vs TeamViewer comparison.

How to choose the right MDM software

1. Map your fleet. Count devices by operating system and ownership (company-owned, BYOD, shared).
2. Start from identity. Entra ID points to Intune; Okta or Google Workspace keeps every option open; no directory at all makes JumpCloud worth a look.
3. Check zero-touch enrollment. Confirm Apple Business, Android Enterprise zero-touch and Windows Autopilot support for the devices you buy.
4. Price per user and per device. Model both for your real device counts, including minimums.
5. Pilot with real policies. Enroll a sample of each device type, push your apps and settings, and test a remote wipe.

MDM is one part of securing a small or mid-size company’s devices; password management is usually the next. See 1Password vs Bitwarden for Business. For endpoint tools beyond MDM, browse the endpoint management software category.

Related reading: Best Endpoint Management Software 2026: 10 UEM Tools Compared, Okta vs Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in 2026: Which Workforce IAM Fits?

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