The 22 Best MDM Software Solutions in 2024

Scalefusion is a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution that helps organizations manage company devices securely and effectively. It's compatible with Android, Windows, iOS, macOS, and Linux.

Why I picked Scalefusion: This tool made it onto my list because of its remote cast and control feature. With this feature, you can mirror device screens, take control of device screens (for Android and Windows) and quickly resolve troubleshooting issues. You can also take screenshots and recordings while you have remote control, which can help provide context to IT tickets and logs.

Scalefusion Standout Features and Integrations:

Standout features include the broad spectrum of customizable security safeguards provided by the platform. You can keep track of events through admin activity logs, and implement restrictions for data sharing and screen capture. All of these features help ensure company policy is adhered to and devices remain secure.

Another offering that I really loved is how efficient the support is. The support team is quick, reliable and provides quick resolutions for our questions. 

Integrations include Google Workspace, Google Maps, Office 365, Jira, and Freshservice. An API is available for building custom integrations as needed.

JumpCloud is an identity and device management solution that allows you to manage Windows, MacOS, and Linux devices easily through one platform.

Why I picked JumpCloud: I picked JumpCloud because I think this solution treats device management as something that cannot be separated from cybersecurity. The integration of its identity management and device management solutions sets JumpCloud apart and is a good choice for security-conscious organizations.

JumpCloud Standout Features and Integrations:

Features that made JumpCloud stand apart for me are directory insights and system insights. Together they essentially work as real-time reporting for events occurring across my connected mobile network. The other thing I think JumpCloud does well is how it treats macOS, Windows, and Linux devices equally, which allows me to manage devices the same, no matter what operating system they use.

Integrations are available natively with popular platforms like ADP, Salesforce, Slack, Box, and Cisco AMP. It can also connect to dozens more applications with its API.

AirDroid Business is an MDM tool used to manage Android devices exclusively.

Why I picked AirDroid Business: I picked AirDroid because, for businesses that exclusively use Android devices on their network, I think it's best to go with a solution that specializes in managing those devices. This specialization is critical as it allows you to rely on expert customer support from AirDroid Business.

AirDroid Business Standout Features and Integrations:

One top feature of AirDroid Business is its auto-enroll feature, which allows administrators to pre-set configurations and deploy them to new users with just a few clicks. It also has some user-focused privacy features, such as a black-screen display for screen shares that ensure administrators only see what they need to, without compromising employee privacy on BYOD phones.

AirDroid Business only offers a few integrations, such as Windows and Google Android Enterprise. It also offers an API.

Miradore is a simple-to-use MDM solution that allows organizations to manage corporate devices quickly. It offers a comprehensive free tier option.

Why I picked Miradore: I chose Miradore because, unlike many of the other tools on this list, it offers a free forever option. This free tier is very helpful for many organizations that will only ever have a small number of users and don’t need to overload on features.

Miradore Standout Features and Integrations:

Features that I found impressive about Miradore is that its customer support goes above and beyond. I think the company’s commitment to responding promptly and thoroughly is undoubtedly its standout feature. When it comes to devices and security, I always look for a solution with people behind it that I can rely on.

Miradore offers around 10 native integrations, including Apple Business/School Manager and an array of Google and Microsoft applications. It also offers a custom API.

Hexnode is a tool used by IT professionals to manage corporate devices and segment corporate data on personal devices from a unified platform.

Why I picked Hexnode: I picked Hexnode UEM because of its solid compromise between core features and enterprise-level user design. As a strong mid-market option, it delivers on its offering well by providing options for fast scalability while remaining at a very affordable price point.

Hexnode Standout Features and Integrations:

Hexnode’s standout feature is called “kiosk” mode. Kiosk mode allowed me to quickly put a device on standby or lock down part of its operation. This security-focused feature could help prevent cyber attacks from spreading across my network through connected devices, and I think it’s an ingenious functionality.

Hexnode offers around 15 native integrations, including Apple Business Manager, Freshdesk, Okta, Zendesk, Google Suite, and various operating system connections.

SureMDM manages company-owned and employee-owned devices for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, Wear OS, VR, and IoT platforms. It can secure, monitor, and manage corporate and BYOD devices.

Why I picked SureMDM: I picked SureMDM from 42Gears because it allowed me to manage a large variety of device types. For organizations that have edge use cases, such as needing to manage a VR device, SureMDM was the only solution I found that was up to the task.

SureMDM Standout Features and Integrations:

Features that impressed me about SureMDM include its fast deployment speeds, the ability to troubleshoot my users’ devices remotely, and an equipment tracking and returning solution that reduces lost devices. The team behind SureMDM also focuses on reducing cost and time spent managing devices, and in using it, I found that the solution was clearly built with cost-saving features in mind.

It has pre-built integrations with Office 365, Splunk, Cisco ISE, and Intel AMT. It has a RESTful API which allows you to perform additional, bulk functions.

IBM MaaS360 is an MDM solution that allows companies of all sizes to get up and running with a solid MDM solution fast.

Why I picked IBM MaaS360: I picked IBM MaaS360 because of its ability to deploy quickly and comprehensively across your network. I like that it has a fully featured free trial, which can roll into a paid-tier subscription automatically.

IBM MaaS360 Standout Features and Integrations:

One of IBM Maas360's standout features is its ability to securely access company resources or files without end users needing a VPN. What was helpful for managing my devices was that the software allowed me to deploy that secure access to all of my users very quickly and with almost no work on the end user's part.

Integrations are available natively with Azure, identity management solutions, and many APIs. It can also connect to other unified endpoint management systems (UEM).

Jamf Pro software is an MDM solution that provides various management and customization options to help IT professionals manage multiple Apple devices through one portal.

Why I picked Jamf Pro: Jamf Pro stood out to me as a solution tailor-made for organizations that primarily use Apple devices. The solution's focus on customization and flexibility helps to balance the otherwise strict nature of iOS devices. Plus, I liked that it offered lower pricing options for educational institutions, which often use Apple devices but don’t have the same budget as private organizations.

Jamf Pro Standout Features and Integrations:

Features I liked are that Jamf Pro works closely with Apple to make its integration as simple as possible. Another feature I liked is that my IT department didn’t have to handle the physical devices; they were shipped directly from Apple. Also, Jamf Pro has built-in automation that lets me know when updates are needed or when something has changed on a particular device.

Integrations are available natively with applications and services like AWS, Microsoft applications, Google, and Okta. Jamf Pro also integrates well with Apple applications such as Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager.

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is a software program that provides various tools for managing mobile devices. It’s compatible with smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs, and other devices.

Why I picked ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager: I picked ManageEngine MDM because of its focus on easy-to-use features and intuitive user design, even in more complex use cases, such as on-premises deployment. I found that ManageEngine’s on-premises version was able to balance control and usability, which is often hard to find.

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Standout Features and Integrations:

Features I want to highlight here is that ManageEngine MDM effectively keeps personal and corporate information separate on BYOD devices. It also includes whitelist and blacklist policies that allowed me to control what information comes through and stays out. ManageEngine MDM also offers standard security controls such as update alerts and malware protection.

Integrations are available natively with platforms like ServiceNow, Zendesk, and Zoho CRM. It also offers custom API integrations.

Kandji is an MDM solution that manages Apple devices through an administrator portal. It is focused on automations that help IT administrators streamline device management.

Why I picked Kandji: I picked Kandji because of its strong focus on administrator support. Too often, software solutions prioritize end users regarding usability, but administrators are equally, if not more, affected by poor user design.

Kandji Standout Features and Integrations:

One of Kandji’s top features is “Liftoff,” which allows for personalized device onboarding for new employees. It also allows me to migrate my existing devices and data from other MDM solutions. Finally, the program prompted me to set up my solution policies with configurations to ensure compliance with specific regulations.

Integrations are available natively to over 20 platforms including Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, Apple Business Manager, Microsoft Teams, Azure AD, and Slack. Kandji also offers an API.

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based device management software that integrates directly with the Microsoft Security suite of tools.

Why I picked Microsoft Intune: I picked Microsoft Intune for its ability to integrate directly with the most common type of corporate device — Windows machines. The ability to integrate it with all of Microsoft’s security solutions is a substantial benefit, and the consolidation of tools could be a cost-saver for many companies.

Microsoft Intune Standout Features and Integrations:

One of the best features of Microsoft Intune is how easily it handles remote access applications, including legacy software. It also allowed me to connect my end users’ apps directly to Azure AD and Office 365, which improved insights and monitoring into usage and possible security threats.

Pre-built integrations include Microsoft’s Configuration Manager, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Managed Google Play, among others.

Rippling is an MDM tool that allows you to purchase, warehouse, ship, manage, and return physical devices for employees.

Why I picked Rippling: I picked Rippling because it's built with one of the most popular use cases for MDM software strongly in mind — onboarding and offboarding employees. In prioritizing this use case, it solves distributing and retrieving corporate hardware, one of the biggest pain points for IT administrators.

Rippling Standout Features and Integrations:

Features that made Rippling stand out to me was its focus on BYOD setups. A common frustration for many IT administrators is managing employee concerns about having corporate information on their personal devices. Rippling made that process easier by integrating the onboarding process with device management and assisted me in managing those concerns.

Rippling has pre-built integrations for a wide variety of other tools, including GitHub, Google Workspace, Greenhouse, Jira, Webhooks, and Zendesk.