Top 10 MDM Platforms in 2026
We rounded up the 10 most relevant Mobile Device Management platforms on the market today — from global UEM leaders to focused Android-first challengers. The ranking weighs objective criteria: pricing transparency, platform coverage, Android/frontline focus, and how easy it is to get started without a consultative sales process.
1. Zonix EM
Android-focused MDM starting at $6/device/month (minimum 8 devices), LGPD-first data handling, and a 14–30 day free trial with no credit card required. Apple and Windows support are in Private Beta.
2. Microsoft Intune
The global market leader in UEM, with the broadest cross-platform coverage in the category — increasingly bundled into Microsoft 365 E3/E5 licensing, which not every organization wants to expand.
3. Omnissa Workspace ONE (formerly VMware)
Comprehensive enterprise UEM for mobile, desktop, and IoT, recently spun out of VMware under Omnissa (acquired by KKR). Per-user plans from $5.40 to $15+/month.
4. SOTI MobiControl
Enterprise UEM focused on rugged devices, logistics, and field service, supporting 350+ device manufacturers — quote-based enterprise sales, no public pricing.
5. IBM MaaS360
UEM with AI-driven risk scoring and real-time threat detection, covering everything from smartphones to IoT; pricing starts around $4/device/month.
6. Hexnode
Broad cross-platform coverage (Android, Apple, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS) with transparent self-service pricing from $2.20/device/month.
7. Scalefusion
Strong dedicated-device/kiosk and BYOD focus for Android, with zero-trust access included and one of the lowest price floors in the category (from roughly $2/device/month).
8. Miradore
The only major player on this list with a genuinely permanent free tier — up to 50 devices, no credit card required.
9. ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus
Permanent free edition for up to 25 devices, bundled with Zoho's broader ITSM suite — a solid entry point for small fleets.
10. NinjaOne
Built around an MSP delivery model as part of a broader IT/endpoint suite, estimated at $1.50–$3.75/device/month by volume.
Frequently asked questions
How was this ranking put together?
We weighed objective, checkable criteria: transparent public pricing, breadth of supported platforms, Android/frontline focus, and how easy it is to start without a consultative sales process. Competitor pricing and features are estimates from public research — confirm directly with each vendor before deciding.
What's the difference between MDM and UEM?
MDM (Mobile Device Management) focuses on smartphones and tablets; UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) extends that to laptops, desktops, and sometimes IoT in a single platform. Microsoft Intune, Omnissa, and IBM MaaS360 are full UEM suites; Zonix EM is Android-focused MDM.
Which platform has the most transparent pricing?
Zonix EM, Hexnode, Scalefusion, and Miradore all publish per-device pricing directly on their websites. SOTI MobiControl is quote-based enterprise sales.
Does any of these platforms have a permanent free tier?
Miradore offers a permanent free tier for up to 50 devices. ManageEngine's free edition covers up to 25 devices. Zonix EM offers a 14–30 day free trial instead of a permanent free plan.
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