Mobile Device Management Software
42Gears SureMDM: features, pricing and who it fits
42Gears SureMDM manages Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Wear OS and VR devices, with strength in rugged and kiosk fleets. Three tiers are billed per device monthly, and an on-premise option exists. Remote access (SureAccess) is a paid add-on, and listed prices come from third parties.
Who 42Gears SureMDM is for
Best for
- Android and rugged or kiosk device fleets
- Teams needing on-premise licensing as an option
- Mixed OS fleets incl. Linux, Wear OS and VR
Look elsewhere if
- Buyers who need prices confirmed by the vendor (list prices come from third-party listings)
- Teams wanting remote access included (SureAccess is an add-on)
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Device Management Software | No data | Strong fit | Strong fit | Workable |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
42Gears SureMDM features
- OS and device coverage
- Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Wear OS, VR, IoT (KuppingerCole)
- Remote lock, wipe and support
- SureAccess remote access add-on, $1.99 per device per month (third-party)
- Identity and Microsoft 365 integration
- SureIdP add-on, $3.49 per user per month (third-party)
- Pricing model and real cost
- Per device per month, three tiers; on-premise option
- Target company size
- SMB to enterprise
42Gears SureMDM pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $3.99 | per device per month | Third-party listing; billing basis conflicts (annual vs monthly) |
| Premium | $5.49 | per device per month | Third-party listing |
| Enterprise | $7.99 | per device per month | Third-party listing; annual quote per another source |
Vendor pricing is not published. Prices come from third-party listings (TrustRadius, G2, FitGap, CheckThat); they disagree on whether $3.99 is billed annually or monthly. FitGap lists perpetual on-premise at $45 per device.
Prices as published by 42Gears SureMDM on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Pros and cons
What users like
- User-friendly console and easy enrollment
- Strong Android support
- Responsive support
Common complaints
- Some summaries note less depth in overall device management
- Remote wipe less intuitive per one comparison
Worth knowing before you buy
- Remote access and identity are separate paid add-ons
- On-premise deployment available, rare among cloud-first MDMs
- Third-party listings disagree on whether list prices are annual or monthly
- 42Gears claimed 10,000+ customers in 115+ countries in 2020 (company press release)
