Mobile Device Management Software
IBM MaaS360: features, pricing and who it fits
IBM MaaS360 is a cloud UEM sold per device monthly across six tiers, from Fast Start at $1.50 to Essentials at $4.24 list. A 30-day trial is available. Users value central multi-platform control and security but cite a steep learning curve and dated interface.
Who IBM MaaS360 is for
Best for
- Mid-size and large fleets that want tiered per-device editions with published list prices
- Teams that want a 30-day free trial before committing
- Mixed-device fleets needing multi-OS management
Look elsewhere if
- Small teams needing free or flat pricing
- Buyers who want a modern, quickly learned admin console (reviewers cite a steep learning curve and dated UI)
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Device Management Software | Poor fit | Workable | Strong fit | Strong fit |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
IBM MaaS360 features
- OS and device coverage
- Multi-OS (phones, tablets, laptops); specific OS list not on pricing page
- Security policy and compliance enforcement
- Automated compliance; Premier adds app security
- App distribution and management
- Mobile app management from Fast Start; patching in Enterprise
- Remote lock, wipe and support
- TeamViewer remote support is a paid add-on on Essentials to Enterprise
- Identity and Microsoft 365 integration
- Identity management included from Essentials; Microsoft 365 integration not stated on page
- Pricing model and real cost
- Per client device per month, 6 tiers
- Target company size
- SMB (Fast Start) to enterprise
IBM MaaS360 pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Start | From $1.50 | per client device per month | Mobile app management, aimed at SMB |
| Essentials | From $4.24 list ($2.97 discounted) | per client device per month | Device and app management, identity management |
| Deluxe | From $5.30 list ($3.71 discounted) | per client device per month | |
| Premier | From $6.63 list ($4.64 discounted) | per client device per month | Adds app security |
| Enterprise | From $9.54 list ($6.68 discounted) | per client device per month | Adds application patching |
| Mobile Security Suite | From $6.00 | per managed client device per month (SaaS) |
Discounted prices appear tied to a 30% off promotion for ibm.com purchases ending 2026-10-31. TeamViewer and MTD are paid add-ons.
Prices as published by IBM MaaS360 on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Pros and cons
What users like
- Easy to use once set up
- Centralized multi-platform management
- Strong security controls
Common complaints
- Steep learning curve and dated interface
- Cost higher than some alternatives
- Some performance slowness
Integrations, security and hosting
Worth knowing before you buy
- Six published per-device editions from $1.50 to $9.54 list, unusual for an enterprise MDM
- Pricing page shows a 30-day free trial
- Remote control via TeamViewer and mobile threat defense are separate paid add-ons
- Discounted price shown only during the ibm.com promotion ending 2026-10-31
