Mobile Device Management Software
ManageEngine MDM Plus: features, pricing and who it fits
ManageEngine MDM Plus belongs to Zoho's ManageEngine line, and its free edition stops at 25 devices. Cloud Standard starts at $645 a year for 50 devices, and on-premises editions exist. Supported systems include ChromeOS, tvOS, Windows and Apple platforms, although a G2 summary calls the Apple side limited.
Who ManageEngine MDM Plus is for
Best for
- Small teams with up to 25 devices that need a free full-featured MDM
- Mixed iOS, Android, Windows fleets that want on-premises or cloud choice
Look elsewhere if
- Apple-first shops that need deepest Apple feature coverage (G2 summary notes limited Apple support)
- Buyers who need SSO and audit-log details published up front
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Device Management Software | Strong fit | Strong fit | Strong fit | No data |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
ManageEngine MDM Plus features
- OS and device coverage
- iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS, tvOS, ChromeOS (FAQ)
- Zero-touch enrollment
- Apple Business Manager and Android Zero Touch Enrollment (FAQ)
- Identity and Microsoft 365 integration
- Active Directory integration via Zoho Directory Sync connector (cloud)
- Pricing model and real cost
- Device-count bands plus technician licenses
- Target company size
- Small to mid-size; free for 25 devices, bands up to 10,000
ManageEngine MDM Plus pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free edition | $0 | up to 25 devices | All features, 1 technician |
| Standard cloud annual | $645 / $1,195 / $2,845 | per year for 50 / 100 / 250 devices | Monthly cloud: $64 / $119 / $284 |
| Professional cloud annual | $1,195 / $2,245 / $5,195 | per year for 50 / 100 / 250 devices | Monthly cloud: $119 / $224 / $519 |
| Additional technicians (cloud annual) | $445 for 1, $1,195 for 5 | per year | Each device band includes 1 technician |
Smallest paid cloud band is 50 devices. 30-day trial with unlimited devices. Non-profit and education discounts on request.
Prices as published by ManageEngine MDM Plus 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 and administer
- Strong Android support and setup ease (G2 awards claim, vendor page)
Common complaints
- Apple device support seen as limited by some reviewers (G2 summary)
Integrations, security and hosting
- Security and compliance
- ISO 27001 and SOC Type II for ManageEngine EU data centers (2017 announcement)
- Data residency
- EU data centers (Amsterdam, Dublin) per 2017 announcement; other regions not confirmed by the vendor
Worth knowing before you buy
- Free edition covers 25 devices with all features but only one technician
- Smallest paid band is 50 devices, so 26 to 49 devices cost the 50 tier
- Extra technicians are priced separately ($445 per year each for the first)
- Cloud annual saves about 16% vs 12 months of monthly billing at the 50-device band ($645 vs $768)
- EU data centers in Amsterdam and Dublin announced January 2017
ManageEngine MDM Plus alternatives
Hexnode$2.20 per device per month (Pro)
Scalefusion$2 per device per month (Essential, billed annually)
MiradoreFree (per third-party sources)
42Gears SureMDM$3.99 per device per month (Standard, third-party listing)
Microsoft Intune$8.00 per user per month (Intune Plan 1 standalone)
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