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Head-to-head · Mac Management Software

Addigy vs SimpleMDM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Addigy #2 in Mac Management Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Addigy
SimpleMDM #4 in Mac Management Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SimpleMDM

Addigy leads on 0 checks, SimpleMDM on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAddigy · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceSimpleMDM · $2.50/device/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresAddigy · 4 of 4

Addigy scores higher on our rubric for mac management software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

SimpleMDM is cheaper to start at $2.50/user/mo against $8.25/user/mo.

Addigy is the better fit for MSPs managing multiple Apple tenants. SimpleMDM is the better fit for IT teams managing Apple device fleets.

  • Addigy fits best

    MSPs managing multiple Apple tenants

  • SimpleMDM fits best

    IT teams managing Apple device fleets

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Side by side

Feature Addigy 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SimpleMDM 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Mac Management Software #4 in Mac Management Software
Best for MSPs managing multiple Apple tenants IT teams managing Apple device fleets
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $8.25/device/mo $2.50/device/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS Web, macOS, iOS
Support Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 9 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Addigy 4/4 · SimpleMDM 0/4
Automated enrollment ✓ (best) Not checked yet
App deployment ✓ (best) Not checked yet
FileVault management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Remote commands ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Apple platforms Mac + apple Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-tenant dashboards and policies support multiple Apple environments.
  • Combines monitoring, patching, remote access, FileVault, and device commands.
  • Supports automated enrollment and identity integrations across Apple fleets.
  • Apple enrollment supports links, QR codes, Configurator, and Automated Device Enrollment
  • Remote scripts, scheduled automation, and device actions support administration
  • Hosted Munki, API, webhooks, and app distribution extend macOS workflows
Cons
  • There is no free plan.
  • The Security Suite is priced at $16 per Mac per month.
  • iOS devices are available as a separate add-on.
  • Apple-focused rather than a cross-platform MDM
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published
Our verdict

Addigy is a cloud-based Apple device management platform for organizations and managed service providers. It manages macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices through MDM, a macOS agent, policies, software deployment, monitoring, patch…

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SimpleMDM is a web-based mobile device management platform for organizations managing iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV fleets. It covers enrollment, configuration profiles, app and installer deployment, remote device actions, scripting,…

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  1. AddigyMac Management Software 9.214-day trial
  2. SimpleMDMMac Management Software 8.830-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Addigy — where it wins

    • Multi-tenant dashboards and policies support multiple Apple environments.
    • Combines monitoring, patching, remote access, FileVault, and device commands.
    • Supports automated enrollment and identity integrations across Apple fleets.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • The Security Suite is priced at $16 per Mac per month.
    • iOS devices are available as a separate add-on.

  • SimpleMDM — where it wins

    • Apple enrollment supports links, QR codes, Configurator, and Automated Device Enrollment
    • Remote scripts, scheduled automation, and device actions support administration
    • Hosted Munki, API, webhooks, and app distribution extend macOS workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Apple-focused rather than a cross-platform MDM
    • No free plan is available
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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