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Head-to-head · Mac Management Software

Fleet vs SimpleMDM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Fleet #3 in Mac Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Fleet
SimpleMDM #4 in Mac Management Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SimpleMDM

Fleet leads on 1 check, SimpleMDM on 1, and 4 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 scoreFleet · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceSimpleMDM · $2.50/device/mo
  • Free planonly Fleet
  • Free trialonly SimpleMDM
  • Most featuresFleet · 4 of 4

Fleet scores higher on our rubric for mac management software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Fleet offers free plan; SimpleMDM doesn't. SimpleMDM is cheaper to start at $2.50/user/mo against $7/user/mo.

Fleet is the better fit for technical teams wanting open, automatable MDM. SimpleMDM is the better fit for IT teams managing Apple device fleets.

  • Fleet fits best

    Technical teams wanting open, automatable MDM

  • SimpleMDM fits best

    IT teams managing Apple device fleets

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Side by side

Feature Fleet 9.0/10 Visit ↗ SimpleMDM 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in Mac Management Software #4 in Mac Management Software
Best for Technical teams wanting open, automatable MDM IT teams managing Apple device fleets
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $7/device/mo $2.50/device/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, macOS, iOS
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs 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 Fleet 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
  • Free plan with basic endpoint management features
  • Apple MDM, zero-touch enrollment, and remote commands
  • REST API, GitOps workflows, and self-hosted deployment
  • 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
  • Free plan includes no support
  • Premium costs $7 per device per month
  • Custom deployments require a sales conversation
  • Apple-focused rather than a cross-platform MDM
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published
Our verdict

Fleet is an endpoint management platform for IT and security teams managing macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS. Its core coverage combines Apple MDM, automated zero-touch enrollment through Apple Business, device…

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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. FleetMac Management Software 9.0Free plan
  2. SimpleMDMMac Management Software 8.830-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fleet — where it wins

    • Free plan with basic endpoint management features
    • Apple MDM, zero-touch enrollment, and remote commands
    • REST API, GitOps workflows, and self-hosted deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan includes no support
    • Premium costs $7 per device per month
    • Custom deployments require a sales conversation

  • 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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