Hexnode UEM vs FileWave

Hexnode UEM9.3Visit FileWave8.3Visit

Higher score Hexnode UEM #2 in Unified Endpoint Management Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Hexnode

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FileWave #11 in Unified Endpoint Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FileWave

• Hexnode UEM fits best

  Organizations managing mixed-device fleets

• FileWave fits best

  Mature mixed-device management with imaging

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Side by side

Feature	Hexnode UEM 9.3/10 Visit ↗	FileWave 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Unified Endpoint Management Software	#11 in Unified Endpoint Management Software
Best for	Organizations managing mixed-device fleets	Mature mixed-device management with imaging
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$2.20/device/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	9 integrations	11 integrations
Features Hexnode UEM 4/4 · FileWave 4/4
Application management	✓	✓
Automated enrollment	✓	✓
Policy management	✓	✓
Remote wipe	✓	✓
Specs
Endpoint types	mobile devices, tablets, desktop computers, wearables, digital signage, rugged devices, TVs	Desktops, laptops, mobile devices, tablets, Apple TV, Chromebooks
Supported operating systems	iOS/iPadOS, Android, macOS, Fire OS, Windows, tvOS, visionOS, Linux, ChromeOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Android, ChromeOS
Our review
Pros	Supports mobile, desktop, rugged, and purpose-built endpoints across many OSes Automates enrollment, app deployment, policies, patching, and remote wipe Integrates with major identity and enrollment services	Manages application, script, content, OS, and third-party patching Combines Windows imaging and PXE booting with remote support Supports major desktop and mobile systems, plus Apple VPP integration
Cons	No free plan; the offer is a 14-day trial Ultra pricing requires a request Advanced desktop management starts with Enterprise	Professional costs $12.50 per device Community is limited to 15 devices each for mobile, desktop, and Chrome Broad management scope may exceed the needs of teams with simpler fleets
Our verdict	Hexnode UEM centralizes enrollment, configuration, application distribution, policy enforcement, security controls, reporting, and remote management for organizations managing mobile, desktop, rugged, and purpose-built devices. Its… Read the review →	FileWave is a unified endpoint management platform for IT teams responsible for desktop, mobile, and ChromeOS fleets. Its scope spans enrollment, software distribution, patching, inventory, policies, reporting, remote support, and device… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Hexnode UEM — where it wins

  • Supports mobile, desktop, rugged, and purpose-built endpoints across many OSes
  • Automates enrollment, app deployment, policies, patching, and remote wipe
  • Integrates with major identity and enrollment services

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the offer is a 14-day trial
  • Ultra pricing requires a request
  • Advanced desktop management starts with Enterprise

• FileWave — where it wins

  • Manages application, script, content, OS, and third-party patching
  • Combines Windows imaging and PXE booting with remote support
  • Supports major desktop and mobile systems, plus Apple VPP integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional costs $12.50 per device
  • Community is limited to 15 devices each for mobile, desktop, and Chrome
  • Broad management scope may exceed the needs of teams with simpler fleets

• Hexnode UEM9.3/10 · 14-day trial

  Broad OS coverage and device controls, with monthly plans starting at $2.20 per device.

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• FileWave8.3/10 · 30-day trial

  Broad device management with imaging, patching, and remote support at a high per-device price.

  Visit FileWaveFull verdict →