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Head-to-head · Enterprise Mobility Management Software

IBM MaaS360 vs AppTec360 EMM

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score IBM MaaS360 #2 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 8.3/10 From $1.50/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit IBM MaaS360
AppTec360 EMM #6 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AppTec360

IBM MaaS360 leads on 0 checks, AppTec360 EMM on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIBM MaaS360 · 8.3/10
  • Free planonly AppTec360 EMM
  • Most featuresAppTec360 EMM · 3 of 3

IBM MaaS360 scores higher on our rubric for enterprise mobility management software: 8.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

AppTec360 EMM offers free plan; IBM MaaS360 doesn't. AppTec360 EMM offers automated enrollment; IBM MaaS360 doesn't publish it. AppTec360 EMM offers compliance policies; IBM MaaS360 doesn't publish it.

IBM MaaS360 is the better fit for enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets. AppTec360 EMM is the better fit for budget-conscious teams managing mixed platforms.

  • IBM MaaS360 fits best

    Enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets

  • AppTec360 EMM fits best

    Budget-conscious teams managing mixed platforms

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Side by side

Feature IBM MaaS360 8.3/10 Visit ↗ AppTec360 EMM 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.1
Ranking #2 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software #6 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software
Best for Enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets Budget-conscious teams managing mixed platforms
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS Web
Features IBM MaaS360 1/3 · AppTec360 EMM 3/3
Automated enrollment Not published ✓ (best)
App management ✓ ✓
Compliance policies Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not published iOS, macOS, Android, Windows
Remote device actions Not published Remote lock, full wipe, selective wipe, device location
Deployment options Not published Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Manages iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
  • Combines enrollment, app distribution, policies and compliance actions
  • Higher tiers add patching, secure access and mobile threat management
  • Manages iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows devices
  • Automates enrollment, configuration, and app deployment
  • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment
Cons
  • No free plan; the entry plan is paid per client device monthly
  • Several security, email and content capabilities require higher tiers
  • Pricing scales with the number of client devices
  • Free license is on-premises only and capped at 25 devices
  • Free license does not include support
  • Paid packages have a 25-license minimum and 24-month term
Our verdict

IBM MaaS360 is a cloud-based unified endpoint management service for organizations overseeing smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, rugged devices and other endpoints. It suits enterprises that need central enrollment, app distribution,…

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AppTec360 EMM gives organizations a central way to manage smartphones, tablets, PCs, and Macs, including employee-owned devices. It is aimed at teams that need enrollment, app distribution, configuration, and security controls across iOS,…

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  1. IBM MaaS360Enterprise Mobility Management Software 8.3From $1.50/mo · 30-day trial
  2. AppTec360 EMMEnterprise Mobility Management Software 7.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IBM MaaS360 — where it wins

    • Manages iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
    • Combines enrollment, app distribution, policies and compliance actions
    • Higher tiers add patching, secure access and mobile threat management

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the entry plan is paid per client device monthly
    • Several security, email and content capabilities require higher tiers
    • Pricing scales with the number of client devices
  • AppTec360 EMM — where it wins

    • Manages iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows devices
    • Automates enrollment, configuration, and app deployment
    • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Free license is on-premises only and capped at 25 devices
    • Free license does not include support
    • Paid packages have a 25-license minimum and 24-month term

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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