IBM MaaS360 vs BlackBerry UEM

IBM MaaS3609.1Visit BlackBerry UEM8.9Visit

Higher score IBM MaaS360 #2 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit IBM MaaS360

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BlackBerry UEM #5 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit BlackBerry

• IBM MaaS360 fits best

  Enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets

• BlackBerry UEM fits best

  Large mixed-device estates with BlackBerry needs

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Side by side

Feature	IBM MaaS360 9.1/10 Visit ↗	BlackBerry UEM 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software	#5 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software
Best for	Enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets	Large mixed-device estates with BlackBerry needs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$1.50/device/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS	Web
Features IBM MaaS360 1/3 · BlackBerry UEM 1/3
Automated enrollment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App management	✓	✓
Compliance policies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Remote device actions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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, Android, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS endpoints Supports automated enrollment and work/personal data separation Offers cloud or on-premises deployment with enterprise integrations
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	Subscription pricing requires contacting sales Supports a broad set of systems that may exceed simpler estates’ needs Requires enterprise device and policy administration workflows
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,… Read the review →	BlackBerry UEM brings device, application, data, and policy administration into one platform for organizations managing mobile devices, tablets, desktops, laptops, and Chromebooks. It supports iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS,… Read the review →

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

• BlackBerry UEM — where it wins

  • Manages iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS endpoints
  • Supports automated enrollment and work/personal data separation
  • Offers cloud or on-premises deployment with enterprise integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Subscription pricing requires contacting sales
  • Supports a broad set of systems that may exceed simpler estates’ needs
  • Requires enterprise device and policy administration workflows

• IBM MaaS3609.1/10 · 30-day trial

  A tiered UEM service for managing devices, apps, policies and compliance across platforms.

  Visit IBM MaaS360Full verdict →
• BlackBerry UEM8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Centralized management for mixed-device estates, with cloud and on-premises deployment options.

  Visit BlackBerryFull verdict →