IBM MaaS360 vs Citrix Endpoint Management

IBM MaaS3609.1Visit Citrix Endpoint Management8.8Visit

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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Citrix Endpoint Management #7 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 60-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Citrix

• IBM MaaS360 fits best

  Enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets

• Citrix Endpoint Management fits best

  Organizations already invested in Citrix

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Side by side

Feature	IBM MaaS360 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Citrix Endpoint Management 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software	#7 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software
Best for	Enterprises managing mixed-OS device fleets	Organizations already invested in Citrix
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$1.50/device/mo	Pricing on request · 60-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	60 days
Free trial length	30 days	60 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS	Web
Features IBM MaaS360 1/3 · Citrix Endpoint Management 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 Android, Apple, and Windows endpoints from a central console Combines app deployment, containerization, and device and app policies Supports automated enrollment, remote wipe, inventory, and compliance controls
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	No free plan; purchasing is through Citrix or a partner No numeric public price is published The documented trial has restricted availability
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 →	Citrix Endpoint Management brings mobile device and application management together with Windows desktop and tablet management. It is aimed at organizations that need to enroll, configure, secure, inventory, and remotely manage Android,… 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

• Citrix Endpoint Management — where it wins

  • Manages Android, Apple, and Windows endpoints from a central console
  • Combines app deployment, containerization, and device and app policies
  • Supports automated enrollment, remote wipe, inventory, and compliance controls

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; purchasing is through Citrix or a partner
  • No numeric public price is published
  • The documented trial has restricted availability

• IBM MaaS3609.1/10 · 30-day trial

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

  Visit IBM MaaS360Full verdict →
• Citrix Endpoint Management8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 60-day trial

  A broad endpoint manager for organizations already invested in Citrix.

  Visit CitrixFull verdict →