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Head-to-head · Unified Endpoint Management Software

IBM MaaS360 vs FileWave

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score IBM MaaS360 #7 in Unified Endpoint Management Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit IBM MaaS360
FileWave #11 in Unified Endpoint Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FileWave

IBM MaaS360 leads on 0 checks, FileWave on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 · 8.7/10
  • Free trialboth

IBM MaaS360 scores higher on our rubric for unified endpoint management software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #11.

IBM MaaS360 is the better fit for cost-conscious teams managing mobile and desktop fleets. FileWave is the better fit for mature mixed-device management with imaging.

  • IBM MaaS360 fits best

    Cost-conscious teams managing mobile and desktop fleets

  • FileWave fits best

    Mature mixed-device management with imaging

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Side by side

Feature IBM MaaS360 8.7/10 Visit ↗ FileWave 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #7 in Unified Endpoint Management Software #11 in Unified Endpoint Management Software
Best for Cost-conscious teams managing mobile and desktop fleets Mature mixed-device management with imaging
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $1.50/device/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Features IBM MaaS360 4/4 · FileWave 4/4
Application management ✓ ✓
Automated enrollment ✓ ✓
Policy management ✓ ✓
Remote wipe ✓ ✓
Specs
Endpoint types smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, rugged devices, kiosks, IoT devices Desktops, laptops, mobile devices, tablets, Apple TV, Chromebooks
Supported operating systems iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Chrome OS Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Android, ChromeOS
Our review
Pros
  • Manages iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS.
  • Supports enrollment, app distribution, policies, patching and remote wipe.
  • Mobile threat management is included in the Enterprise plan.
  • 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
  • Fast Start covers mobile device and app management only.
  • Mobile threat management requires the Enterprise tier.
  • Pricing scales per client device, which may add up across large fleets.
  • 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

IBM MaaS360 brings device enrollment, application distribution, policy controls, patch management, compliance actions and remote wipe into a cloud service for organizations managing phones, tablets, computers and other endpoints. It…

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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…

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  1. IBM MaaS360Unified Endpoint Management Software 8.730-day trial
  2. FileWaveUnified Endpoint Management Software 8.330-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IBM MaaS360 — where it wins

    • Manages iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS.
    • Supports enrollment, app distribution, policies, patching and remote wipe.
    • Mobile threat management is included in the Enterprise plan.

    Where it doesn't

    • Fast Start covers mobile device and app management only.
    • Mobile threat management requires the Enterprise tier.
    • Pricing scales per client device, which may add up across large fleets.

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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