ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs Sophos Mobile

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus9.4Visit SMSophos Mobile9.0Visit

Higher score ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus #1 in Mobile Device Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit ManageEngine

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SM Sophos Mobile #3 in Mobile Device Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Sophos Mobile

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus fits best

  Broad MDM with a free starting plan

• Sophos Mobile fits best

  Mobile security-focused device management

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SMSophos Mobile 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Mobile Device Management Software	#3 in Mobile Device Management Software
Best for	Broad MDM with a free starting plan	Mobile security-focused device management
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$9.90/device/yr	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	30+ integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus 2/2 · Sophos Mobile 2/2
Managed app catalog	✓	✓
Kiosk mode	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, tvOS	iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS
Enrollment methods	Self enrollment, invite enrollment, bulk enrollment, QR code/EMM token, Android Zero Touch, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, NFC, ADB, Apple Automated Device Enrollment, Apple Configurator, Windows Autopilot, Chrome manual enrollment	Add device assistant, manual enrollment, Sophos Central Self Service Portal, QR code, zero-touch, Knox Mobile Enrollment, Apple Business, Apple Configurator 2, Google Workspace
Deployment	Not checked yet	Cloud
Maximum devices	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes device, app, and configuration management Cloud and on-premises deployment support Extensive enrollment, security, kiosk, and lifecycle controls	Broad enrollment options, including QR code, zero-touch, Knox, and Apple Business Covers policies, compliance, apps, kiosks, BYOD, and remote device actions Adds mobile threat defense with Sophos XDR integration
Cons	Advanced features such as remote control require Professional On-premises plans use annual per-device billing The free edition is limited to 25 devices	Pricing is contact-sales rather than published by plan No free plan is available Verified integrations are limited to Microsoft Intune and TeamViewer
Our verdict	ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is a mobile device management platform for enterprise IT teams managing corporate-owned, personally owned, rugged, shared, and kiosk devices. It covers device enrollment and lifecycle management,… Read the review →	Sophos Mobile is a cloud-based unified endpoint management solution for organizations managing Android devices, iPhones, iPads, Chromebooks, Macs, and Windows computers. It suits IT teams that need centralized enrollment, configuration,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus — where it wins

  • Free plan includes device, app, and configuration management
  • Cloud and on-premises deployment support
  • Extensive enrollment, security, kiosk, and lifecycle controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced features such as remote control require Professional
  • On-premises plans use annual per-device billing
  • The free edition is limited to 25 devices

• Sophos Mobile — where it wins

  • Broad enrollment options, including QR code, zero-touch, Knox, and Apple Business
  • Covers policies, compliance, apps, kiosks, BYOD, and remote device actions
  • Adds mobile threat defense with Sophos XDR integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published by plan
  • No free plan is available
  • Verified integrations are limited to Microsoft Intune and TeamViewer

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Broad MDM coverage with a free plan, cloud or on-premises deployment, and extensive controls.

  Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →
• SMSophos Mobile9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad MDM suite for organizations prioritizing mobile security and policy control.

  Visit Sophos MobileFull verdict →