ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs SOTI MobiControl

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus9.4Visit SOTI MobiControl8.5Visit

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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SOTI MobiControl #8 in Mobile Device Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SOTI

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus fits best

  Broad MDM with a free starting plan

• SOTI MobiControl fits best

  Rugged and frontline device fleets

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SOTI MobiControl 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Mobile Device Management Software	#8 in Mobile Device Management Software
Best for	Broad MDM with a free starting plan	Rugged and frontline device fleets
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$9.90/device/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Integrations	30+ integrations	8 integrations
Features ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus 2/2 · SOTI MobiControl 0/2
Managed app catalog	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Kiosk mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, tvOS	Not checked yet
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	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Covers rugged devices, handhelds, vehicle computers, wearables, and IoT endpoints. Manages enrollment, apps, policies, content, firmware, kiosks, and remote support. Works across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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 a published plan structure. The broad feature set may exceed the needs of a narrow device fleet. Cloud and on-premises deployment add an implementation choice.
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 →	SOTI MobiControl is an enterprise mobility management platform for organizations managing distributed fleets of mobile, rugged, IoT, and other business-critical endpoints. It supports mobile computers, handhelds, smartphones,… 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

• SOTI MobiControl — where it wins

  • Covers rugged devices, handhelds, vehicle computers, wearables, and IoT endpoints.
  • Manages enrollment, apps, policies, content, firmware, kiosks, and remote support.
  • Works across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than a published plan structure.
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of a narrow device fleet.
  • Cloud and on-premises deployment add an implementation choice.

• 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 →
• SOTI MobiControl8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad MDM platform for distributed teams managing rugged, mobile, and IoT fleets.

  Visit SOTIFull verdict →