ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs SureMDM

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus9.0Visit SureMDM8.7Visit

Higher score ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus #4 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ManageEngine

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SureMDM #8 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SureMDM

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus fits best

  Teams managing mixed device fleets on a budget

• SureMDM fits best

  Teams needing patch control and broad deployment

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus 9.0/10 Visit ↗	SureMDM 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software	#8 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software
Best for	Teams managing mixed device fleets on a budget	Teams needing patch control and broad deployment
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$9.90/device/yr	$3.99/device/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	30+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus 0/3 · SureMDM 0/3
Automated enrollment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance policies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, tvOS	Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Remote device actions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes device management, app distribution, and configuration. Cloud plans add kiosk controls, geotracking, content, and remote control. Supports varied enrollment methods and cloud or on-premises deployment.	Schedules OS updates and maintenance windows across managed devices Supports third-party application updates on Windows Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment across major device platforms
Cons	Advanced controls require Professional rather than Standard. Per-device pricing can add up as managed fleets grow. Support channels listed are limited to documentation.	No permanent free plan; paid plans start at $3.99 per device monthly Advanced reporting and SAML single sign-on begin with Premium Built-in mobile threat defense and SIEM integrations require Enterprise
Our verdict	Managing a mix of corporate-owned, personally owned, rugged, shared, and kiosk devices calls for more than enrollment alone. ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus brings device lifecycle management, configuration, app distribution,… Read the review →	SureMDM is a unified endpoint and mobile device management platform from 42Gears for IT teams overseeing company-owned and employee-owned devices. It supports Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS, with enrollment, app… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus — where it wins

  • Free plan includes device management, app distribution, and configuration.
  • Cloud plans add kiosk controls, geotracking, content, and remote control.
  • Supports varied enrollment methods and cloud or on-premises deployment.

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced controls require Professional rather than Standard.
  • Per-device pricing can add up as managed fleets grow.
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.

• SureMDM — where it wins

  • Schedules OS updates and maintenance windows across managed devices
  • Supports third-party application updates on Windows
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment across major device platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan; paid plans start at $3.99 per device monthly
  • Advanced reporting and SAML single sign-on begin with Premium
  • Built-in mobile threat defense and SIEM integrations require Enterprise

• ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad device-management suite with free access and cloud or on-premises deployment.

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• SureMDM8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  SureMDM pairs multi-OS device management with scheduled patch and reboot controls.

  Visit SureMDMFull verdict →