SimpleMDM vs Mosyle Manager

SimpleMDM8.8Visit Mosyle Manager8.6Visit

Higher score SimpleMDM #4 in Mac Management Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SimpleMDM

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Mosyle Manager #6 in Mac Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Mosyle

• SimpleMDM fits best

  IT teams managing Apple device fleets

• Mosyle Manager fits best

  Schools managing Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	SimpleMDM 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Mosyle Manager 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Mac Management Software	#6 in Mac Management Software
Best for	IT teams managing Apple device fleets	Schools managing Apple devices
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$2.50/device/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA	2FA
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SimpleMDM 0/4 · Mosyle Manager 0/4
Automated enrollment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FileVault management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Remote commands	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Apple platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Apple enrollment supports links, QR codes, Configurator, and Automated Device Enrollment Remote scripts, scheduled automation, and device actions support administration Hosted Munki, API, webhooks, and app distribution extend macOS workflows	Automated enrollment and zero-touch deployment for Apple devices Classroom controls, app patching, scripting, and screen sharing Free plan plus a $9-per-device annual K–12 package
Cons	Apple-focused rather than a cross-platform MDM No free plan is available Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published	Paid plans require a minimum of 30 licenses The platform is centered on Apple devices and education use cases Free plan supports a narrower feature set than Premium
Our verdict	SimpleMDM is a web-based mobile device management platform for organizations managing iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV fleets. It covers enrollment, configuration profiles, app and installer deployment, remote device actions, scripting,… Read the review →	Mosyle Manager is a cloud-based mobile device management platform for schools, districts, and other educational organizations. It manages iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV through Apple MDM protocols, with tools for automated enrollment,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SimpleMDM — where it wins

  • Apple enrollment supports links, QR codes, Configurator, and Automated Device Enrollment
  • Remote scripts, scheduled automation, and device actions support administration
  • Hosted Munki, API, webhooks, and app distribution extend macOS workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Apple-focused rather than a cross-platform MDM
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published

• Mosyle Manager — where it wins

  • Automated enrollment and zero-touch deployment for Apple devices
  • Classroom controls, app patching, scripting, and screen sharing
  • Free plan plus a $9-per-device annual K–12 package

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans require a minimum of 30 licenses
  • The platform is centered on Apple devices and education use cases
  • Free plan supports a narrower feature set than Premium

• SimpleMDM8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  Affordable Apple MDM with enrollment, automation, app delivery, and remote actions.

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• Mosyle Manager8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A focused Apple MDM platform with education tools, security features, and a free plan.

  Visit MosyleFull verdict →