Sophos Mobile vs Esper

SMSophos Mobile9.0Visit Esper7.2Visit

Higher score 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

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Esper #21 in Mobile Device Management Software 7.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Esper

• Sophos Mobile fits best

  Mobile security-focused device management

• Esper fits best

  Kiosk and frontline device operations

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Side by side

Feature	SMSophos Mobile 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Esper 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.2
Ranking	#3 in Mobile Device Management Software	#21 in Mobile Device Management Software
Best for	Mobile security-focused device management	Kiosk and frontline device operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	$2/device/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sophos Mobile 2/2 · Esper 2/2
Managed app catalog	✓	✓
Kiosk mode	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS	Android, iOS/iPadOS, tvOS, Windows, Linux
Enrollment methods	Add device assistant, manual enrollment, Sophos Central Self Service Portal, QR code, zero-touch, Knox Mobile Enrollment, Apple Business, Apple Configurator 2, Google Workspace	QR code, Apple Business Manager, Apple Configurator, Google Zero-Touch Enrollment, Knox Mobile Enrollment, seamless provisioning
Deployment	Cloud	Hybrid
Maximum devices	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Starts at $2 per device per month with a 30-day trial Supports kiosk mode, provisioning, app deployment, and remote control Offers hybrid deployment, REST APIs, and a device SDK
Cons	Pricing is contact-sales rather than published by plan No free plan is available Verified integrations are limited to Microsoft Intune and TeamViewer	Public plans require a 25-device minimum contract The integration set is smaller than leading MDM products There is no free plan
Our verdict	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 →	Esper is a device-management platform for organizations running dedicated hardware, including kiosks, point-of-sale systems, digital signage, tablets, and custom devices. It brings provisioning, configuration, application distribution,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Esper — where it wins

  • Starts at $2 per device per month with a 30-day trial
  • Supports kiosk mode, provisioning, app deployment, and remote control
  • Offers hybrid deployment, REST APIs, and a device SDK

  Where it doesn't

  • Public plans require a 25-device minimum contract
  • The integration set is smaller than leading MDM products
  • There is no free plan

• SMSophos Mobile9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

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

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• Esper7.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused MDM platform for kiosks, frontline devices, and dedicated hardware fleets.

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