Workspace ONE UEM vs FileWave

Workspace ONE UEM9.4Visit FileWave8.3Visit

Higher score Workspace ONE UEM #1 in Unified Endpoint Management Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Omnissa

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FileWave #11 in Unified Endpoint Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FileWave

• Workspace ONE UEM fits best

  Large, diverse enterprise fleets

• FileWave fits best

  Mature mixed-device management with imaging

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Side by side

Feature	Workspace ONE UEM 9.4/10 Visit ↗	FileWave 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Unified Endpoint Management Software	#11 in Unified Endpoint Management Software
Best for	Large, diverse enterprise fleets	Mature mixed-device management with imaging
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$5.40/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	9 integrations	11 integrations
Features Workspace ONE UEM 4/4 · FileWave 4/4
Application management	✓	✓
Automated enrollment	✓	✓
Policy management	✓	✓
Remote wipe	✓	✓
Specs
Endpoint types	desktops, mobile devices, rugged endpoints, servers, specialty devices, printers, IoT devices	Desktops, laptops, mobile devices, tablets, Apple TV, Chromebooks
Supported operating systems	Windows, Windows Server, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android, Linux, ChromeOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Android, ChromeOS
Our review
Pros	Manages desktop, mobile, rugged, server, specialty, printer, and IoT endpoints Combines enrollment, app lifecycle, policies, compliance, patching, and wipe Integrates with Omnissa services, Apple, Google, ServiceNow, and security partners	Manages application, script, content, OS, and third-party patching Combines Windows imaging and PXE booting with remote support Supports major desktop and mobile systems, plus Apple VPP integration
Cons	Paid plans start at $5.40 per user per month, billed annually Annual billing is required for the published plan prices The widest specialized-device and advanced controls are in higher-priced tiers	Professional costs $12.50 per device Community is limited to 15 devices each for mobile, desktop, and Chrome Broad management scope may exceed the needs of teams with simpler fleets
Our verdict	Workspace ONE UEM is Omnissa’s cloud-native unified endpoint management platform for IT teams overseeing varied enterprise devices. It covers desktops, mobile devices, rugged endpoints, servers, specialty devices, printers, and IoT… Read the review →	FileWave is a unified endpoint management platform for IT teams responsible for desktop, mobile, and ChromeOS fleets. Its scope spans enrollment, software distribution, patching, inventory, policies, reporting, remote support, and device… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Workspace ONE UEM — where it wins

  • Manages desktop, mobile, rugged, server, specialty, printer, and IoT endpoints
  • Combines enrollment, app lifecycle, policies, compliance, patching, and wipe
  • Integrates with Omnissa services, Apple, Google, ServiceNow, and security partners

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans start at $5.40 per user per month, billed annually
  • Annual billing is required for the published plan prices
  • The widest specialized-device and advanced controls are in higher-priced tiers

• FileWave — where it wins

  • Manages application, script, content, OS, and third-party patching
  • Combines Windows imaging and PXE booting with remote support
  • Supports major desktop and mobile systems, plus Apple VPP integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional costs $12.50 per device
  • Community is limited to 15 devices each for mobile, desktop, and Chrome
  • Broad management scope may exceed the needs of teams with simpler fleets

• Workspace ONE UEM9.4/10 · Paid

  Broad endpoint coverage and tiered controls suit large fleets, with annual per-user pricing.

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• FileWave8.3/10 · 30-day trial

  Broad device management with imaging, patching, and remote support at a high per-device price.

  Visit FileWaveFull verdict →