Android Free Manager
Android Free Manager: Free, open-source Android EMM reference release with broad policy controls and self-hosted deployment. Ranked #20 of 22 in Enterprise Mobility Management Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams managing Android Enterprise devices.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams managing Android Enterprise devices
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Automated enrollmentYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- QR code, link, or token enrollment for Android Enterprise devices
- 150+ policy fields plus dashboards and compliance reports
- Managed Google Play distribution, remote commands, multi-tenancy, and API access
Where it doesn't
- Android-only scope
- The release is not actively maintained
- Self-hosted deployment places operational responsibility on the team
Our verdict on Android Free Manager
Android Free Manager (AFM) is an open-source, multi-tenant mobile device management platform for Android Enterprise devices. It is positioned as a reference implementation for small managed service providers and system integrators, with web, API, and self-hosted deployment options. Teams can enroll devices by QR code, link, or token; manage Android Enterprise policies; distribute applications; review fleet status; and issue remote commands from one platform.
AFM fits organizations already working within Google's Android management ecosystem. It is built on the Google Android Management API and exposes REST API groups based on that API, while Managed Google Play supports application distribution. The feature set covers 150+ policy fields, fleet dashboards, compliance reports, multi-tenancy, and remote lock, reboot, wipe, and password-reset commands. That combination gives small teams a broad Android control surface without a proprietary license fee, while preserving an API path for integrations and automation.
Deployment is self-hosted, and the repository describes Docker Compose deployment, so the operating team owns setup and ongoing administration. The published release is not actively maintained and is not intended as a production-supported commercial product. AFM therefore suits small teams, MSPs, and integrators that want an inspectable Android Enterprise reference platform and can manage their own hosting. Organizations needing active maintenance, commercial production support, or coverage beyond Android should choose a different mobility management product.
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Android Free Manager fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported platforms | Android |
| Automated enrollment | Yes |
| App management | Yes |
| Remote device actions | lock, reboot, wipe, reset password |
| Compliance policies | Yes |
| Deployment options | On-premises |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Google Android Management API, Managed Google Play |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Android Free Manager integrations
Android Free Manager lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Google Android Management API
- Managed Google Play
Alternatives to Android Free Manager
- Jamf ProA deep Apple fleet manager with automation, security controls, and broad integrations.9.3
- IBM MaaS360A tiered UEM service for managing devices, apps, policies and compliance across platforms.9.1
- Ivanti Neurons for MDMBroad endpoint management with conditional access, MAM and flexible deployment options.9.0
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