Appaloosa review
A low-cost MDM for Apple-first teams managing Macs alongside other platforms.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Appaloosa is a cloud-based device management platform for organizations managing Macs alongside iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows devices. It suits IT generalists, small and growing businesses, and larger teams that want one web console for enrollment, provisioning, applications, security settings, inventory, compliance, and device status. Mac management includes Apple Automated Device Enrollment, profile-based enrollment, macOS account provisioning, setup-assistant controls, FileVault enforcement with encrypted recovery-key escrow, configuration profiles, certificates, application delivery, and update controls.
The pricing structure is straightforward and billed per device monthly. Business costs €3.49 per device per month and includes zero-touch enrollment, private and public app distribution, BitLocker and FileVault encryption, OS update control, and kiosk mode. Enterprise costs €5.49 per device per month and adds the Advanced Add-On, SSO and directory integration, advanced security and compliance, priority support, a dedicated onboarding specialist, and four hours of admin-team training. A 14-day trial is available, but there is no permanent free plan. This makes Business a practical entry point for cost-conscious teams, while Enterprise is aimed at organizations that need more support and identity controls.
Its ecosystem fit is a major strength. Appaloosa integrates with Apple Business Manager, Android Enterprise, TeamViewer, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Okta, SAML 2.0, contact directories, CI/CD tools, Slack, and a REST API. Remote support is provided through TeamViewer, while centralized inventory and compliance reporting help teams oversee mixed fleets. Choose Appaloosa when cross-platform coverage, Apple enrollment, encryption, app deployment, and monthly per-device pricing matter together. Teams seeking only a narrow Mac tool or a permanent free option should consider alternatives.
Appaloosa pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Automated Mac enrollment, provisioning, FileVault, and update controls
- Private and public app delivery with silent installation
- Broad identity, directory, support, and API integrations
- Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan
- Enterprise features require a higher €5.49 per-device monthly tier
- Teams focused only on Macs may not need its broader multi-platform scope
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