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Headwind MDM review

Freemium#26 of 27 in Mobile Device Management SoftwareEnterprise Mobility Management Software

A practical Android MDM for kiosk deployments, with open-source and hosted options.

6.7/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Headwind MDM is a mobile device management platform for organizations overseeing Android smartphones, tablets, kiosks, rugged devices, and digital signage. Its core scope covers application deployment, device policies, monitoring, remote controls, location tracking, and kiosk lockdown. The product fits teams that need open-source control, self-hosting, or a focused Android deployment rather than broad multi-platform management.

Pricing spans several deployment models. Community Edition is free and open source, with self-hosted Android MDM and QR-code enrollment. Cloud costs $19 per device per year with annual billing and provides a hosted service, all features, no server expenses, and volume discounts. Premium costs $2,990 as a one-time payment and includes a perpetual license, dedicated server, free deployment, and one year of premium support. Premium Support Renewal costs $1,490 per year. Enterprise adds extra features, air-gapped network support, open-source access, and free integration services. Remote Control & URL Filtering is a separate $990 one-time option.

For operational control, Headwind MDM combines single-application and multi-application kiosk modes with silent application and APK deployment, restrictions for applications and device settings, and policies for GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mobile settings. Administrators can remotely factory-reset, lock, or reboot devices, track location, and collect device information and photos. Enrollment supports QR code, APK installation, NFC, ADB, and Knox Mobile Enrollment, while integrations include LDAP and a third-party application API. Choose Headwind MDM for Android kiosk fleets, digital signage, or controlled self-hosted deployments; teams managing broader platforms or more than 300 devices should consider an alternative.

Headwind MDM pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Free, open-source Community Edition for self-hosted Android MDM
    • Kiosk modes, policy controls, app deployment, and remote actions
    • Supports QR enrollment, APIs, LDAP, and Knox Mobile Enrollment
  • Where it doesn't
    • Device management coverage is focused on Android and Linux
    • Published maximum capacity is 300 devices
    • Premium and add-on licenses require substantial one-time payments

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