Esper
esper.io
What it is
Esper is a device management system for company-owned hardware such as kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners and signage. Esper Deploy lets teams define apps, settings, operating system configuration and security posture, then keep a fleet aligned with that desired state. Esper says its agent can ship in a device image so devices enroll and configure themselves at first boot, typically in under five minutes. Deploy supports Android, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, Windows and Linux. Esper Foundation is a custom Android OS that Esper says it builds, patches and supports through the device lifecycle. Esper Airwave manages Android firmware updates with staged rollouts and automatic rollback, and can work with any MDM or none. REST APIs support device control and monitoring, including app installation, updates, file transfers and bulk actions. Application distribution includes Android APKs, iOS IPAs, Google Play apps and Apple Business Manager assignments. Plans start at $2 per device/month, and all plans have a 25-device minimum. Esper offers a 30-day trial but no free plan.
Spec sheet
- Product
- Esper describes its Device Management Infrastructure as a system for company-owned hardware such as kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners, and signage.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Intended users
- Esper says its plans address small businesses, organizations with critical hardware needs, enterprises with complex fleets, and dedicated-device use cases.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Support
- Esper offers support and services tiers with varying training, consultation, and technical support, and trial users can access documentation, getting-started resources, and new-user webinars.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Headquarters
- Bellevue, Washington, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · esper.io
- Android OS
- Esper Foundation is a custom Android OS that Esper says it builds, patches, and supports through the device lifecycle.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Application distribution
- Esper supports Android APK uploads, iOS IPA uploads, Google Play applications, and apps assigned through Apple Business Manager.Read 3 Oct 2026 · help.esper.io
- Cloud hosting
- Esper says AWS is its primary hosting vendor and dedicated cloud hosting through Azure and GCP is available to enterprise customers as a premium add-on.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Device management
- Esper Deploy lets teams define device apps, settings, OS configuration, and security posture, then keeps the fleet aligned with that desired state.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Integrations and APIs
- Esper provides REST APIs for programmatically controlling and monitoring devices, and its API reference describes operations such as app installation, updates, file transfers, and bulk actions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · api.esper.io
- OTA updates
- Esper Airwave provides managed Android firmware updates with staged rollouts and automatic rollback, and the site says it can operate with any MDM or none.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Plan limits
- Esper says contracts for all plans have a 25-device minimum, and standard device management data retention is at least 90 days.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Provisioning
- Esper says its agent can ship in the device image so a device enrolls and configures itself at first boot, typically in under five minutes.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Security certifications
- Esper states that it completed a PCI DSS v4.0 SAQ-D audit, a SOC 2 Type 2 audit, and ISO 27001 certification.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Security controls
- Esper says it encrypts data in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher and data at rest using at least AES 256.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
- Supported operating systems
- Esper Deploy is listed for Android, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, Windows, and Linux.Read 3 Oct 2026 · esper.io
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports Android, iOS, Windows and Linux
- First-boot enrollment and configuration
- Managed Android updates with automatic rollback
- 30-day trial available
Limits
- All plans require a 25-device minimum
- No free plan
- Enterprise pricing is custom
Who it suits
Esper suits organizations managing company-owned dedicated devices, from small businesses to enterprises with complex fleets. Its stated use cases include kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners and signage.
Verdict
Esper covers device configuration, provisioning, app distribution and Android firmware updates across several operating systems. Plans start at $2 per device/month, with a 25-device minimum.
Where Specifiction places it
- Android Kiosk Software#1 of 178.6
- Mobile Content Management System#4 of 238.5
- Mobile Device Management Software#5 of 288.5
- Mobile Device Management#9 of 288.3
- Mobile Application Management Software#8 of 228.4