ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus

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What it is

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus gives enterprise IT teams a unified console to manage and secure devices, apps, and data. It covers phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs, and rugged devices running Android, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows, or Chrome OS. Administrators can enroll devices, set Wi-Fi and VPN policies, distribute in-house or store apps, review app inventories, and use Kiosk Mode. Work and personal profiles can be separated. Security controls include remote lock and wipe, rooted or jailbroken device detection, role-based permissions, data loss prevention, and device and app access controls. The product also supports managed email with Office 365 and Azure, plus document distribution, remote updates, and restrictions on third-party backups. Cloud and on-premises editions are available, with integrations including ServiceNow, Jira, Active Directory, Entra ID, Google Workspace, and REST APIs. The free edition supports up to 25 devices. Cloud Standard starts at $1.28 a month; a 30-day trial is listed.

Spec sheet

What it does: Centralizes enrollment, configuration, application deployment, monitoring and remote security actions for corporate and BYOD smartphones, tablets and laptops.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Intended users: The product is presented as enterprise MDM for IT teams managing corporate-owned and employee-owned devices.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Integrations: Documented integrations include Apple Business Manager, Managed Google Play, Chrome Web Store, Windows Business Store, Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace and Zoho Directory.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Support: The product offers technical support requests, a knowledge base, FAQs, user forums, and separate support email addresses for on-premises and cloud users.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Headquarters: Pleasanton, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Founded: 1996Read 23 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
API authentication: API examples use Zoho OAuth access tokens in Authorization headers, and the documentation provides Java, Python and cURL examples.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
API content endpoints: Content APIs support listing, creating, updating, deleting and associating documents or media with devices, groups and users.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
App management: Administrators can create an enterprise app catalog, distribute store and custom apps, silently install or remove apps, configure app settings and blocklist apps.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Asset management: Inventory scans collect installed apps, restrictions, certificates and hardware details, with location and battery tracking available.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Browser requirements: The datasheet lists Internet Explorer 7+, Chrome 20+, Firefox 4+ and Safari 5+ for the management console.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Company founding and headquarters: Gartner lists the parent company as Zoho, founded in 2002, with head office in Del Valle, United States.Read 14 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Company identity: ManageEngine is the enterprise IT-management division of Zoho Corporation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size: LinkedIn lists ManageEngine as privately held with 5,001–10,000 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Content management: Documents and media can be distributed over the air, securely viewed on devices and revoked through content-management controls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Deployment options: The vendor offers Cloud and On-premises editions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Device enrollment: Enrollment methods include OTA email or SMS enrollment, self-service enrollment, Apple Business Manager, Windows Autopilot, Android zero-touch and Samsung Knox.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Device enrollment and policies: It supports device enrollment and lets administrators configure profiles and policies for Wi-Fi, VPN, and other parameters.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Documentation depth: The help center contains installation guidance, enrollment procedures, feature documentation, API reference pages and release notes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Email and containerization: The product manages corporate email through Exchange ActiveSync and separates corporate from personal data with containerization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · download.manageengine.com
Email and content: The product supports managed email access with Office 365 and Azure and lets administrators distribute documents, update them remotely, and restrict third-party backups.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Hosting: ManageEngine offers both a cloud service and an on-premises deployment.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Independent product assessment: TechRadar describes the product as supporting cloud and on-premises deployment across Android, Apple, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS, with rooting or jailbreak detection and remote wipe.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Kiosk mode: Kiosk policies can restrict devices to one app or a selected group of apps and customize the home-screen layout.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Limit: Android client complaints: Google Play reviews include complaints about work-profile installation failures, USB-debugging incompatibility and concerns about requested call-history or contact permissions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: deployment reliability: TrustRadius summaries report buggy or slow application deployment and updates, enrollment difficulties and inconsistent device-status reporting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: interface and setup: G2 reviewers describe the interface as dated or cluttered and say some online setup instructions are confusing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: support consistency: GetApp reports that a minority of users experience inconsistent response times, language barriers or difficulty reaching support, especially without a paid plan.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Managed device types: The product can manage smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs, and rugged devices.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Notable release: Android kiosk: February 2026 release notes added Android kiosk support for clearing app data and default app configuration.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Notable release: Private Access: March 2026 release notes added access to internally hosted apps through ManageEngine Private Access and secure on-device VPN.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Notable release: Syslog: October 2025 release notes introduced Syslog integration for log forwarding and centralized monitoring.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Praise: application management: GetApp reviewers particularly praise remotely installing, updating and removing software, including Google Play and custom applications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: centralized control: TrustRadius summarizes positive feedback about centralized management, efficient application deployment, security-policy enforcement and remote management.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: value and breadth: GetApp’s review synthesis says users value the broad feature set, multi-platform fleet control, flexible enrollment and cost effectiveness.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Product purpose: Mobile Device Manager Plus manages and secures devices, apps, and data from a unified console for enterprise workforces.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Public API: The REST API exposes device listing, device details, certificates, restrictions, firmware, locations, profiles, apps, actions and privacy endpoints.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Rating on Capterra: 4.6 out of 5 from 934 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on G2: 4.5 out of 5 from 261 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights: 4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on Google Play: 3.3 out of 5 from 2.57K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on TrustRadius: 9.5 out of 10 from 21 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Remote troubleshooting: The feature set includes remotely viewing and controlling devices to troubleshoot problems in real time.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Security certifications: A UK government service-definition document lists ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 20000 and SOC 2 Type II certifications for ManageEngine services.Read 14 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk
Security controls: Security policies cover passcodes, device locking, remote alarms, location, corporate or complete wipes and detection of rooted or jailbroken devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Security recommendations: For on-premises servers, the vendor recommends HTTPS, current builds, strong password policies, two-factor authentication, and appropriate administrator roles.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Security transport: The help documentation states that TLS 1.3 is supported in the cloud edition.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
Support lifecycle limit: After an on-premises version reaches end of support, it no longer receives technical support, security updates, or other updates and enhancements.Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com
Supported operating systems: The product lists Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, tvOS and Apple TV support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com
System requirements: The on-premises server runs on Microsoft Windows; published hardware tiers range from 2 GB RAM and 5 GB disk for up to 250 devices to 16 GB RAM and 60 GB disk for 5,001–10,000 devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com

Plans and prices

Free edition Free Fully featured Professional edition · Up to 25 devices Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com

Free edition Free Fully featured Professional edition · up to 25 devices Read 14 Oct 2026 · manageengine.com

Standard edition (Cloud) $1.28 a month Starts at; save upto 20% with annual billing Mobile device management · App distribution · Configuration and restriction management · Kiosk Mode · Geotracking · Remote commands Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com

Professional edition (Cloud) $2.38 a month Starts at; save upto 20% with annual billing Everything in Standard · Content management · Custom configs · App and OS update policies · Conditional access · Remote control · Geofencing Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com

Standard edition (On-premises) $9.90 a year Starts at Mobile device management · App distribution · Configuration and restriction management · Kiosk Mode · Geotracking · Remote commands Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com

Professional edition (On-premises) $17.90 a year Starts at Everything in Standard · Content management · Custom configs · App and OS update policies · Conditional access · Remote control · Geofencing Read 29 Sep 2026 · manageengine.com

Standard Edition (Cloud) $64 a month per month App, asset, audit/report, content, enrollment, email, integration, kiosk, profile, remote troubleshooting, rugged-device and security management Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Professional Edition (Cloud) $119 a month per month App, asset, enrollment, email, integration, kiosk, profile and remote troubleshooting Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Standard Edition (on-premises) $495 a year 50 devices/year Basic mobile device management · on-premises Windows server Read 14 Oct 2026 · download.manageengine.com

Professional Edition (on-premises) $895 a year 50 devices/year Enterprise fleet management features · on-premises Windows server Read 14 Oct 2026 · download.manageengine.com

Every ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

Manages phones, computers, TVs, and rugged devices.
Includes enrollment, policy, and app management.
Remote lock and wipe are available.
Cloud and on-premises editions are offered.
Free edition supports up to 25 devices.

Limits

Free edition is capped at 25 devices.
On-premises versions past end of support lose security updates.
Cloud Standard starts at $1.28 a month.

Who it suits

It suits enterprise IT teams managing corporate-owned and employee-owned devices. Teams can choose a cloud or on-premises edition and manage a range of device types and operating systems.

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is an enterprise device-management platform for IT teams overseeing company-owned and employee-owned equipment. Its breadth of enrollment options and controls suits organizations with mixed fleets; the trade-off is that the free edition stops at 25 devices and on-premises customers must keep support lifecycle dates in view.

It manages phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs, and rugged devices across Android, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows, and Chrome OS. Cloud and On-premises deployments let teams choose between a hosted service and self-managed infrastructure.

Enrollment can be self-service, invitation-based, or bulk, with options including Android Zero Touch, Apple Automated Device Enrollment, Windows Autopilot, QR code or EMM token, NFC, ADB, and Chrome manual enrollment. That range is useful for fleets with different procurement and setup processes, rather than forcing every device through one onboarding path.

Key features

Apps, policies, and kiosks

Administrators can distribute in-house and store apps, inspect app inventory, and keep work and personal profiles separate. Kiosk Mode fits devices dedicated to a narrow task, while Wi-Fi, VPN, and other configuration policies provide routine fleet controls. App and OS update policies are reserved for Professional editions, so teams that need centralized update governance should budget above Standard.

Security and content

Remote lock and wipe, rooted or jailbroken device detection, role-based permissions, data loss prevention, and device and app access controls address common risks in managed fleets. Managed email access works with Office 365 and Azure. Administrators can distribute documents, update them remotely, and restrict third-party backups, making the product relevant where work content needs controls beyond enrollment and app deployment.

Deployment and integrations

Integrations include ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira, Active Directory, Entra ID, Google Workspace, Zoho Directory, Zoho Creator, and REST APIs. For on-premises servers, the vendor recommends HTTPS, current builds, strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and appropriately assigned administrator roles. This gives self-hosting teams concrete security responsibilities as well as deployment control.

Support includes technical requests, a knowledge base, FAQs, user forums, and separate email addresses for Cloud and On-premises users. An on-premises version past end of support receives no technical support, security updates, or other updates and enhancements; organizations unable to maintain versions should favor Cloud or plan upgrades deliberately.

Pricing

The Free edition costs nothing and is described as a fully featured Professional edition, capped at 25 devices. That is a strong way to assess the full feature set or manage a small fleet, but the cap rules it out as a no-cost option for larger deployments.

Standard edition (Cloud) starts at $1.28 a month, with up to 20% savings with annual billing. It covers mobile device management, app distribution, configuration and restriction management, Kiosk Mode, geotracking, and remote commands. It is the lower-cost fit for core administration, but excludes the Professional tier's content management, custom configurations, update policies, conditional access, remote control, and geofencing.

Professional edition (Cloud) starts at $2.38 a month, with up to 20% savings with annual billing. It adds those content, configuration, update, access, remote-control, and geofencing capabilities, making it the better fit when fleet policy extends to data and access governance.

For self-managed deployments, Standard edition (On-premises) starts at $9.90 a year and includes the same Standard feature set. Professional edition (On-premises) starts at $17.90 a year and adds the Professional capabilities. The stated prices are starting rates; teams choosing On-premises should weigh the lower entry price against server security and version-support upkeep. A 30-day trial is available.

Platforms

Supported operating systems are Android, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows, and Chrome OS. The listed platform coverage also includes API, web, and self-hosted access. Support for phones, computers, TVs, and rugged devices makes this broader than a phone-only management choice.

Who it's for

This is a strong fit for enterprise IT teams managing a mixed corporate-owned and employee-owned fleet, especially when they need enrollment flexibility alongside app, security, and content controls. Small teams can start with the 25-device free edition; larger organizations should compare Cloud and On-premises costs against their appetite for maintaining infrastructure and supported versions. It is a weaker fit for a team seeking an indefinitely scalable free plan or one that cannot manage on-premises update obligations.

Pros and cons

Pros: Broad device and operating-system coverage, paired with many enrollment routes, suits varied fleets and rollout models.

Pros: App controls, kiosk use, remote lock and wipe, and content protections bring practical administration and security functions together.

Pros: Cloud and On-premises editions give organizations a deployment choice, and paid plans start at $1.28 a month.

Cons: The free edition is limited to 25 devices, so it cannot serve as a free larger-fleet tier.

Cons: Standard omits several higher-level content, update, access, and remote-control features, requiring Professional for those needs.

Cons: On-premises versions lose support and all updates after end of support, placing version maintenance on the organization.

Alternatives

For a broader automation comparison, browse IT Automation Software; Mac-focused teams can also consult Mac Management Software or our Mobile Device Management Software category list.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is a better direction for workstation and server patch management: its free edition covers up to 20 workstations and five servers, while its Professional cloud monthly plan is $34.50 a month.

OPSI is worth considering for teams seeking a freemium, self-hosted option with Linux and Windows among its listed platforms; its Community plan is free for unlimited devices, core features, and one worker process.

CFEngine is another freemium option, with a free Community Edition under GNU GPL for Linux support and community support.

PatchMon offers a self-hosted, free-forever Community Edition under AGPLv3, but its users operate the server, updates, backups, and uptime.

Rundeck has a free Community edition aimed at small teams, with registration required.

Rudder may suit teams looking for source code they can download and modify under its open-source licenses.

Hexnode UEM is a paid alternative with no free plan; its Pro tier starts at $2.20 a month billed per device/month and includes mobile kiosk and app management, location tracking, and ABM.

Matrix42 FastViewer is a paid alternative with a different pricing basis: €540 a year per concurrent session, plus 19% VAT.

Verdict

Choose Mobile Device Manager Plus if your IT team needs one system for a diverse device fleet, with enrollment flexibility and meaningful app, security, and content controls. Its 25-device free edition and low starting Cloud price make it approachable, but the feature step up to Professional and the end-of-support consequences for On-premises versions are the two issues to weigh before committing.

Verdict

Mobile Device Manager Plus brings device, app, and data controls together for enterprise IT administration. Consider the device cap on the free edition and the support lifecycle for on-premises versions.