Appaloosa vs FileWave

Appaloosa is a mobile device management platform for controlling iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices from one console. It addresses company-owned fleets, bring-your-own-device programs, frontline teams, and shared devices. Zero-touch enrollment works through Apple Automated Device Enrollment, Android zero-touch, Knox, and Windows enrollment. Administrators can distribute private and public applications, including silent installation on managed devices. Security settings include passcode policies, disk encryption, certificates, VPN configuration, security posture, and compliance controls. On macOS, Appaloosa can enforce FileVault and store its recovery key encrypted in the console for authorized profiles. Customer data is hosted in France on SecNumCloud-qualified infrastructure. Integrations include Apple Business Manager, Android Enterprise, Microsoft Entra, Office 365, Google Workspace, Okta, SAML v2, TeamViewer, development tools, Slack, and a REST API. Business costs €3.49 per device per month from 50 devices; Enterprise costs €5.49 per device per month from 100, with custom pricing above 500. A 14-day trial requires no credit card.

FileWave is a unified endpoint management platform for organizations managing computers, phones, tablets, and other devices across major operating systems. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Android, and ChromeOS, and can be hosted in the cloud or installed on an organization's servers. Enrollment options include zero-touch deployment and frameworks such as Windows Autopilot, Apple ADE/DEP, and Android and ChromeOS enterprise options. Administrators can distribute apps, updates, scripts, and content with standard installers or Filesets. Its patented Fileset Technology sends changes at file level and allows deployed files to be edited or removed. The platform supports scheduled OS and third-party application patching, with testing and rollback options for Fileset revisions. Security features include encrypted communications, remote lock and wipe, and administrator two-factor authentication. Audit-ready reports cover devices, configurations, patching, licenses, encryption, and compliance. The free Community Edition is limited to 15 computers, 15 tablets, and 15 Chrome devices, with community support and no included support service.