Appaloosa vs Hexnode UEM

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.

Hexnode UEM centralizes endpoint management across operating systems for organizations managing devices. Its supported systems include Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, tvOS, visionOS, ChromeOS, Linux and FireOS. Zero-touch enrollment supports Apple ADE, Samsung Knox, Windows Autopilot and Android Enterprise. Administrators can lock devices into single-app, multi-app or web-based kiosk use, schedule operating-system and third-party app updates, and create workflows that deploy files, certificates, scripts or updates. Remote tools include screen viewing and control, script execution, and live terminal access for Apple and Linux devices. Directory integrations include Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace and Okta. Pro is listed at $2.20 a month per device, Enterprise at 3.20 USD and Ultimate at 4.70 USD; Ultra pricing requires a request. Plans start with 15 devices. There is no free plan, but a fully functional 14-day trial is offered without a credit card. Hexnode says its servers are hosted on AWS and use firewalls and TLS encryption, and reports ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and a SOC 2 Type 2 report with no exceptions.