Cortado MDM vs Esper
Cortado MDM
cortado.com
Esper
esper.ioSide by side
| Figure | Cortado MDM | Esper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $2/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Mobile Device Management Software | 7.9 (#12) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Spec score · Mobile Application Management Software | 7.8 (#10) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Spec score · Mobile Device Management | 7.4 (#20) | 8.3 (#9) |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
| Product | Cortado MDM centrally enrolls, configures, and manages iOS and Android devices from an administration portal. | Esper describes its Device Management Infrastructure as a system for company-owned hardware such as kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners, and signage. |
| Support | All plans include English- and German-language technical support; Enterprise adds prioritized ticket handling, business-day phone support, and a dedicated contact person. | 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. |
Plans
Cortado MDM
- BasicPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProPriced on request
Esper
- Genesis$2 a month
- Bridge$4 a month
- Architect$6 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Cortado MDM
Cortado MDM is a cloud mobile-device-management service that centrally enrolls, configures and manages iOS and Android devices through an administration portal. Enrollment methods include QR code, Apple Business Manager, Apple Automated Device Enrollment, Android zero-touch, Android Enterprise and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment. Administrators can deploy and update apps, restrict devices to selected apps in kiosk mode, and distribute Exchange, Wi-Fi, VPN and other profiles to devices or groups. The console can remotely lock or wipe devices or work profiles; location is available only for fully managed devices. Integrations include Apple Business Manager, Managed Google Play, Samsung Knox, Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace Connect, with the latter two listed as Enterprise features. Basic, Pro and Enterprise plans have prices on request. Every subscription includes a 14-day trial without payment details. Monthly and annual billing are available, and annual contracts have reduced rates.
Esper
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.