Cortado MDM vs HCL BigFix

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.

HCL BigFix combines endpoint management, security, automation, and digital employee experience capabilities in one platform. HCL says it supports more than 120 operating systems and provides near real-time endpoint visibility and control. It patches operating systems and third-party applications, and remediates vulnerabilities. BigFix Compliance enforces security policies and automatically corrects configuration drift, while BigFix Inventory provides visibility into devices, software, licenses, and usage. HCL documentation includes integration guides for ServiceNow Data Flow and BigFix Insights for Vulnerability Remediation. Fixlets and actions use SHA-256-based digital signatures; relay and agent communications can be encrypted with TLS. HCL states that BigFix v11 achieved NIAP certification and SCAP 1.3 validation, and that its embedded FIPS crypto module received FIPS 140-2 certification. Subscription support includes product updates, new features, content updates, bug fixes, and technical support during the term. Licensing depends on managed employee devices or managed virtual servers. Pricing is by tailored quote, and HCL offers a 30-day Endpoint Management trial. BigFix SaaS supports up to 50,000 devices per deployment.