Cortado MDM vs MicroMDM

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.

MicroMDM is a free, open-source Mobile Device Management server for Apple devices, intended for enterprise and education. Its APIs schedule commands, read device information, and administer the server. There is no built-in administrator web interface; operators use the mdmctl command-line utility, which communicates through the API. Setup involves running the server binary with a server URL, API key, and TLS certificate and key. The API key protects and authenticates API requests. When MicroMDM terminates device connections, TLS certificates and a key are required, although TLS can terminate at a load balancer instead. Setup also documents Apple Push Notification service integration with an Apple-issued MDM push certificate. Apple Business Manager Device Enrollment Program integration is supported but optional. The system supports automated enrollment, app deployment, FileVault management, and remote commands. Version 1 is in maintenance mode, with no planned feature work and security and bug fixes on an available-effort basis through the end of 2025.