Esper vs SOTI MobiControl
Esper
esper.ioSOTI MobiControl
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| Figure | Esper | SOTI MobiControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Mobile Content Management System | 8.5 (#4) | 7.7 (#10) |
| Spec score · Mobile Device Management Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.6 (#16) |
| Spec score · Mobile Device Management | 8.3 (#9) | 8.0 (#10) |
| Spec score · Mobile Application Management Software | 8.4 (#8) | 7.7 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Bellevue, Washington, United States | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Product | Esper describes its Device Management Infrastructure as a system for company-owned hardware such as kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners, and signage. | SOTI MobiControl is an enterprise mobility management solution for visibility and control of business-critical mobile devices, their performance, and security or compliance risks. |
| Support | 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. | SOTI's MobiControl FAQ lists support by phone at 1.888.624.9828 and by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
Esper
- Genesis$2 a month
- Bridge$4 a month
- Architect$6 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
SOTI MobiControl
- SOTI MobiControl CloudPriced on request
- SOTI MobiControl on-premise subscriptionPriced on request
In their own words
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.
SOTI MobiControl
SOTI MobiControl is an enterprise mobility management solution for businesses that need visibility and control over business-critical mobile devices, their performance, and security or compliance risks. It manages device lifecycles with enrollment and provisioning, application and content management, policy controls, location tracking, geofences, OS and firmware management, data protection, remote wipe, and tools intended to reduce downtime. Supported endpoints include rugged mobile devices, mobile computers, handhelds, smartphones, vehicle-mounted computers, wearables, laptops, and IoT endpoints. Supported systems are Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Enrollment can use SOTI Stage, Apple DEP, Android Zero-Touch Enrollment, Samsung KME, Windows Autopilot, or Zebra StageNow. A REST API supports enterprise and partner integrations. The cloud trial lasts 30 days for up to 25 devices. Pricing is available on request, with cloud and on-premise subscription options.