Esper vs SureAsset

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.

SureAsset is a cloud service for asset lifecycle management and hardware and software license tracking. Its listed capabilities include barcode scanning, employee self-service, API access, and automation; the free plan includes asset lifecycle management, license tracking, API access, and automation. The product also provides private access to real Android and iOS/iPadOS devices for browser testing. Listed automation frameworks include JUnit, Ranorex, Cucumber, Selenium, TestNG, Maestro, Appium, and Playwright. Device management supports URL allowlisting, remote management, session resets, and browser and app lockdown. Teams can configure devices remotely, apply third-party patches, schedule reboots and deployments, and support offline devices. The device-management platform list includes Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows; the broader platform list also names macOS, Linux, web, and iOS. SureAsset is listed as free, with a paid-from figure of $2.49/mo. The maker is identified as SureAsset, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India.