Fleet vs Hexnode UEM

Fleet is an open-core platform for managing endpoints: IT teams can configure, update, and secure devices across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS. Its live device connection supports reports and audit logs for near-instant visibility. Fleet offers a catalog of maintained apps, automatic remediation for devices that fall out of compliance, and self-service access to approved software. Administrators can enforce FileVault, BitLocker, and LUKS2 encryption, remotely lock or wipe devices, and run checks against CIS benchmarks, SOC 2, ISO, or custom baselines. It can run on-premises, in the cloud, or in air-gapped environments; Free and Premium list self-hosting. Workflows can use the REST API, webhooks, or fleetctl, and integrations include tools such as Okta, Jira, and GitHub. The source code is public, and Fleet says its free version will always remain free. Free costs nothing and has no support. Premium is $7.00 per host per month; managed cloud is currently available only to customers with 700+ hosts.

Hexnode UEM centralizes endpoint management across operating systems for organizations managing devices. Its supported systems include Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, tvOS, visionOS, ChromeOS, Linux and FireOS. Zero-touch enrollment supports Apple ADE, Samsung Knox, Windows Autopilot and Android Enterprise. Administrators can lock devices into single-app, multi-app or web-based kiosk use, schedule operating-system and third-party app updates, and create workflows that deploy files, certificates, scripts or updates. Remote tools include screen viewing and control, script execution, and live terminal access for Apple and Linux devices. Directory integrations include Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace and Okta. Pro is listed at $2.20 a month per device, Enterprise at 3.20 USD and Ultimate at 4.70 USD; Ultra pricing requires a request. Plans start with 15 devices. There is no free plan, but a fully functional 14-day trial is offered without a credit card. Hexnode says its servers are hosted on AWS and use firewalls and TLS encryption, and reports ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and a SOC 2 Type 2 report with no exceptions.