ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs Mosyle Manager
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus
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Mosyle Manager
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| Figure | ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus | Mosyle Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.82/mo | $0.46/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 5 |
| Spec score · Mobile Device Management | 9.5 (#1) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Spec score · Mobile Device Management Software | 9.0 (#1) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · Mac Management Software | 9.0 (#4) | 8.8 (#6) |
| App management | Administrators can create an enterprise app catalog, distribute store and custom apps, silently install or remove apps, configure app settings and blocklist apps. | The product can install and update App Store apps, custom and enterprise apps, and macOS PKG and DMG packages, and offers an App Catalog for macOS apps. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Apple Business Manager, Managed Google Play, Chrome Web Store, Windows Business Store, Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace and Zoho Directory. | Mosyle lists Google, Microsoft, Active Directory and API integrations, plus web-portal SSO. |
| Public API | The REST API exposes device listing, device details, certificates, restrictions, firmware, locations, profiles, apps, actions and privacy endpoints. | The API is enabled in My School > API Integration, issues an access token and uses the https://managerapi.mosyle.com/v2 endpoint for device and user data. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 934 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 88 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 261 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 57 reviews |
| Security controls | Security policies cover passcodes, device locking, remote alarms, location, corporate or complete wipes and detection of rooted or jailbroken devices. | Mosyle states that it has SOC 2 Type II certification, GDPR compliance, US Azure storage, encryption at rest, TLS, separate product data stores, multi-zone infrastructure and annual disaster-recovery tests. |
| Support | The product offers technical support requests, a knowledge base, FAQs, user forums, and separate support email addresses for on-premises and cloud users. | The plans page lists personalized technical onboarding, a comprehensive knowledge base, and access to Mosyle Technical Support. |
| What it does | Centralizes enrollment, configuration, application deployment, monitoring and remote security actions for corporate and BYOD smartphones, tablets and laptops. | Mosyle Manager is a cloud Apple-device management and security platform designed for K-12 schools. |
Plans
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus
- Free editionFree
- Free editionFree
- Standard edition (Cloud)$1.28 a month
- Professional edition (Cloud)$2.38 a month
- Standard edition (On-premises)$9.90 a year
- Professional edition (On-premises)$17.90 a year
- Standard Edition (Cloud)$64 a month
- Professional Edition (Cloud)$119 a month
- Standard Edition (on-premises)$495 a year
- Professional Edition (on-premises)$895 a year
Mosyle Manager
- Mosyle Manager FreeFree
- Mosyle Manager FreeFree
- Mosyle Manager Premium$5.50 a year
- Mosyle Manager OneK12$9 a year
- Mosyle OneK12$9 a year
In their own words
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus gives enterprise IT teams a unified console to manage and secure devices, apps, and data. It covers phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs, and rugged devices running Android, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows, or Chrome OS. Administrators can enroll devices, set Wi-Fi and VPN policies, distribute in-house or store apps, review app inventories, and use Kiosk Mode. Work and personal profiles can be separated. Security controls include remote lock and wipe, rooted or jailbroken device detection, role-based permissions, data loss prevention, and device and app access controls. The product also supports managed email with Office 365 and Azure, plus document distribution, remote updates, and restrictions on third-party backups. Cloud and on-premises editions are available, with integrations including ServiceNow, Jira, Active Directory, Entra ID, Google Workspace, and REST APIs. The free edition supports up to 25 devices. Cloud Standard starts at $1.28 a month; a 30-day trial is listed.
Mosyle Manager
Mosyle Manager provides Apple device management with workflows designed for K-12 schools and districts. It manages macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and tvOS, including simultaneous management of Macs and iOS/iPadOS devices. Schools can deploy school-owned iPads through Apple Automated Device Enrollment, use Shared iPad workflows, or enroll BYOD devices while keeping school data separate from personal data. App management covers App Store, custom, and enterprise apps, plus macOS PKG and DMG packages; a macOS App Catalog is also available. Classroom tools include class feeds and history, assigned study apps and sites, App Lock, Safe Test Mode, Quick Poll, and live screens for macOS. Integrations include Google, Microsoft, Active Directory, and API. After account approval, the 30-day trial gives access to all features; an unsubscribed account then converts to the free plan. Free is free with no device limit, but it can be configured for iOS/iPadOS or macOS. Premium costs $5.50 a year and OneK12 costs $9 a year, each with a minimum of 30 licenses.