ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus review

Mobile Device Manager Plus is the most flexible option here on deployment. ManageEngine sells it as a cloud subscription or as on-premises software with annual or perpetual licenses, which matters for organizations that cannot put device data in a vendor cloud. A free edition manages up to 25 devices, and the 30-day trial covers unlimited devices. Pricing comes in device bands: the Standard cloud edition for 50 devices costs $64 per month or $645 per year with one technician, and Professional costs more. The feature list is broad, covering Android, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows and ChromeOS, with containerization for BYOD, kiosk mode, email and content management, app distribution for store and in-house apps, remote control, and detection of jailbroken or rooted devices. The trade-offs are that the default license gives console access only to the admin, extra technicians are sold separately, and the interface is busier than Hexnode or Scalefusion.

Who it is for

Cost-conscious IT teams that want an on-premises option or a free edition for a small fleet.

Price

Free edition for up to 25 devices; Standard cloud $64 per month or $645 per year for 50 devices; on-premises and perpetual licenses available; 30-day free trial.

25 Free Free 50 $495 $1485 $64 $645
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Manages Android, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows and ChromeOS
• Containerization separates work profiles from personal data
• Kiosk mode for single or multiple approved apps
• Email, content and app management, including in-house apps
• Remote control, remote lock and wipe, and jailbreak and root detection

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free edition manages up to 25 devices with all features
• Strength: Cloud or on-premises, with perpetual licenses on-premises
• Strength: 30-day trial for unlimited devices
• Weakness: Priced in device bands rather than per device
• Weakness: Only one admin by default; technician licenses cost extra
• Weakness: Console is dense compared with newer cloud tools

Key facts

• Free edition: Up to 25 devices
• Deployment: Cloud or on-premises
• Free trial: 30 days, unlimited devices
• Extra technician: $45 per month on cloud

Where it ranks

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is No. 7 in our Best MDM Software verdict.