20 Best Mobile Device Management Tools for 2026

1. Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is Microsoft's endpoint management service, run from the Intune admin center, and its official platform list covers Android, iOS/iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.

• Linux management - covers Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and 10 next to phones and Windows PCs.
• Android Enterprise modes - supports personally owned and corporate-owned work profiles, fully managed devices, and dedicated devices; Intune ended Android device administrator support on devices with Google Mobile Services in December 2024.
• Samsung Knox activation - attempts Knox activation during enrollment on supported Samsung models and enrolls the rest as standard Android devices.
• Best for - organizations already on Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID that want laptops and phones in one admin center.
• Watch out for - Microsoft's platform list notes that app protection policies are not supported on ChromeOS.

2. ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus manages smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs, and rugged devices running Android, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS. It is sold both as a cloud service and as an on-premises server, with separate pricing for each.

• Kiosk Mode - restricts a device to enterprise-approved apps.
• Remote control - lets admins view and control devices to troubleshoot problems.
• Content management and containers - distributes documents to devices and separates corporate data from personal data.
• Best for - IT teams that need an on-premises server or manage TVs and rugged devices alongside phones and laptops.
• Watch out for - the cloud and on-premises editions are priced separately, so choose the deployment model before comparing quotes.

3. Hexnode UEM

Hexnode UEM is a cloud-based unified endpoint management platform whose product page lists Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Apple TV, Android TV, visionOS, and Fire OS.

• Zero-touch deployment - supports Android zero-touch enrollment, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, and Apple DEP integration for hands-free provisioning.
• Kiosk mode - turns devices into single-purpose kiosks across several platforms.
• Remote assistance and control - troubleshoot a device from anywhere without physical access.
• Best for - mixed fleets that include TVs, Fire OS tablets, or visionOS devices next to standard phones and laptops.

4. Scalefusion

Scalefusion manages Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and Linux devices, plus Android TV, from a single dashboard. Its AirThink AI assistant uses a GPT-powered model to generate PowerShell and shell scripts for device automation.

• Screen mirroring and control - mirrors a remote device screen and takes control of it for troubleshooting.
• Kiosk modes - offers single-app and multi-app kiosk modes, including Windows, Android, and iPad kiosks.
• Best for - mixed fleets that include ChromeOS and Linux and want scripting help inside the MDM console.

5. SureMDM

SureMDM by 42Gears covers Android, iOS/iPadOS, macOS, Windows 10 and 11, Linux, Wear OS, VR headsets, ChromeOS, and IoT platforms. It runs as SaaS hosted on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, or on your own servers if you choose the on-premises option.

• SureLock kiosk - included in every SureMDM plan to limit a device to a dedicated purpose.
• BYOD containers - uses Android Work Profiles and Apple User Enrollment to separate company data on employee-owned devices.
• Remote troubleshooting - fixes devices from anywhere and pushes app updates to every device from the central console.
• Best for - frontline and dedicated-device fleets, including wearables and VR headsets, that may need on-premises hosting.

6. IBM MaaS360

IBM MaaS360 is an AI-driven unified endpoint management platform with built-in Watson AI. IBM's documentation lists MDM support for iPhone and iPad on iOS 15 or later, Apple TV 4th generation or later, macOS 12 or later, Android 7 or later, and Windows 10 or later.

• AI & Analytics Advisor - adds Watson-based insights and a Policy Recommendation Engine to guide policy decisions.
• Mobile threat defense - an add-on that protects users, devices, and apps from malware, man-in-the-middle, and phishing attacks.
• Containerization - the Deluxe plan adds email and chat containerization to separate personal and business data.
• Best for - security-led teams that want threat defense and AI policy guidance in the same console as device management.
• Watch out for - rugged or custom Android models without Google certification enroll through QR code or ADB and need manufacturer support, per IBM's documentation.

7. NinjaOne

NinjaOne MDM enrolls and secures Android and Apple devices inside NinjaOne's wider IT management platform, which also covers Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. The same console handles OS and third-party application patching, so phones and laptops share one patch workflow.

• Zero-touch enrollment - enrolls devices with policy templates instead of hands-on setup.
• Remote support - views device screens and runs lock, wipe, and passcode reset actions.
• Kiosk mode and geolocation - locks dedicated devices to set experiences and tracks location for inventory and loss prevention.
• Best for - IT teams already patching laptops in NinjaOne that want mobile devices managed in the same place.

8. JumpCloud

JumpCloud manages, configures, and secures Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android devices alongside its identity and access services. Its Zero-Touch Enrollment for Apple devices requires an Apple Business (formerly Apple Business Manager) or Apple School Manager account.

• Best for - teams that want identity and device management from a single provider.
• Watch out for - the agent must be installed on every Mac, Windows, and Linux device you want to manage, so plan that rollout first.

9. Miradore

Miradore, now sold as LogMeIn Miradore within the GoTo family, manages Android, Apple, and Windows devices from one platform. Its Business Policies automate enrollment and configuration, so a new device picks up the right settings as it joins the fleet.

• Data protection - encrypts confidential data and separates business use from personal use.
• App management - distributes and manages apps across the enrolled fleet.
• Best for - teams that want policy-driven enrollment for Android, Apple, and Windows devices without running their own server.

10. Citrix Endpoint Management

Citrix Endpoint Management combines device management with mobile app management, including a MAM-only mode for devices that are not fully enrolled. Its documentation lists support for Android 10 through 17, iOS and iPadOS 13 through 27, macOS 11 through 15, and Windows 10 and 11 desktops and tablets.

• Android Enterprise - Citrix recommends Android Enterprise over legacy device administration for Android devices.
• Best for - organizations that need app-level controls on devices they do not fully manage.
• Watch out for - ChromeOS is not on Citrix's supported platform list.

11. Relution

Relution is a UEM and MDM platform made in Germany for school boards, schools, public authorities, and companies.

• Platform coverage - manages iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS, macOS, Android Classic and Android Enterprise, Windows 10 and 11, ChromeOS, Linux, and interactive whiteboards.
• Hosting choice - runs on premises or in the cloud as a GDPR-compliant solution.
• Best for - European schools and public-sector bodies that want GDPR-focused hosting choices.

12. Jamf Pro

Jamf Pro manages and secures Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, with hands-free zero-touch deployment for company-owned devices and BYOD.

• Declarative Device Management Blueprints - manage device settings, commands, app installs, and restrictions across Apple devices.
• Self Service+ - lets users install apps, update software, and maintain their own devices.
• Smart Groups - builds dynamic device and user groups that admins can navigate with an AI Assistant.
• Best for - Apple-only fleets that want depth on Apple-specific management features.
• Watch out for - Jamf Pro manages Apple devices only, so Android and Windows need a second tool.

13. Iru (Formerly Kandji)

Iru is the new name for Kandji, and its site now lists Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro, Windows, and Android under one lightweight agent.

• Security modules - Endpoint Detection & Response and Vulnerability Management sit in the same platform as device management.
• Identity and compliance - Workforce Identity, Compliance Automation, a Trust Center, and Iru AI round out the platform.
• Best for - Apple-heavy teams that have added Windows or Android and want identity, security, and MDM from one vendor.

14. SimpleMDM

SimpleMDM, part of PDQ's product family, is an Apple-only MDM for iOS and macOS devices. It supports automated enrollment through Apple Business Manager, now Apple Business, and enrollment by link for BYOD devices.

• Hosted Munki - installs macOS software beyond what native MDM channels allow.
• REST API - automates management and security tasks across the Apple fleet.
• Configuration profiles - choose premade profiles or upload your own.
• Best for - small and midsize Apple fleets that want API access and Munki without hosting either themselves.

15. AirDroid Business

AirDroid Business manages Android endpoints ranging from smartphones to POS terminals and dedicated devices, plus Windows 10 and higher. It targets digital signage, kiosks, and transportation and logistics fleets where devices run unattended.

• Unattended remote access - includes a black screen mode that hides the display during remote sessions.
• Kiosk mode and bulk apps - secures public-facing devices and installs, updates, or removes apps in bulk.
• Real-time alerts - monitors device status and flags potential issues as they happen.
• Best for - field and public-facing Android fleets that need remote support without on-site visits.
• Watch out for - the product page describes Android and Windows management, so Apple devices need another tool.

16. TinyMDM

TinyMDM is an Android-only MDM and a partner for both Android zero-touch enrollment and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment. Its free trial includes all features and needs no credit card.

• Kiosk lockdown - enforces single-app and multi-app lockdown with automated app launches and custom branding.
• Internet filtering - filters web access and includes malware protection.
• Remote view and control - troubleshoots company devices remotely.
• Location tracking - shows real-time and historical device location on a map.
• Best for - Android-only fleets that want quick setup and kiosk controls.

17. Fleet (FleetDM)

Fleet is an open-source device management platform that configures, updates, and secures macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS devices.

• Devices as code - defines, targets, and deploys settings through version-controlled configuration, so every change can be reviewed and reverted.
• Deployment options - runs on premises, in the cloud, or air-gapped.
• Live device connection - keeps a live connection to every device for fast reporting.
• Best for - engineering-led IT teams that manage configuration through Git and want open-source control.

18. NanoMDM

NanoMDM is a minimalist open-source Apple MDM server and library, released under the MIT license and heavily inspired by MicroMDM. The MicroMDM README says support for MicroMDM v1 officially ended at the end of 2025 and points users to NanoMDM and the other Nano projects.

• Minimal core - leaves out SCEP, TLS, ADE (DEP) API access, enrollment profiles, a JSON command API, and VPP, which you supply with other components.
• Server and library - ships as both an MDM server and a library.
• Best for - engineering teams building their own Apple MDM stack.

19. Rippling

Rippling ties device management for Apple and Windows devices to its HR platform, so a single hire event can trigger device purchase, configuration, app installs, security policies, and shipment.

• Attribute-based setup - configures laptops, iPhones, and iPads based on location, department, and role.
• Scheduled lock and wipe - syncs with HR's offboarding flow so IT can set the exact time a device locks and wipes.
• Inventory logistics - sends return boxes, stores inactive devices in Rippling's warehouses, and reassigns them to new hires.
• Best for - companies that already run HR on Rippling.
• Watch out for - the device management page covers Apple and Windows devices and does not list Android.

20. Prey

Prey is a device tracking and security tool for IT teams that covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chromebooks. Its site says location history goes back up to a year, and custom wipe can delete specific files, folders, or the entire disk.

• Geofences - sets safe perimeters that trigger automatic actions and alerts.
• Remote lock - freezes any device instantly when it goes missing.
• Device assignment - assigns devices with due dates and locks them automatically when they are overdue.
• Best for - schools and companies that lend laptops and tablets and need loss and theft recovery.
• Watch out for - Prey centers on tracking, wipe, and inventory, so pair it with a full MDM when you need app deployment and configuration profiles.

Managing a Test Device Lab With MDM

OS version control matters most in a lab, because an unplanned update invalidates yesterday's baseline. On supervised iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices, Apple's Software Update declarative configuration can defer OS updates and upgrades for 1 to 90 days, and the MDM can still enforce a specific version by a chosen date.

On Android, a fully managed device can follow an automatic, windowed, or postponed system update policy, where postponing holds updates for 30 days, and from Android 9 it can add freeze periods of up to 90 days with at least 60 days between them. A work profile cannot set these policies, so enroll lab phones as fully managed devices.

• Kiosk or single-app mode - lock a dedicated device to the app under test; Hexnode, Scalefusion, SureMDM (through SureLock), TinyMDM, and AirDroid Business all document kiosk modes.
• Remote wipe between testers - clear accounts and test data before the next person or test run uses the device.
• Inventory export - record the model and OS version of every device so the mobile device testing report shows exactly what was covered.

Teams that host their own phones with an open source device farm can apply the same policies, since the farm software handles test sessions while the MDM handles device state.

Testing Your App Against MDM Policies

Enterprise customers often configure your app through their MDM. On Android, managed configurations let an IT admin set values such as allowed or blocked URLs, whether sync runs over cellular, and email settings, and the app declares those keys in an app_restrictions.xml resource and reads them through RestrictionsManager.

The AppConfig Community documents the same approach for iOS and Android, built on each operating system's native capabilities. Enterprise apps often have to support specific Samsung Knox versions or Intune requirements as well, so add these checks to the mobile app testing plan for every enterprise release.

• Managed configuration values - test the default, an invalid value, and a value that changes while the app is running.
• Restricted device states - repeat login and sync flows with copy and paste blocked, the camera disabled, and a required VPN turned on.
• Work profile and User Enrollment - install the app inside an Android work profile and on a User Enrolled iPhone to confirm it never depends on data outside the managed space.
• OS version floor - test the oldest OS version the customer's MDM allows as well as the newest; Microsoft documents full Intune support only for the three most recent iOS/iPadOS and macOS versions.

Extending an MDM Lab With Real Devices

An owned lab holds one OS version per phone at a time. A capture of the public TestMu AI device list on September 11, 2026 (TestMu AI build 104560169) returned 89 Android models across Android 9 to Android 17 and 55 iPhone and iPad models across OS versions 14 to 27, with models such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max offered on both iOS 26 and iOS 27.

TestMu AI's real device cloud provides 10,000+ real Android and iOS devices with no MDM enrollment, USB cables, or IT provisioning, and it wipes each device at the end of a session, removing installed apps, cached credentials, and stored data. When a team needs devices that keep a fixed configuration, the private real device cloud reserves dedicated devices for one organization, with pre-installed apps, saved credentials, and configured network settings maintained by TestMu AI.