Addigy vs ManageEngine MDM Plus
A head-to-head comparison across 10 scoring categories, pricing, OS coverage, and real-world fit.
Category Radar
Visual overlay of both platforms across all 10 scoring dimensions.
Category Breakdown
Score comparison across each of the 10 evaluation categories.
Feature Highlights
The 5 individual features with the biggest score difference between these two platforms.
Android Zero-Touch Enrollment
Google's enterprise enrollment program that configures Android devices on first boot. IT admins pre-assign enrollment profiles so devices connect to the MDM automatically, enabling mass deployment without manual intervention.
On-Premises Active Directory
Connect to on-premises AD for user authentication, OU-based targeting, and hybrid identity scenarios. Supports LDAP sync or directory connectors for legacy infrastructure.
Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment
Samsung's proprietary bulk enrollment for Galaxy devices. Extends Android Enterprise with Knox-specific security features including hardware-backed attestation and Samsung-exclusive configuration options.
Azure AD / Entra ID Integration
Native integration with Microsoft Entra ID for identity-driven management, conditional access, and SSO. Foundation for zero-trust architectures in Microsoft environments.
Conditional Access Policies
Real-time access decisions based on device compliance, user identity, location, and risk signals. Gates access to corporate apps and data based on dynamic trust evaluation.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Addigy
Strengths
- Multi-tenant architecture designed specifically for MSP workflows
- LiveTerminal provides real-time remote shell access to macOS devices
- LiveDesktop enables live screen sharing for macOS troubleshooting
- Prebuilt Apps community catalog simplifies common app deployments
Weaknesses
- Apple-only with no Android, Windows, Linux, or ChromeOS support
- Higher pricing ($6–8/device/month) than Apple-focused competitors
- Limited third-party integrations compared to Jamf Pro
ManageEngine MDM Plus
Strengths
- Free edition supports up to 25 devices with no time limit
- Manages iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and tvOS from a single console
- Deep Active Directory / Azure AD integration for automated enrollment and targeting
- OEMConfig support for Android Enterprise custom configuration payloads
Weaknesses
- No Linux device management (Linux requires Endpoint Central)
- Windows/macOS OS update management and patch deployment require Endpoint Central
- Remote desktop and screen control require Endpoint Central or Zoho Assist add-on
Pricing Comparison
Addigy
ManageEngine
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Addigy | ManageEngine |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| macOS | ||
| Android | — | |
| Windows | — | |
| ChromeOS | — | |
| Total | 2 | 5 |
Our Recommendation
ManageEngine MDM Plus takes the overall lead with a score of 3.8/5.0, winning 9 of 10 categories.
Choose ManageEngine MDM Plus if:
Small to mid-size organisations seeking affordable multi-platform MDM
Choose Addigy if:
MSPs managing multiple Apple-only client environments
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