Hexnode UEM vs IBM MaaS360
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.
Remote Terminal / Shell
Open a command-line session on remote devices for advanced troubleshooting. Execute commands and resolve issues without physical device access.
Automation Workflows
Built-in orchestration engine for multi-step if-this-then-that workflows. Chain remediation actions, approvals, notifications, and policy changes into automated sequences.
Custom Script Execution
Deploy and run custom scripts (Bash, PowerShell, Python, shell) on managed devices. Extends management beyond built-in actions for advanced automation and remediation.
Geofencing Compliance
Define geographic boundaries that trigger compliance actions when devices enter or leave designated areas. Enables location-based security and regulatory compliance.
Okta / Third-Party IdP
Connect to Okta, Ping Identity, OneLogin, or other SAML/OIDC identity providers for unified identity management across heterogeneous environments.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Hexnode UEM
Strengths
- Widest OS coverage: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, tvOS, Fire OS, visionOS
- Five pricing tiers from $1 to $5.80/device/month offer flexibility for any budget
- Kiosk browser with URL filtering is a standout feature across all supported platforms
- No minimum seat requirement makes it accessible to small organisations
Weaknesses
- Identity integration (Entra ID, Okta) less deep than enterprise leaders
- Automation and workflow capabilities behind Workspace ONE and Intune
- SIEM integration limited to syslog forwarding
IBM MaaS360
Strengths
- ChromeOS management support differentiates from most competitors
- Watson AI Advisor provides analytics-driven recommendations
- QRadar SIEM native integration for security-focused organisations
- Competitive tiered pricing starting at $4/user/month
Weaknesses
- No Linux device management support
- More limited webhook and automation capabilities than enterprise leaders
- Multi-policy capability removed in recent versions (single policy per device)
Pricing Comparison
Hexnode
MaaS360
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Hexnode | MaaS360 |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| Linux | — | |
| ChromeOS | ||
| Total | 6 | 5 |
Our Recommendation
Hexnode UEM takes the overall lead with a score of 3.7/5.0, winning 9 of 10 categories.
Choose Hexnode UEM if:
Organisations managing diverse device types with budget constraints
Choose IBM MaaS360 if:
Organisations managing ChromeOS alongside iOS/Android/Windows, IBM ecosystem customers
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