Hexnode UEM vs Iru (formerly Kandji)
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.
Okta / Third-Party IdP
Connect to Okta, Ping Identity, OneLogin, or other SAML/OIDC identity providers for unified identity management across heterogeneous environments.
Custom Connector / Plugin Framework
Extensibility model for custom integrations: marketplace, SDK, partner connectors, or integration hub. Determines how easily the platform fits unique enterprise toolchains.
SAML / OIDC SSO
Single sign-on for the MDM admin console and end-user portals via SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect. Reduces credential fatigue and enforces centralized authentication.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Prevent sensitive data leakage through clipboard restrictions, managed open-in policies, screenshot blocking, and content inspection between managed and unmanaged contexts.
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.
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
Iru (formerly Kandji)
Strengths
- Industry-leading Apple management with Managed OS, 120+ one-click restrictions, and DDM support
- Built-in EDR with behavioural analysis for macOS and Windows (no third-party tool needed)
- Assignment Maps provide visual, conditional policy logic unique in the market
- AI-powered compliance automation with adaptive evidence mapping for audit readiness
Weaknesses
- No Linux or ChromeOS support — Apple, Windows, and Android only
- Windows and Android features still maturing post-rebrand (less documentation depth)
- No published pricing — enterprise-custom only, estimated $4-15/device/month
Pricing Comparison
Hexnode
Iru
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Hexnode | Iru |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| Linux | — | |
| ChromeOS | — | |
| Total | 6 | 4 |
Our Recommendation
Iru (formerly Kandji) takes the overall lead with a score of 4.1/5.0, winning 8 of 10 categories.
Choose Iru (formerly Kandji) if:
Apple-first organisations expanding into Windows and Android, enterprises seeking unified endpoint management with built-in EDR
Choose Hexnode UEM if:
Organisations managing diverse device types with budget constraints
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