Hexnode UEM vs NinjaOne MDM
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.
Win32 / LOB App Deployment
Package and deploy traditional Win32 desktop applications (.msi, .exe, .msix) and line-of-business apps with detection rules, dependency management, and supersedence.
Windows Autopilot
Microsoft's zero-touch provisioning for Windows devices. Transforms the out-of-box experience into a managed deployment, automatically joining Azure AD and applying policies without IT hands-on setup.
Windows Update Management
Control Windows updates via Windows Update for Business (WUfB), update rings, and feature/quality update deferrals. Integrates with or replaces traditional WSUS.
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.
Geofencing Compliance
Define geographic boundaries that trigger compliance actions when devices enter or leave designated areas. Enables location-based security and regulatory compliance.
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
NinjaOne MDM
Strengths
- Unified dashboard combining RMM and MDM management in a single console
- Built-in remote access tools leveraging RMM heritage
- Competitive pricing starting around $1.50/device/month
- Good fit for MSPs already using NinjaOne for endpoint management
Weaknesses
- MDM covers iOS, Android, and macOS only (no Windows MDM, no Linux MDM, no ChromeOS)
- Feature set still maturing compared to dedicated MDM vendors
- 50-device minimum purchase requirement
Pricing Comparison
Hexnode
NinjaOne
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | Hexnode | NinjaOne |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | — | |
| macOS | ||
| Linux | — | |
| ChromeOS | — | |
| Total | 6 | 3 |
Our Recommendation
Hexnode UEM takes the overall lead with a score of 3.7/5.0, winning 10 of 10 categories.
Choose Hexnode UEM if:
Organisations managing diverse device types with budget constraints
Choose NinjaOne MDM if:
MSPs and IT teams already invested in NinjaOne RMM
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