Hexnode UEM vs SOTI MobiControl

A head-to-head comparison across 10 scoring categories, pricing, OS coverage, and real-world fit.

3.7
Hexnode Strong Contender
3.9
SOTI Strong Contender
3 Hexnode wins
7 SOTI wins

Category Radar

Visual overlay of both platforms across all 10 scoring dimensions.

Hexnode SOTI
Device Configuration Reporting & Visibility App Management Enrollment & Provisioning Compliance & Security Remote Actions & Support Targeting & Policy Logic OS Update & Lifecycle Identity & Directory Integration & Extensibility
Hexnode
SOTI

Category Breakdown

Score comparison across each of the 10 evaluation categories.

Device Configuration
Hexnode
4.6
SOTI
4.0
Reporting & Visibility
Hexnode
4.2
SOTI
3.8
App Management
Hexnode
4.1
SOTI
3.8
Enrollment & Provisioning
Hexnode
3.8
SOTI
4.1
Compliance & Security
Hexnode
3.5
SOTI
3.8
Remote Actions & Support
Hexnode
3.5
SOTI
4.2
Targeting & Policy Logic
Hexnode
3.2
SOTI
3.5
OS Update & Lifecycle
Hexnode
3.0
SOTI
4.0
Identity & Directory
Hexnode
2.8
SOTI
3.0
Integration & Extensibility
Hexnode
2.8
SOTI
3.2

Feature Highlights

The 5 individual features with the biggest score difference between these two platforms.

Real-Time Device Status

Live device status monitoring including battery level, storage, location, network connectivity, and last check-in time.

Hexnode 5.0
vs
SOTI 3.0

Remote Screen Sharing

View or control a managed device screen in real-time for troubleshooting, training, and end-user support.

Hexnode 3.0
vs
SOTI 5.0

Android Zero-Touch / Samsung KME

Zero-touch enrollment for Android Enterprise devices and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment for automated corporate device setup.

Hexnode 4.0
vs
SOTI 5.0

Windows Autopilot

Cloud-based zero-touch provisioning for Windows devices, enabling IT to pre-configure devices that auto-enroll and configure on first boot.

Hexnode 3.0
vs
SOTI 4.0

Bulk Enrollment & Staging

Mass device enrollment using QR codes, NFC, tokens, CSV import, or staging workflows for deploying large numbers of devices simultaneously.

Hexnode 4.0
vs
SOTI 5.0

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

SOTI MobiControl

Strengths

  • Best-in-class OEMConfig support for Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, and Panasonic devices
  • XSight built-in remote control (no additional licensing or third-party tool needed)
  • Strong geofencing and location tracking for field operations
  • SOTI Surf kiosk browser and Stage launcher for dedicated devices

Weaknesses

  • No ChromeOS management
  • Identity integration less mature than Intune or Workspace ONE
  • Minimum 10-device purchase requirement

Pricing Comparison

Hexnode

Price Range $1–$5.80/device/month
Model 5-tier per-device monthly (Express to Ultra)
Min Seats None
Trial 14-day free trial, full feature access

SOTI

Price Range $3.25–$4/device/month
Model Per-device subscription, minimum 10 licenses
Min Seats 10
Trial 30-day trial available

OS Support

Operating system coverage across both platforms.

Operating System Hexnode SOTI
iOS
Android
Windows
macOS
Linux
ChromeOS
tvOS
Fire OS
Total 8 5
The Verdict

Our Recommendation

SOTI MobiControl takes the overall lead with a score of 3.9/5.0, winning 7 of 10 categories.

Choose SOTI MobiControl if:

Supply chain, logistics, warehousing, retail, and healthcare with rugged devices

Choose Hexnode UEM if:

Organisations managing diverse device types with budget constraints