ManageEngine MDM Plus vs Hexnode UEM
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.
User-Device Affinity Mapping
Map users to their enrolled devices for user-centric targeting, reporting, and multi-device policy management.
Bulk Enrollment & Staging
Mass device enrollment using QR codes, NFC, tokens, CSV import, or staging workflows for deploying large numbers of devices simultaneously.
Email & Exchange Configuration
Configure managed email accounts, Exchange ActiveSync, S/MIME certificates, and email restrictions on enrolled devices.
Custom Configuration Payloads
Deploy custom MDM configuration profiles, OMA-URI settings (Windows), plist payloads (Apple), or OEMConfig (Android) for vendor-specific settings.
Kiosk & Lockdown Mode
Configure single-app or multi-app kiosk mode for dedicated devices, digital signage, point-of-sale, and shared-use scenarios.
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
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
Pricing Comparison
ManageEngine
Hexnode
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | ManageEngine | Hexnode |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| ChromeOS | ||
| Linux | — | |
| tvOS | — | |
| Fire OS | — | |
| Total | 5 | 8 |
Our Recommendation
ManageEngine MDM Plus takes the overall lead with a score of 3.8/5.0, winning 5 of 10 categories.
Choose ManageEngine MDM Plus if:
Small to mid-size organisations seeking affordable multi-platform MDM
Choose Hexnode UEM if:
Organisations managing diverse device types with budget constraints
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