NinjaOne MDM vs Hexnode UEM

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

1.9
NinjaOne Niche / Emerging
3.7
Hexnode Strong Contender
0 NinjaOne wins
10 Hexnode wins

Category Radar

Visual overlay of both platforms across all 10 scoring dimensions.

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

Category Breakdown

Score comparison across each of the 10 evaluation categories.

Device Configuration
NinjaOne
2.8
Hexnode
4.6
Reporting & Visibility
NinjaOne
2.5
Hexnode
4.2
Enrollment & Provisioning
NinjaOne
2.2
Hexnode
3.8
Remote Actions & Support
NinjaOne
2.0
Hexnode
3.5
App Management
NinjaOne
1.8
Hexnode
4.1
OS Update & Lifecycle
NinjaOne
1.5
Hexnode
3.0
Compliance & Security
NinjaOne
1.5
Hexnode
3.5
Targeting & Policy Logic
NinjaOne
1.2
Hexnode
3.2
Identity & Directory
NinjaOne
0.8
Hexnode
2.8
Integration & Extensibility
NinjaOne
1.2
Hexnode
2.8

Feature Highlights

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

Windows Autopilot

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

NinjaOne 0.0
vs
Hexnode 3.0

Email & Exchange Configuration

Configure managed email accounts, Exchange ActiveSync, S/MIME certificates, and email restrictions on enrolled devices.

NinjaOne 2.0
vs
Hexnode 5.0

VPP/ABM App Licensing

Manage app licenses through Apple Business Manager Volume Purchase Program for silent, license-revocable app distribution.

NinjaOne 1.0
vs
Hexnode 4.0

Real-Time Device Status

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

NinjaOne 2.0
vs
Hexnode 5.0

Geofencing & Location Rules

Trigger actions, enforce policies, or generate alerts based on device geographic location or geo-boundary violations.

NinjaOne 1.0
vs
Hexnode 4.0

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

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

NinjaOne

Price Range $1.50–$3.75/device/month
Model Per-device monthly, volume discounts, quote-based
Min Seats 50
Trial 14-day free trial, requires production environment

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

OS Support

Operating system coverage across both platforms.

Operating System NinjaOne Hexnode
iOS
Android
macOS
Windows
Linux
ChromeOS
tvOS
Fire OS
Total 3 8
The Verdict

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