NinjaOne MDM 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.
Windows Autopilot
Cloud-based zero-touch provisioning for Windows devices, enabling IT to pre-configure devices that auto-enroll and configure on first boot.
Email & Exchange Configuration
Configure managed email accounts, Exchange ActiveSync, S/MIME certificates, and email restrictions on enrolled devices.
VPP/ABM App Licensing
Manage app licenses through Apple Business Manager Volume Purchase Program for silent, license-revocable app distribution.
Real-Time Device Status
Live device status monitoring including battery level, storage, location, network connectivity, and last check-in time.
Geofencing & Location Rules
Trigger actions, enforce policies, or generate alerts based on device geographic location or geo-boundary violations.
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
Hexnode
OS Support
Operating system coverage across both platforms.
| Operating System | NinjaOne | Hexnode |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | — | |
| Linux | — | |
| ChromeOS | — | |
| tvOS | — | |
| Fire OS | — | |
| Total | 3 | 8 |
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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