SOTI MobiControl vs Hexnode UEM

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

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

Category Radar

Visual overlay of both platforms across all 10 scoring dimensions.

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

Category Breakdown

Score comparison across each of the 10 evaluation categories.

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

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.

SOTI 3.0
vs
Hexnode 5.0

Remote Screen Sharing

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

SOTI 5.0
vs
Hexnode 3.0

Android Zero-Touch / Samsung KME

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

SOTI 5.0
vs
Hexnode 4.0

Windows Autopilot

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

SOTI 4.0
vs
Hexnode 3.0

Bulk Enrollment & Staging

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

SOTI 5.0
vs
Hexnode 4.0

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

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

SOTI

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

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 SOTI Hexnode
iOS
Android
Windows
macOS
Linux
ChromeOS
tvOS
Fire OS
Total 5 8
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