Niche / Emerging #9 Overall

Addigy

Apple-only MDM built for MSPs with multi-tenant management and innovative remote support.

$6–$8/device/month
MSPs managing multiple Apple-only client environments
iOS macOS
1.9 Overall Score
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Key Takeaways

Who It's For

Addigy is designed for msps managing multiple apple-only client environments. Apple-only MDM built for MSPs with multi-tenant management and innovative remote support. The platform offers a 14-day free trial, full feature access, so you can evaluate it before committing.

Multi-tenant architecture designed specifically for MSP workflows
LiveTerminal provides real-time remote shell access to macOS devices
Apple-only with no Android, Windows, Linux, or ChromeOS support

At a Glance

Best For
MSPs managing multiple Apple-only client environments
Setup Complexity
Simple
Pricing Range
$6–$8/device/month
Licensing Model
Per-device monthly, MSP-focused pricing
Top Strength
Multi-tenant architecture designed specifically for MSP workflows
Trial
14-day free trial, full feature access

Buyers Guide

Download the full 2026 comparison spreadsheet with scores, pricing, and feature data for all 10 platforms.

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Score Breakdown

Scored across 10 categories based on 50 features evaluated per platform.

Avg 1.8 / 5.0
Remote Actions & Support 3.2
Device Configuration 2.8
Reporting & Visibility 2.5
App Management 2.0
Enrollment & Provisioning 1.8
Compliance & Security 1.5
OS Update & Lifecycle 1.5
Targeting & Policy Logic 1.2
Identity & Directory 0.8
Integration & Extensibility 1.0

Pros & Cons

Based on our hands-on evaluation of Addigy.

Strengths

4
  • Multi-tenant architecture designed specifically for MSP workflows
  • LiveTerminal provides real-time remote shell access to macOS devices
  • LiveDesktop enables live screen sharing for macOS troubleshooting
  • Prebuilt Apps community catalog simplifies common app deployments

Limitations

3
  • Apple-only with no Android, Windows, Linux, or ChromeOS support
  • Higher pricing ($6–8/device/month) than Apple-focused competitors
  • Limited third-party integrations compared to Jamf Pro

Feature Breakdown

Individual feature scores across all 10 categories for Addigy.

Compare features across platforms

Device Configuration

5 features
3.0 Wi-Fi & VPN Profiles

Basic Wi-Fi and VPN profile deployment for macOS and iOS via custom configuration profiles.

3.0 Email & Exchange Configuration

Basic email account configuration via custom profiles for macOS and iOS.

3.0 Restrictions & Policies

Apple restriction profiles available but fewer pre-built templates; relies more on custom profile deployment.

3.0 Custom Configuration Payloads

Custom profile deployment via mobileconfig upload; custom Facts for device attribute collection.

2.0 Kiosk & Lockdown Mode

Basic iOS Single App Mode support; limited kiosk/lockdown configuration options.

Enrollment & Provisioning

5 features
3.0 Apple ADE (Automated Device Enrollment)

Basic ADE support via Apple Business Manager; enrollment profiles are less customisable than competitors.

0.0 Android Zero-Touch / Samsung KME

Apple-only platform; no Android device management capabilities.

0.0 Windows Autopilot

Apple-only platform; no Windows device management capabilities.

2.0 Bulk Enrollment & Staging

Enrollment links and Apple Configurator-based bulk enrollment; limited staging automation.

2.0 BYOD / User-Initiated Enrollment

Basic web-based enrollment for user devices; limited BYOD-specific privacy separation features.

App Management

5 features
2.0 App Store / Play Store Distribution

App Store app deployment for iOS and macOS; limited silent installation capabilities.

2.0 Enterprise / In-House App Deployment

Custom app deployment via Predefined Apps and custom scripts; PKG and DMG support for macOS.

2.0 VPP/ABM App Licensing

Basic VPP support via Apple Business Manager; limited license management capabilities.

2.0 Managed App Configuration

Limited managed app configuration; relies on custom profiles for app-level settings.

2.0 Self-Service App Catalog

Prebuilt Apps community catalog with limited end-user self-service capabilities.

Compliance & Security

5 features
2.0 Compliance Policies & Rules

Compliance monitoring via custom Facts and Policies; less structured than dedicated compliance engines.

1.0 Conditional Access / Zero Trust

No native conditional access; basic compliance alerting without automated resource blocking.

2.0 Encryption Management

FileVault management with recovery key escrow for macOS devices.

1.0 Certificate Deployment

Manual certificate deployment via custom profiles; no native SCEP integration.

1.0 Threat Detection & Response

Limited threat detection; basic compliance monitoring without dedicated security scanning.

OS Update & Lifecycle

5 features
2.0 OS Update Management

Basic macOS and iOS update management; update enforcement through compliance policies.

1.0 Patch Management

Manual patch deployment via custom scripts; no automated third-party patching.

1.0 Update Deferral Policies

Basic update deferral for macOS; limited granularity in update staging.

2.0 Device Wipe & Retirement

Remote wipe and device removal with basic lifecycle management.

2.0 Lifecycle & Warranty Reporting

Device inventory with hardware specs; limited lifecycle and warranty tracking.

Reporting & Visibility

5 features
3.0 Dashboards & Analytics

Dashboard with device health monitoring and policy compliance overview.

3.0 Custom Reports & Queries

Custom Searches with flexible criteria; CSV export for device data queries.

2.0 Hardware & Software Inventory

Device inventory with custom Facts for extended data collection; basic app tracking.

2.0 Audit Logging & Activity Trails

Policy change tracking and command history; basic admin activity logging.

3.0 Real-Time Device Status

Live Terminal and device monitoring with real-time connectivity and health checks.

Remote Actions & Support

5 features
3.0 Remote Lock & Wipe

Remote lock, wipe, and restart for macOS and iOS; basic remote action capabilities.

4.0 Remote Screen Sharing

LiveDesktop provides real-time macOS screen sharing; GoLive for iOS screen viewing.

4.0 Remote Shell / Terminal Access

LiveTerminal provides real-time interactive shell access to macOS devices.

3.0 Self-Service Portal

MyAddigy self-service portal for end users with device info and basic actions.

2.0 Remote File Management

File deployment through custom scripts and Predefined Apps for macOS.

Targeting & Policy Logic

5 features
2.0 Smart Groups & Dynamic Targeting

Policies act as targeting mechanism; Smart Software for basic dynamic grouping.

1.0 Tag-Based Policy Assignment

Policy-based organisation structure; limited tag-based targeting options.

1.0 Geofencing & Location Rules

Device location tracking available; no native geofencing or location-based policy triggers.

1.0 Time-Based & Scheduled Policies

Limited scheduling capabilities; policies apply continuously without time-based logic.

1.0 Multi-Policy Layering & Conflict Resolution

Policy stacking available but limited conflict resolution and precedence management.

Identity & Directory

5 features
1.0 Microsoft Entra ID Integration

Limited Entra ID support; basic user directory integration.

1.0 Okta / Google Workspace Integration

Limited third-party IDP support; basic SAML integration.

0.0 On-Premises AD / LDAP

No on-premises AD/LDAP integration; purely cloud-based identity management.

1.0 Certificate-Based Authentication

Limited certificate-based authentication; manual certificate deployment only.

1.0 User-Device Affinity Mapping

Minimal user-device mapping; limited user-centric targeting capabilities.

Integration & Extensibility

5 features
1.0 REST API Availability

Basic API with limited endpoint coverage for automation.

1.0 Webhooks & Event Automation

Basic webhook support for device events; limited automation capabilities.

1.0 SIEM & Security Integration

Limited security log forwarding; basic syslog support.

1.0 ITSM / ServiceNow Connectors

Minimal ITSM integration; ConnectWise and PSA tool connectivity for MSP workflows.

2.0 Custom Scripting & Extensibility

Custom script deployment for macOS with monitoring scripts and Maintenance items.

Video Resources

Watch Addigy demos, tutorials, and reviews.

Addigy 3-Minute Demo

Demo 2:29

Mastering MDM Profiles with Addigy

Tutorial 4:12

Alternatives to Consider

Other platforms to evaluate alongside Addigy.

Jamf Pro

Enterprise Leader
4.0

The gold standard for Apple device management with unmatched macOS and iOS feature depth.

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Mosyle

Niche / Emerging
2.2

Apple-focused management with aggressive pricing and a free tier for small fleets.

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Hexnode UEM

Strong Contender
3.7

The broadest OS support at the best value, with excellent kiosk capabilities.

iOSAndroidWindowsmacOS +4
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