Strong Contender #7 Overall

Hexnode UEM

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

$1.00-$5.80/device/month depending on tier (Express to Ultra).
Organisations managing diverse device types with budget constraints
iOS Android Windows macOS Linux ChromeOS
3.7 Overall Score
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Key Takeaways

Who It's For

Hexnode UEM is designed for organisations managing diverse device types with budget constraints. The broadest OS support at the best value, with excellent kiosk capabilities. The platform offers a 14-day free trial, full feature access, so you can evaluate it before committing.

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
Identity integration (Entra ID, Okta) less deep than enterprise leaders

At a Glance

Best For
Organisations managing diverse device types with budget constraints
Setup Complexity
Moderate
Pricing Range
$1.00-$5.80/device/month depending on tier (Express to Ultra).
Licensing Model
Tiered per-device monthly subscription model with five distinct pricing tiers.
Top Strength
Widest OS coverage: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, tvOS, Fire OS, visionOS
Trial
14-day free trial, full feature access

Buyers Guide

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Score Breakdown

Scored across 10 categories based on 67 features evaluated per platform.

Avg 3.6 / 5.0
Device Configuration 4.6
Reporting & Visibility 4.2
App Management 4.1
Enrollment & Provisioning 4.0
Remote Actions & Support 4.0
Targeting & Policy Logic 3.6
Compliance & Security 3.4
OS Update & Lifecycle 3.2
Integration & Extensibility 3.0
Identity & Directory 2.0

Pros & Cons

Based on our hands-on evaluation of Hexnode UEM.

Strengths

4
  • 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

Limitations

3
  • 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
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Feature Breakdown

Individual feature scores across all 10 categories for Hexnode UEM.

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Device Configuration

8 features
4.0 Certificate Management (SCEP/PKI)

Certificate management via SCEP, PKCS#12, and PKI integration across all platforms.

5.0 Custom Configuration Profiles

Custom configuration profiles and scripts for platform-specific advanced deployments.

5.0 Device Restrictions

Extensive device restrictions with granular control over OS features, apps, and hardware.

4.0 Email Profile (Exchange/IMAP)

Email profile auto-provisioning with Exchange, IMAP, and OAuth support across platforms.

5.0 Passcode / Password Policy

Password policies with complexity, history, and expiration across all platforms.

4.0 Per-App VPN

Per-app VPN tunneling for application-level security across mobile and desktop platforms.

5.0 VPN Profile Configuration

Comprehensive VPN profile support including IKEv2, L2TP, and OpenVPN across platforms.

5.0 Wi-Fi Profile Configuration

WiFi profile deployment with WPA2/WPA3, EAP-TLS, and certificate authentication across all platforms.

Enrollment & Provisioning

8 features
4.0 Android Zero-Touch Enrollment

Android Zero-Touch enrollment via ZTE for enterprise deployments.

4.0 Apple ADE (Automated Device Enrollment)

Apple Business Manager enrollment for iOS/macOS with seamless device assignment.

4.0 Bulk / Staging Enrollment

CSV-based bulk enrollment for rapid multi-platform fleet onboarding.

4.0 Conditional / Identity-Based Enrollment

Conditional enrollment rules based on device attributes and compliance state.

4.0 Manual / QR Code Enrollment

QR code enrollment across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.

4.0 Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment

Samsung Knox integration with Knox Vault and Knox Manage for enhanced Android security.

4.0 User-Initiated Enrollment (BYOD)

Full BYOD support with work profile separation on Android and iOS.

4.0 Windows Autopilot

Windows Autopilot support for zero-touch Windows device enrollment.

App Management

8 features
4.0 App Blocklisting / Allowlisting

Application blocklist and allowlist policies across all supported platforms.

4.0 App Catalog / Enterprise App Store

Built-in app catalog with App Store, Play Store, and Windows Store integration.

4.0 App Configuration (Managed App Config)

App Configuration Framework for deploying app-specific settings across platforms.

4.0 Apple VPP / ABM App Distribution

Apple Volume Purchase Program integration for iOS and macOS app distribution.

4.0 Managed Google Play Integration

Google Play Store and managed Play integration for Android and ChromeOS apps.

4.0 Mobile Application Management (MAM)

Mobile Application Management with work profile containment on iOS and Android.

5.0 Silent App Installation

Silent app installation across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.

4.0 Win32 / LOB App Deployment

Windows Win32 LOB application deployment via MSI and EXE installers.

Compliance & Security

8 features
4.0 Compliance Policy Engine

Robust compliance engine with automated remediation and detailed reporting.

0.0 Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Data Loss Prevention not available in core Hexnode UEM.

5.0 Encryption Enforcement

Device encryption enforcement across all platforms with policy controls.

3.0 Geofencing Compliance

Geofencing with location-based policy triggering on iOS and Android devices.

4.0 Jailbreak / Root Detection

Jailbreak/root detection and remediation on iOS and Android.

5.0 Remote Wipe (Full Device)

Full device wipe with optional PIN/passcode requirement across all platforms.

4.0 Selective / Corporate Wipe

Selective wipe of managed data and applications without personal data loss.

2.0 Threat Defense Integration (MTD/EDR)

Mobile Threat Defense integration available via Check Point Harmony Mobile for iOS and Android. Threat signals can trigger compliance actions. Windows/macOS EDR integration not documented.

OS Update & Lifecycle

6 features
3.0 Android OS Update Control

Android OS update management with OEM-dependent deferral support.

0.0 Firmware / Driver Updates

Firmware updates not directly managed via MDM across platforms.

4.0 iOS/iPadOS Update Management

iOS/iPadOS update scheduling with deferral windows and enforced update policies.

4.0 macOS Update Management

macOS Software Update management with deferral and scheduling policies.

4.0 Update Deferral & Scheduling

OS update deferral with configurable windows across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.

4.0 Windows Update Management

Windows Update for Business integration with deferral and scheduling controls.

Reporting & Visibility

6 features
3.0 App Usage Analytics

Application deployment analytics and usage tracking across platforms.

4.0 Audit Logging

Comprehensive audit logging of all admin actions and device activities.

4.0 Compliance Reporting

Detailed compliance reporting with export options and remediation tracking.

4.0 Custom Report Builder

Custom report builder with scheduled delivery and export options.

5.0 Device Inventory Dashboard

Comprehensive multi-platform inventory dashboard with real-time device visibility.

5.0 Real-Time Device Status

Real-time device status and policy compliance dashboards.

Remote Actions & Support

6 features
4.0 Custom Script Execution

Custom script execution for Windows (PowerShell), macOS (Bash), and Linux (Python/Bash).

4.0 Remote Device Restart

Remote restart capability for Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

5.0 Remote Lock

Remote lock with custom message across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

2.0 Remote Screen View / Share

Screen view/remote desktop available for Android devices via Hexnode Remote.

4.0 Remote Terminal / Shell

Remote terminal access via PowerShell for Windows, Bash for macOS/Linux.

5.0 Remote Wipe (Action)

Immediate remote wipe action with audit trail across all platforms.

Targeting & Policy Logic

5 features
4.0 Device-Type Assignment

Device type filtering for phone, tablet, desktop, and shared device policies.

4.0 Dynamic / Smart Groups

Dynamic smart groups with attribute-based rules and custom filters across platforms.

2.0 Geo / Network-Based Targeting

Geographic location-based device targeting on iOS and Android.

4.0 Tag-Based Targeting

Tag-based device and user targeting with custom tag hierarchies.

4.0 User-Based Assignment

User-based device assignment and policy targeting across platforms.

Identity & Directory

6 features
3.0 Azure AD / Entra ID Integration

Entra ID integration for Windows device enrollment and conditional access.

2.0 Conditional Access Policies

Windows Conditional Access through Entra ID integration.

3.0 Google Workspace Directory

Google Workspace directory integration for Android and ChromeOS enrollment.

0.0 Okta / Third-Party IdP

Third-party identity provider integration like Okta not directly supported.

3.0 On-Premises Active Directory

On-premises Active Directory integration via Azure AD Connect for device sync.

1.0 SAML / OIDC SSO

SAML/OIDC authentication for admin console available but not device enrollment.

Integration & Extensibility

6 features
4.0 Automation Workflows

Automation workflows for policy assignment, remediation, and device management.

0.0 Custom Connector / Plugin Framework

Plugin framework not available; limited third-party extensibility.

4.0 REST API

Comprehensive REST API for all MDM operations and integrations.

3.0 ServiceNow / ITSM Integration

ServiceNow integration for ticketing, asset management, and CMDB sync.

3.0 SIEM Integration

SIEM integration via syslog forwarding for centralized security monitoring.

4.0 Webhooks / Event Notifications

Webhook support for device lifecycle and policy compliance events.

Video Resources

Watch Hexnode UEM demos, tutorials, and reviews.

Hexnode MDM Tutorial for Newbies | UEM & MDM Software Demo

Tutorial 10:12

Hexnode MDM Review 2025: Is It the Best Mobile Device Management?

Review 2:45

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