Mosyle
Apple-focused management with aggressive pricing and a free tier for small fleets.
Key Takeaways
Who It's For
Mosyle is designed for small to mid-size apple-only organisations, education, budget-conscious apple mdm. Apple-focused management with aggressive pricing and a free tier for small fleets. The platform offers a no trial; free tier up to 30 devices, so you can evaluate it before committing.
At a Glance
- Best For
- Small to mid-size Apple-only organisations, education, budget-conscious Apple MDM
- Setup Complexity
- Simple
- Pricing Range
- Free (30 devices), $1–$1.50/device/month
- Licensing Model
- Freemium + per-device subscription (Mosyle Fuse)
- Top Strength
- Free tier supports up to 30 Apple devices with no time limit
- Trial
- No trial; free tier up to 30 devices
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.
Pros & Cons
Based on our hands-on evaluation of Mosyle.
Strengths
4- Free tier supports up to 30 Apple devices with no time limit
- Paid tier starts at just $1/device/month (lowest among Apple MDMs)
- CIS and NIST compliance templates built-in for regulated environments
- Automated macOS app patching simplifies lifecycle management
Limitations
3- Apple-only with no cross-platform support
- API and integration capabilities significantly behind Jamf
- Third-party documentation and community resources still growing
Feature Breakdown
Individual feature scores across all 10 categories for Mosyle.
Device Configuration
5 featuresWi-Fi and VPN profiles for Apple devices with certificate integration and 802.1X support.
Email configuration profiles for iOS and macOS Mail with Exchange and Google Workspace support.
Comprehensive Apple restriction profiles with macOS System Preferences controls and iOS restriction payloads.
Custom Apple configuration profile upload with property list editor for advanced macOS and iOS settings.
iOS Single App Mode and limited kiosk configuration; primarily designed for general device management.
Enrollment & Provisioning
5 featuresStrong ADE support for Apple devices; Apple Business Manager integration is a core capability of the platform.
Apple-only platform; no Android device management capabilities.
Apple-only platform; no Windows device management capabilities.
Basic bulk enrollment through Apple Business Manager; limited staging capabilities beyond ADE.
User-initiated enrollment via web link; BYOD support present but primarily designed for corporate-owned Apple devices.
App Management
5 featuresApple App Store distribution with VPP; auto-app installation on supervised devices.
Custom app deployment for macOS (PKG/DMG) and iOS (IPA) with basic version management.
VPP/ABM app licensing with managed distribution for iOS and macOS devices.
Basic managed app configuration for iOS apps; limited AppConfig key-value deployment.
Basic self-service through Mosyle Manager app; limited app catalog customisation.
Compliance & Security
5 featuresBasic compliance rules for Apple devices including passcode and encryption; CIS benchmark templates available.
Limited conditional access; compliance-based restrictions for Apple device access to resources.
FileVault enforcement and key escrow for macOS; basic iOS encryption compliance checking.
Basic certificate deployment for Apple devices; SCEP support for Wi-Fi and VPN authentication.
Basic jailbreak detection; CIS and NIST compliance templates for security posture evaluation.
OS Update & Lifecycle
5 featuresmacOS and iOS update management with Apple DDM support; automated update scheduling.
Automated macOS app patching for common applications; third-party patch catalog available.
macOS and iOS update deferral with configurable delay periods via Apple DDM.
Remote wipe and unenroll for Apple devices; basic device retirement workflows.
Basic device inventory with hardware details; limited warranty and lifecycle reporting.
Reporting & Visibility
5 featuresBasic dashboard with device status overview and compliance summary for Apple fleet.
Basic predefined reports; limited custom report building capabilities.
Apple device inventory with hardware details, installed apps, and macOS system extensions.
Basic activity logging for admin actions; limited audit trail granularity.
Basic device status with last check-in time; limited real-time monitoring capabilities.
Remote Actions & Support
5 featuresRemote lock and wipe for Apple devices; lost mode with custom message support.
No built-in remote screen sharing; relies on third-party tools like Apple Remote Desktop.
Custom command execution for macOS; basic terminal command deployment capabilities.
Basic self-service through Mosyle Manager app; limited user-facing actions.
Basic file distribution for macOS; custom command-based file push.
Targeting & Policy Logic
5 featuresBasic device groups with limited dynamic criteria; manual group assignment primary.
Blueprint-based policy assignment with basic tagging capabilities.
Basic device location tracking; limited geofencing capabilities for Apple devices.
Basic scheduling through macOS LaunchDaemon-based timing; limited time-based controls.
Blueprint-based model with limited layering; policies apply as a single configuration set.
Identity & Directory
5 featuresBasic Entra ID integration for user authentication and directory sync.
Basic Google Workspace and Okta integration for Apple device user management.
No native on-premises AD integration; cloud-based directory only.
Certificate deployment for Apple devices; basic SCEP integration for authentication.
Basic user assignment; limited user-device affinity management.
Integration & Extensibility
5 featuresLimited API availability; basic endpoints for device and user management.
Minimal webhook support; limited event-driven automation capabilities.
Minimal SIEM integration; basic log export capabilities.
Limited ITSM integration; basic API connectivity for third-party tools.
Custom command execution for macOS; basic scripting through command deployment.
Video Resources
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Mosyle: Our Favorite Apple MDM!
How To Configure Apple Apps With Mosyle MDM
Alternatives to Consider
Other platforms to evaluate alongside Mosyle.
Jamf Pro
Enterprise LeaderThe gold standard for Apple device management with unmatched macOS and iOS feature depth.
Addigy
Niche / EmergingApple-only MDM built for MSPs with multi-tenant management and innovative remote support.
Hexnode UEM
Strong ContenderThe broadest OS support at the best value, with excellent kiosk capabilities.
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