Emerging Player #12 Overall

NinjaOne MDM

RMM-first platform extending into MDM, best for existing NinjaOne customers.

$1.50-$3.75/device/month depending on tier and volume (estimated).
MSPs and IT teams already invested in NinjaOne RMM
iOS Android macOS
1.9 Overall Score
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Key Takeaways

Who It's For

NinjaOne MDM is designed for msps and it teams already invested in ninjaone rmm. RMM-first platform extending into MDM, best for existing NinjaOne customers. The platform offers a 14-day free trial, requires production environment, so you can evaluate it before committing.

Unified dashboard combining RMM and MDM management in a single console
Built-in remote access tools leveraging RMM heritage
MDM covers iOS, Android, and macOS only (no Windows MDM, no Linux MDM, no ChromeOS)

At a Glance

Best For
MSPs and IT teams already invested in NinjaOne RMM
Setup Complexity
Moderate
Pricing Range
$1.50-$3.75/device/month depending on tier and volume (estimated).
Licensing Model
Per-device monthly subscription with volume discounts; quote-based pricing typical.
Top Strength
Unified dashboard combining RMM and MDM management in a single console
Trial
14-day free trial, requires production environment

Buyers Guide

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Score Breakdown

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

Avg 1.8 / 5.0
Device Configuration 2.8
Reporting & Visibility 2.5
Enrollment & Provisioning 2.3
App Management 2.1
Remote Actions & Support 2.0
Targeting & Policy Logic 1.8
Compliance & Security 1.8
OS Update & Lifecycle 1.5
Integration & Extensibility 1.3
Identity & Directory 0.0

Pros & Cons

Based on our hands-on evaluation of NinjaOne MDM.

Strengths

4
  • 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

Limitations

3
  • 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
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Feature Breakdown

Individual feature scores across all 10 categories for NinjaOne MDM.

Compare features across platforms

Device Configuration

8 features
2.0 Certificate Management (SCEP/PKI)

Certificate management via SCEP and PKI integration for iOS, Android, and macOS.

3.0 Custom Configuration Profiles

Custom XML profile deployment for advanced configurations not covered by UI.

3.0 Device Restrictions

Extensive device restrictions: disable camera, AirDrop, app store access, and more.

3.0 Email Profile (Exchange/IMAP)

Email profile deployment with IMAP/POP3/Exchange support and automatic configuration.

3.0 Passcode / Password Policy

Passcode policy enforcement with complexity rules and expiration settings.

2.0 Per-App VPN

Per-app VPN available on iOS and Android; macOS does not support per-app VPN via MDM.

3.0 VPN Profile Configuration

VPN profile installation via MDM with support for common protocols on supported platforms.

3.0 Wi-Fi Profile Configuration

WiFi profile deployment with WPA2/WPA3 and certificate-based authentication supported.

Enrollment & Provisioning

8 features
3.0 Android Zero-Touch Enrollment

Android Zero-Touch enrollment supported for Enterprise devices with ZTE provider integration.

3.0 Apple ADE (Automated Device Enrollment)

Apple Device Enrollment for iOS via ABM. Android Enterprise enrollment supported. RMM-based approach for macOS.

3.0 Bulk / Staging Enrollment

Bulk device enrollment via CSV upload and batch importing for scalable fleet onboarding.

2.0 Conditional / Identity-Based Enrollment

Limited conditional enrollment based on device state; not as sophisticated as Intune or Jamf.

3.0 Manual / QR Code Enrollment

QR code-based enrollment available for iOS and Android, simplifying manual device enrollment.

2.0 Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment

Samsung Knox integration enabled for Android devices with Knox platform support.

2.0 User-Initiated Enrollment (BYOD)

BYOD enrollment supported on supported platforms with work profile separation on Android.

0.0 Windows Autopilot

Windows Autopilot not supported as NinjaOne MDM does not cover Windows enrollment.

App Management

8 features
2.0 App Blocklisting / Allowlisting

Block installation of specific apps or restrict access to managed devices.

2.0 App Catalog / Enterprise App Store

Built-in app catalog for rapid app deployment; integrates with App Store, Play Store.

2.0 App Configuration (Managed App Config)

App configuration framework for deploying app-specific settings and parameters.

3.0 Apple VPP / ABM App Distribution

Apple Volume Purchase Program integration for iOS and macOS; no Android equivalent.

3.0 Managed Google Play Integration

Google Play Store and managed Google Play integration for Android app distribution.

2.0 Mobile Application Management (MAM)

Mobile Application Management available for iOS and Android; separates work apps on devices.

3.0 Silent App Installation

Silent app installation to user devices without requiring manual approval.

0.0 Win32 / LOB App Deployment

Win32 LOB app deployment not available; Windows MDM not supported.

Compliance & Security

8 features
2.0 Compliance Policy Engine

Basic compliance engine with policy evaluation; simpler than Jamf or Intune.

0.0 Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Data Loss Prevention not available in NinjaOne MDM.

3.0 Encryption Enforcement

Device encryption enforcement with FileVault 2 on macOS and native encryption on mobile.

0.0 Geofencing Compliance

Geofencing not natively supported in NinjaOne MDM.

3.0 Jailbreak / Root Detection

Jailbreak/root detection and remediation with optional automatic unenrollment.

3.0 Remote Wipe (Full Device)

Full device wipe capability with optional PIN/passcode requirement for security.

3.0 Selective / Corporate Wipe

Selective wipe of managed data and work profiles without affecting personal data.

0.0 Threat Defense Integration (MTD/EDR)

Mobile threat defense and EDR not natively integrated; RMM has some EDR for Windows/macOS.

OS Update & Lifecycle

6 features
2.0 Android OS Update Control

Android update management varies by OEM; basic system update control available.

0.0 Firmware / Driver Updates

Firmware updates not directly managed via MDM; device-specific.

3.0 iOS/iPadOS Update Management

iOS update management with ability to force OS updates or defer by specific days.

2.0 macOS Update Management

macOS update management via RMM integration; MDM component has limited native update control.

2.0 Update Deferral & Scheduling

iOS and macOS support deferral windows; Android deferral limited by OEM fragmentation.

0.0 Windows Update Management

Windows update management not available; NinjaOne handles this via RMM, not MDM.

Reporting & Visibility

6 features
2.0 App Usage Analytics

Application deployment and usage analytics.

3.0 Audit Logging

Comprehensive audit logging of admin actions and device activities.

2.0 Compliance Reporting

Compliance status reporting with policy adherence metrics.

2.0 Custom Report Builder

Custom report builder for tailored compliance and inventory reports.

3.0 Device Inventory Dashboard

Unified inventory dashboard combining RMM and MDM device data.

3.0 Real-Time Device Status

Real-time device status and policy compliance visibility.

Remote Actions & Support

6 features
2.0 Custom Script Execution

Custom script execution available for macOS via RMM agent.

2.0 Remote Device Restart

Remote restart capability for Android and macOS devices.

3.0 Remote Lock

Remote lock with optional custom message display on device screen.

0.0 Remote Screen View / Share

Screen view/remote desktop not available in MDM; available via RMM for macOS.

2.0 Remote Terminal / Shell

Remote terminal available for macOS via integrated RMM agent only.

3.0 Remote Wipe (Action)

Immediate remote wipe action with audit trail.

Targeting & Policy Logic

5 features
2.0 Device-Type Assignment

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

2.0 Dynamic / Smart Groups

Smart groups with limited rule-based targeting; less sophisticated than Jamf or Intune.

0.0 Geo / Network-Based Targeting

Geographic or network-based targeting not available.

3.0 Tag-Based Targeting

Tag-based device and user targeting for policy and app deployment.

2.0 User-Based Assignment

User-based device assignment and policy targeting.

Identity & Directory

6 features
0.0 Azure AD / Entra ID Integration

Entra ID integration not available; NinjaOne is primarily directory-agnostic.

0.0 Conditional Access Policies

Conditional access policies not available in NinjaOne MDM.

0.0 Google Workspace Directory

Google Workspace directory integration not available.

0.0 Okta / Third-Party IdP

Third-party identity provider integration like Okta not available.

0.0 On-Premises Active Directory

On-premises Active Directory integration not directly supported in MDM.

0.0 SAML / OIDC SSO

SAML/OIDC authentication not supported for device enrollment or user authentication.

Integration & Extensibility

6 features
2.0 Automation Workflows

Automation workflows for policy assignment and remediation via RMM/MDM integration.

0.0 Custom Connector / Plugin Framework

Plugin framework not available; limited extensibility.

2.0 REST API

REST API for programmatic device and policy management; improving but still limited.

2.0 ServiceNow / ITSM Integration

ServiceNow integration via API for ticketing and asset management.

0.0 SIEM Integration

SIEM integration not available in NinjaOne MDM.

2.0 Webhooks / Event Notifications

Webhook support for device lifecycle and policy events.

Video Resources

Watch NinjaOne MDM demos, tutorials, and reviews.

NinjaOne Mobile Device Management (MDM): What's New and What's Next

Webinar 46:53

NinjaOne Review - Top Features, Pros & Cons, and Alternatives

Review 3:57

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