NinjaOne MDM
RMM-first platform extending into MDM, best for existing NinjaOne customers.
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.
At a Glance
- Best For
- MSPs and IT teams already invested in NinjaOne RMM
- Setup Complexity
- Simple
- Pricing Range
- $1.50–$3.75/device/month
- Licensing Model
- Per-device monthly, volume discounts, quote-based
- Top Strength
- Unified dashboard combining RMM and MDM management in a single console
- Trial
- 14-day free trial, requires production environment
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 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
Feature Breakdown
Individual feature scores across all 10 categories for NinjaOne MDM.
Device Configuration
5 featuresWi-Fi profile deployment for iOS and macOS; VPN configuration available through custom profiles.
Limited email configuration; primarily relies on custom profile deployment for mail settings.
Basic restriction policies for iOS and Android; Windows restrictions require RMM module.
Custom profile deployment for Apple devices; limited Android custom configuration options.
Android kiosk mode with single-app and multi-app configurations; iOS Guided Access support.
Enrollment & Provisioning
5 featuresADE support for iOS and macOS via Apple Business Manager with standard enrollment profile options.
Basic Android enrollment support; limited Zero-Touch and KME integration compared to dedicated MDM solutions.
No Windows MDM capabilities; Windows management requires NinjaOne RMM (separate product).
Enrollment links and email invitations for bulk mobile device onboarding.
Self-enrollment links for iOS and Android; basic BYOD support with user-initiated onboarding.
App Management
5 featuresBasic App Store and Play Store app deployment; less mature than dedicated MDM solutions.
Limited in-house app deployment for mobile; macOS app deployment through custom scripts.
Minimal VPP integration; basic Apple Business Manager connection for app licensing.
Basic managed app configuration for iOS; Android managed configurations support is minimal.
No dedicated self-service app catalog; app deployment is admin-initiated only.
Compliance & Security
5 featuresBasic compliance checks for passcode and encryption on iOS and Android devices.
No conditional access capabilities; compliance monitoring is informational only.
Basic encryption status monitoring; no key escrow or encryption management capabilities.
Minimal certificate management; relies on custom profile deployment for certificate distribution.
Basic jailbreak/root detection; security monitoring primarily through RMM integration.
OS Update & Lifecycle
5 featuresiOS update scheduling; limited OS update management for Android and no Windows MDM updates.
No mobile patch management; Windows/macOS patching requires NinjaOne RMM module.
Minimal update deferral capabilities for mobile devices.
Remote wipe capability for enrolled devices; basic retirement workflow.
Basic device inventory; lifecycle and warranty reporting more mature in RMM module.
Reporting & Visibility
5 featuresUnified dashboard combining MDM and RMM metrics; basic mobile device analytics.
Basic reporting with predefined reports; custom reporting more robust in RMM module.
Device inventory leveraging RMM heritage for detailed hardware and software tracking.
Activity log with admin actions; more detailed audit trails in RMM module.
Basic device status monitoring; real-time capabilities stronger in RMM module.
Remote Actions & Support
5 featuresRemote lock and wipe for mobile devices; restart capability for managed devices.
Basic remote view leveraging RMM tools; limited native MDM remote screen capabilities.
No remote shell for mobile devices; terminal access available through RMM module.
Limited self-service; end-user capabilities focused on RMM module.
Limited mobile file management; file transfer more mature in RMM module.
Targeting & Policy Logic
5 featuresBasic device groups; limited dynamic targeting for mobile devices.
Basic group-based policy assignment; minimal tagging support for mobile.
Basic device location; no geofencing capabilities for mobile devices.
Basic scheduling; time-based policies more available in RMM module.
Basic policy assignment; limited multi-policy conflict handling for mobile.
Identity & Directory
5 featuresMinimal Entra ID integration for mobile; better Azure AD support in RMM module.
Minimal third-party IDP integration for mobile devices.
No mobile AD integration; AD connectivity available through RMM module.
Minimal certificate authentication support for mobile devices.
Basic user assignment; limited user-device affinity for mobile.
Integration & Extensibility
5 featuresNinjaOne API covers RMM and basic MDM endpoints; growing mobile API coverage.
NinjaOne webhook support; limited mobile-specific event automation.
NinjaOne syslog forwarding; limited mobile-specific SIEM integration.
Basic ticketing built into NinjaOne; limited external ITSM connectors for mobile.
Scripting via NinjaOne for desktops; limited mobile custom script support.
Video Resources
Watch NinjaOne MDM demos, tutorials, and reviews.
NinjaOne Mobile Device Management (MDM): What's New and What's Next
NinjaOne Review - Top Features, Pros & Cons, and Alternatives
Alternatives to Consider
Other platforms to evaluate alongside NinjaOne MDM.
Microsoft Intune
Strong ContenderThe Microsoft ecosystem's native MDM, deeply integrated with Entra ID and Microsoft 365.
Hexnode UEM
Strong ContenderThe broadest OS support at the best value, with excellent kiosk capabilities.
ManageEngine MDM Plus
Strong ContenderAffordable multi-platform MDM with strong Active Directory integration and a generous free tier.
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