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Microsoft Intune alternatives: 13 compared

Sebastiaan Smits Editor Sebastiaan Smits · Published October 16, 2026 · Updated October 16, 2026

Teams look past Microsoft Intune when they do not run Microsoft Entra ID as their identity base, when per-user licensing fits a device-heavy fleet badly, or when one platform such as Apple or Android needs more depth. Most go to Hexnode or JumpCloud for mixed fleets, to Jamf or Iru for Apple.

Short answer: The closest replacements for Microsoft Intune in our mobile device management software ranking are Hexnode UEM, JumpCloud and Jamf. Choose Hexnode UEM if you want per-device pricing and mixed mobile and desktop coverage without a Microsoft bundle. All 13 alternatives below are ranked products from Best Mobile Device Management Software in 2026, and each says where it differs from Microsoft Intune and when Microsoft Intune is still the better choice.

Visibility in our rankings can be paid for. Payment moves a vendor's position within the shortlist; it never adds a vendor, and it never changes a word of the review or of this page. The first three alternatives go to challengers, vendors outside the best-known brands in a category, wherever the category has them; the established names follow in their ranked order. How it works: placement disclosure · editorial process.

Microsoft Intune at a glance

  • Headquarters: United States
  • Pricing model: Per user / month
  • Pricing: Intune Plan 1 is listed at $8.00 per user per month, paid yearly, and is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($22.00 per user per month), E3 and E5; add-ons such as Remote Help ($3.50) are priced separately.
  • Free option: Free trial
  • Built for: Microsoft 365 tenants with Windows laptops
  • Wrong for: Companies that run Google Workspace and mostly Macs gain little from the bundle and inherit the complexity; SimpleMDM, Mosyle or JumpCloud fit that shape of company better.
  • Place in our ranking: #7 of 14
  • Website: microsoft.com

Facts from our mobile device management software ranking, last checked October 16, 2026.

Why buyers look past Microsoft Intune

  1. It is built around Entra ID

    Microsoft states that Intune identity runs on Microsoft Entra ID, and that device and app posture flow back to Entra Conditional Access. For a tenant that already lives there, that is the point. For a company on another identity provider, the product's main strength is not on offer.

  2. Licensing follows the user

    An Intune license is required for any user or device that benefits from the service. A device-only subscription exists for kiosks and shared devices, but devices enrolled that way do not support app protection policies or Conditional Access. A fleet of shared hardware gets a thinner product.

  3. Platform support moves with Microsoft's window

    Intune lists Android, iOS/iPadOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and Chrome OS as supported. For Apple devices with user affinity, the supported versions are iOS/iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 and later. Intune ended support for Android device administrator on GMS devices in December 2024.

13 alternatives at a glance

Closest replacement first. The last column is our place in the full 14-product ranking.

#AlternativeHeadquartersPricingKey differenceSwitch ifOur rank
1Hexnode UEMUnited StatesPer device / month; free trialUnified endpoint management across eleven device platformsyou want per-device pricing and mixed mobile and desktop coverage without a Microsoft bundle#5
2JumpCloudUnited StatesPer user / month; free trialCloud directory with device management attachedyou want a cloud directory and device management from one vendor outside the Microsoft stack#9
3JamfUnited StatesQuote only; free trialApple device management and security platformyour fleet is mostly Apple and you want a vendor that does nothing else#10
4IruUnited StatesQuote only; free trialEndpoint, identity and compliance platform, formerly Kandjiyou want one agent across devices with compliance evidence, and migration help included#11
5NinjaOneUnited StatesPer device / month; free trialEndpoint management platform with MDM for mobilesyour IT team or managed service provider already works in a remote monitoring and patching console#12
6SimpleMDMUnited StatesPer device / month; free trialApple-only MDM with a single per-device priceyou manage a small Apple fleet and want a plain monthly product with no contract#1
7Mosyle BusinessUnited StatesFree + paid tiers; free planApple-only management with security add-ons in one productyour Apple devices are few enough for a free tier or you want security tools in the same product#6
8ScalefusionIndiaPer device / month; free trialDevice management for frontline, kiosk and office fleetsyou run kiosks or rugged Android devices next to laptops and can commit to annual billing#8
9MiradoreFinlandFree + paid tiers; free planCloud MDM for Android, iOS, macOS and Windowsyou are a small team that wants a light console and no bundle commitment#4
10FleetUnited StatesOpen source + paid tiers; open sourceOpen-source device management you can run yourselfyou want device configuration kept as code in Git and the option to host it yourself#2
11TinyMDMFrancePer device / year; free trialAndroid-only MDM from a French publisheryour fleet is Android only and you want a European vendor without a Microsoft license#13
12EsperUnited StatesPer device / month; free trialDevice management for dedicated, single-purpose hardwareyou run dedicated kiosks, terminals or rugged devices rather than employee laptops#3
13Headwind MDMUnited Arab EmiratesOpen source + paid tiers; open sourceOpen-source, self-hostable MDM for Androidyou manage Android devices on a closed network and want to own the server#14

What each alternative does differently

1. Hexnode UEM

Unified endpoint management across eleven device platforms · United States

A per-device price with a 15-device starting point and a 14-day trial, instead of a per-user license inside a Microsoft bundle. Hexnode UEM manages mobiles, kiosks and desktops (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS). Identity is a separate product line, so it is not tied to Entra ID.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you want per-device pricing and mixed mobile and desktop coverage without a Microsoft bundle.

Pricing: Pro lists at $2.2, Enterprise at $3.2 and Ultimate at $4.7 per device per month, with monthly or annual billing; the top Ultra tier is on request. (free trial)

Full review: #5 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Hexnode UEM →

2. JumpCloud

Cloud directory with device management attached · United States

Sells device management per user as one package, with a cloud directory, SSO and MFA offered as other packages. The platform lists Windows, Apple MDM, Linux and Android EMM. It is a way to replace both the directory and the device tool, not only the device tool.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you want a cloud directory and device management from one vendor outside the Microsoft stack.

Pricing: The Device Management package is $9 per user per month billed annually or $11.00 billed monthly; Device Identity Management is $13 billed annually; the full Platform packages are quoted by sales. (free trial)

Full review: #9 of 14 in our ranking · Visit JumpCloud →

3. Jamf

Apple device management and security platform · United States

Apple only. Jamf for Mac and Jamf for Mobile are sold separately, with zero-touch deployment of Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, including BYOD. The pages we checked show no Windows management. Prices are on request, and a 14-day trial is offered.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if your fleet is mostly Apple and you want a vendor that does nothing else.

Pricing: Jamf for Mac and Jamf for Mobile are both priced on request; Jamf Now, aimed at organizations with fewer than 25 employees, advertises management of up to 3 devices for free. (free trial)

Full review: #10 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Jamf →

4. Iru

Endpoint, identity and compliance platform, formerly Kandji · United States

Formerly Kandji. One lightweight agent manages Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Vision Pro, and the company adds identity, endpoint detection and compliance products. Pricing is by quote, and free onboarding and migration support is stated for all customers.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you want one agent across devices with compliance evidence, and migration help included.

Pricing: Quote only: the vendor says pricing is based on the solutions you need and the number of users and devices; a free 14-day trial is offered for Endpoint Management. (free trial)

Full review: #11 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Iru →

5. NinjaOne

Endpoint management platform with MDM for mobiles · United States

A remote monitoring and endpoint platform first, with MDM as one product beside patching, backup and vulnerability management. Per-device pricing is tiered by volume and set with sales. NinjaOne lists Microsoft Intune among its integrations, so the two can run side by side.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if your IT team or managed service provider already works in a remote monitoring and patching console.

Pricing: Per-device tiered pricing with volume discounts; the pricing page gives a range from $1.50 per month at 10,000 endpoints to $3.75 at 50 or fewer, and the final figure is set with sales. (free trial)

Full review: #12 of 14 in our ranking · Visit NinjaOne →

6. SimpleMDM

Apple-only MDM with a single per-device price · United States

An Apple-only MDM, hosted by the vendor, with a monthly or annual plan and no contract. Support is described as US-based, and onboarding help covers migration. A 30-day trial is offered. There is no Windows or Android management, which is the entire trade against Intune's reach.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you manage a small Apple fleet and want a plain monthly product with no contract.

Pricing: $3.00 per device per month on the monthly plan or $2.50 per device per month on the annual plan, no contract required; Enterprise is custom and billed annually. (free trial)

Full review: #1 of 14 in our ranking · Visit SimpleMDM →

7. Mosyle Business

Apple-only management with security add-ons in one product · United States

Apple only, with a free tier for up to 30 devices and paid plans that need at least 30 licenses, billed annually. Mosyle adds Apple-specific security tools, such as antivirus and hardening templates, into the same product. Windows fleets have to be managed elsewhere.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if your Apple devices are few enough for a free tier or you want security tools in the same product.

Pricing: Mosyle Business FREE covers up to 30 devices; Business PREMIUM is $1.00 per device per month and Mosyle Fuse is $3.00 per Mac or $1.50 per iOS, iPadOS or visionOS device per month, each with a minimum of 30 licenses billed annually. (free plan)

Full review: #6 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Mosyle Business →

8. Scalefusion

Device management for frontline, kiosk and office fleets · India

Covers Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux and ChromeOS, with kiosk, rugged-device and Zebra tooling that Intune does not lead with. Every plan is billed annually only, with a minimum of ten devices. Identity and access features sit in separate Access plans.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you run kiosks or rugged Android devices next to laptops and can commit to annual billing.

Pricing: Essential $2, Growth $3.50, Business $5 and Enterprise $6 per device per month, all billed annually, with a minimum of 10 devices. (free trial)

Full review: #8 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Scalefusion →

9. Miradore

Cloud MDM for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows · Finland

A cloud MDM for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with a 14-day trial of its top plan and no credit card required. Features such as kiosk mode, patch management and multitenancy are listed. It is a smaller product with a lighter console than a Microsoft 365 add-on.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you are a small team that wants a light console and no bundle commitment.

Pricing: Free for up to 50 devices after a 14-day trial; Premium is $2.75 per device per month on annual billing ($3.30 monthly) and Premium+ is $3.95 ($4.75 monthly). (free plan)

Full review: #4 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Miradore →

10. Fleet

Open-source device management you can run yourself · United States

Open-source device management you can host yourself, with a free tier that has no support and a paid Premium tier. It handles macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android and ChromeOS, with configuration kept in Git. A page covers keeping device data in the EU. Expect engineering effort.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you want device configuration kept as code in Git and the option to host it yourself.

Pricing: Free tier at $0 per host per month with no support; Premium is $7.00 per host per month; custom pricing for large deployments. (open source)

Full review: #2 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Fleet →

11. TinyMDM

Android-only MDM from a French publisher · France

Android only, from the French publisher ARS Nova Systems in Nantes. Kiosk, fully managed and work profile modes are all listed, with a 30-day trial for up to ten devices. User import from Microsoft Azure is listed, so an Entra directory can still feed it.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if your fleet is Android only and you want a European vendor without a Microsoft license.

Pricing: Classic is €21.20 per device per year billed annually; Flexible is €2.12 per device per month; Custom plans are quoted. (free trial)

Full review: #13 of 14 in our ranking · Visit TinyMDM →

12. Esper

Device management for dedicated, single-purpose hardware · United States

Built for single-purpose devices such as kiosks, point-of-sale terminals and signage, with an Android-based custom OS option and a Windows-to-Android conversion product. Contracts have a 25-device minimum on every plan. It is the wrong shape for laptops and personal phones.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you run dedicated kiosks, terminals or rugged devices rather than employee laptops.

Pricing: Genesis $2, Bridge $4 and Architect $6 per device per month; Enterprise is custom; contracts on every plan have a 25-device minimum. (free trial)

Full review: #3 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Esper →

13. Headwind MDM

Open-source, self-hostable MDM for Android · United Arab Emirates

An Android-only MDM whose server code is published under the Apache 2.0 licence on GitHub. A free Community edition exists, and the Premium license is perpetual, for an own server. It lists support for air-gapped networks. No Windows or Apple management, and no Microsoft integration.

Switch from Microsoft Intune if you manage Android devices on a closed network and want to own the server.

Pricing: A free open-source Community edition; Cloud at $19 per year per device; Premium as a one-time $2990 for up to 300 devices with optional support at $1490 per year; Enterprise on quote. (open source)

Full review: #14 of 14 in our ranking · Visit Headwind MDM →

When Microsoft Intune is still the right choice

Stay on Intune if your people already hold Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 or E5, if Windows laptops are the bulk of the fleet, and if Entra Conditional Access is how you gate access. The license is then one you hold, Autopilot and app protection policies are part of the same console, and a second product would mean a second bill and a second console for the same devices.

What to expect when you switch from Microsoft Intune

  1. Export the inventory before you touch anything

    Intune reports can be exported through the Microsoft Graph exportJobs endpoint. Select the columns you need by name, because Microsoft advises against building automation on default columns. Keep device name, owner type, compliance state, OS version, last contact and user principal name.

  2. Decide what keeps running on Intune

    App protection policies work without enrolling devices and independent of any MDM solution, and Microsoft advises pairing them with Conditional Access. Some teams therefore keep Intune for work data on personal phones and move only the device management. Check what the new product offers before you drop it.

  3. Plan waves around the wipe limit

    A tenant can submit up to 500 Wipe actions per day, counting single actions, bulk actions and Graph requests together. If your route involves factory resets, a large fleet moves over days, not in one night. Microsoft support can be asked to change the limit.

Questions and answers

Can I export my device list out of Intune?

Yes, through the Microsoft Graph exportJobs endpoint, which exports reports such as Devices in formats including JSON. Choose the columns by name in the request. The export gives you the inventory, not the policies, which you will rebuild in the new tool.

Does a device-only Intune license cover app protection and Conditional Access?

No. Microsoft lists Intune app protection policies, Conditional Access and user-based features such as email and calendaring as unsupported for devices enrolled with a device license. This matters when you compare shared-device pricing with other products.

Can I keep Intune app protection after moving device management elsewhere?

Yes, in principle: Microsoft says app protection policies can be used independent of any MDM solution, and that they protect company data without requiring device enrollment. Licensing and Conditional Access still apply, so confirm both before you plan around it.

Is there a limit on how many devices I can wipe a day?

Yes, 500 Wipe actions per tenant per day, counted across individual actions, bulk actions and Graph API requests. Microsoft says to contact its support to request a change. Plan factory-reset migrations in waves to stay under it.

What happens to Android devices on device administrator?

Intune ended support for Android device administrator on devices with Google Mobile Services in December 2024. User-based Android management now lists Android Enterprise methods, so a migration is a good moment to move those devices to a supported mode.

Do I need an Intune license to administer the console?

Not necessarily. Tenants created after July 2021 allow unlicensed admin access by default, for up to 1,000 unlicensed admins per security group. Older tenants must switch the setting on, and it cannot be undone afterwards.

Sources

Prices, plan limits and product facts about Microsoft Intune on this page were checked against the vendors' own pages on October 16, 2026. Vendors change both without notice, so treat the figures as of that date.

Who wrote this

Sebastiaan Smits Sebastiaan Smits, Founder, wrote, edited and fact-checked this page. Founder of The Interregnum and of 2 Steps Ahead, an AI search visibility agency. Editorially responsible for every page here; research and drafting are AI-assisted. Last reviewed October 16, 2026. How we review.