True open-source MDM is extremely limited — the Apple and Google mobile management APIs require vendor enrollment programs that don't align well with open-source distribution models. The closest option is combining Headwind MDM (open source, Android-focused) with manual Apple Business Manager enrollment. Most teams find that managed MDM platforms at $2-5/device/month are more practical.
10 tools in this category.
These tools are part of the mdm software category but may not match the open source filter above. Worth reviewing if the primary options don't fit.
Usage-based pricing · Cloud · Free trial
NinjaOne is the clearest choice when a team needs cross-OS RMM with fast deployment, strong patch automation, and reliable support without the learning curve of ConnectWise Automate or Kaseya VSA.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
AirDroid Business is a focused, capable Android MDM that earns its place on shortlists when the fleet is predominantly or entirely Android and the use case involves kiosk lockdown, digital signage, or unattended device management.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
Hexnode occupies a practical middle ground in the UEM market: more capable than basic MDM tools, more affordable and transparent than enterprise platforms like Microsoft Intune or Omnissa Workspace ONE, and particularly strong for organizations with kiosk and mobile-first use cases.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
Jamf Pro is the strongest choice when an organization is all-Apple or Apple-primary and needs the deepest possible device management for macOS and iOS without compromise.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
JumpCloud is strongest when a team wants identity and device management to sit closer together, values a cloud-first operating model, and needs enough coverage across Windows, macOS, and Linux to justify platform consolidation.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
Kandji is the strongest Apple MDM option for mid-market IT teams that prioritize automation, compliance readiness, and a modern admin experience over the deep customization flexibility that Jamf Pro provides.
Device-based · Cloud / On-prem · Free trial
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is the clearest choice when an IT team needs multi-platform MDM at mid-market pricing with the option to run on-premises.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
Miradore is an honest MDM platform that does what it says without pretending to be something it is not.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
Scalefusion is strongest when a team wants a cloud-first endpoint management platform that is easier to trial, easier to explain commercially, and broad enough to cover common Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android requirements from one console.
Custom quote · Cloud / On-prem
Workspace ONE UEM handles MDM as part of a broader UEM platform — strongest for enterprises managing mixed device fleets across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, but carries more overhead than purpose-built MDM tools like Jamf Pro or Hexnode.
No. Apple's MDM protocol requires a signed certificate from Apple's push notification service, and the ecosystem heavily favors commercial vendors. Headwind MDM handles Android. For iOS, commercial MDM is effectively required.
Mobile management depends on Apple and Google APIs that require vendor enrollment, push certificate management, and ongoing protocol updates. The maintenance burden doesn't fit the open-source sustainability model without commercial backing.
Miradore (free for 50 devices), Hexnode (starts at $1/device/month), and Scalefusion (starts at $2/device/month). At these price points, the operational savings vs self-managed open-source MDM make commercial tools the better choice.
