Remote and distributed IT teams can't walk to a desk to fix an endpoint: they need cloud-native management that works over any internet connection without VPN dependency. The core requirements shift from on-premises policy servers to agent-based cloud management, built-in remote access for troubleshooting, automated patching that works on home networks, and device posture checks that enforce compliance before granting access to corporate resources. NinjaOne, JumpCloud, and Action1 are purpose-built for this model.
8 of 15 products in this category match the remote team filter and are highlighted below.
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.
Best for: NinjaOne is best for MSPs and internal IT teams that need cross-OS RMM with fast deployment, strong patch automation, and a support organization that holds up under daily use, and whose PSA needs are
Endpoint-based · Cloud · Free trial
Action1 is one of the strongest cloud-native patch management platforms for SMBs and mid-market IT teams that need to close patching gaps fast without deploying on-premises infrastructure.
Best for: Action1 is best for SMB and mid-market IT teams that need cloud-native patch management across Windows, macOS, and Linux without deploying on-premises infrastructure. It is particularly strong for org
Custom quote · Cloud / On-prem
HCL BigFix is one of the most capable endpoint management platforms available for large, complex, multi-platform environments, and one of the most demanding to implement and operate.
Best for: BigFix is best for enterprise IT operations teams managing 5,000+ endpoints across mixed Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments where compliance enforcement is not optional: government agencies subject
Custom quote · Cloud / On-prem
Ivanti Neurons is the strongest choice when an enterprise needs to consolidate endpoint management, service desk, asset management, and security automation under one platform with the option to deploy on-premises, in the cloud, or both.
Best for: Ivanti Neurons is best for enterprise IT organizations that need to consolidate endpoint management, ITSM, asset management, and security automation under one platform, particularly when on-premises o
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.
Best for: JumpCloud is best for teams that want user identity, device management, and access controls closer together in one cloud-managed platform. It tends to fit buyers who are comfortable paying per user if
Custom quote · Cloud / On-prem · Free trial
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is the strongest option when a team needs on-premises deployment, published pricing, or broad platform coverage that includes MDM for mobile and ChromeOS alongside traditional desktop management.
Best for: ManageEngine Endpoint Central is best for IT teams that need a single platform covering desktops, servers, and mobile devices across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS, particularly whe
Custom quote · Cloud / On-prem
Quest KACE is the clearest choice when a team needs on-premises endpoint management with a built-in ITIL-aligned service desk, broad OS coverage including UNIX and Chromebooks, and an appliance architecture that keeps data entirely within the organization's network perimeter.
Best for: Quest KACE is best for internal IT teams at mid-size to large enterprises that need on-premises endpoint management with a built-in service desk, broad OS coverage across Windows, macOS, Linux, UNIX,
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.
Best for: Scalefusion is best for IT teams that need a practical endpoint-management candidate for mixed Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android environments, especially when the buyer wants to validate fit through a
The rest of the endpoint management software category, listed because the remote team filter above did not select them. Worth reading when the highlighted options do not fit.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
Purpose-built for Android device fleets, AirDroid Business suits teams running kiosks, digital signage, or mixed Android and Windows estates. Remote control and silent APK deployment reach unattended devices directly. That is the area where cross-platform MDM competitors most often lack depth. Devices are licensed individually from a cloud console.
Endpoint-based · Cloud · Free trial
Patching covers Windows, macOS and Linux with nothing on-prem to maintain. The worklet system is what separates Automox from an update scheduler: the same agent runs configuration automation tasks as well as updates. For a lean IT team that is extra operational reach out of one agent, and it makes the per-endpoint price easier to defend internally. Deployment is cloud only.
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 / On-prem · Free trial
Mixed corporate-owned and BYOD estates across mobile platforms are the core case, and the choice of cloud-hosted or on-prem deployment is usually what brings teams here when cloud-only platforms cannot meet data residency or deployment model requirements. iOS, Android and Windows Mobile devices are all handled from a single console, licensed per device.
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
Unlimited devices at a basic management level, free, is Miradore's distinguishing feature. The managed platforms are iOS, Android and Windows. SMB teams holding a mixed mobile fleet together without funding for device management often begin here and migrate to something fuller once policy requirements harden. Paid plans are billed per device, cloud only.
Endpoint-based · Cloud · Free trial
Setup is the pitch: no agent framework to deploy, no management server to configure, and a team can be patching Windows endpoints within the hour. Pricing follows endpoint count. The Windows-only scope narrows the audience to Windows-centric SMB IT teams, and inside that constraint PDQ Connect does the job without overhead.
Custom quote · Cloud / On-prem
Workspace ONE UEM (Broadcom/VMware) is an enterprise-grade UEM platform strongest in organizations already running VMware infrastructure, but its Broadcom acquisition, opaque pricing, and complexity make it a harder justify for teams without deep VMware investment.
NinjaOne, JumpCloud, and Action1 are cloud-native with agents that communicate over HTTPS, no VPN, no on-premises infrastructure. All three include built-in remote access for troubleshooting. JumpCloud adds identity management, making it a strong single-tool choice for remote-first companies.
Cloud-native agents check in on a schedule regardless of network location. Patches download directly from vendor CDNs (not through a corporate server), so home bandwidth handles the load. Set maintenance windows around user time zones, not office hours, and use staged rollouts to catch issues before full deployment.
For endpoint management and patching, yes: cloud-native tools don't need VPN. For application access, combine endpoint management with a zero-trust access platform (Zscaler, Cloudflare Access) that checks device posture before granting access to internal apps.
