Remote and distributed teams need MDM software that works outside the corporate network: cloud-native management, device posture checks, built-in remote access, and policy enforcement that does not depend on VPN connectivity.
5 of 10 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
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
AirDroid Business is a focused, capable Android MDM that earns serious consideration when the fleet is predominantly or entirely Android and the use case involves kiosk lockdown, digital signage, or unattended device management.
Best for: AirDroid Business is best for organizations managing Android-only or Android-primary device fleets where the core requirements are kiosk lockdown, remote device control, digital signage management, or
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
Device-based · Cloud · Free trial
Miradore is an honest MDM platform that does what it says without pretending to be something it is not.
Best for: Miradore is best for small to mid-sized IT departments managing mixed iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS fleets under 500 devices where the priority is affordable, fast-to-deploy MDM without the configu
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 MDM 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
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
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.
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.
Cloud-native agent management that needs no VPN, built-in remote access for troubleshooting, device compliance checks at every check-in, and automated updates that work over any internet connection.
Cloud-hosted products in this category generally reach managed devices over HTTPS, so no VPN is required. On-premises platforms need either a VPN or a cloud management gateway before they can reach endpoints off the corporate network.
Pair device posture checks covering OS version, disk encryption, and security agent state with conditional access policies. Cloud-native products enforce that at every check-in rather than only when a device reaches the corporate network.
