The 12 Best Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Solutions, Compared and Priced

Best value overall: Microsoft Intune — included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, which means most organizations reading this already own it.

Best published pricing: ManageEngine.

Best Apple depth: Jamf.

Best rugged and purpose-built devices: SOTI and 42Gears.

Best cross-platform enterprise: Omnissa.

Unified endpoint management platforms allow security and IT teams to govern mobile devices, PCs, and kiosks, helping gate endpoint access within a comprehensive Zero Trust security architecture.

Before comparing anything, check your Microsoft licensing to secure your business network it is the single most commonly missed saving in this category.

Full Comparison Table

Platform	Pricing model	Published pricing?	Windows	macOS	Linux	Rugged/kiosk	Best for
Microsoft Intune	Per user, in M365 tiers	Yes	Excellent	Good	Basic	No	M365 estates
Omnissa (Workspace ONE)	Per device or user	No	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Limited	Large enterprise
Jamf	Per device	Yes	No	Best	No	No	Apple estates
ManageEngine	Per device, tiered	Yes	Excellent	Good	Good	Limited	Mid-market value
Ivanti	Per device	No	Excellent	Good	Good	Moderate	Legacy + modern
SOTI	Per device	No	Good	Good	Limited	Best	Rugged, retail, logistics
42Gears	Per device, tiered	Yes	Good	Good	Limited	Excellent	Rugged on a budget
IBM MaaS360	Per device or user	No	Good	Good	Limited	Limited	Regulated enterprise
Quest (KACE)	Per managed node	Partial	Excellent	Good	Good	No	IT asset + endpoint
Cisco Meraki SM	Per device licence	No	Good	Good	No	Limited	Meraki networks
BlackBerry	Per device	No	Good	Good	No	Limited	High-assurance
Citrix	Per user	No	Good	Good	No	No	[VERIFY status]

Three Ownership Changes to Check

Workspace ONE is now Omnissa. Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, the End-User Computing division was divested and now operates as an independent company, Omnissa.

The product is unchanged and strong; the company behind it is not the one you signed with previously. Ask about roadmap investment and support continuity.

BlackBerry sold Cylance but kept UEM. BlackBerry divested its Cylance endpoint security assets to Arctic Wolf, completing in February 2025, consolidating around managed detection and response (MDR) services while retaining BlackBerry UEM and secure communications. Confirm the strategic commitment to the UEM line specifically.

Confirm the strategic commitment to the UEM line specifically.

Citrix has changed substantially under Cloud Software Group. Its endpoint management portfolio has not been the strategic focus.

Verify the current product’s status, naming, and support lifecycle directly before shortlisting it this is the entry most likely to have changed since any comparison article you’ve read.

The Decision Matrix

If this describes you	Choose	Why
Hold Microsoft 365 E3 or E5	Microsoft Intune	Already paid for; check before buying anything
Apple-heavy estate	Jamf (alongside Intune)	Depth difference is real
Warehouses, retail, logistics	SOTI or 42Gears	Only serious rugged options
Mid-market, want published pricing	ManageEngine	Broad function, transparent cost
Large cross-platform enterprise	Omnissa	Deepest breadth outside Microsoft
Legacy Windows imaging still matters	Ivanti or Quest KACE	Bridge old and new management
IT asset management is a requirement	Quest KACE	Endpoint plus asset inventory
Regulated, want compliance reporting	IBM MaaS360	Governance and audit strength
Meraki-managed network	Cisco Meraki SM	May already be in your licence
Government / high-assurance	BlackBerry	Certifications and secure comms

What UEM Actually Cost

Check your Microsoft licensing first, every time. Intune is included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 and in several other bundles. Organizations routinely buy a separate UEM platform while paying for Intune.

The legitimate reasons to buy anyway are macOS depth, rugged device support, Linux management, or legacy Windows imaging all real, all worth quantifying rather than assuming.

Per-device versus per-user is the biggest pricing variable. A user with a laptop, phone, and tablet costs three times as much under per-device licensing.

Microsoft, Omnissa, and IBM offer per-user options; Jamf, SOTI, and most others are per-device. For multi-device workforces this single question can reorder your entire shortlist.

Only four vendors publish meaningful pricing: Microsoft, ManageEngine, Jamf, and 42Gears. Everyone else is quote-based or partner-delivered. Use the published ones as benchmarks even if you buy elsewhere.

Running two platforms is normal and legitimate. Many organizations run Intune for Windows and conditional access, with Jamf for Apple.

The cost is two consoles and two policy sets to keep aligned but Apple management depth is genuinely different, and Jamf feeds compliance state back into Entra ID conditional access.

Watch for module licensing. Advanced features application patching, remote assistance, threat defence, analytics — are frequently separate line items. Get the module list itemized before comparing per-device rates.

The Twelve, Briefly

Microsoft Intune.

Included in M365 E3/E5, manages every major platform, and conditional access integration means non-compliant devices simply lose access, pairing naturally with endpoint detection and response (EDR).

Weakness: macOS depth trails Jamf; no rugged specialization; complex on-premises Windows still needs Configuration Manager.

Omnissa (Workspace ONE).

The deepest cross-platform enterprise UEM outside Microsoft, with mature app delivery, virtual desktop heritage, and enterprise cloud security solutions integration.

Weakness: newly independent roadmap questions; enterprise pricing and complexity.

Jamf.

Day-one support for new Apple OS releases and unmatched macOS configuration depth recognized across top cybersecurity companies. Published per-device pricing.

Weakness: Apple only; premium per-device cost.

ManageEngine.

Endpoint Central bundles UEM, patch management, remote control, and asset management alongside security configuration assessment tools at published pricing with a free tier for small deployments.

Weakness: dense interface; fewer enterprise-scale references.

Ivanti.

Bridges legacy on-premises Windows management imaging, software distribution with modern cloud UEM, plus a genuinely strong patch catalogue.

Weakness: Ivanti products have featured in multiple CISA known exploited vulnerabilities advisories in recent years; make vulnerability-response commitments explicit in your evaluation.

SOTI.

By far the deepest rugged, kiosk, and purpose-built device support, with excellent remote diagnostics for field hardware adhering to network security best practices.

Weakness: standard laptop management is capable but not the focus; pricing suits volume.

42Gears.

SureMDM offers strong rugged and kiosk capability at published, accessible pricing, managing devices running specialized endpoint protection and antivirus software — the budget alternative to SOTI.

Weakness: enterprise depth and support scale below SOTI; smaller ecosystem.

Quest (KACE).

Combines endpoint management with genuine IT asset management and service desk integration, strong on Windows imaging, hardware inventory, and on-premises security controls.

Weakness: mobile management is secondary; interface shows its heritage.

IBM MaaS360.

Strong compliance and audit reporting with AI-assisted risk insights, integrating with enterprise cybersecurity compliance management software across regulated industries.

Weakness: innovation pace trails the leaders; Apple depth below Jamf.

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager.

Device management included with Meraki licensing, managed in the same dashboard as your network infrastructure and network security tools.

Weakness: basic compared to dedicated UEM; verify current product status and roadmap before depending on it.

BlackBerry.

Strong government certifications, secure communications integration, and containerization for high-assurance environments requiring dedicated business VPN solutions.

Weakness: confirm strategic commitment post-Cylance divestiture; feature velocity trails the leaders.

Citrix.

Endpoint management within the Citrix workspace portfolio, coordinating with cloud access security brokers (CASB) for secure remote application delivery.

Weakness: verify the current product’s status and support lifecycle before shortlisting this portfolio has changed significantly under Cloud Software Group ownership.

How to Compare UEM Quotes

Start with the device checklist. Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android corporate, Android rugged, kiosks, wearables. Mark which each vendor genuinely manages well — not which they list as supported. This eliminates most of the market before you speak to anyone.

Confirm per-user versus per-device, then recount. Multi-device users make this the dominant cost variable.

Get modules itemized. Patch management, remote assistance, threat defence, and analytics are frequently separate. A per-device headline price without the module list is not a quote.

Ask about OS release support timing. How quickly did the vendor support the last major macOS, iOS, and Android releases? Jamf’s day-one Apple support is a genuine differentiator, and a vendor taking months leaves you unable to deploy new hardware.

Verify Apple Business Manager and Android Enterprise integration depth. Zero-touch enrolment depends on it, and without it every device needs manual setup a real labour cost.

Common mistakes: buying UEM while already paying for Intune; forgetting rugged or kiosk devices until after selection; and buying UEM without connecting it to conditional access, so device compliance state never actually gates anything.

Cost-Focused FAQ

How much does UEM cost?

UEM is priced per device or per user per month. Microsoft, ManageEngine, Jamf, and 42Gears publish pricing; the rest are quote-based or partner-delivered.

Microsoft Intune is included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, making its effective additional cost zero for organizations already licensed. Per-user pricing is substantially better value for multi-device workforces.

Which UEM is cheapest?

Microsoft Intune, if you hold Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 it costs nothing additional and manages every major platform competently.

Among standalone products, ManageEngine publishes the most accessible pricing and includes a free tier for small deployments, and 42Gears is the budget option for rugged device management.

Is there a free UEM solution?

ManageEngine offers a free tier for small device counts, and Microsoft’s built-in Windows management capabilities cover basic needs at no cost.

Genuine enterprise UEM with cross-platform management, compliance reporting, and application deployment requires a licence free tiers are limited by device count and feature set.

Do I need UEM if I already have Intune?

Usually not, unless you have a specific gap: macOS depth, rugged or kiosk devices, Linux management, or legacy Windows imaging.

Those are real and legitimate reasons to add a second platform running Intune with Jamf for Apple is a common and sensible architecture. Buying a full replacement for Intune rarely is.

What is the difference between UEM and MDM pricing?

Little, in practice most products sold as MDM today are technically UEM, and pricing follows the same per-device or per-user model.

Where UEM costs more is in modules: operating system patching, software distribution, and remote assistance are frequently separate line items on top of base device management.

Should I run two UEM platforms?

It’s common and often correct. Many organizations run Microsoft Intune for Windows and conditional access alongside Jamf for Apple devices, because Apple management depth genuinely differs.

The cost is two consoles and two policy sets to keep aligned, offset by materially better Mac and iOS management.

Bottom Line

Check your Microsoft licensing before you do anything else Intune ships with Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, and buying a UEM platform you already own is the most expensive mistake in this category.

Then identify your genuine gap: Jamf for Apple depth, SOTI or 42Gears for rugged devices, ManageEngine for mid-market breadth at published pricing, Ivanti or Quest KACE if legacy Windows management still matters.

Omnissa remains the strongest cross-platform enterprise alternative, subject to a roadmap conversation given its recent independence. Build the device checklist first; it does most of the selection work for you.

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