ManageEngine MDM Plus review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Zoho's ManageEngine MDM product (Mobile Device Manager Plus) sold per device band in cloud or on-premises editions with a free tier for 25 devices.
Verdict at a glance
ManageEngine MDM Plus is Zoho's MDM product, sold in cloud or on-premises editions by device band. It is free for 25 devices and supports Apple Business Manager and Android Zero Touch Enrollment, though some reviewers find Apple support limited.
Pros
- Easy to use and administer.
- Strong Android support and setup ease (G2 awards claim, vendor page)
Cons
- Apple device support seen as limited by some reviewers (G2 summary)
What is ManageEngine MDM Plus?
Zoho's ManageEngine MDM product (Mobile Device Manager Plus) sold per device band in cloud or on-premises editions with a free tier for 25 devices. It is built for small teams with up to 25 devices that need a free full-featured MDM and mixed iOS, Android, Windows fleets that want on-premises or cloud choice. ManageEngine MDM Plus is based in Pleasanton, US (ManageEngine; parent Zoho Corp, Chennai).
Category: Mobile Device Management Software
ManageEngine MDM Plus key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| OS and device coverage | IOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS, tvOS, ChromeOS (FAQ) |
| Zero-touch enrollment | Apple Business Manager and Android Zero Touch Enrollment (FAQ) |
| Identity and Microsoft 365 integration | Active Directory integration via Zoho Directory Sync connector (cloud) |
ManageEngine MDM Plus pricing
Pricing is by device band, not by user. Cloud Standard annual costs $645, $1,195 or $2,845 per year for 50, 100 or 250 devices; Professional annual costs $1,195, $2,245 or $5,195 for the same bands. Monthly cloud billing is $64, $119 and $284 for Standard. Each band includes one technician, and extra technicians cost $445 for one or $1,195 for five per year on cloud annual. Annual billing saves about 16% versus twelve months of monthly billing at the 50-device Standard band ($645 versus $768). On-premises editions are sold annual or perpetual.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free edition | $0 | up to 25 devices | All features, 1 technician |
| Standard cloud annual | $645 / $1,195 / $2,845 | per year for 50 / 100 / 250 devices | Monthly cloud: $64 / $119 / $284 |
| Professional cloud annual | $1,195 / $2,245 / $5,195 | per year for 50 / 100 / 250 devices | Monthly cloud: $119 / $224 / $519 |
| Additional technicians (cloud annual) | $445 for 1, $1,195 for 5 | per year | Each device band includes 1 technician |
Smallest paid cloud band is 50 devices. 30-day trial with unlimited devices. Non-profit and education discounts on request.
Who ManageEngine MDM Plus is best for
Best for
- Small teams with up to 25 devices that need a free full-featured MDM.
- Mixed iOS, Android, Windows fleets that want on-premises or cloud choice.
Not ideal for
- Apple-first shops that need deepest Apple feature coverage (G2 summary notes limited Apple support)
- Buyers who need SSO and audit-log details published up front.
ManageEngine MDM Plus alternatives
HexnodeSmall and mid-size mixed-OS fleets that want public per-device pricing.
ScalefusionSmall and mid-size IT teams that want published per-device prices.
MiradoreVery small fleets via the free tier (third-party sources say up to 50 devices)
42Gears SureMDMAndroid and rugged or kiosk device fleets.
Microsoft IntuneCompanies already on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, where Intune Plan 1 is already included.
IBM MaaS360Mid-size and large fleets that want tiered per-device editions with published list prices.
What ManageEngine MDM Plus really costs
- Per seat per month
- About $1.08 per device per month (Standard cloud annual, 50-device band: $645 / 50 / 12)
- Billing
- Monthly and annual.
- Annual discount
- About 16% vs monthly (50-device Standard: $645 vs 12 x $64 = $768)
- Minimum seats
- 25 devices free; paid cloud bands start at 50.
- 20 users per year
- Free edition covers 20 devices ($0); if paid, the 50-device Standard cloud band is $645 per year.
Add-ons and extras to budget for
- Extra technicians from $445 per year (cloud annual)
Questions to ask about price
- How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is ManageEngine MDM Plus worth the price?
Good value for teams with up to 25 devices that want a full-featured free MDM, and for 50 to 250 device fleets that are comfortable with the Standard band pricing. It gets awkward for fleets of 26 to 49 devices, which pay for the 50 tier, and for organizations that need several admins, because every extra technician adds a yearly fee. Apple-heavy shops should also weigh reviewer comments about limited Apple support.
Worth it if
- Small teams with up to 25 devices that need a free full-featured MDM.
- Mixed iOS, Android, Windows fleets that want on-premises or cloud choice.
Look elsewhere if
- Apple-first shops that need deepest Apple feature coverage (G2 summary notes limited Apple support)
- Buyers who need SSO and audit-log details published up front.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Free edition covers 25 devices with all features but only one technician.
- Smallest paid band is 50 devices, so 26 to 49 devices cost the 50 tier.
- Extra technicians are priced separately ($445 per year each for the first)
- Cloud annual saves about 16% vs 12 months of monthly billing at the 50-device band ($645 vs $768)
- EU data centers in Amsterdam and Dublin announced January 2017.
Our verdict on ManageEngine MDM Plus
ManageEngine MDM Plus is one of the few mobile device management products where a very small team can pay nothing. The free edition covers up to 25 devices with all features, but only one technician. For a fleet that size, the value question is mostly settled, and G2 reviewers (about 255, rated 4.5) describe it as easy to use and administer.
Past 25 devices the picture changes. The smallest paid cloud band is 50 devices, so a company with 30 devices pays for 50. At the Standard annual rate that works out to about $1.08 per device per month, which is low for MDM, but the band structure and the separately priced technician seats are where the bill can surprise you.
ManageEngine MDM Plus FAQ
What is ManageEngine MDM Plus used for?
ManageEngine MDM Plus is Zoho's MDM product, sold in cloud or on-premises editions by device band. It is free for 25 devices and supports Apple Business Manager and Android Zero Touch Enrollment, though some reviewers find Apple support limited. It suits small teams with up to 25 devices that need a free full-featured MDM.
Does ManageEngine MDM Plus have a free plan?
Yes. The free edition covers up to 25 devices with all features and one technician. A 30-day trial with unlimited devices is also offered for the paid editions.
How much does ManageEngine MDM Plus cost for 20 devices?
Nothing, if you stay in the free edition, which covers up to 25 devices. If you needed a paid cloud plan, the smallest band is 50 devices, which is $645 per year on Standard billed annually.
What does an extra technician cost?
On cloud annual billing, one extra technician is $445 per year and five are $1,195 per year. Each device band already includes one technician.
About ManageEngine MDM Plus
- Headquarters
- Pleasanton, US (ManageEngine; parent Zoho Corp, Chennai)
- Funding or owner
- Division of Zoho Corporation.
Listed in: Mobile Device Management Software
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from ManageEngine MDM Plus's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.