Top 6 unified endpoint management software vendors in 2026

Compare key UEM tool features and capabilities

When choosing a UEM product, there are several important factors to consider:

• OS support. One of the most important considerations is what OSes the tool supports. A UEM product will only be useful if it supports the devices and OSes the organization uses. For example, if an organization uses Windows PCs and Google Android phones, then, at a minimum, the chosen UEM tool needs Windows and Android management capabilities. Otherwise, the organization will have to adopt an additional management tool that can handle the unsupported OS, thereby increasing both cost and management complexity.
• Security and privacy. The product's security and privacy features are critical factors to consider. Nearly all UEM products keep managed devices secure, but the actual security capabilities vary from one UEM product to another.
• Device management. A UEM tool must also provide a consistent management experience across all devices. If an organization has a policy requiring a certain password length, for example, the UEM software should enable the organization to define that policy in one place and apply the policy to all relevant devices, regardless of OS. Creating one policy for iOS devices and a separate policy that does the same thing for Android devices makes device management more difficult and costly.
• App and software management. Most UEM products enable IT to deploy apps to managed devices. However, not all UEM tools support all types of applications. Ideally, an organization should look for a UEM product that will let it automatically push applications to all its managed devices. Additionally, some UEM software lets organizations create their own enterprise app store from which users can deploy apps to their devices without IT intervention.
• Deployment and enrollment. Before a UEM product can manage a device, that device needs to be enrolled. IT should closely examine what's involved in the enrollment process, as users will likely register their own devices. Most modern UEM products provide a simple web portal through which users can answer a few basic questions and have their devices enrolled automatically. This approach can help reduce costs, since users won't need to contact the help desk for assistance.
• IAM. Organizations should consider whether a product relies on its own proprietary identity provider or if it can integrate with the existing directory service. It's also important to consider whether a product supports role-based access control (RBAC) and the granularity of permissions. If a UEM product requires a proprietary identity provider, the organization must maintain separate, parallel identities for its users. This increases cost and complexity.
• Pricing. It's important to know what a UEM product costs. UEM tools are typically subscription-based, but ancillary products might be necessary to get the most use out of a UEM product.

1. IBM Security MaaS360

IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson helps secure and manage various device types, from desktops to wearables. MaaS360 heavily emphasizes helping organizations with their BYOD efforts. It also uses AI to detect and surface actionable insights.

Supported OSes

IBM's list of supported operating systems includes the following:

• Apple iOS, macOS and iPadOS.
• Google Android and ChromeOS.
• Microsoft Windows.
• Various ruggedized, wearable and IoT devices.

Security and privacy

MaaS360 uses an AI-powered tool to identify and generate security insights and detect and remediate threats like malware, risky device configuration settings and malicious apps. It can also detect when an end-user device has been jailbroken or rooted.

Device management

IBM Security MaaS360 is a cloud-based SaaS tool for managing endpoint devices. Like other UEM offerings, MaaS360 provides a dashboard that lets various devices be managed side by side through a single-pane-of-glass interface.

App and software management

IT can use MaaS360 to create an app catalog to deploy apps to managed devices. Supported app types include the following:

• Internal applications that the organization develops for internal use.
• Purchased applications bought from an app store for the organization's use.
• Public apps listed in a public app store.

Deployment and enrollment

IBM Security MaaS360 supports several common types of device enrollment. These include Apple Configurator, Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE), Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, Android Enterprise zero-touch and QR code enrollment, Windows Out-Of-Box Experience and others.

IAM

MaaS360 works with IBM Security Verify, IBM's IAM service, with options for single sign-on (SSO) and conditional access management.

Pricing

IBM uses subscription-based pricing for its MaaS360 software. In addition to a 30-day free trial, the company offers four different pricing plans, each charged per device, per month. The Essentials plan starts at $2.80 per client device, per month, with the price increasing to $3.50 for the Deluxe plan. IBM's Premier plan starts at $4.38, and the Enterprise plan sells for $6.30.

Use case

IBM's MaaS360 is a good option for organizations that want AI-driven analytics and advice. IBM also tends to focus on vertical industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and distribution and supply chain management.

2. Ivanti UEM

Ivanti UEM is designed to help organizations with a diverse collection of devices operate at scale. The software lets IT perform management actions, such as policy enforcement or software deployment, across many devices with a few clicks. The right reporting capabilities can help admins more easily spot issues needing their attention.

Supported OSes

Ivanti's ability to manage a device depends on the availability of a management agent for the device's OS. The product has a long list of supported OSes and broadly covers the following platforms:

• Apple iOS and macOS.
• Google Android and ChromeOS.
• Microsoft Windows.
• Linux.
• Rugged devices.

Security and privacy

Ivanti delivers endpoint security through Ivanti Endpoint Security, which is licensed separately. While Ivanti Endpoint Security is probably best known for its patch management and antivirus capabilities, it can do much more. For example, the software can prevent unauthorized apps from running on devices and can even prevent the use of removable media.

Ivanti also has another tool to protect mobile devices. Ivanti Neurons for Mobile Threat Defense guards against zero-day vulnerabilities and more common threats, such as phishing attacks and malicious URLs.

Device management

Ivanti's preferred tool for device management is Ivanti Endpoint Manager. It provides a single view that shows all managed devices, regardless of type, OS migrations, patch management, software deployment and other similar tasks. The dashboard also includes rich reporting capabilities and a remote-control feature that can control remote device troubleshooting.

App and software management

The Ivanti UEM platform deploys AppConnect apps to managed devices. AppConnect apps are containerized apps packaged using the AppConnect SDK, AppConnect Cordova Plugin or App Wrapper for iOS and Android. Another Ivanti product, AppStation, provides application access for both managed and unmanaged devices.

Deployment and enrollment

Ivanti supports common device enrollment types, including Apple's ADE, Android Enterprise zero-touch enrollment and Knox Mobile Enrollment. Additionally, Ivanti enables its customers to restrict devices based on enrollment type.

IAM

Ivanti regulates access to its software by using RBAC, which Ivanti refers to as role-based administration. Ivanti lets IT create custom roles that can restrict admins based on factors such as geographic location or department. While the software does allow the use of local users and groups on Windows machines, IT can also configure it to work with Active Directory (AD) users and groups.

Pricing

Ivanti uses a subscription-based licensing model with three plans available -- Secure UEM Professional, Secure UEM Professional Plus and Secure UEM Premium -- but requires potential customers to contact its sales department for a quote. Ivanti is known for its a la carte pricing model, where the overall licensing cost is determined by what tools and features are needed.

Use case

Ivanti UEM is notable for its simplicity-focused design. It's a good choice for organizations that want to minimize mouse clicks as they manage devices.

3. ManageEngine Endpoint Central

ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a UEM tool that can assist with device management, device patching, data security, remote intelligence and ransomware protection.

Supported OSes

Endpoint Central supports a variety of OSes, including iOS, macOS, iPadOS and tvOS. Additionally, the software supports Windows, Linux, ChromeOS and Android.

Security and privacy

To prevent insider threats and other types of security incidents, Endpoint Central offers privilege management and app monitoring. The software can also control access to sensitive data at the device level. Additionally, the software includes threat detection and remediation capabilities as well as a data loss prevention feature.

Device management

Endpoint Central is designed for centralized MDM, but it goes a step beyond the basics. Unlike some of the other UEM products, Endpoint Central can perform automated OS deployment and can even deploy device drivers.

App and software management

Endpoint Central can deploy apps to devices and gives admins the ability to allow or block specific apps and use rule-based filtering.

Deployment and enrollment

Endpoint Central supports bulk enrollment using a CSV file, or users can enroll their own devices. Admins can invite users to enroll their devices by email or text message.

Pricing

Manage Engine does not publicly disclose pricing for its Endpoint Central software. The company does, however, offer a 30-day free trial.

Use case

ManageEngine's Endpoint Central is a feature-rich product that incorporates numerous security and management tools. It's well-suited to organizations that want to handle all device-related tasks with a single tool.

4. Microsoft Intune

Intune is Microsoft's cloud-based UEM platform that lets organizations manage corporate and personally owned devices of various types. Admins can use Intune to apply security policies to devices and manage the apps installed on them.

Supported OSes

Microsoft Intune supports a wide range of device OSes, including the following:

• Apple iOS, macOS and iPadOS.
• Google Android and ChromeOS.
• Microsoft Windows.
• Linux.

Security and privacy

Microsoft Intune contains an Endpoint Security node that serves as a collection of tools for device security. These tools can check the status of devices or configure devices based on established security baselines. These baselines are collections of security best practices that IT can apply as a policy to devices. The Endpoint Security node can also apply tightly focused policies -- such as antivirus and encryption -- to devices. Additionally, these tools enable admins to set user and device requirements through a compliance policy.

Device management

Like other UEM tools, Intune provides a consolidated view of managed devices. The management console lets IT perform various management actions, such as synchronizing the device, resetting its passcode or performing a remote wipe. Notably, some of the available device actions are device-type-specific.

App and software management

Microsoft Intune works with four different types of apps. These include custom applications, apps from the store, built-in apps and apps on the web.

Deployment and enrollment

Microsoft Intune supports several different types of device enrollments. These include Android Enterprise zero-touch enrollment, Apple Configurator and Knox Mobile Enrollment.

IAM

Microsoft Intune is designed to work with AD and Entra ID (formerly known as Azure AD), so it recognizes AD users and groups. Access to Microsoft Intune is provided through RBAC. And while IT can define custom roles, nine built-in roles provide various levels of access.

Pricing

Microsoft Intune is subscription-based, but Microsoft's licensing options for Intune are somewhat complex. Intune is currently offered in three plans -- Plan 1, Plan 2 and Intune Suite -- with Plan 2 and Intune Suite acting as add-ons to Intune Plan 1 with additional subscription fees. Additionally, Intune is bundled and included in several Microsoft 365 subscription plans.

Use case

Microsoft Intune is a good all-around UEM tool. While it does support cross-platform device management, it's especially suitable for organizations that have standardized around the Microsoft ecosystem.

5. NinjaOne

NinjaOne offers a suite of products that can help organizations manage all their devices, servers and VMs through a single interface. The platform specializes in scalability and helps automate common IT device management tasks.

Supported OSes

NinjaOne supports cross-platform management for Windows, macOS and Linux devices. The company offers a separate tool for MDM.

Security and privacy

Organizations can use NinjaOne to increase their security by using the software's native patch management and auto-remediation capabilities. The company's MDM software offers additional security capabilities, such as remote wipe and passcode reset.

Device management

NinjaOne's Endpoint Management software provides capabilities such as hardware and software inventory, software and OS deployment, monitoring and alerting for support issues, and endpoint task automation.

App and software management

IT can use NinjaOne for OS and app deployment to devices. While the software distribution capabilities can be tied to onboarding or device setup, it can also be used for managing software upgrades.

Deployment and enrollment

For the organization's MDM software, zero-touch deployment, QR code-based enrollment or bulk enrollment are all device enrollment options.

IAM

NinjaOne provides IAM through RBAC, letting IT assign permissions based on administrator roles. The platform supports integration with external identity providers through SSO and System for Cross-domain Identity Management for user provisioning. NinjaOne also supports multifactor authentication to help secure administrative access.

Pricing

NinjaOne doesn't publicly disclose pricing for its products, requiring prospective customers to fill out a form to request a quote. However, a free trial is available.

Use case

NinjaOne is a good choice for organizations seeking to gain additional visibility into their devices. It's also a compelling option for those that want to automate tedious IT tasks.

6. Omnissa Workspace One

Omnissa Workspace One, formerly VMware Workspace One, is a UEM tool for managing devices and the apps running on them, regardless of where those devices reside. Workspace One also has security features that make it easy to identify devices that don't comply with an organization's security policies.

Supported OSes

Supported OSes for Omnissa Workspace One include the following:

• Apple iOS and macOS.
• Google Android and ChromeOS.
• Linux.
• Microsoft Windows.

Security and privacy

Omnissa Workspace One provides a foundation for zero-trust security. In addition to enabling end-to-end security across devices, users and apps, Omnissa supports conditional access and generates machine learning based on insights and automations.

Device management

Like other UEM tools, Omnissa Workspace One uses a single-pane-of-glass interface to manage devices. This dashboard makes it easy to identify devices suffering from a particular problem. For example, the dashboard shows compromised devices, devices with no passcode and devices that aren't encrypted.

App and software management

Omnissa's tools can manage various application types on managed devices, including internal, purchased and public apps.

Deployment and enrollment

Workspace One supports several different enrollment workflows. For example, there are two main options for mobile devices. The first option is for users to download the Workspace One Intelligent Hub app from the Android, iOS or Windows app store and then use the app to complete enrollment. The second option is an email-based auto-discovery process that completes the enrollment by directing the user to a self-service portal.

IAM

Like other UEM products, Omnissa Workspace One uses RBAC to manage administrative access. Omnissa supplies numerous predefined administrative roles as a way of helping organizations ensure that admins are assigned exactly the permissions they need. If necessary, administrators can define custom roles.

Pricing

Omnissa offers various subscription plans for Workspace One. There are three Essentials plans -- Mobile, Desktop and UEM -- along with an Enterprise Edition. The Enterprise Edition is the most expensive option and costs $10 per device or $15 per user, per month. The mobile Essentials plan is the cheapest at $3.00 per device or $5.40 per user, per month.

Use case

Omnissa is ideal for organizations that support a mixture of corporate-owned and BYOD devices and need to be able to manage any app on any device.

How to choose a UEM provider

With so many tools to choose from, an organization might be hard-pressed to decide on one. Fortunately, there are ways to narrow down the choices.

First, make sure that the tool works with the organization's existing identity stack and aligns with any cybersecurity requirements. The centralized management console should be easy to use and designed to reduce the administrative load. Additionally, the tool should support all the devices and OSes in use throughout the organization.

Once an IT leader has narrowed down the list of devices by examining these criteria, they can sign up for product demos or free trials to better determine which product is the best fit for their organization's unique needs.

Editor's note: This article was updated in January 2026 to reflect technology changes and to improve the reader experience.

Brien Posey is a 15-time Microsoft MVP with two decades of IT experience. He has served as a lead network engineer for the U.S. Department of Defense and as a network administrator for some of the largest insurance companies in America.