A mobile device management (MDM) solution is important to your business for several reasons, security being the most crucial one.
Here’s a Reddit user talking about the importance of an MDM solution:
Source: Reddit
In addition to securing your devices, an ideal MDM solution can help you remotely manage them even with limited IT resources.
Below, we have listed the top free device management software for 2025 along with a side-by-side comparison. Since these solutions are free, you can try all of them and then switch to a paid version or tool once you scale.
TL;DR:
- ManageEngine MDM Plus: A full-featured MDM for SMBs that need multi-platform support on a budget.
- Miradore: Cloud-based MDM that’s free for up to 50 devices, great for startups and nonprofits needing simplicity.
- Fleet DM: For organizations with lots of desktops/servers and a DevOps approach. Ideal if you want to self-host and customize.
- Headwind MDM: Ideal for organizations that primarily need to manage Android devices (phones, tablets, kiosks) and require on-premises control.
- Jamf Now: Perfect for managing iPhones, iPads, and Macs in startups, schools, or any org with a modest Apple device fleet.
- Comodo MDM (ITarian): Ideal for organizations seeking basic MDM across multiple OS with a focus on device security, without incurring the costs of enterprise suites.