Best MDM for Enterprise 2026

Enterprise MDM costs typically range from $8-18/device/month when factoring in all necessary features and add-ons. Microsoft Intune's per-user pricing ($8-18/user) means 2-3 devices per user. VMware Workspace ONE costs $3.51-20/device with 12-month prepay. Jamf Pro's base price is $3.67-7.89/device but add-ons like Jamf Protect ($6) and Connect ($4) push total to $13-18/device for full security stack. Budget 10-20% additional for annual price increases and support upgrades.

Per-device pricing (VMware, Jamf, Kandji) typically offers better value for enterprises where employees have multiple devices (laptop, phone, tablet). Microsoft Intune's per-user model makes sense if you're already paying for Microsoft 365 or if you have a one-to-one device-to-user ratio. At 1,000 users with 2.5 devices each, per-device pricing would be based on 2,500 devices vs. per-user at 1,000 users—making per-user potentially cheaper if the per-user price is less than 2.5x the per-device price.

Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace ONE have the strongest track record at extreme scale (10,000+ devices). Both are proven in Fortune 500 deployments with global presence. Jamf Pro also scales well but primarily for Apple devices. All three offer enterprise support tiers, dedicated account management, and professional services for large deployments. Kandji is building enterprise capabilities but has less proven scale beyond mid-market. Mosyle is not recommended for deployments exceeding a few thousand devices.

Hidden costs include: security add-ons like EDR ($2-6/device/month), identity management tools ($4/device), advanced analytics and automation ($4-10/user/month for Microsoft's Intune Suite), enterprise support upgrades (10-30% of license cost), professional services for deployment ($50,000-500,000+ depending on scale), annual price increases (2-5%), minimum commit requirements, and integration costs with SIEM/ITSM tools. Also factor in training, change management, and ongoing administration costs.

Intune is included in Microsoft 365 E3 ($36/user/month), E5 ($57/user/month), and Business Premium ($22/user/month) subscriptions, making it 'free' if you're already paying for those plans. However, advanced features require add-ons: Intune Plan 2 costs an additional $4/user/month, and Intune Suite costs $10/user/month extra. Also note a $3/user/month price increase is scheduled for July 2026 for E3/E5 subscribers. If you're only purchasing Intune standalone, it costs $8/user/month.

Pricing varies significantly based on features and scale. Entry-level plans typically start at $0/month, while enterprise solutions can cost $500+ per month. Most organizations spend between $0-$150/month depending on their size and requirements.

Common hidden costs include implementation and onboarding fees, training expenses, premium support tiers, API access charges, storage or usage overages, per-user fees beyond base limits, and integration costs with existing systems. Always request total cost of ownership estimates for year one and beyond.

Most organizations find mid-tier plans sufficient initially. Consider premium tiers only if you need advanced compliance, dedicated support, complex integrations, or specific capabilities not available in standard offerings. Start with a pilot to validate requirements before committing to enterprise contracts.