Best Free Mobile Device Management (MDM) 2026
We checked every Mobile Device Management (MDM) product in our catalog against its vendor's own pricing page in October 2026 and kept only products with a permanent free plan, not a free trial. 4 qualify.
2 others we checked are listed below with why they were excluded.
The best Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools in 2026 are Apple Business Manager (free plan; paid from $0.99/user/mo), Manage Engine Mobile Device Manager Plus (free plan; paid plans by quote), and Miradore (free plan; paid $3.30–$4.75/user/mo). The best free Mobile Device Management (MDM) in 2026 is Apple Business Manager. Apple Business (successor to Apple Business Manager/Essentials) is a free service with built-in MDM, device setup, app distribution, managed accounts; 5GB iCloud storage per user included, extra storage and AppleCare are paid add-ons.. 3 other tools also have a permanent free plan: Manage Engine Mobile Device Manager Plus, Miradore, Mosyle.
The best free Mobile Device Management (MDM) in 2026 is Apple Business Manager. Apple Business (successor to Apple Business Manager/Essentials) is a free service with built-in MDM, device setup, app distribution, managed accounts; 5GB iCloud storage per user included, extra storage and AppleCare are paid add-ons.. 3 other tools also have a permanent free plan: Manage Engine Mobile Device Manager Plus, Miradore, Mosyle.
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Our Rankings
Apple Business Manager
Apple Business (successor to Apple Business Manager/Essentials) is a free service with built-in MDM, device setup, app distribution, managed accounts; 5GB iCloud storage per user included, extra storage and AppleCare are paid add-ons.- Permanent free plan: Apple Business
- Upgrade path to paid tiers when you outgrow it
- Free plan has usage or feature limits
Manage Engine Mobile Device Manager Plus
Free edition of Mobile Device Manager Plus manages up to 25 devices.- Permanent free plan: Free edition
- Upgrade path to paid tiers when you outgrow it
- Free plan has usage or feature limits
Miradore
Free plan: manage up to 50 devices (after a 14-day Premium+ trial), core device security/inventory features, knowledge base & community support.- Permanent free plan: Free
- Upgrade path to paid tiers when you outgrow it
- Free plan has usage or feature limits
Mosyle
Mosyle offers a genuinely useful free tier for Mobile Device Management (MDM), making it accessible for individuals and small teams. The free plan provides enough functionality to get real work done before needing to upgrade.- Free tier available to get started
- Affordable entry point at $1/user/mo
- Flexible pricing with multiple tiers
- Premium features require paid upgrade
Also evaluated
These 2 providers were checked against the same criteria and did not qualify for the ranking. Each row states what the vendor actually offers.
No free tier (2)
Paid from the first token. Listed so this page answers the question both ways.
| Provider | What you actually get | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Intune | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
| Kandji | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
Evaluation Criteria
- free tier
- features
- usage limits
- upgrade path
How We Picked These
We evaluated 6 products and ranked the top 4 (last researched 2026-10-20).
What you actually get at $0
Core functionality available on free plan
Users, storage, and usage caps on free tier
Pricing and value of paid plans when ready
Setup time and learning curve
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best free Mobile Device Management (MDM)?
Apple Business Manager has the best free plan among the Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools we track. Manage Engine Mobile Device Manager Plus is also worth considering.
02 Is a free trial the same as a free Mobile Device Management (MDM) plan?
No. A free trial ends after a set number of days; a free plan stays free with limits. This page lists only permanent free plans, checked on each vendor’s own pricing page.
03 When should I upgrade from a free Mobile Device Management (MDM) plan?
Upgrade when you hit the free plan’s user, volume or feature limits, or need support and admin controls that only paid tiers include.
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