Best MDM / UEM Software · 2026
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs 
Microsoft Intune ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus vs Microsoft Intune: on our data-weighted scoring, ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus edges ahead (8.3 vs 7.8/10). ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus starts at $645/yr (50 devices, cloud Standard) and is best for smbs and msps wanting affordable, device-count-based mdm with a free tier for small fleets; Microsoft Intune starts at $8/user/mo and is best for windows-centric orgs already in the microsoft 365 ecosystem. Choose ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus for the stronger overall track record; consider Microsoft Intune if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus | Microsoft Intune |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 4.3 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 6.0 |
| ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus | Microsoft Intune | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $645/yr (50 devices, cloud Standard) | $8/user/mo |
| Pricing model | per device | per user |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 30 days | Free trial |
| Best for | SMBs and MSPs wanting affordable, device-count-based MDM with a free tier for small fleets | Windows-centric orgs already in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.5/5 (247) | 4.5/5 (200) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.3 | 7.8 |
You need smbs and msps wanting affordable, device-count-based mdm with a free tier for small fleets.
You need windows-centric orgs already in the microsoft 365 ecosystem.
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus bills on a per device model from $645/yr (50 devices, cloud Standard) (free tier available), while Microsoft Intune uses a per user model from $8/user/mo (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus ships 6 headline capabilities (iOS/Android/Windows/macOS MDM, Free tier up to 25 devices, App + profile + content management, Geofencing + kiosk/lockdown) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Microsoft Intune ships 5 (UEM for Windows/macOS/iOS/Android, Policy + config, App protection, Autopilot), deploying Cloud.
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus holds 4.5/5 (~247 G2 reviews); Microsoft Intune holds 4.5/5 (~200 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus edges ahead (8.3 vs 7.8/10). Pick Microsoft Intune instead when windows-centric orgs already in the microsoft 365 ecosystem. See ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus alternatives or Microsoft Intune alternatives.