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What Esper is

Esper is a device management system for company-owned hardware such as kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners, and signage. Esper Deploy lets teams define the apps, settings, operating-system configuration, and security posture they want across a fleet, then keep devices aligned with that setup. The company says its agent can be built into a device image so enrollment and configuration happen at first boot, typically in under five minutes. Supported systems include Android, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, Windows, and Linux. Esper Foundation is a custom Android OS that Esper says it builds, patches, and supports throughout the device lifecycle. Esper Airwave manages Android firmware updates with staged rollouts and automatic rollback, and can operate with any MDM or without one. REST APIs enable programmatic device control and monitoring, including app installation, updates, file transfers, and bulk actions. App distribution supports Android APKs, iOS IPAs, Google Play applications, and Apple Business Manager assignments. Enrollment options include QR code, Apple Configurator, Google Zero-Touch Enrollment, Knox Mobile Enrollment, and seamless provisioning. Plans start at $2 per device/month, with a 25-device minimum on every plan. Esper is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, United States.

Who it suits

Esper is aimed at organizations managing company-owned dedicated devices, from small businesses to enterprises with complex fleets. It suits teams deploying kiosks, point-of-sale devices, scanners, or signage across supported operating systems.

What it does well

  • Manages Android, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, Windows, and Linux devices.
  • Supports first-boot enrollment and configuration.
  • Provides REST APIs for device actions and monitoring.
  • Supports staged Android firmware rollouts and automatic rollback.
  • Offers multiple enrollment methods and app distribution options.

What to know first

  • Every plan has a 25-device minimum.
  • There is no free plan; the trial lasts 30 days.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom.

Limits

All plans require at least 25 devices. The Genesis plan costs $2 per device/month and allows 5 console users; its standard device-management data retention is at least 90 days.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Genesisper device/month · 5 console users · 25 device minimum$2 a month
Bridgeper device/month · 20 console users · 25 device minimum$4 a month
Architectper device/month · 100 console users · 25 device minimum$6 a month
EnterpriseCustom Pricing · White glove service · 25 device minimumOn request

As esper.io lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit https://www.esper.io/.
  2. Start the 30-day trial.
  3. Enroll devices using a supported method such as QR code or Apple Business Manager.
  4. Set the apps, settings, operating-system configuration, and security posture in Esper Deploy.
  5. Choose a plan with at least 25 devices.

Verdict

Choose Esper if you need centralized management for a fleet of company-owned or dedicated devices across its supported systems. Look elsewhere if you need a plan below 25 devices or a free plan.

Questions

Does Esper have a free plan?

No. A 30-day trial is available.

How much does Esper cost?

Genesis is $2 per device/month, Bridge is $4 per device/month, and Architect is $6 per device/month. Enterprise uses custom pricing. All plans require at least 25 devices.

Which operating systems does Esper support?

Esper Deploy is listed for Android, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, Windows, and Linux.

Can Esper be managed through an API?

Yes. Its REST APIs support programmatic device control and monitoring, including app installation, updates, file transfers, and bulk actions.

What enrollment methods does Esper support?

Listed methods include QR code, Apple Business Manager, Apple Configurator, Google Zero-Touch Enrollment, Knox Mobile Enrollment, and seamless provisioning.

Where is Esper headquartered?

Esper is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, United States.

Facts from Esper's own pages

Android OS
Esper Foundation is a custom Android OS that Esper says it builds, patches, and supports through the device lifecycle. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Application distribution
Esper supports Android APK uploads, iOS IPA uploads, Google Play applications, and apps assigned through Apple Business Manager. · help.esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Cloud hosting
Esper says AWS is its primary hosting vendor and dedicated cloud hosting through Azure and GCP is available to enterprise customers as a premium add-on. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Device management
Esper Deploy lets teams define device apps, settings, OS configuration, and security posture, then keeps the fleet aligned with that desired state. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington, United States · esper.io, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations and APIs
Esper provides REST APIs for programmatically controlling and monitoring devices, and its API reference describes operations such as app installation, updates, file transfers, and bulk actions. · api.esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Intended users
Esper says its plans address small businesses, organizations with critical hardware needs, enterprises with complex fleets, and dedicated-device use cases. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
OTA updates
Esper Airwave provides managed Android firmware updates with staged rollouts and automatic rollback, and the site says it can operate with any MDM or none. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Plan limits
Esper says contracts for all plans have a 25-device minimum, and standard device management data retention is at least 90 days. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Product
Esper describes its Device Management Infrastructure as a system for company-owned hardware such as kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners, and signage. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Provisioning
Esper says its agent can ship in the device image so a device enrolls and configures itself at first boot, typically in under five minutes. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Security certifications
Esper states that it completed a PCI DSS v4.0 SAQ-D audit, a SOC 2 Type 2 audit, and ISO 27001 certification. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Security controls
Esper says it encrypts data in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher and data at rest using at least AES 256. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Support
Esper offers support and services tiers with varying training, consultation, and technical support, and trial users can access documentation, getting-started resources, and new-user webinars. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026
Supported operating systems
Esper Deploy is listed for Android, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, Windows, and Linux. · esper.io, 3 Oct 2026

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