Headwind MDM centrally manages enterprise Android phones, tablets, kiosks, and digital signage. Administrators can apply group-based policies, monitor device status, and enroll devices by scanning a QR code. Enterprise tools include kiosk mode, remote lock and reset, remote control, location viewing, and photo reporting. It can run on premises without cloud services or an internet connection; downloads include an Ubuntu installer and a Docker image for Linux distributions. The security page lists HTTPS, optional HSTS, TOTP two-factor authentication, and isolation of critical services. Enterprise supports Knox Mobile Enrollment and Samsung Knox call filtering. Full functionality in MDM mode is available on Android 9 and above; the maker does not recommend Xiaomi devices running MIUI 10 or 11. The Cloud plan costs 19.00 USD per year per device. Premium is 2990.00 USD per once and includes one year of premium support; subsequent support is listed at $1490 / year. Enterprise pricing is by quote.
Who it is for
Headwind MDM suits organizations managing Android devices that need centralized policies, monitoring, or kiosk controls. Its on-premises option may suit deployments that cannot use cloud services or an internet connection.
What is good
- Group policies help configure devices consistently
- QR-code enrollment requires no advanced IT skills
- Supports on-premises operation without internet
- Enterprise includes installation and deployment services
What to know first
- Full MDM functionality requires Android 9 or above
- Maker does not recommend Xiaomi devices on MIUI 10 or 11
- Premium costs 2990.00 USD per once
Verdict
Headwind MDM provides centralized Android management, including kiosk and remote-control features, with on-premises deployment available. Check Android compatibility and the per-device Cloud or one-time Premium pricing against your deployment needs.
Headwind MDM plans and pricing
All plansCompared on mobile device management software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Android, Linux, Web
- Enrollment methods
- QR code, APK installation, NFC, ADB, Knox Mobile Enrollment
- Managed app catalog
- Yes
- Kiosk mode
- Yes
- Maximum devices
- 300 devices
