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Microsoft Defender for Business vs SimpleMDM
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Free trial iPhoneMacWeb
SimpleMDM covers enrollment, deployment and remote administration across Apple systems, with API and Munki capabilities for additional workflows. Organizations can compare the per-device monthly plans and trial allowance with their device-management needs.
Visit SimpleMDMThe facts
| Microsoft Defender for Business | SimpleMDM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Annual: $2.50 per device a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Microsoft Defender for Business | Not published |
| Website | microsoft.com | simplemdm.com |
| Best place | #1 on insider threat management | #17 on mobile device management software |
Microsoft Defender for Business: what it does well
SimpleMDM: what it does well
- Supports five Apple operating systems, including visionOS.
- Offers zero-touch deployment and app distribution.
- Admins can remotely lock, restart or wipe devices.
- 30-day trial includes unlimited device enrollment.
- US-based technical support advertises a 30-minute-or-less average response during business hours.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Annual plan costs $2.50 per device per month.
- The product manages Apple devices.
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