AppTec360 Enterprise Mobility Management

Overview

AppTec360 Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) brings device, application, content and security administration into one platform for organizations. It can run in the cloud or on-premises using a pre-configured appliance, giving buyers a choice about deployment. AppTec was founded in Basel, Switzerland, in 2011, and says more than 6,400 companies use its mobile-device-management solutions.

The platform supports Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, including management for phones, tablets and computers. Its scope ranges from app distribution and network settings to security policies and separation of work data from personal information. The on-premises edition is a full version available free for up to 25 devices.

Readers comparing products in this category can browse Mobile Device Management Software; organizations focused on Apple computers can also see Mac Management Software.

Key features

Security and BYOD controls

Security measures include certificate-based protection, encryption, URL and application allowlists or blocklists, remote locking, and jailbreak or root detection. Administrators can selectively delete corporate data, while BYOD container management keeps enterprise and personal information separate.

Application and enrollment management

Administrators can remotely install apps, operate an enterprise app store, and manage app access through blacklisting or whitelisting. A managed app catalog and kiosk mode are supported. Enrollment options include AppTec auto enrollment, Apple DEP, Android Enterprise, Android Zero Touch, Microsoft Autopilot, Samsung KNOX, QR, NFC, SMS, email, URL, bulk enrollment and Apple Configurator.

Connections and web filtering

AppTec360 can configure e-mail, Wi-Fi and VPN settings automatically and apply connection-management policies. AppTec WebFilter applies browser restrictions across operating systems using a categorized database with more than two million entries.

Integrations and content

The feature matrix lists a REST API for third-party integration, enterprise-infrastructure integration and LDAP synchronization. It also names Apple DEP, Android Enterprise, Android Zero Touch, Microsoft Autopilot and Samsung KNOX enrollment. ContentBox includes 25 GB of storage per company; additional storage is available for an extra fee.

Pricing

AppTec360 uses a freemium model, with a free plan and paid service listed from €0.39/mo. A free trial is also available. The on-premises version is free for up to 25 devices, but free virtual-appliance licenses include free technical support only during the first 30 days after license creation; setup and installation are excluded.

The listed packages are priced per device and month:

• Digital Signage & Kiosk Package (Custom Launcher): €49 a month, with multi-app kiosk mode, kiosk wallpaper and the AppTec Secure Settings App.
• Secure Connection & Identity Package (Universal Gateway): €79 a month, with an e-mail gateway, quarantine mode, unmanaged-device support, Kerberos zero-touch authentication, VPN, device and per-app VPN, and web filter.
• Content Management Package (Content Box): €79 a month, with content management, storage, external storage, audit trail, secure content app, business camera and secure browser.
• Unified Endpoint Management Package (Enterprise Mobile Manager): €119 a month, with MDM, PC and Mac management, app and kiosk management, security, connection, BYOD container, inventory, asset management and auto enrollment.
• AppTec Ultimate Package (All-in-one Bundle): €239 a month, combining all four packages. The listing marks it as a limited-time offer and shows 2,79 € crossed out, alongside a “best value” label.

Platforms

Supported platforms are Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Windows 10 PC and macOS. Cloud and on-premises deployments are both available. The enrollment methods span platform-specific services such as Apple DEP, Android Enterprise, Android Zero Touch, Microsoft Autopilot and Samsung KNOX, as well as QR, NFC, SMS, email, URL, bulk enrollment and Apple Configurator.

Who it's for

AppTec360 is suited to organizations that need centralized administration across mobile devices and computers, including those with a mix of employee-owned and company-managed devices. Its BYOD container, selective corporate-data deletion and security policies address work-personal separation, while app distribution, kiosk mode and connection controls cover common administration needs. The free on-premises allowance may also suit organizations evaluating a self-hosted deployment for up to 25 devices, with the stated limitation on free support.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Cloud and on-premises deployment; a free on-premises full version for up to 25 devices; a broad set of enrollment options; BYOD separation and selective corporate-data deletion; and packages that combine device, app, content, security and connection management.
• Cons: Free virtual-appliance technical support is limited to the first 30 days after license creation, and excludes setup and installation. ContentBox storage is 25 GB per company, with additional storage costing extra. Listed package prices are billed per device and month.

Alternatives

Other products to consider include FileWave, ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus, Relution, Miradore, SureAsset, Headwind MDM, Mosyle Manager and Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access.

Verdict

AppTec360 stands out for the breadth of its management scope: organizations can combine device controls, application distribution, content tools, security policies, network settings and enrollment in one platform. Its free on-premises edition for up to 25 devices is a concrete option for smaller deployments, though the limited free-support window and separate paid packages are important considerations. Buyers should match the package contents and per-device monthly cost to the capabilities they need, and account for the stated storage allowance if ContentBox is part of the plan.