Esper
Esper is a device management platform for company-owned hardware such as kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners, and signage.
What Esper is
Esper is a device management platform for company-owned hardware such as kiosks, point-of-sale systems, barcode scanners, and signage. Its Deploy product lets teams set desired apps, settings, operating system configuration, and security posture across a fleet. Esper says its agent can be embedded in a device image so enrollment and setup happen on first boot, typically in under five minutes. It supports Android, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, Windows, and Linux, and offers enrollment through methods including QR code, Apple Business Manager, Google Zero-Touch Enrollment, and Knox Mobile Enrollment. The product line also includes custom Android OS support and managed Android firmware updates with staged rollouts and automatic rollback. REST APIs support device management operations, while app distribution includes Android APKs, iOS IPAs, Google Play apps, and Apple Business Manager assignments. Esper is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, United States.
Good
- Manages several operating systems
- Supports multiple enrollment methods
- Includes managed app catalog and kiosk mode
- Offers REST APIs for device operations
Watch out
- All plans require a 25-device minimum
- Enterprise pricing is custom
- Advanced Azure and GCP hosting is a premium add-on
Who it suits
Esper may suit organizations managing dedicated or company-owned device fleets, from small businesses to enterprises with complex hardware needs. Its listed use cases include kiosks, point-of-sale systems, scanners, and signage.
Verdict
Esper covers fleet configuration, provisioning, app distribution, and Android update management across several operating systems. The 25-device minimum is an important constraint for smaller deployments; standard device-management data retention is at least 90 days.
Plans and prices
From Esper's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis | $2 a month | 5 console users · 25 device minimum · per device/month |
| Bridge | $4 a month | 20 console users · 25 device minimum · per device/month |
| Architect | $6 a month | 100 console users · 25 device minimum · per device/month |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | White glove service · 25 device minimum · Custom Pricing |
The facts
Each one read from Esper's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android OS
- Esper Foundation is a custom Android OS that Esper says it builds, patches, and supports through the device lifecycle.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Application distribution
- Esper supports Android APK uploads, iOS IPA uploads, Google Play applications, and apps assigned through Apple Business Manager.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
What it does
- 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.checked 3 Oct 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- Esper Deploy is listed for Android, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, Windows, and Linux.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Bellevue, Washington, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Plan limits
- Esper says contracts for all plans have a 25-device minimum, and standard device management data retention is at least 90 days.checked 3 Oct 2026
