FileWave
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ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus
9.1#1 in mobile device managementFrom $495 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | FileWave | ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Company size | LinkedIn lists 51–200 employees and the company about page says approximately 85 people. | LinkedIn lists ManageEngine as privately held with 5,001–10,000 employees. |
| Device enrollment | It automates provisioning and zero-touch enrollment using Windows Autopilot, Apple ADE/DEP/DDM and Android or ChromeOS enterprise frameworks. | Enrollment methods include OTA email or SMS enrollment, self-service enrollment, Apple Business Manager, Windows Autopilot, Android zero-touch and Samsung Knox. |
| Documentation depth | The knowledge base includes API guidance, installation procedures, system requirements, release history and platform-specific administration articles. | The help center contains installation guidance, enrollment procedures, feature documentation, API reference pages and release notes. |
| Founded | 1992 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Wil, Switzerland | Pleasanton, California, United States |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Apple MDM/DDM/VPP/ABM/ASM/ADE, Microsoft Entra, Android Enterprise, Chrome Management API, ServiceNow, Slack, Cloudflare, Deep Freeze and TeamViewer. | Documented integrations include Apple Business Manager, Managed Google Play, Chrome Web Store, Windows Business Store, Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace and Zoho Directory. |
| Intended users | The company describes use cases spanning K–12 and higher education, government, media and publishing, corporate, and finance organizations. | The product is presented as enterprise MDM for IT teams managing corporate-owned and employee-owned devices. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.4 out of 5 from 37 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 934 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 261 reviews |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings |
FileWave plans
- Community EditionFree
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- CommunityPriced on request
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus plans
- Free editionFree
- Standard Edition (Cloud)$64 a month
- Professional Edition (Cloud)$119 a month
- Standard Edition (on-premises)$495 a year
- Professional Edition (on-premises)$895 a year
Pick FileWave if…
FileWave suits organizations managing fleets of devices across operating systems, including education, government, corporate, media, and finance organizations. It offers both cloud and self-hosted deployment.
Pick ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus if…
Mobile Device Manager Plus suits enterprise IT teams managing corporate-owned and employee-owned devices. It is relevant to administrators who need device enrollment, app distribution, policy controls, and remote security actions.