How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Hexnode UEM and Scalefusion are the closest like for like swaps, covering Android, iOS, macOS and Windows from about two dollars per device per month.
- Mosyle and Jamf are the Apple specialist picks, with Mosyle starting at one dollar per device per month and a free tier for small fleets.
- Miradore and ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus both have real free tiers, which makes them the cheapest way to test a move.
- Microsoft Intune makes the most sense when the devices already sit inside a Microsoft 365 contract, even though it is priced per user.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Hexnode UEM | Mixed fleets needing one console | $2.20 per device per month | No |
 Scalefusion | Android kiosks and frontline devices | $2 per device per month | No |
 ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus | Small fleets and on premises needs | See website | Yes |
 Mosyle | Apple fleets on a tight budget | $1 per device per month | Yes |
 Miradore | Starting small with a free tier | $2.75 per device per month | Yes |
 Jamf | Apple fleets at scale | $4 per device per month | No |
 Iru | Apple first companies wanting automation | See website | No |
 Microsoft Intune | Microsoft 365 organisations | $8 per user per month | No |
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The best AirDroid Business alternatives
#1Hexnode UEM
Best for: Mixed fleets needing one console4.6/5 on
G2 (283 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit hexnode.com
Starting price$2.20 per device per month
Free planNo
What we like- Hexnode covers iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and tvOS from one console, with kiosk lockdown, app management, geofencing and remote view included as you move up the tiers. The Pro tier is listed at 2.20 dollars per device per month on annual billing, which puts it in the same price band as AirDroid Business while adding desktop operating systems that AirDroid does not manage. Directory connections, automated enrollment through Apple Business Manager and Android Enterprise, and a clean admin interface make it the easiest straight swap for a mixed fleet.
Watch out for- There is a 15 device minimum and no free plan, only a 14 day trial. Remote control and advanced reporting sit on higher tiers, so the entry price buys less than the feature list on the home page suggests. Some users report the interface varies in polish between the mobile and desktop sections, and very large fleets should load test reporting before committing.
#2Scalefusion
Best for: Android kiosks and frontline devices4.7/5 on
G2 (404 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit scalefusion.com
Starting price$2 per device per month
Free planNo
What we like- Scalefusion is the closest match for the way most AirDroid Business customers actually work: shared Android devices in shops, warehouses, vehicles and clinics that must stay locked to the job. It starts at 2 dollars per device per month billed annually with a 10 device minimum, and its kiosk mode, geofencing, remote cast and troubleshooting tools are built for devices nobody sits next to. It also manages iOS, macOS and Windows, so a mixed estate does not force a second console.
Watch out for- The depth that makes it strong for frontline devices makes it slower to learn than simpler tools, and new admins face a real setup period. Apple management is competent rather than class leading, so an Apple heavy fleet may prefer Mosyle or Jamf. There is no free tier, only a trial, and some remote support features lag the marketing: users mention limits in multi device remote sessions.
#3ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus
Best for: Small fleets and on premises needs4.5/5 on
G2 (261 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit manageengine.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
What we like- ManageEngine's MDM stands out for two things. The free edition manages up to 25 devices with core features, which is a genuine production option for a very small business rather than a demo. And it offers an on premises deployment for organisations that cannot put device control in a vendor cloud, something AirDroid and most rivals here do not offer. It covers iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and ChromeOS, and it plugs into the wider ManageEngine family when the same team later wants patching or service desk tools.
Watch out for- Published cloud pricing depends on device bands and edition, and current sources disagreed on the entry figure, so we list see website. The interface feels dated next to Hexnode or Mosyle, and the feature depth differs between the cloud and on premises versions in ways you must check line by line. Support quality in reviews is mixed, with slower answers on the lower tiers.
#4Mosyle
Best for: Apple fleets on a tight budget4.6/5 on
G2 (57 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit mosyle.com
Starting price$1 per device per month
Free planYes
What we like- Mosyle manages only Apple devices and does it cheaply and well. Business Premium is listed at 1 dollar per device per month, and a free tier covers small fleets, which makes it the lowest cost credible route into scripted, automated Mac and iPhone management. Automated enrollment, app deployment, security settings and update control are handled with far less admin effort than the price suggests, and schools and small companies have used it for years at fleet sizes the big vendors ignore.
Watch out for- Apple only means exactly that: one Windows laptop or Android scanner in the fleet needs a second tool, which is the problem AirDroid users often came to solve. The free tier is capped and the advanced Fuse product line costs more and is priced by quote. If your fleet is mixed today or likely to be, price Hexnode before you fall for the one dollar figure.
#5Miradore
Best for: Starting small with a free tier4.6/5 on
G2 (143 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit miradore.com
Starting price$2.75 per device per month
Free planYes
What we like- Miradore is the gentle on ramp in this category. Its free plan covers a small mixed fleet of Android, iOS, macOS and Windows devices with the basics done properly: enrollment, passcode and restriction policies, app deployment and inventory. Premium is listed at 2.75 dollars per device per month on annual billing and adds automation, kiosk features and deeper reporting. For a company managing its first fifty devices, Miradore's simplicity is a feature: there is less to misconfigure, and the upgrade path does not require a migration.
Watch out for- It is a management tool, not a remote support tool: there is no built in remote control of the kind AirDroid Business users lean on for unattended Android devices. Enterprise depth such as advanced compliance reporting is thinner than Hexnode or Intune. The free tier is for small fleets, and businesses that outgrow it should compare the Premium bill against Scalefusion before renewing out of habit.
#6Jamf
Best for: Apple fleets at scale4.7/5 on
G2 (2,443 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit jamf.com
Starting price$4 per device per month
Free planNo
What we like- Jamf is the long standing Apple specialist, and Jamf Now starts at 4 dollars per device per month for small teams that want Apple management without a platform project. The wider Jamf range adds the deepest macOS tooling in this list: same day support for new Apple operating systems, mature app lifecycle management, and security products that share the same agent. If the fleet is Apple only and the IT team wants the tool other Apple admins already know, Jamf is the default answer.
Watch out for- Jamf does not manage Windows or Android phones in the way a mixed fleet needs, so it replaces AirDroid only where the estate is Apple by policy. Pricing climbs as you move from Jamf Now to the full platform, and per device costs at scale are the highest in this list. There is no free plan. Small mixed fleets pay enterprise prices for depth they will never open.
#7
Iru
Best for: Apple first companies wanting automation
Visit iru.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
What we like- Iru is the new name for Kandji, the Apple device management company that rebranded in 2025, and its pitch is automation: prebuilt compliance templates, automated patching and a library of settings that keep Macs, iPhones and iPads in line with frameworks such as CIS benchmarks without hand built profiles. It has added Windows and Android coverage, which widens it beyond its Apple first roots. Companies with a compliance audit coming up tend to shortlist it because the evidence trail is a product feature, not an export you assemble yourself.
Watch out for- Pricing is quote only, which is why this guide lists see website, and current reporting puts it above the budget tools here. There is no free plan or self serve trial path of the kind smaller teams use to test fit. Its heritage is Apple first, so Android depth should be checked against your own devices during evaluation rather than assumed from the platform list.
#8Microsoft Intune
Best for: Microsoft 365 organisations4.5/5 on
G2 (272 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit microsoft.com
Starting price$8 per user per month
Free planNo
What we like- Intune manages iOS, Android, macOS and Windows, and for companies already paying for Microsoft 365 Business Premium or E3 and E5, it may already be in the contract, which makes its real added cost zero. The standalone Plan 1 price is 8 dollars per user per month. Its strength is policy and identity: conditional access ties device compliance to whether a user can reach mail and files at all, a control none of the other tools here can match on their own. App protection policies also manage work data on personal phones without enrolling the whole device.
Watch out for- Per user pricing punishes shared device estates: a warehouse with 200 scanners and 40 staff pays for users, not devices, and the maths can invert against it. The console is powerful and famously slow to learn, and Apple management polish still trails Jamf and Mosyle in admin reviews. If you are not a Microsoft shop, there is no reason to start here.
How we chose
We compared these tools on the ground AirDroid Business covers: Android device management, kiosk control, remote support and app deployment, plus the platforms it does not cover, macOS and Windows. Every entry is a dedicated device management product in active sale in October 2026 with pricing or a free tier we could check against current sources. We excluded remote desktop tools that only view screens without managing devices, and we excluded AirDroid Business itself. Where a vendor hides pricing behind sales calls, we said so in the entry instead of repeating a directory figure.
Start by writing down the fleet as it is, not as policy wishes it were. Count devices by operating system, then count how many are shared or unattended, because those two numbers decide most of this category. An Android heavy frontline fleet points to Scalefusion or a Hexnode tier with remote control. An Apple only fleet points to Mosyle for cost or Jamf and Iru for depth. A mixed fleet with desktops points to Hexnode, ManageEngine or Intune.
Then price the whole contract honestly. Ask each vendor for the bill at your real device count, with remote control and reporting modules included, and check minimums: a two dollar rate with a 15 device minimum is a 30 dollar floor. Run the free tiers and trials on five real devices doing real jobs, including a lost device drill, before you sign. The wipe, lock and locate steps are the ones you will use on your worst day, so test those first and read the results yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to AirDroid Business?
Scalefusion and Hexnode UEM are the closest in spirit. Both manage Android deeply, including kiosk mode and unattended devices, and both add iOS, macOS and Windows in the same console. Scalefusion leans harder into frontline and kiosk work, while Hexnode is the broader all rounder. Miradore matches AirDroid's simplicity but lacks built in remote control.
Can these tools manage Android devices that nobody uses in person?
Yes, that is a core use case for Scalefusion, Hexnode and ManageEngine. They support dedicated device enrollment through Android Enterprise, single app kiosk mode, scheduled updates and remote troubleshooting for scanners, tablets and signage. Check that the plan tier you price includes remote view or control, since several vendors place it in higher tiers or add on modules.
Is there a free AirDroid Business alternative worth using?
Miradore's free plan and ManageEngine's free edition for up to 25 devices are both real management tools, not demos, and Mosyle's free tier covers small Apple fleets. They skip some automation and reporting, and none matches AirDroid's remote access depth at no cost. They are best used as a genuine pilot: enroll a small group, run it for a month, then decide with evidence.
Why is Intune priced per user when the others charge per device?
Microsoft sells identity and device management as one product, so it prices the person and covers the devices that person uses. That is good value for staff with a laptop and a phone, and poor value for shared scanners, kiosks and tablets with no named user. Compare the two models at your actual staff to device ratio before assuming the bundle in your Microsoft contract is free.
Do I still need AirDroid Cast or a separate remote tool after switching?
Possibly, for one job: ad hoc screen sharing with a person outside your managed fleet, such as a customer or a contractor. Device management platforms control enrolled devices, and most include remote view for those devices, but presenting to or viewing an unmanaged screen is a different task. Many teams keep a small remote access subscription beside the MDM for that case, and cancel it only after a month of not reaching for it.
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