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 is the closest all-platform replacement, covering iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows with a 14-day trial.
- Miradore offers a free tier for up to 25 devices, the cheapest way to start managing a small fleet.
- Jamf and Mosyle are the Apple-specialist picks, with Mosyle pricing from $1 per device per month for businesses.
- ManageEngine Endpoint Central adds patching, asset management, and security to device management in one console.
- SimpleMDM is the simplest Apple MDM, with setup in minutes and a 30-day trial.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Hexnode UEM | All-platform replacement | See website | Free trial (14 days) |
 Jamf | Apple fleets at scale | See website | No |
 ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Patching plus management | $795/year for 50 endpoints | Free trial (30 days) |
 JumpCloud | Identity plus devices | See website | No |
 Scalefusion | Android-heavy fleets | See website | No |
 Miradore | Small fleets on a budget | Free tier | Yes |
 Mosyle | Low-cost Apple management | $1/device/month | No |
 SimpleMDM | Simple Apple MDM | See website | Free trial (30 days) |
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The best Applivery alternatives
#1Hexnode UEM
Best for: All-platform replacement4.6/5 on
G2 (283 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit hexnode.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planFree trial (14 days)
Hexnode UEM is the closest direct replacement for Applivery because it covers the same ground: app distribution, device management, and security policy enforcement across every major platform. Its homepage presents a complete endpoint and identity suite with unified control and built-in workflows, and comparison sources put its entry price around $2.20 per device per month. That breadth matters if your fleet mixes iPhones, Android devices, Macs, and Windows PCs, since Applivery users rarely run a single-platform shop.
The trial lasts 14 days with no credit card required, which is enough to test enrollment, app deployment, and policy enforcement on real devices. The homepage does not state a price, so confirm the current figure for your device count and plan tier before budgeting. Pick Hexnode when you want one platform for the whole fleet and the lowest friction in switching from Applivery.
What we like- Covers iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows
- Unified endpoint and identity suite
- 14-day trial with no card required
Watch out for- Pricing not stated on the homepage
- Windows management is gated on some plans
#2Jamf
Best for: Apple fleets at scale4.7/5 on
G2 (2,443 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit jamf.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Jamf is the standard for organizations that run on Apple. Its homepage calls itself the control plane for enterprise AI, built on the platform that manages and secures every Apple device, and it covers Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Apple TV. With more than 20 years of experience and same-day support for new Apple OS releases, Jamf handles the Apple-specific work that cross-platform tools often cover thinly: automated enrollment through Apple Business Manager, app deployment, and security policies tuned to each device type.
The trade-off is scope. Jamf does not manage Android or Windows, so it only fits if your fleet is Apple-only or if you pair it with another tool for other platforms. Comparison sources put entry pricing around $13.65 per device per month, which makes Jamf the premium option here. Pick Jamf when Apple depth and reliability matter more than cross-platform coverage or the lowest price.
What we like- Deepest Apple management available
- Same-day Apple OS support
- Largest Apple IT community
Watch out for- No Android or Windows management
- Pricing not stated on the homepage
#3ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Best for: Patching plus management4.5/5 on
G2 (1,149 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit manageengine.com
Starting price$795/year for 50 endpoints
Free planFree trial (30 days)
ManageEngine Endpoint Central goes beyond app distribution into full endpoint management. Its homepage promises autonomous endpoint management and security at scale, with automated patching for Windows, Mac, Linux, and third-party apps, IT asset management with license and warranty tracking, remote troubleshooting, and mobile device management that centralizes device, app, email, and content management. Ransomware protection, data loss prevention, and endpoint detection and response sit on higher editions.
The Professional edition starts at $795 per year for 50 endpoints, and the trial lasts 30 days with no card required. That makes Endpoint Central the best pick when the Applivery replacement is also expected to handle patching and asset tracking, rather than just app delivery. The cost is complexity: a platform this broad takes longer to configure than a focused MDM. Pick Endpoint Central when your team wants one console for devices, apps, patches, and security.
What we like- Patching, asset management, and security in one console
- Mobile device management included
- 30-day trial
Watch out for- Broader than pure app distribution, so setup takes longer
- Enterprise features need higher editions
#4JumpCloud
Best for: Identity plus devices4.5/5 on
G2 (4,104 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit jumpcloud.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
JumpCloud suits teams whose real problem is identity, not just devices. Its homepage presents a unified platform for identity, access, and devices, with secure access to everything a user needs from one view. That means user accounts, single sign-on, and device policies live together, which simplifies onboarding and offboarding for hybrid teams where people work from personal and company devices.
The trade-off is mobile depth: comparison sources rate JumpCloud mobile management as limited compared with dedicated MDM platforms, and its strength is Windows and Android rather than Apple. Entry pricing is quoted around $11 per user per month by comparison sources, but the homepage does not state a price. Pick JumpCloud when identity and access control are the priority and device management is the supporting piece, not the whole job.
What we like- Identity, access, and device management in one platform
- SSO and conditional access
- Strong for hybrid workforces
Watch out for- Mobile management is lighter than dedicated MDM tools
- Pricing not stated on the homepage
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Scalefusion unifies endpoint and access management, with built-in single sign-on, endpoint authentication, and conditional access tied to device compliance. Its homepage highlights management of Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux from one dashboard, with policies, apps, and restrictions pushed at scale. That access layer is the difference: devices that fail compliance lose access to email and apps automatically, rather than just showing a warning in a console.
Comparison sources rate Scalefusion Android management as strong, which fits retail, logistics, and field-service fleets where Android dominates. The homepage does not state a price, so request a quote for your device count. Pick Scalefusion when Android devices lead your fleet and you want access control tied directly to device compliance.
What we like- Strong Android management
- SSO and conditional access built in
- One agent across platforms
Watch out for- Pricing not stated on the homepage
- Smaller community than Jamf or Hexnode
#6Miradore
Best for: Small fleets on a budget4.6/5 on
G2 (143 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit miradore.com
Starting priceFree tier
Free planYes
Miradore is the budget pick for small fleets. Comparison sources list a free tier covering up to 25 devices across iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, which no other tool on this list matches for a no-cost start. That makes it the right first step for a small business testing whether managed devices are worth paying for, or for a team with a handful of company phones and tablets.
The homepage could not be read during research because it returned a bot-check verification page, so this listing rests on comparison evidence rather than a homepage open, and it was not retried. Paid plans add the advanced features a growing fleet needs. Pick Miradore when the fleet is small, the budget is near zero, and you want to start managing devices today without a sales call.
What we like- Free tier for up to 25 devices
- Covers iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows
- Simple setup
Watch out for- Homepage returned a bot-check page only, kept on search evidence
- Advanced features need paid plans
#7Mosyle
Best for: Low-cost Apple management4.6/5 on
G2 (57 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit mosyle.com
Starting price$1/device/month
Free planNo
Mosyle is the low-cost Apple specialist. Its homepage promises high-quality Apple management and security made surprisingly accessible, with enterprise-grade device management, next-generation Mac antivirus, automated hardening and compliance templates, and privilege management with admin on demand. Business pricing starts at $1 per device per month including personalized onboarding and fast ongoing support, and schools pay from $0.46 per device per month.
That pricing undercuts Jamf by a wide margin, and customer quotes on the homepage describe teams moving from Jamf to Mosyle and finding more capability at a fraction of the cost. The limit is scope: Mosyle manages Apple devices only, so Android and Windows fleets need another tool. Pick Mosyle when your fleet is Apple-only and price is the deciding factor against Jamf.
What we like- Business pricing from $1 per device per month
- Apple Unified Platform with security included
- Strong K-12 and business track record
Watch out for- Apple only
- No free plan stated on the homepage
Starting priceSee website
Free planFree trial (30 days)
SimpleMDM is the simplest Apple MDM on this list, and it says so in its name. Its homepage promises mobile device management that is simple, secure, and quick, with enrollment, configuration, and monitoring of any number of Apple devices in minutes. Automated enrollment through Apple Business Manager, enrollment by link for BYOD, and app deployment through the App Store, volume purchasing, or custom apps cover the core workflow, and a hosted Munki integration adds macOS software installation beyond native MDM channels.
The trial lasts 30 days with no card required, and support response averages 30 minutes or less according to the homepage. The trade-off is depth: SimpleMDM covers the essentials well but lacks the security suite of Mosyle Fuse or the scale tooling of Jamf. Pick SimpleMDM when you want Apple management without a learning curve, and your team is small enough that simplicity beats breadth.
What we like- Setup in minutes
- Automated enrollment via Apple Business Manager
- Hosted Munki integration for macOS software
Watch out for- Apple only
- Smaller feature set than Jamf or Mosyle Fuse
How we chose
We compared tools that cover Applivery ground: app distribution plus device management and security policy enforcement. Each vendor homepage was opened to confirm the product exists and the domain belongs to that product, except Miradore, whose homepage returned a bot-check page and is kept on comparison evidence without retry. Prices come from vendor homepages where stated, and See website is used where the homepage did not state a price or where comparison sources disagreed. Microsoft App Center was excluded because Microsoft announced its retirement, so it is not a safe new adoption. The list mixes cross-platform tools with Apple specialists so single-platform and mixed fleets both find a fit.
What to check before you switch
Start with your fleet mix, because it decides the shortlist. Apple-only fleets should trial Jamf, Mosyle, and SimpleMDM. Mixed fleets should trial Hexnode, Endpoint Central, and Miradore. Android-heavy fleets should add Scalefusion. If identity and access matter as much as devices, JumpCloud belongs on the list too.
Next, test enrollment and app deployment on real devices during the trial, not just the dashboard demo. Enroll a device, push an app, apply a restriction, and remove the device cleanly. That loop exposes the real differences between these tools, since every one of them lists the same features on its homepage. Check plan limits too: trial lengths run from 14 to 30 days here, and features such as security suites, branded app stores, and advanced reporting often sit on higher tiers than the entry price suggests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest Applivery alternative?
Hexnode UEM is the closest all-platform replacement, covering iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows with app distribution and security policy enforcement. Its 14-day trial with no card required makes it the easiest switch to test. For Apple-only fleets, Mosyle and SimpleMDM are closer fits on price and simplicity.
Is there a free Applivery alternative?
Miradore offers a free tier for up to 25 devices, the only no-cost start on this list. Hexnode, Endpoint Central, and SimpleMDM offer trials from 14 to 30 days. No tool on this list matches Applivery with a full free tier for larger fleets, so expect to pay once the fleet grows past the free tier.
Which alternative is best for Apple devices?
Jamf offers the deepest Apple management and same-day OS support, but at a premium price. Mosyle matches much of that capability from $1 per device per month for businesses, and SimpleMDM is the simplest option with setup in minutes. Choose Jamf for scale and depth, Mosyle for value, and SimpleMDM for simplicity.
Which alternative handles Android best?
Scalefusion is the strongest Android pick, with deep Android management and conditional access tied to device compliance. Hexnode and Endpoint Central also cover Android well within cross-platform fleets. If Android devices dominate, trial Scalefusion first.
Should I still consider Microsoft App Center?
No, not for a new adoption. Microsoft announced App Center retirement, so teams should migrate rather than adopt it. Hexnode, Endpoint Central, and the other tools on this list are safer long-term replacements for app distribution.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.hexnode.com
- https://www.jamf.com
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/
- https://jumpcloud.com
- https://scalefusion.com
- https://www.miradore.com
- https://mosyle.com
- https://simplemdm.com
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