7 Best Android MDM Solutions by Deployment Type [2026]

The best Android MDM depends on how your Android devices are used. For a mixed fleet of Android, Windows, Apple and Linux devices, cross-platform tools such as trio.so and Microsoft Intune manage them all from one console. For Android-heavy fleets with kiosks and rugged devices, Hexnode, 42Gears SureMDM and Scalefusion are strong on dedicated-device features. ManageEngine MDM Plus suits teams that want an on-premises option or already use ManageEngine, and Headwind MDM is the main open source choice for teams that can host it themselves. Whichever you shortlist, check that it is built on Android Enterprise and supports the enrollment you need: zero-touch or QR code for company devices, and a work profile for personal phones.

If you are shortlisting an MDM for Android phones and tablets, start with your deployment type below; the comparison table and the "how to choose" section give you the short answer.

TL;DR

• Choose by deployment type first: personal phones (work profile), company phones (fully managed), or kiosks and shared devices (dedicated).
• Every modern Android MDM should be built on Android Enterprise. Google's Android Enterprise Recommended programme lists solutions that meet its requirements.
• Check enrollment options: zero-touch and QR code for company devices, a work profile for personal ones, and Knox Mobile Enrollment if you buy Samsung.
• Prices below were checked on each vendor's site on 27 October 2026 and range from free and open source to about $8 per device per month.
• Pilot with real devices before you commit.

What Android MDM Actually Manages (and Why the Platform Framework Matters)

If you already know Android Enterprise's management modes, skip ahead to the solutions.

Android MDM is how organizations enroll, configure, secure and update Android phones and tablets centrally. Modern Android MDMs are built on Android Enterprise, Google's management framework built into Android; the older Device Admin approach is deprecated for enterprise use, so avoid any tool that still depends on it. Android Enterprise defines the modes that decide what IT can and cannot control:

• Work profile on a personal device (BYOD): IT manages only a separate work profile with its own apps and data. Personal apps, photos and messages stay private. See Android work profile.
• Fully managed (company-owned): IT controls the whole device. Used for company phones and tablets that are not for personal use.
• Work profile on a company-owned device: a company device with a work profile, so the employee can use a personal side while IT keeps control of the device.
• Dedicated device (kiosk): a company device locked to one app or a few, for retail, logistics, healthcare or signage. See Android tablet kiosk mode.

Apps reach managed devices through managed Google Play, which lets IT approve, push and configure apps; see managed Google Play. Company devices enroll through zero-touch enrollment, a setup QR code (see Android QR code enrollment), or Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment.

The 7 Best Android MDM Solutions for 2026

These seven cover the main deployment types: mixed fleets, Microsoft 365 shops, Android-first and kiosk fleets, on-premises needs and open source. Facts and prices were checked on each vendor's own website on 27 October 2026; check again before you buy, because they change. To confirm a vendor's Android Enterprise Recommended status, use Google's Android Enterprise partner directory.

1. trio.so

Best for: small and mid-size teams managing Android alongside Windows, Apple and Linux devices.

• Enrolls company Android devices as fully managed with a QR code, and personal phones with a work profile
• Deploys apps through managed Google Play
• Single-app and multi-app kiosk mode
• Blocks the camera with a restrictions policy
• Locks Android devices, wipes company-owned ones and shows their location
• Windows, Apple and Linux devices in the same console

Trade-off: teams that manage only Android kiosks may want a tool built around Android-specific extras such as rugged-device integrations.

Pricing: Plans start at $5 per device.

2. Microsoft Intune

Best for: organizations already on Microsoft 365 that want Android managed in the same place as Windows and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Android Enterprise work profile, fully managed, dedicated and corporate-owned work profile modes
• Conditional Access with Microsoft Entra ID, so non-compliant devices lose access to company apps
• App protection policies for Microsoft 365 apps on personal phones without full enrollment

Trade-off: the console is broad and takes time to learn, and licensing is easiest to justify if you already pay for a Microsoft 365 plan that includes it.

Pricing: Intune Plan 1 is $8.00 per user per month on its own, and is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5.

3. Hexnode UEM

Best for: Android-first fleets that need strong kiosk and lockdown features, including schools.

• Work profile, fully managed and dedicated device modes
• Kiosk mode for single and multiple apps
• Cross-platform management alongside Android

Trade-off: features are split across four plans, so check which plan includes what you need, and plans start at 15 devices.

Pricing: Pro $2.20, Enterprise $3.20 and Ultimate $4.70 per device per month; Ultra on request; 10% off with annual billing; 14-day free trial.

4. ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus

Best for: teams that need an on-premises option or already use other ManageEngine tools.

• Android Enterprise support for company-owned and personal devices
• Cloud or on-premises deployment
• Free edition for up to 25 devices

Trade-off: pricing is in device bands with one technician included, so the per-device cost depends on how many you buy.

Pricing: Standard cloud edition $645 per year for 50 devices, Professional $1,195 per year for 50 devices; on-premises and perpetual licences available.

5. SureMDM (by 42Gears)

Best for: frontline, field and rugged devices in logistics, retail and healthcare.

• 42Gears announced SureMDM's Android Enterprise Recommended validation in 2023
• Kiosk lockdown and dedicated device management
• Android, iOS and iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Wear OS and IoT devices

Trade-off: its strengths are in dedicated and field devices more than in office BYOD.

Pricing: Standard $3.99, Premium $5.49 and Enterprise $7.99 per device per month, with discounts for annual billing.

6. Scalefusion

Best for: Android-heavy fleets and kiosks, and MSPs managing several clients.

• Scalefusion states on its own blog that it holds Android Enterprise Recommended status
• Kiosk mode and dedicated device management
• Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux and ChromeOS alongside Android

Trade-off: all plans are billed annually.

Pricing: Essential $2, Growth $3.50, Business $5 and Enterprise $6 per device per month, billed annually.

7. Headwind MDM (Open Source)

Best for: small, technical teams that want a free, self-hosted Android-only MDM, often for kiosks or custom Android devices.

Weigh the trade-offs first. The community edition is open source under Apache 2.0 and free, but you host and patch the server yourself and support comes from the community. Headwind also sells paid editions with support.

• Android only
• App deployment and device configuration from a web panel
• Paid editions add features and support

Pricing: community edition free; cloud edition $19 per device per year; Premium $2,990 one-time for up to 300 devices with a year of support; Enterprise on request. For other open source options, see open source MDM.

Android MDM Solutions Compared

How to Choose the Right Android MDM for Your Scenario

Most Android MDMs look alike on a feature list. The difference shows when you map them against how your devices are used.

• Personal phones (BYOD): prioritize work profile support, a simple enrollment for employees, and app protection for email and files. Shortlist cross-platform tools such as trio.so and Intune, plus Hexnode.
• Company phones: prioritize zero-touch and QR enrollment, fully managed mode, managed Google Play, and lock and wipe.
• Kiosks and shared devices: prioritize dedicated-device mode, single-app and multi-app kiosk, and remote support. Shortlist Hexnode, SureMDM and Scalefusion, and check trio.so if you also run other platforms.
• Mixed fleets: prioritize one console for Android, Windows, Apple and Linux. Shortlist trio.so, Intune and ManageEngine.
• Self-hosted or air-gapped: look at Headwind and ManageEngine's on-premises edition.

Then compare pricing models: per-device pricing is predictable for shared devices, while per-user pricing can be cheaper when each person has several devices. Run a pilot with a few devices of each model you use, and test enrollment, app installs, a policy change, and a lock and wipe before you sign. If you also manage Apple devices, see best Apple MDM, and for how vendors charge, MDM pricing.

Free Android management: Google's own baseline

If your company uses Google Workspace, its basic mobile management is included at no extra cost for Android devices that sign in with Workspace accounts. It covers simple settings such as a screen lock and the ability to remove the work account. It is a reasonable start for a small team with personal phones, but it is not a full MDM for company-owned devices or kiosks.

What Changed for Android Enterprise in 2025 and 2026

Ask every vendor on your shortlist which of these they support today:

• Android 16 (2025): Google's June 2025 Android Enterprise feature drop added Advanced Protection, a stronger security setting for high-risk users, and Identity Check, which adds a biometric check for sensitive resources accessed outside trusted locations. Google notes that Identity Check is turned on by the user and cannot be enforced by IT.
• Default apps: the Android Management API added a policy in October 2025 for managing default applications on devices, such as the default browser or dialer.
• Autofill: in April 2026 the Android Management API added a policy that lets IT turn off the autofill service.

Feature availability depends on the Android version, the device maker and the MDM, so check on your own devices.

How trio.so Helps

trio.so enrolls company Android devices as fully managed with a QR code and personal phones with a work profile, deploys apps through managed Google Play, runs single-app and multi-app kiosk mode, and blocks the camera with a restrictions policy. It locks Android devices, wipes company-owned ones and shows their location, and manages Windows, Apple and Linux devices from the same console. Plans start at $5 per device. See Android device management.