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CVE-2026-31207 in Google Chrome 125
Critical · Finance · Windows · 3 issues on this device
IBM MaaS360 alternative
trio.so vs IBM MaaS360
IBM MaaS360 is a mobile-first endpoint management suite for large and regulated organizations. trio.so manages Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android in one console with three plans.
Endpoint Management › Overview
Endpoint management
Acme · All groups · All platforms
Finance-PC-07Patch & VulnerabilityManaged devices262Enrolled devices in the current scope
Devices needing attention23Problems or alerts, distinct devices
Active operations5Running or dispatched now
Needs attentionHighest-priority issue per device
Finance-PC-07CVE-2026-31207 in Google Chrome 125Patch & Vulnerability · Finance · WindowsCriticalOpen3 issuesInspect →
Finance-MBP-14Disk encryption is offEndpoint Compliance · Finance · macOSCriticalOpen2 issuesInspect →
Build-Server-01CVE-2026-24410 in OpenSSH 9.6Patch & Vulnerability · Engineering · LinuxHighIn progress2 issuesInspect →Kiosk-PC-07Real-time protection is offEndpoint Compliance · Operations · WindowsHighOpen1 issueInspect →View all 23
OperationsIn progress
Google Chrome 126 rolloutSoftware rollout · started 12 min agoRolling out
41 of 64 device confirmationsInspect →
macOS 15.1 updatePatch plan · started 1 h agoRolling out
52 of 96 device confirmationsInspect →
OpenSSH 9.8 · LinuxPatch plan · started 25 min agoRolling out
6 of 14 device confirmationsInspect →
View operations
Fleet by platform262 managed devices · All groups · All platformsView devices
Features
How trio.so and IBM MaaS360 compare
Capabilitytrio.soIBM MaaS360
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android in one console and plan. ChromeOS is coming soon.
Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS and Android. ChromeOS needs a Chrome Enterprise licence. Linux is not listed.
Zero-touch enrollment
Zero-touch enrollment through Apple Business Manager, Windows Autopilot and Android zero-touch.
Apple Automated Device Enrollment, Windows Autopilot and Android zero-touch.
Patching
OS and third-party app patching, with CVE findings scored by CVSS, EPSS and the CISA KEV list.
OS patching from Essentials. Third-party app patching with CVE scoring for Windows and macOS is in Enterprise only.
Remote support
Remote desktop and terminal in every plan.
Remote control through a TeamViewer add-on.
Identity and access
MFA, single sign on, conditional access and device login controls for macOS and Windows in Zero Trust.
SSO, MFA and conditional access through bundled IBM Verify; Active Directory and Entra ID sync.
Mobile security
Device compliance checks and encryption enforcement on phones.
Mobile threat defense, a secure container, secure mail and an enterprise browser in higher plans.
MSPs
One multi-client console for MSPs, with every client organization in one place.
Multi-tenant partner accounts.
AI
Trio AI recommends fixes you review. Trio MCP connects your AI assistant to the console.
Watson AI advisor, policy recommendations and an AI chatbot.
Pricing
Plans start at $5 per device. No device minimum.
Five plans from $1.64 to $9.54 per device per month, as starting prices.
Pricing
Five starting prices, or three plans
MaaS360's entry plans cost less than trio.so's; app patching and threat defense sit in its top plan. trio.so has three plans that each cover every platform.
Capabilitytrio.soIBM MaaS360
Starting price
Plans start at $5 per device.
Fast Start from $1.64 per device per month
Plans
Essentials: Run every device from one console: device management, apps, inventory and asset management, remote actions and Trio AI assist. Secure: Adds patch and vulnerability management, endpoint compliance checks with evidence export, and application control. Zero Trust: Adds MFA and single sign on, conditional access, device login controls and service desk essentials. See trio.so plans
Fast Start: From $1.64; device and app management. Essentials: From $4.24; adds identity and OS patch management. Deluxe: From $5.30; adds secure mail. Premier: From $6.63; adds the container, browser and app security. Enterprise: From $9.54; adds mobile threat management and app patching.
Billing terms
No device minimum. No per-platform add-ons. 14 day free trial.
Starting prices per device per month; billing terms and minimums not stated.
Free trial
14 days, no credit card.
30 days.
trio.so vs IBM MaaS360 in four numbers
- 5
- Operating systems trio.so manages, including Linux.
- 5
- MaaS360 plans, from $1.64 to $9.54 per device per month as starting prices.
- $9.54
- The MaaS360 plan where third-party app patching starts.
- 3
- trio.so plans: Essentials, Secure and Zero Trust.
Honest take
Where IBM MaaS360 stands
Pros
Deep mobile security
Threat defense, a secure container, secure mail and an enterprise browser.
A low entry price
Fast Start begins at $1.64 per device per month.
Identity bundled
SSO, MFA and conditional access through IBM Verify from Essentials.
Wide zero-touch support
Apple, Windows Autopilot and Android zero-touch enrollment.
Cons
No Linux listed
Linux servers and desktops need another tool.
Key features in the top plan
Third-party app patching and threat management start at the $9.54 Enterprise plan.
Heavier setup
Reviewers mention setup effort, and API keys come through an IBM support ticket.
Who should pick which
Pick IBM MaaS360: A large or regulated organization, often already on IBM tools, that needs deep mobile security on phones.
Pick trio.so: A team that wants Windows, Macs, Linux and phones in one simpler console, with patching and identity in clear plans.
Why teams switch
Why IT teams pick trio.so over IBM MaaS360
Linux in the same console
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android.
Three plans
Essentials, Secure and Zero Trust, each covering every platform.
Patching with CVE findings in Secure
OS and third-party app updates, scored by CVSS, EPSS and CISA KEV.
Remote desktop in every plan
No remote control add-on to buy.
Compliance evidence in one click
Failed controls listed per device, with evidence export.
AI that asks first
Trio AI recommends fixes you review, and Trio MCP connects your AI assistant.
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trio.so vs IBM MaaS360 FAQ
Microsoft Intune, Omnissa Workspace ONE, Hexnode and trio.so are common choices. trio.so fits teams that want Windows, macOS, Linux and phones in one console. Our blog compares seven MaaS360 alternatives.
IBM lists starting prices per device per month: Fast Start $1.64, Essentials $4.24, Deluxe $5.30, Premier $6.63 and Enterprise $9.54. TeamViewer and mobile threat defense are add-ons. There is a 30 day trial.
Linux is not listed among MaaS360's supported platforms. trio.so manages Linux next to Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS and Android.
Not at the entry level: MaaS360 Fast Start starts at $1.64 per device. trio.so plans start at $5 per device and include remote desktop in every plan, with patching and CVE findings in Secure.
Yes. IBM still sells MaaS360 on ibm.com and publishes its pricing there.
Yes. Start a 14 day free trial and enroll a few devices next to your MaaS360 fleet.