Finance-PC-07Patch & VulnerabilityNext decision
CVE-2026-31207 in Google Chrome 125
Critical · Finance · Windows · 3 issues on this device
SureMDM alternative
trio.so vs SureMDM
SureMDM by 42Gears manages rugged, kiosk and frontline devices across many device types. trio.so manages Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android in one console, with patching and identity built in.
Endpoint Management › Overview
Endpoint management
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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 →
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Fleet by platform262 managed devices · All groups · All platformsView devices
Features
How trio.so and SureMDM compare
Capabilitytrio.soSureMDM
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android in one console and plan. ChromeOS is coming soon.
Android, iOS/iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Wear OS, VR headsets and IoT devices.
Kiosk and frontline
Kiosk mode on Android, iPhone and iPad, Mac and Windows.
Kiosk in every plan with SureLock, plus tools for Zebra devices, printers and shared devices.
Patching
OS and third-party app patching, with CVE findings scored by CVSS, EPSS and the CISA KEV list.
Windows OS patches and a Windows third-party app catalog, with a Windows CVE dashboard.
Remote support
Remote desktop and terminal in every plan.
Unattended remote access and control in every plan.
Identity and access
MFA, single sign on, conditional access and device login controls for macOS and Windows in Zero Trust.
SAML SSO from Premium; SureIdP sign-in add-on at $3.49 per user per month; Microsoft 365 conditional access.
Compliance
Endpoint compliance checks per device, with evidence export, in Secure.
Device compliance policies and ISO 27001 default profiles.
MSPs
One multi-client console for MSPs, with every client organization in one place.
SureMDM Hub: many tenants in one console, white label, cloud or on-premises.
AI
Trio AI recommends fixes you review. Trio MCP connects your AI assistant to the console.
DeepThought AI agent in Enterprise; fleet questions today, actions rolling out.
Pricing
Plans start at $5 per device. No device minimum.
$3.99, $5.49 or $7.99 per device per month. No minimum.
Pricing
Three tiers each, priced per device
SureMDM's Standard plan costs less than trio.so's entry plan. Identity and remote access are add-ons there; trio.so includes identity in Zero Trust.
Capabilitytrio.soSureMDM
Starting price
Plans start at $5 per device.
Standard from $3.99 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
Standard: $3.99 per device per month; kiosk, remote control, API. Premium: $5.49; adds SAML SSO and Microsoft Entra. Enterprise: $7.99; adds threat defense, certificates and the DeepThought AI agent. Add-ons: SureAccess at $1.99 per device and SureIdP at $3.49 per user.
Billing terms
No device minimum. No per-platform add-ons. 14 day free trial.
Monthly or annual billing; no minimum quantity. On-premises available.
Free trial
14 days, no credit card.
30 days, up to 100 devices.
trio.so vs SureMDM in four numbers
- 5
- Operating systems trio.so manages: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android.
- $3.99
- SureMDM Standard per device per month. Its entry price is lower than trio.so's.
- $3.49
- SureIdP per user per month, the identity add-on. trio.so includes identity in Zero Trust.
- 1
- Console for computers and phones on trio.so, with patching and identity built in.
Honest take
Where SureMDM stands
Pros
Many device types
Rugged Android, Wear OS, VR headsets, printers and IoT devices next to computers.
Kiosk in every plan
SureLock lockdown and remote control are included from Standard.
Low entry price, no minimum
Standard starts at $3.99 per device per month.
Cloud or on-premises
Including a multi-tenant Hub for MSPs.
Cons
Patching and CVE views are Windows only
No third-party patching is stated for Macs.
Identity costs extra
SureIdP is $3.49 per user per month; SSO needs Premium.
AI actions still rolling out
DeepThought answers fleet questions today, in Enterprise only.
Who should pick which
Pick SureMDM: A frontline or rugged fleet, mostly Android, with kiosks, printers or wearables, or a need to run on-premises.
Pick trio.so: An office fleet of Windows, Macs, Linux machines and phones that wants patching with CVE findings and identity in one console.
Why teams switch
Why IT teams pick trio.so over SureMDM
Patching beyond Windows
OS and third-party app updates with CVE findings scored by CVSS, EPSS and CISA KEV.
Identity in the plan
MFA, single sign on, conditional access and device login controls in Zero Trust.
Compliance evidence in one click
Failed controls listed per device, with evidence export.
One console for every computer and phone
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android.
AI that asks first
Trio AI recommends fixes you review, and Trio MCP connects your AI assistant.
One multi-client console for MSPs
Every client organization managed from one place.
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trio.so vs SureMDM FAQ
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42Gears lists Standard at $3.99, Premium at $5.49 and Enterprise at $7.99 per device per month, with no minimum. SureAccess and SureIdP are add-ons. There is a 30 day trial for up to 100 devices.
SureMDM's patching and CVE dashboard are described for Windows. trio.so patches the OS and third-party apps with CVE findings across the platforms it manages.
Not at the entry level: SureMDM Standard starts at $3.99 per device. trio.so plans start at $5 per device and include identity in Zero Trust instead of a per-user add-on.
SureMDM covers more frontline device types, such as Wear OS, printers and VR. trio.so runs kiosk mode on Android, iPhone and iPad, Mac and Windows.
Yes. Start a 14 day free trial and enroll a few devices next to your SureMDM fleet.