ManageEngine Alternative: Why Hexnode is a Better Choice

Hexnode

Hexnode is designed as a multi-platform UEM solution, enabling organizations to manage a wide range of device types and operating systems from a centralized console. Supported platforms include:

• Android
• iOS / iPadOS
• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• ChromeOS
• Fire OS
• tvOS
• visionOS

This platform coverage allows IT teams to manage all from the same console.

ManageEngine

ManageEngine also supports enterprise operating systems and provides centralized management for mobile and desktop endpoints. Supported platforms include:

• Android
• iOS / iPadOS
• Windows
• macOS
• ChromeOS
• tvOS

Hexnode

Hexnode offers a wide range of automated and user-driven enrollment methods designed to simplify large-scale device deployment. Common enrollment methods supported by Hexnode include:

• Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) through Apple Business Manager
• Android Zero-Touch Enrollment for corporate Android devices
• Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment for Samsung enterprise devices
• Windows Autopilot for automated Windows provisioning
• QR-code enrollment for Android devices and secure self-enrollment for user-driven device onboarding.
• Provisioning packages and installer-based enrollment for Windows devices

These features help organizations manage both corporate-owned devices and BYOD environments from a centralized console.

ManageEngine

ManageEngine also supports multiple enrollment techniques designed for enterprise device deployment. Supported enrollment methods include:

• Apple Business Manager / Apple Automated Device Enrollment
• Android Zero-Touch Enrollment
• Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment
• Invite-based enrollment via email or SMS
• Windows Autopilot, QR-code enrollment, and directory-authenticated self-enrollment for supported devices and users.

Once devices are enrolled, administrators can manage them through features such as:

• Device configuration profiles
• Application management and deployment
• Remote actions like device lock or wipe
• Security policy enforcement
• Device inventory and monitoring

ManageEngine’s enrollment options support a variety of deployment scenarios, including employee-owned devices, corporate devices, and frontline deployments.

Hexnode

Hexnode focuses on policy-driven endpoint security with features designed to help organizations enforce compliance and protect corporate data across managed devices. Key security capabilities include:

• Encryption enforcement for supported operating systems to protect data stored on devices
• Password and authentication policies to enforce strong device access controls
• Compliance monitoring and enforcement to ensure devices meet defined security standards
• Remote actions such as device lock, wipe, and reset to protect data if devices are lost or stolen
• Geofencing and location tracking to trigger security policies based on device location
• App control and web filtering to restrict risky applications or websites

These capabilities allow administrators to implement layered security controls across mobile and desktop devices while maintaining centralized visibility and compliance monitoring.

ManageEngine

ManageEngine provides encryption enforcement, passcode and biometric policies, app and data containerization, compliance enforcement, conditional access, geofencing, device tracking, and remote security actions.

These features enable administrators to maintain centralized control over device security policies while protecting sensitive enterprise data across managed endpoints.

Hexnode

Hexnode provides integration capabilities through REST-based APIs and built-in integrations that allow organizations to extend device management workflows and connect the platform with other enterprise systems. Key integration capabilities include:

• Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Okta integrations support directory synchronization, authentication, and documented enrollment or device-trust workflows.
• Enterprise app ecosystem integrations including Apple Business Manager, Apple School Manager, Managed Google Play, and Samsung Knox services for automated device provisioning.
• Directory services integration with Active Directory for user synchronization and policy assignment.
• REST API support that allows administrators and developers to automate device management tasks and integrate Hexnode with third-party tools.
• Scheduled and event-driven automations can execute configured policies, remote actions, scripts, and notifications in response to selected device or user events.

ManageEngine

ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus provides REST APIs and integrations with identity directories, IT service-management systems, analytics tools, security products, and other ManageEngine and Zoho services. Key integration capabilities include:

• Active Directory and directory service integration for user authentication and device management policies.
• Integration with Apple Business Manager and Managed Google Play to support automated device enrollment and application distribution.
• Integration with other ManageEngine products, such as IT service management and endpoint management solutions, to streamline IT workflows.
• API support that enables administrators to automate tasks and integrate MDM functionality with other internal systems.
• Jira Service Management and Zendesk integrations allow support teams to view device information and perform supported device-management actions from help-desk workflows.

Organizations using ServiceDesk Plus can connect it with Mobile Device Manager Plus to access device information and perform supported app, profile, location, and device-management tasks from the service-desk console.

Hexnode

Hexnode uses a per-device subscription model, allowing organizations to scale pricing based on the number of devices being managed. The platform offers four subscription tiers that build on each other with additional capabilities:

• Pro
• Enterprise
• Ultimate
• Ultra

Each plan adds progressively advanced features such as desktop device management, automation, scripting, and advanced security controls. Hexnode also provides a 14-day free trial with full feature access, allowing organizations to evaluate the platform before committing to a subscription. Hexnode licenses its plans per managed device, making device count the primary licensing metric for shared, kiosk, frontline, and individually assigned endpoints.

ManageEngine

ManageEngine also follows a device-based licensing model, where organizations pay based on the number of devices being managed. The platform is available in both cloud and on-premises deployment options, giving organizations flexibility depending on their infrastructure requirements. The platform also offers:

• A 30-day free trial for evaluation
• A fully functional free edition for managing up to 25 devices.

ManageEngine provides multiple editions with different feature sets, allowing organizations to choose a plan that aligns with their device management needs and IT environment.

Hexnode

Hexnode provides multi-channel customer support designed to help administrators quickly resolve issues and optimize device management deployments. Support is available through:

• Email, phone, and live chat assistance
• A ticket-based support system
• Direct communication with technical support teams

Hexnode’s online Help Center includes product guides covering enrollment, policies, applications, platform management, integrations, remote actions, and troubleshooting. In addition, administrators can access educational resources such as product documentation, platform guides, and training materials through Hexnode’s resource library and knowledge base.

ManageEngine

ManageEngine provides phone and email support, a support-request portal, product documentation, knowledge-base articles, FAQs, training resources, and community forums. Available support options include:

• Email and phone support from product specialists
• A support request portal for submitting technical issues
• Access to a knowledge base and documentation library
• User forums and community discussions
• FAQs, webinars, and training materials

The ManageEngine documentation portal provides product documentation, configuration instructions, how-to guides, FAQs, and training resources for deploying and managing devices.