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SimpleMDM : The smarter alternative to FleetDM

SimpleMDM is an Apple-focused FleetDM alternative with a lightweight price. Get full-strength MDM control without compromising performance. SimpleMDM manages your Apple fleet without requiring additional tools.

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Simplify your Apple device management with SimpleMDM

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Simple

A clean, intuitive UI built for real-world IT workflows.

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Scalable

SimpleMDM grows with your business from 10 to 10,000+, no matter the size.

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Flexible

RESTful JSON API for customizable workflows to fit your needs.

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Supported

Fully hosted, zero-setup Munki integration for macOS software patching.

SimpleMDM vs. FleetDM

FleetDM

FleetDM is an open core, OSQuery-powered endpoint visibility tool commonly used for security monitoring and compliance. Historically, it has been paired with a separate MDM solution to achieve full device lifecycle management.

Shortcomings:

  • No DEP/ABM (premium only)

  • No zero-touch enrollment (premium only)

  • No cloud hosting in free tier

  • App installs and patching require manual setup

  • No support for tvOS

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SimpleMDM

SimpleMDM is a modern Apple MDM built for IT teams who value clarity and reliability. We believe in keeping things simple — no agents, no complexity, no surprises.

Strengths

  • Set custom configurations

  • Configure security and network protocols

  • Automate with Munki, API, and scripts

  • Save time

  • Reduce costs

  • Deploy and patch apps

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SimpleMDM vs. FleetDM: Feature breakdown 

CORE FEATURES

SimpleMDM 

FleetDM 

DDM (Declarative Device Management)

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yes

Dynamic groups 

yes

no

Remote script execution 

yes

yes

App management (PKG, DMG, IPA) 

yes

no

Custom/Enterprise apps 

yes

no

API & INTEGRATIONS 

REST API access 

yes

yes

Webhooks 

yes

yes

Munki / Custom Scripting Support 

yes

yes

ENROLLMENT 

DEP/ABM support

yes

Premium required 

Zero-touch enrollment 

yes

Premium required 

PRICING 

No device minimum 

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500+ for premium tier 

Starting price per device (annualized) 

$2.50/month 

$0.00 (self-hosted) 

Free cloud hosting

yes

no

Pricing model

Per-device, all-inclusive

Open source + premium cloud 

SUPPORT 

Technical support + Discord

Community support only for open-source tier

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