Et'al MDM vs Apple Business Manager
Full MDM vs enrollment-only
Apple Business Manager is a device enrollment and app purchasing tool — not an MDM. It handles device registration and VPP app distribution, but cannot enforce policies, send commands, or manage devices after enrollment. Et'al MDM is the full stack.
Key Differences at a Glance
The most important distinctions between Et'al MDM and Apple Business Manager.
MDM Scope
Et'al MDMFull MDM platform
Apple Business ManagerEnrollment & app distribution only
Android Support
Et'al MDMFull support
Apple Business ManagerNone
Policy Engine
Et'al MDMComplete (Wi-Fi, passcode, kiosk, apps)
Apple Business ManagerNone
Command Queue
Et'al MDMFull suite (lock, wipe, reboot, ring)
Apple Business ManagerNone
Price
Et'al MDM$3.99/device/mo
Apple Business ManagerFree
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly how Et'al MDM stacks up against Apple Business Manager.
| Feature | Et'al MDM | Apple Business Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Device Management | ||
| Device Enrollment | ||
| Remote Lock | ||
| Remote Wipe | ||
| GPS Tracking | ||
| Geofencing | ||
| Android Support | ||
| iOS Support | ||
| ChromeOS Support | ||
| Windows Support | ||
| Policy & Configuration | ||
| Passcode Policy | ||
| Wi-Fi Profiles | ||
| Kiosk Mode | ||
| Visual Profile Builder | ||
| App Restrictions | ||
| Content Filtering | ||
| Administration | ||
| Multi-Tenant Portal | ||
| White-Label Branding | ||
| REST API | Limited | |
| SSO / SAML | Apple ID only | |
| Audit Log | ||
| Role-Based Access | Basic roles | |
| Provisioning | ||
| QR Code Enrollment | ||
| Zero-Touch (Android) | ||
| Apple ABM / DEP | ||
| Samsung Knox | ||
| Bulk CSV Import | ||
| App Management | ||
| VPP App Distribution | ||
| Silent App Install | ||
| App Catalog | ||
| App Version Tracking | ||
Pricing Comparison
Et'al MDM
$3.99/device/mo
All features included
Apple Business Manager
Free (but limited)
Base pricing
Full MDM for $3.99 vs enrollment-only for free
The Verdict
Apple Business Manager is a deployment tool, not an MDM. If you need actual device management beyond enrollment, Et'al MDM provides the full stack.
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