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Apple Business vs Fleet: catalog facts
Apple Business	Fleet
Freemium The portal is free to use; AppleCare+ for Business and Apple Ads are paid.	Freemium Free to self-host, with paid licenses for additional features.
Web	Self-hosted
Built-in device management for Apple hardware Distributes apps from a handful of devices to thousands	MDM, patching and vulnerability management in one tool Works across multiple operating systems
Only manages Apple devices Aimed at businesses rather than individuals	Some features require a paid license Running it yourself needs server administration
Web application, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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