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

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