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NanoMDM vs SimpleMDM: catalog facts
NanoMDMSimpleMDM
Free

Free open-source software with no paid tier.

Paid

Commercial subscription service; current plans are listed on the SimpleMDM pricing page.

Self-hosted, Command line macOS, iOS, Web
  • Minimal, focused Apple MDM server
  • Docker image support and a quickstart guide
  • Focused entirely on Apple device management
  • Munki integration for Mac software deployment
  • No full management interface; expects technical setup
  • Requires Apple push certificates and infrastructure knowledge
  • Apple devices only
  • Hosted service with no self-hosted option
Self-hosted 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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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