Endpoint Management software gives IT teams one place to see, configure, update and secure the laptops, desktops, servers and mobile devices their organization uses. It's what IT managers and system administrators look for when they need to deploy software, enforce policies and keep every device under control without touching each one by hand.
This article compares the best Endpoint Management software for 2027, including unified Endpoint Management software (UEM) that covers computers and mobile devices from a single console. You'll find a comparison table, a card for each tool with its features, best fit, reviews and pricing model, and a short explanation of the main types of Endpoint Management solutions.
Endpoint Management software at a glance
The nine Endpoint Management tools below cover different needs, from Microsoft-centric environments to mobile-first fleets and large enterprises. The table summarizes who each one fits best, how it's deployed, which platforms it covers and how it's priced.
We built this list from the tools in the previous version of this article, with one change: Cisco Meraki Systems Manager left the list because Cisco discontinued it in June 2026, and NinjaOne took its place. Features, deployment and pricing models come from each vendor's official pages, and ratings come from Gartner Peer Insights and G2, all consulted in November 2026.
InvGate develops InvGate Asset Management, which is part of this list, and competes with some of the vendors mentioned. The list isn't a ranking: each tool answers a different need, budget and operational reality.
InvGate Asset Management
InvGate Asset Management: 5-Minute Demo
InvGate Asset Management is IT Asset Management software that offers an enterprise experience without the complexity or the price of one, with an intuitive interface, a no-code approach and fast deployment. It adds Endpoint Management to a complete inventory: the same tool that tells you what every device is, who owns it and what runs on it lets you act on it.
That combination matters because endpoint actions are only as good as the inventory behind them. Dia Argentina, for example, inventoried more than 28,000 assets with 100% visibility across its 1,000+ stores with InvGate Asset Management.
Features:
- Complete inventory: the Agent, network discovery, integrations and manual or CSV import keep hardware and software records up to date for Windows, macOS and Linux computers.
- Mobile devices through integrations: it integrates with Microsoft Intune, Jamf, SOTI MobiControl and Google Workspace to bring phones and tablets into the same inventory.
- Software deployment: install and uninstall software on Windows devices with deployment plans, straight from the inventory.
- Pending updates: see which devices are missing updates and use automation templates to install pending Windows updates and restart computers that need a reboot.
- Remote access: connect to any device from the inventory with the remote desktop tool your team already uses, such as AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Windows Remote Desktop or RealVNC.
- Health rules and authorization policies: flag devices without antivirus, encryption or firewall, and classify software as allowed, under review or prohibited.
- AI asset detection: detect AI agents such as Claude and Codex on your endpoints and see how they're used.
Best for: IT teams that want endpoint control and IT Asset Management in a single tool, available in the cloud or on-premises.
Reviews: as of November 2026, InvGate Asset Management maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.9 out of 5 stars (66 ratings, Hardware Asset Management Tools market).
- G2: 4.7 out of 5 stars (11 reviews).
Pricing: InvGate Asset Management is priced per IP device with an annual subscription, and you can try it free for 30 days. See the plans on the InvGate pricing page.
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is Microsoft's cloud-based unified Endpoint Management solution for managing and protecting devices, apps and access from one place. It's the natural choice for organizations that already run on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.
Since July 2026, select advanced Intune capabilities are included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, which changes the math for many Microsoft customers. On-premises Windows PCs and servers can still be managed with Microsoft Configuration Manager through co-management.
Features:
- Device and App Management across Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android, Linux and ChromeOS (supported platforms).
- Compliance policies and Conditional Access built on Zero Trust.
- Remote Help, Endpoint Privilege Management and Enterprise Application Management.
- Advanced Analytics and Microsoft Security Copilot in Intune.
Best for: organizations standardized on Microsoft 365 that want Endpoint Management inside the same ecosystem.
Reviews: as of November 2026, Microsoft Intune maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,144 ratings).
- G2: there's no listing for Microsoft Intune as a whole; G2 lists its modules separately.
Pricing: Intune is included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, and organizations without those plans can buy Intune Plan 1 and add-ons. See the Microsoft Intune pricing page.
Omnissa Workspace ONE
Omnissa Workspace ONE® UEM is a cloud-native unified Endpoint Management platform for desktops, mobile, rugged, server and specialty devices. The product was part of VMware and is now developed and sold by Omnissa. It stands out in mixed fleets, where IT has to manage laptops, phones and frontline devices with the same policies and the same console.
Features:
- Management of Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and ChromeOS devices from a single console.
- App Lifecycle Management across device types.
- Low-touch remote onboarding.
- Conditional access, compliance policies and automated Patch Management.
- IT orchestration and automation, with multi-tenant architecture and role-based access control.
Best for: organizations with mixed fleets of mobile, rugged and specialty devices.
Reviews: as of November 2026, Workspace ONE UEM maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.4 out of 5 stars (696 ratings).
- G2: 4.0 out of 5 stars (40 reviews).
Pricing: Workspace ONE is sold as a monthly subscription per device or per user, with several editions. See the Workspace ONE pricing page.
IBM MaaS360
IBM MaaS360® is a unified Endpoint Management platform focused on secure, multi-OS device management for mobile workforces. It's delivered as SaaS and combines device management with mobile security. Its strength is the mobile side: phones, tablets and laptops used outside the office, with built-in threat defense and AI analytics.
Features:
- Mobile device management with Fast Start onboarding.
- Mobile threat defense (MTD).
- Endpoint Management for laptops and desktops.
- Native security and AI analytics.
Best for: mobile-first organizations that need device management and mobile threat defense together.
Reviews: as of November 2026, IBM MaaS360 maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.5 out of 5 stars (331 ratings).
- G2: 4.2 out of 5 stars (212 reviews).
Pricing: MaaS360 is priced per client device per month, with Essentials, Premier and Enterprise plans and a 30-day free trial. See the IBM MaaS360 pricing page.
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a unified Endpoint Management and security solution for servers, desktops, laptops and mobile devices. It's available on-premises or in the cloud. It covers a broad range of operating systems and device types, and it bundles patching, software deployment and security modules in the same console.
Features:
- Automated patching for Windows, macOS, Linux and third-party applications.
- Software deployment and packaging.
- Mobile Device Management.
- Endpoint Privilege Management, threat detection and ransomware protection.
- Remote troubleshooting.
Best for: teams that want patching, software deployment and endpoint security from one vendor.
Reviews: as of November 2026, ManageEngine Endpoint Central maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,639 ratings).
- G2: 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,171 reviews).
Pricing: Endpoint Central is priced per endpoint, by edition, with a free edition for small environments and a 30-day free trial. See the Endpoint Central pricing page.
Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Ivanti Endpoint Manager is client-based unified Endpoint Management for devices from Windows to macOS, Linux and ChromeOS. It runs on a core server installed in your own environment, and Ivanti offers a separate cloud-based UEM product for teams that want to move to the cloud. It's built for large environments that need deep control over Windows devices, OS provisioning and software distribution.
Features:
- Software distribution.
- OS provisioning, migrations and updates.
- Remote control.
- Discovery and data normalization.
- User profile management, plus dashboards and reporting.
Best for: large, Windows-heavy organizations that prefer to run Endpoint Management on their own infrastructure.
Reviews: as of November 2026, Ivanti maintains the following ratings across software review platforms (both platforms list it as Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management):
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,071 ratings).
- G2: 4.3 out of 5 stars (429 reviews).
Pricing: Ivanti doesn't publish pricing for Endpoint Manager. For a quote, contact Ivanti's sales team.
Symantec Endpoint Security
Symantec™ Endpoint Security Complete, now part of Broadcom, is an endpoint security platform that protects laptops, desktops, servers, phones and tablets with a single agent and a single console. Its management can run on-premises, in the cloud or in a hybrid model. It's a security-first option that focuses on preventing and detecting attacks on endpoints, and it fits teams that want protection and policy control in the same agent.
Features:
- Adaptive Protection to harden devices against living-off-the-land attacks.
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR).
- Active Directory security.
- Mobile threat defense.
- Protection for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Best for: security teams that want endpoint protection and policy control from a single agent.
Reviews: as of November 2026, Symantec Endpoint Security Complete maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,638 ratings).
- G2: there's no current listing for Symantec Endpoint Security.
Pricing: Broadcom doesn't publish pricing for Symantec Endpoint Security Complete, which is sold through partners from the product page's Buy via Partner option.
NinjaOne
NinjaOne Endpoint Management® is a cloud-native Endpoint Management solution with automated patching, monitoring and remediation. It manages Windows, macOS and Linux computers from one platform and adds mobile device management for Android and Apple devices. It's popular with internal IT teams that want a fast setup in the cloud and a lot of automation from day one.
Features:
- Autonomous patch management for operating systems and third-party applications.
- Hardware and software inventory.
- Software and OS deployment.
- Automated endpoint remediation and task automation.
- Secure remote access.
Best for: internal IT teams that want automated patching and remote access in a cloud-native tool.
Reviews: as of November 2026, NinjaOne maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.7 out of 5 stars (495 ratings).
- G2: 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,840 reviews).
Pricing: NinjaOne uses per-device pricing on a quote basis, and it offers a free trial. See the NinjaOne pricing page.
Tanium Endpoint Management
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Tanium Endpoint Management gives IT teams real-time, AI-assisted insights and autonomous control over every endpoint. It's part of the Tanium Autonomous IT Platform and is available as SaaS (Tanium Cloud) or on-premises. It's designed for global enterprises that need to manage physical, virtual, hybrid and remote endpoints at very large scale.
Features:
- Real-time endpoint intelligence.
- Autonomous configuration and control.
- Faster patching and response.
- Unified control across global environments.
- Policy and compliance readiness.
Best for: global enterprises with very large, distributed fleets that need fast visibility and response.
Reviews: as of November 2026, Tanium maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.6 out of 5 stars (548 ratings, listed as Tanium Autonomous IT Platform).
- G2: 4.5 out of 5 stars (95 reviews).
Pricing: Tanium doesn't publish pricing. For a quote, contact Tanium.
What is Endpoint Management software?
Endpoint Management software centralizes the control of every device connected to an organization's network: it discovers devices, deploys software and updates, enforces security policies and lets IT act on any endpoint remotely. To go deeper into how the practice works, read our guide to Endpoint Management.
Endpoint Management solutions come in a few main types. Many tools on this list combine more than one:
- Unified Endpoint Management (UEM): manages computers, mobile devices and other endpoints from one platform.
- Mobile Device Management (MDM): secures and controls smartphones and tablets.
- Client Management Tools (CMT): manage traditional desktops and laptops.
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): detects and responds to security threats on endpoints.
What to look for in a robust IT Asset Management system?
Endpoint Management software acts on devices, but it can only act on the devices it knows about. When the inventory is incomplete, unmanaged computers, forgotten servers and unauthorized software stay outside every policy, patch and audit.
That's why Endpoint Management works better on top of a complete IT Asset Management (ITAM) practice. An IT Asset Management system that discovers every device, records its owner, location, lifecycle and installed software, and connects to your endpoint tools gives IT a reliable list to act on and a way to check that every action reached its target.
Conclusion
The best Endpoint Management software for your organization depends on your fleet, your ecosystem and how much of your infrastructure you want to run yourself. Microsoft-centric teams will look at Intune, mobile-first organizations at MaaS360 or Workspace ONE, and very large enterprises at Tanium or Ivanti.
If you want endpoint control and a complete IT asset inventory in the same tool, InvGate Asset Management is worth a look. Start a free trial of InvGate Asset Management or talk to Sales to see how it fits your environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions that come up most when IT teams compare Endpoint Management software. Each answer is short and points to a deeper guide where we have one.
What is the difference between Endpoint Management and unified Endpoint Management?
Endpoint Management covers any tool that controls endpoints, often one device type at a time. Unified Endpoint Management manages computers, mobile devices and other endpoints from a single platform and console.
Which Endpoint Management tools work best for large organizations?
Tools such as Tanium, Microsoft Intune, Omnissa Workspace ONE and Ivanti Endpoint Manager are built for large fleets. The right one depends on your ecosystem, your deployment preference and the device types you manage.
Is Endpoint Management the same as MDM?
No. Mobile Device Management (MDM) is one type of Endpoint Management focused on phones and tablets, while Endpoint Management also covers computers, servers and other connected devices.
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