Mobile Device Management Software
IBM MaaS360 review
Cloud UEM and MDM platform from IBM, sold per device per month in tiered editions from basic to enterprise.
IBM MaaS360 at a glance
- Starting price
- From $1.50 per device per month (Fast Start); from $4.24 (Essentials) list
- Pricing model
- per device
- Public pricing
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Yes
- Contract
- Not stated on pricing page
- G2 rating
- 4.2 (212 reviews)
- Headquarters
- Armonk, US (IBM)
- Funding or owner
- Part of IBM
- Integrations
- TeamViewer (add-on), AWS Marketplace listing
Who IBM MaaS360 is for
Choose IBM MaaS360 if
- Mid-size and large fleets that want tiered per-device editions with published list prices.
- Teams that want a 30-day free trial before committing.
- Mixed-device fleets needing multi-OS management.
Look elsewhere if
- Small teams needing free or flat pricing.
- Buyers who want a modern, quickly learned admin console (reviewers cite a steep learning curve and dated UI)
IBM MaaS360 pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Start | From $1.50 | per client device per month | Mobile app management, aimed at SMB |
| Essentials | From $4.24 list ($2.97 discounted) | per client device per month | Device and app management, identity management |
| Deluxe | From $5.30 list ($3.71 discounted) | per client device per month | |
| Premier | From $6.63 list ($4.64 discounted) | per client device per month | Adds app security |
| Enterprise | From $9.54 list ($6.68 discounted) | per client device per month | Adds application patching |
| Mobile Security Suite | From $6.00 | per managed client device per month (SaaS) |
Discounted prices appear tied to a 30% off promotion for ibm.com purchases ending 2026-10-31. TeamViewer and MTD are paid add-ons.
What IBM MaaS360 really costs
- Per seat per month
- $4.24 per device (Essentials list; $2.97 with current promo). Fast Start $1.50 is mobile-app-focused.
- Billing
- Quote.
- 20 users per year
- 20 devices on Essentials: 20 x $4.24 x 12 = $1,017.60 per year at list (or 20 x $2.97 x 12 = $712.80 at promo price)
- Add-ons
- TeamViewer remote support (price not published); Mobile Threat Defense (price not published)
- Recent price change
- 30% promo on ibm.com purchases through 2026-10-31 (ibm.com/products/maas360/pricing)
Cheaper per seat than IBM MaaS360
ManageEngine MDM PlusAbout $1.08 per device per month (Standard cloud annual, 50-device band: $645 / 50 / 12)
Hexnode$2.20 per device per month (Pro)
Scalefusion$3.50 per device (Growth, annual) as a realistic 20-device plan; Essential is $2.
IBM MaaS360 features by buying criteria
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| OS and device coverage | Multi-OS (phones, tablets, laptops); specific OS list not on pricing page. |
| Security policy and compliance enforcement | Automated compliance; Premier adds app security. |
| App distribution and management | Mobile app management from Fast Start; patching in Enterprise. |
| Remote lock, wipe and support | TeamViewer remote support is a paid add-on on Essentials to Enterprise. |
| Identity and Microsoft 365 integration | Identity management included from Essentials; Microsoft 365 integration not stated on page. |
| Pricing model and real cost | Per client device per month, 6 tiers. |
| Target company size | SMB (Fast Start) to enterprise. |
What reviewers say about IBM MaaS360
Praised for
- Easy to use once set up.
- Centralized multi-platform management.
- Strong security controls.
Common complaints
- Steep learning curve and dated interface.
- Cost higher than some alternatives.
- Some performance slowness.
Themes paraphrased from public reviews on G2 and similar sites, not quotes.
What most IBM MaaS360 reviews leave out
- Six published per-device editions from $1.50 to $9.54 list, unusual for an enterprise MDM.
- Pricing page shows a 30-day free trial.
- Remote control via TeamViewer and mobile threat defense are separate paid add-ons.
- Discounted price shown only during the ibm.com promotion ending 2026-10-31.
IBM MaaS360 alternatives
Microsoft IntuneCompanies already on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, where Intune Plan 1 is already included.$8.00 per user per month (Intune Plan 1 standalone)
Jamf ProMid-size and large Apple-centric fleets with a dedicated Mac admin.Contact sales- HexnodeSmall and mid-size mixed-OS fleets that want public per-device pricing.$2.20 per device per month (Pro)
- ManageEngine MDM PlusSmall teams with up to 25 devices that need a free full-featured MDM.Free up to 25 devices; Cloud Standard $645 per year for 50 devices
Omnissa Workspace OneLarge enterprises with mixed fleets including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS and Linux.Contact sales- ScalefusionSmall and mid-size IT teams that want published per-device prices.$2 per device per month (Essential, billed annually)
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from IBM MaaS360's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.