One policy, many devices
Set kiosk mode, approved apps and restrictions once in a policy, then apply it to a group of devices. Send a command to one device from the same policy.
ManageEngine alternative
A ManageEngine alternative for Android and PICO fleets
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus has a free edition for up to 25 devices and covers Apple, Windows and Chrome OS. Nomid is built for Android Enterprise and PICO VR, with a Free plan for up to 10 devices and a price per device.
Based on public documentation, checked November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- NomidUp to 10 devices, no time limit
- ManageEngineUp to 25 devices, all features
- Priced by
- NomidDevice
- ManageEngineDevice range, edition and technicians
- Billing
- NomidMonthly or annual
- ManageEngineCloud monthly or annual; on-premises options
- Platforms
- NomidAndroid, PICO VR
- ManageEngineAndroid, iOS, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS and more
Why teams look for a ManageEngine alternative
Three things on ManageEngine's own public pages that change the decision for a small or Android-only fleet.
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Pricing follows device range and technicians
ManageEngine's pricing page prices a cloud edition for 50 devices with one technician: Standard $645 a year and Professional $1,195 a year. Additional technicians cost extra, and on-premises editions use other prices. Count your devices and your admins before you compare.
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Remote control and geofencing sit in Professional
ManageEngine's kiosk page lists location history, geofencing and remote control under Professional, on top of Standard. Check the edition matrix against the features you need before you pick an edition.
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A wide scope you may not use
Its kiosk page lists Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple TV, Windows and Chrome OS. If you run only Android tablets, handhelds and PICO headsets, a console built only for them can be quicker to learn. If you run the others too, that breadth is the reason to stay.
Nomid and ManageEngine, feature by feature
Each ManageEngine cell cites its public page. Where a page does not say, the cell is marked Not stated.
Based on public documentation, checked November 12, 2026. We have not run a ManageEngine account.
| Feature |  Nomid | ManageEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | ||
| QR code enrollment | Yes Company-owned devices, new or factory reset. Wi-Fi can be in the policy. | Yes Described on its Android QR enrollment page. The device must be factory reset.5 |
| Zero-touch enrollment | Yes Eligible devices assigned by an authorized reseller. | Yes Android 9 or later, for devices bought through specified reseller partners.4 |
| Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment | Yes Samsung devices. The QR route needs Android 10 or later. | Yes It lists Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment as its Samsung equivalent of zero-touch.6 |
| Kiosk and apps | ||
| Single-app kiosk | Yes Company-owned devices. Not inside a work profile. | Yes Single-app kiosk is described on its kiosk page.3 |
| Multi-app kiosk or launcher | Yes Multi-app and launcher modes. Depends on device and Android version. | Yes Multi-app kiosk is described on its kiosk page.3 |
| Approved apps through a policy | Yes Pick apps in the library, assign them in a policy. | Yes The matrix lists Managed Google Play app distribution.2 |
| Remote support and location | ||
| Remote device control | Partly In Pro, at one price per device. Depends on device, policy and permissions. | Partly Remote view and control is in the matrix. Its kiosk page lists remote control under Professional.2, 3 |
| Device location | Yes Last reported location on a map, not live. | Yes Location tracking is listed under Standard.3 |
| Geofencing | Yes Circular areas. Devices outside get a tag. No automatic lock or wipe. | Partly Geofencing is listed under Professional.3 |
| VR and platforms | ||
| PICO VR headsets | Yes Enrollment and policies for supported PICO models. VR headsets count toward the Free limit. | Not stated Its Android pages do not mention PICO.6 |
| Meta Quest | No Not managed today. | Not stated Its Android pages do not mention Meta Quest.6 |
| iOS, macOS and Windows | No Not managed today. | Yes Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple TV, Windows and Chrome OS.3 |
| Terms | ||
| Free plan | Yes Up to 10 devices in total, no time limit. ManageEngine's free edition is larger. | Yes A free edition for up to 25 devices with all features, and a 30-day trial for unlimited devices.1 |
| Monthly billing | Yes Pro is billed monthly. Annual billing is 15% lower. | Yes Cloud monthly and cloud annual billing are listed. Cloud is subscription only.1 |
| No minimum device count | Yes Pro has no minimum. Free covers up to 10 devices. | Not stated Its pricing page shows a 50-device range and does not mention a minimum.1 |
Which one fits your fleet?
Choose Nomid when
- Your fleet is company-owned Android tablets, handhelds or PICO headsets, and you want one console built for them.
- You want a price that depends on devices alone, not on how many technicians use the console.
- You want enrollment, kiosk and apps in one workflow, with no other platforms to configure around.
Choose ManageEngine when
- You manage Apple, Windows or Chrome OS devices too and want one console for them.
- You want a free edition larger than 10 devices. ManageEngine lists up to 25 with all features, once you confirm what that edition includes.
- You want an on-premises option, which its pricing page lists next to cloud.
What you get with Nomid
Nomid Pro is priced per device, so the price follows your fleet size.
Approve apps once
Keep the apps your team may use in one library and select them in policies. Check each device afterwards.
See each device and where it last reported
Open a device to see what it reported, including its last reported location. A last known location is not where the device is now.
List price for 50 devices
Cloud prices for 50 devices with one technician, as ManageEngine's pricing page shows them. Nomid is priced per Android device, and past 10 devices Pro bills every device.
With remote control: Nomid Pro $64.50 per month for 50 devices, billed monthly. ManageEngine Professional $119 per month for 50 devices with one technician, cloud. ManageEngine lists remote control under Professional.
- Nomid Pro, billed monthly $1.29 per device. No minimum.
- ManageEngine Standard, cloud One technician. Cloud subscription.
- ManageEngine Professional, cloud One technician. Cloud subscription.
Billed monthly, 50 devicesper month for 50 devices
- Nomid Pro, billed monthly$1.29 per device. No minimum. $64.50
- ManageEngine Standard, cloudOne technician. Cloud subscription. $64
- ManageEngine Professional, cloudOne technician. Cloud subscription. $119
Billed annually, 50 devicesper year for 50 devices
- Nomid Pro, billed annually$1.10 per device, paid yearly. No minimum. $657.90
- ManageEngine Standard, cloud $645
- ManageEngine Professional, cloud $1,195
List prices are not a like-for-like total. ManageEngine includes one technician and charges extra for more, Professional adds remote control and geofencing, and its pricing page shows a dollar sign with no currency. ManageEngine's free edition covers up to 25 devices with all features; Nomid's Free plan covers up to 10.
What moving a fleet to Nomid takes
Nomid's documentation describes enrolling new or reset company-owned devices. It does not describe taking over a device that another MDM still manages, so plan a release and a reset.
Pick a pilot group
Choose a few devices that match real use: one kiosk, one handheld, one shared tablet. The Free plan covers up to 10 devices, so the pilot costs nothing.
Rebuild the policy in Nomid
Create the kiosk, app and restriction settings in a Nomid policy. Nomid's documentation describes building policies in the Portal; it does not describe importing another MDM's profiles.
Release the devices from ManageEngine
A company-owned device managed by another MDM is released through that MDM or a factory reset. Follow ManageEngine's own documentation for this; we have not tested its release path. Check backups, accounts and factory reset protection first.
Enroll in Nomid
On the new or reset device, scan the Portal's QR code during setup, or use zero-touch or Samsung KME where the device is eligible. A reset erases local data.
Verify, then widen
Check the device itself: the kiosk screen, the apps, the policy update after a change. Move the next group only when the pilot devices behave as you expect.
Questions about ManageEngine and Nomid
Does ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus have a free edition?
Yes. Its pricing page describes a free edition for up to 25 devices with all features, and a 30-day trial for unlimited devices. Nomid's Free plan covers up to 10 devices with no time limit.
Does ManageEngine support Android kiosk mode?
Yes. Its kiosk page describes single-app and multi-app kiosk modes for Android. Test your own app and device model.
How much does ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus cost?
Its pricing page lists cloud editions for 50 devices with one technician: Standard at $64 a month or $645 a year, and Professional at $119 a month or $1,195 a year. The page shows a dollar sign and no currency.
Does ManageEngine charge per technician?
Its listed prices include one technician, and additional technicians cost extra. Nomid Pro is priced per device.
Which ManageEngine edition includes remote control?
Its kiosk page lists remote control, geofencing and location history under Professional. Its edition matrix lists remote view and control, so confirm the edition you need with ManageEngine.
Does ManageEngine support zero-touch and QR code enrollment?
Its help pages describe zero-touch enrollment for Android 9.0 or later on devices bought through specified reseller partners, and QR code enrollment for factory-reset devices. Nomid supports both for eligible company-owned devices.
Can I run ManageEngine on premises?
Its pricing page lists on-premises editions as well as cloud ones, with annual and perpetual prices. Nomid is used through its web Portal, and the listed prices are for that service.
Does ManageEngine manage PICO VR headsets?
Its public pages do not name PICO or Meta Quest, so confirm your headset model with ManageEngine. Nomid manages PICO VR headsets and does not manage Meta Quest.
Does Nomid manage iPhones, iPads, Macs or Windows PCs?
No. Nomid manages Android Enterprise devices and PICO VR headsets. It does not manage iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows or Meta Quest devices today.
Do I need to factory reset devices to move from ManageEngine to Nomid?
Nomid's documentation describes enrolling new or reset company-owned devices, so plan on a reset for devices another MDM manages. A reset erases local data, so check backups first, and confirm the release steps with ManageEngine.
Sources and limits
What Nomid does not manage
Nomid manages Android Enterprise devices and PICO VR headsets. It does not manage iPhones, iPads, Macs, Windows PCs or Meta Quest headsets today.
If one team must manage those too, a platform that covers them may fit better, or you can run Nomid for the Android and VR part of the fleet. VR headsets count toward the Free plan limit of 10 devices.
Nomid wrote this page. We read ManageEngine's public pricing, edition comparison, kiosk, zero-touch and QR enrollment pages on November 12, 2026. We have not run a ManageEngine account or compared live device behavior, so this is about documented fit, not measured reliability. Prices and editions change; check them before you buy.
Test it on your own devices
Start with up to 10 devices on the Free plan, or book a 20-minute demo.